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On Getting Shiz Done

Nine months into the year, and I’m finally starting to pull finger and get shiz done. Attempting this grown-up do things responsibly and timeously thing. Trying not to let everything overwhelm me all at once, by breaking it down, yo. … Continue reading

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Things Keeping Me Sane This Week

1. Vodka in my sippy cup. When I get home from work, The Kid, The Boyfriend (he drives, while I drink) and I head to the park. I have my smokes in my back pocket and a sippy cup (borrowed … Continue reading

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MamaLove Abounds

It’s easy to forget that this little terrorist isn’t even three years old yet. All the growing-up stuff is just happening way too quickly. He’s already a metre tall (he’s just over hip-high on me) and about 17kg. Which is … Continue reading

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Making Lists Makes Me Look Busy

This week has felt like the longest week in the history of ever. At least it’s not a week full of Mondays, like last week. Although this Monday did suck the big one, as two speeding fines arrived for me. … Continue reading

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Clearing the Headspace v3

Since we last spoke: It took me eleven hours (over Friday and Monday) to re-write three insurance policies. This time round sucked even worse than previous rounds, because I knew what to expect. It’s like wading through jelly or trying … Continue reading

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Ten For Tuesday

1. I woke up this morning and thought it was Thursday. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered it was only TUESDAY. Don’t you hate when that happens? I mean, it’s like all the days sorta blur into one and you … Continue reading

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That Thing Called Growing Up? I Musta Did It.

aka “Gems From the Ol’ Blog’s Archives, V2″. I don’t often do it….but every now and again I give in to nostalgia and trawl back through the ol’ blog’s archives. I don’t know what sparked it – coulda had something … Continue reading

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I Never Quite Know

Apparently there’s a fine line between good taste and bad taste. Apparently kitsch is an entire division of taste on its own. I’ve always known I have slightly offbeat taste. The brighter it is, the more I’m inclined to want … Continue reading

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When The Going Get’s Tough, The Smart Ones Take A Hike*

I’ve always been a runner. And I don’t mean the pounding-the-pavement kind of runner, I mean the pack-your-shit-and-run kind of runner. The going gets tough, and this girl goes shopping. Longevity in relationships was not one of my traits, and … Continue reading

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Rainy Days

On account of how it’s Earth Day and everything, let’s talk about my favourite nature-shiz-related thing ever. Rainy days. 1. I love jeans and sneakers and warm scarves and cardigans. 2. I love waking up to the sound of rain … Continue reading

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