Helloooooooo! (*echo... echo... echo...*). How are you people doing out theeeeere?! Ah, dear. There’s an inevitably awkward one-wayness about blogging. I know... I’ve been kind of introspective recently. But it’s for good reason, I promise. You probably know the feeling, right? Everyone’s gone through some change at one point or another. But you know what? … Continue reading [25] The Mother of All Surprises
Life, hey? So much has happened in such a small space of time. A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewing. This week? I’m working. Yep, you read correctly. I got the job! I’ve just joined one of Silicon Valley’s largest tech firms and I’m practically scaling the walls with glee! Of course, acceptance of … Continue reading [22] Mum-umental Shifts
24 days ago, I entered my fifth decade. Finished my 30s. Turned 30 years older than 10. Okay, okay. Yes. I turned 40. Forty seems such a milestone. It even sounds important. Go on. Say it out loud. (Once again, with gusto.) And yet, when I thought about sitting down to write this post, I … Continue reading [16] The Big Four-Zero
There are big brownie points up for grabs here, everyone: do you remember the verse one opening line of All Saints’ seminal 1997 hit, Never Ever? ...No? Come on! You’re missing out. It’s poetic and supremely relevant stuff: My head’s spinning Boy, I’m in a daze I feel isolated Don’t want to communicate Too right … Continue reading [11] My Head’s Spinning
Three under four wasn’t (see: isn’t) always easy. It takes a village, that’s for sure. And this is why I miss my mothers’ group. For those who may not be so familiar with the (Australian) term, a mothers’ group is a group of first-time mothers and their babies assigned a group by their local council … Continue reading [9] Love Letter
Well, I’m still here. I’m still standing. Kind of. I’ve survived my first week flying solo with the kids. You may shake your head and think ‘big deal, millions of people around the world look after their own kids. And PS: some do it full-time, without a partner’. That’s true, of course, and my hat … Continue reading [7] Flying Solo
If you know me or have read about me, you’ll know I love travel. With all that’s been going on recently, I’ve started to consider ‘travel’ as the more complex cousin of ‘change’. And it’s true: I do love change. I love the excitement of taking on new terminology, embracing new fashion, and interpreting new … Continue reading [6] Working Class Ma’am
Two weeks in, I’m very pleased to say that not all of my initial impressions of Silicon Valley are holding true. Our comfort seems to grow with our experience, and each day we find our feet just that little bit more. We? This got me thinking. Adults – Cam and I – only make up … Continue reading [5] Big Little Perspectives
Remember my last blog post? The one where I recounted my near-death flying experience? Well, I didn’t learn. This is the aftermath. You know when someone tries to explain something they’ve never experienced? Like child-free people telling you they know what tired is (“Oh, I understand sleep deprivation, don’t you worry! I work crazy-long hours … Continue reading [3] Making Choices
Once upon a time (i.e. back in 2014), Cam and I flew from Melbourne to London with our eldest daughter, Clara. She was six months old. It was the worst 24 hours of my life. Honestly. It was worse than being in labour. I’m pretty sure Clara screamed non-stop for 24 hours. I wailed like … Continue reading [2] Three Under Four
Big Little Lives 