If you haven't caught National Geographic Channel's show Doomsday Preppers, then you need to get Foxtel just for that. Although the people featured in it give off a slight sense of cray cray, it makes for fantastic television and actually, some quirky and smart ideas to prepare your family and friends for the end of the world. Each episode showcases about three to four individuals (Americans, mostly) who all have different ideas about what they're preparing for, how civilisation will end, … [Read more...]
Oct 22, 2012
“Are you crazy?! Who DOES that?!”
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Earlier this month, I came home to an exceedingly wonderful surprise; as I pushed the button to open my garage door, there in my parking spot was a brand new, jet black Trek hybrid road bike - courtesy of my loving husband. As I played briefly with my toy, squealing with delight and flicking the bell to make 'ding' noises, I hurriedly got into my workout wear to meet up with my fitness training crew for a bit of kickboxing. With a smile as big as that evening's moon I delighted in telling … [Read more...]
Oct 16, 2012
Land of awkward moments with nudity, toilets and quakes
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It's been a whirlwind long weekend for me, jetting off to Japan for three days to enjoy the sights and sounds of three cities in the Ibaraki Prefecture - Sawara, Kashima and Itako, just north east of Tokyo, and it's the awkward and random experiences during those three days that will be most memorable. I couldn't believe more in the saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do," and yes, I made this my motto when staying at Itako Hotel, deciding to opt for public bathing rather than showering … [Read more...]
Jun 18, 2012
No more fizzle in your shizzle – NUDIES!
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My husband and I will be celebrating 13 years together next month, a time so long ago begun when we were young, in love and dreaming the big dreams. Long lasting relationships can sometimes fizzle and many find themselves in a rut of supreme comfort - it's just easier to sit together on the couch and watch a movie then go to the effort on putting on a nice outfit and heading out for a night on the town. It got me thinking that despite enjoying being somewhat of a homebody and on many nights … [Read more...]
May 30, 2012
Slow and steady like a donkey
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At the weekend I participated in the HBF Run for a Reason fun run and achieved a personal best - conquering 14 kilometres non-stop jogging in 1 hr 53 mins 55 seconds. Slow, yes. Walked it, NO! I was so happy and thrilled with my result, knowing I had run that distance all the way. It's the furthest I have ever gone. Overall, I secured position 7512 out of 9406. The original goal was to run 11 or 12 kilometres and then walk the remainder but when I got to the 11 kilometre-mark, I asked myself … [Read more...]
May 7, 2012
Tutus and glow sticks in a relay for life
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Last weekend an event was held in Perth that is becoming more and more popular every year - the Cancer Council's Relay for Life. The concept is unique - grab a team of friends and family, camp overnight at an athletics stadium and ensure at least one team member is walking or running the track for 24 hours straight; it symbolises the idea that cancer never stops so those entering the relay will never stop over the course of one day. I've never done it before and have to admit, it was never … [Read more...]
Oct 8, 2011
Enjoyable bushwalking
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Today I took a hike on my own in the bush, through the hills of Perth if you will. I've always gone walking with someone else but today I truly got to experience hiking with my own thoughts and getting lost in the atmosphere of it all. Lesmurdie Falls is a part of the Darling Range escarpment located approximately 30 kilometres east of Perth, and when I first got there in the morning I thought to myself...eh, just three kilometres all the way around, that's nothing! Lake Monger is more than … [Read more...]
