Yesterday I was sorting through some old photos and I came across one taken of my then family of five when my middle son was only a few weeks old. I was in a bad way with post natal depression and after he was born was the first time I …
Yesterday I was in David Jones and stumbled into this. So I guess it must be christmas soon? Correct me if I’m wrong but don’t we still have Father’s Day, Halloween & Melbourne Cup merchandising to totally exploit before the big fat bearded one visits? Obviously nobody was shopping in …
I’m over at Operation Move today talking about my weight loss and fitness journey .. (follow the link) It all started with two lamp posts …..
For something that is essentially just putting one foot in front of the other repeatedly, running has filled my life with great things. I have had many people in my past and present life tell me that running is addictive, running helps with depression, running just makes you feel less …
Today was the most beautiful day of the year in London. And the warmest. It was absolutely magical and even the usually cranky woman in the post office at our local corner store cracked a smile. Because sunshine isn’t as abundant in London as it is in say, Sydney, when …
In three months we’re leaving London for Sydney. I can’t believe the big move has come around so quickly and the thought of it fills me with fear, anxiety, sadness and worry. I was a totally different person when we left Australia in early 2007. I was broken, confused, damaged …
In a couple of weeks I’m doing my first half marathon. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t shitting myself a bit. I’ve done the hard work and think I’m as prepared as I can be, but there’s still a little niggling of self-doubt. It seems like only yesterday …
Twelve things I did in 2012 that made it awesome. 1. I lived in London during the Olympics. The whole reason we moved here was because Rob was working on the Olympic Village so to see all his hard work come to fruition was truly amazing and I am so …
Last sunday I ran my first 10k race and words cannot describe the elation and sense of achievement I felt crossing the line. I get the endorphin thing now, it’s taken me 39 years but I get it. Who knew something legal and free could get you so high? I …