Ah, this is the life! Dirty laundry in the hamper is waiting for me. It is inevitable and time-consuming. It is a chore that makes you say “ This will never end!” It’s a lifetime task. Let me share the…
The advantages of choosing to be alone (for a while) in times of crisis
Family and friends are great especially in times of difficulties. On the other hand, there are times I choose to be alone. Here are my thoughts about the advantages of choosing to be alone (for a while) during a crisis.…
Open Colleges:Ten things to think about before enrolling an online course based from my experience as a mother
I will give you my Top Ten things to think about before enrolling an online course. These are based on my experience as a middle-aged mother. I enrolled at Open Colleges. 1.There are various ways to pay. There are…
Australian Words and Phrases I often encounter in everyday life: A quick read for migrants to Australia
These are the Australian words and phrases I encounter in everyday life. I learned them in everyday conversations, advertisements, newsletters and invitations. A Arvo – afternoon I encountered this in a text message. See you this arvo. B Barbie – barbecue…
Wellington Point Recreation Reserve: The Place We Go To When I don’t want to face Mondays
“Let us go to Wellington Point.” is what I say to my family after attending Sunday mass. I do not want to drive yet to the grocery store. I do not want to go home and do the cooking and…
Road trip is one of the solutions to life’s daily routine. Go and explore!
Road trip is the solution to life’ daily routine. Yes, this is definitely true on my part. For me, when the household tasks are becoming mind-numbing, I immediately tell my husband “Let us go out and have a road trip…