I love winter on the Gold Coast. It’s sunny and still warm enough to head out in shorts and a singlet (with a cardigan on hand just in case). The only difference between winter and summer is the temperature, when you get out of the sun, and into a bit of wind, there is a… Read More
Poop, pee, vomit. All three before we even left the house this morning. Two changes of clothes, one in the trash, a worried mummy and one happy Jack. Motherhood, there will be days like these. A friend told me that you’ll likely have one bad moment each day and one bad day each week. I… Read More
One of my goals for 2014 was, or is, to finish writing a novel, edit it, get it peer reviewed and self publish it. I’ve been writing fiction for around 20 years (yes I started early), but unfortunately, everything I’ve written until now I’ve also trashed. Sad but true. Before I can give someone to… Read More
Whether you’ve been injured, taken ill, had an operation or fell pregnant and were advised against heavy training, it doesn’t have to mean putting your feet up and forgetting your health and fitness goals. When training isn’t an option there are a few things that you can do to stay healthy and sane. Get adventures… Read More
Jack is the light of my life. Becoming a mum is the most amazing thing I’ve ever done. I still find it surreal being called a mum. A title I wasn’t sure I’d ever wear. Family and friends always told me having a child would change my life. It did. For the better. I want… Read More
Time flies when you’ve nothing to do and you spend your days watching episode after episode of The Good Wife. Before you notice you’ve gone through three seasons in as many weeks and will have to scrounge looking for new shows to watch. Or get a life. I’ve given myself a free pass for the… Read More
Change. We’re not all open to it yet change is inevitable. We change as we grow. We change to accommodate our lifestyle choices, job transfers, house moves, getting married, having babies, transitioning to retirement. We have to adapt to the external changes around us too – infrastructure, budget cuts, break ups, illnesses, and much more.… Read More
Life. You just don’t know what curve balls it’s going to throw at you. The easiest thing to do is tackle them head on and not worry about the things that are out of your control. Sometimes that’s impossible at other times it seems ludicrous, but in the end unnecessary stress is only going to… Read More
Australian Fitness Week starts today and Fitness First around Australia are giving away 7 day Fitness First passes for the period of 7 April to 14 April 2014. What better way to get a start on your health and fitness goals? With 3 in 5 Australians overweight including 1 in 4 children health and fitness… Read More