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Perfect Wife Or Perfect Bitch?
Found on mylifeandkids.com at http://www.pinterest.com It’s possible that I have acquired the reputation of being a bit of a bitch to my husband on this blog. Or perhaps that’s just the old man whining again. But having recently devoured Gillian Flynn‘s novel, Gone Girl, from cover to cover and in record time, (so I can…
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Those Sneaky Holiday Calories
Why can’t the hips lie, just for once? I’ve developed a distinct waddle to my gait since my holiday. I can only put it down to those sneaky holiday calories that have surreptitiously relocated to my hips whilst I was busy ‘holidaying.’ Ok world, I’m ready… Bring it on! by Troy Snow on Flickr When…
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Dysfunctional Family Holiday Alert
Did I mention that I’m slumming it on Hamilton Island for the next week? http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/102285224 Don’t feel bad for me – sometimes a girl just has to suck it up and do what a girl has to do, and I’m prepared. Apparently it’s only going to be 25 degrees, though, and unfortunately the Australian mens…
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There’s Equality and Then There’s Doing Stuff Together…
What I really want to do is shout from the rooftops with Sound of Music, Julie Andrews, completely over-the-top enthusiasm about Emma Watson’s recent speech for the UN, on inequality. Did you know that there are women out there declaring that they aren’t feminists because we already have equality? HELLO????? Now I know I shouldn’t…
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When Will I Be Middle-Aged Enough To Want To Go On A Cruise?
Don’t get me wrong, I discover more and more great things about being middle-aged, every day. Cruise Ship Reflections by Marinell Turnage at http://www.flickr.com Not having to worry about being judged on my looks is the best thing ever, and being able to roam my local streets looking like a bag lady when I go for…
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Middle-Aged Anxiety And Saunas
It seems that anxiety is my best friend, even when I try to relax. Sauna by Xeasa at http://www.flickr.com The good news about living in the block is that apart from the bitch upstairs who vents her menopausal wrath on my little Princess, we have some super deluxe sports facilities that we pretend to use.…
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I Got Me A Free Boob Job
Of sorts. Originally from Buzzfeed. Found on http://www.pinterest.com It’s probably not what you’re thinking because I’m not brave enough to go down the surgery route and under the knife. And even if I was, there are SO many other areas that I’d re-sculpt before my boobs. Anyway, I’ve always thought that young, pert boobs on…
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The Rollercoaster of Emotions Linked To ADHD
The presence of ADHD exacerbates a roller coaster of emotions for both their parents and the children themselves. Especially when the pressure’s really on. From the Library of Congress: TITLE: Thos. W. Keene. Othello CALL NUMBER: POS – TH – 1884 .O7, no. 1 (C size) [P&P] REPRODUCTION NUMBER: LC-USZC6-58 (color film copy transparency) RIGHTS INFORMATION:…
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Pulling Off The Beach-Babe Look In Middle Age
Photos sourced from Pinterest.com.au Very few of us can pull off even a full-piece like Pamela Anderson. And ladies, unfortunately, it’s getting closer to that time of year. As the temperatures finally begins to rise and the Uggs and winter coats are discarded, (along with those binge-eating excuses of ‘because it’s cold’), it’s almost time…
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Have Your Dreams Changed Now That You’re Middle-Aged?
(WARNING: Complete Waffle Alert) Yes and No. Let me tell you why. English: Sweet dreams dreaming of snowhite and the seven dwarves – painting by Franz Schrotzberg (Photo credit: Wikipedia) One of my first dreams, (aside from marrying Donny Osmond or Prince Charles), was to become a cook. I was queen of the cheese scone, Macaroni…
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The Healing Power of Barbra
I had a spectacularly AWFUL day at work yesterday. It was one of those days where relief only came from curling up in a ball under the doona with the heating on, chocolate, the dog and several bottles of wine. English: Screenshot of Barbra Streisand from the trailer for the film Hello, Dolly! (Photo credit:…
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The Middle Aged Beauty Regime And Nipple Covers
Magnum PI by brandy-son Zen master flash at http://www.flickr.com I learnt about nipple covers yesterday. They are Band-Aids that you stick on your nipples when you have to go bra-less. In the old days we used to let our nipples come out to play with us. Beauty products fascinate me almost as much as yesterday’s…
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