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Holidays, sausage rolls, timber decking and stuff
Away from my desk took on a whole new meaning this month when I found myself in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland for a week and a bit with my boys …
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Spring into spring, Docklands style
Spring is in the air…there’s no doubt about it…as the days lengthen and people start to talk about things that would have seemed impossible and a little bit dangerous a month ago, like daylight saving, I ponder whether I’ve achieved the goals I set for myself in the depths of winter.
Read MoreThank you new library
The promise of a jam donut took me to the newest and best thing on the Docklands scene last week – the new library.
Read MoreLunchtime swim anyone?
Did you ever see that episode of ‘Seinfeld’ where Kramer took up doing laps of the Hudson River because he found the pool too constricting?
Read Morewith Maria Doogan
Outside of work, I am a busy single mum. I have two incredible boys I love dearly, who treat me like a servant. I work full time, and in my spare-time cook, clean, sort out disputes between my children, try to stay out of disputes involving my parents or friends, fantasise about getting fit, and plan meditation retreats and hikes in New Zealand.
Read MoreGymward bound
I went to the gym the other day – during my lunch break. That’s right. I went to the gym. It was quite a moment as it’s something I’ve ummed and ahhed about for over a year now. I have many, many reasons for not going to the gym. Very convincing ones. I don’t have the right shoes. I don’t have the right gym gear. I have nothing to tie around my waist to hide the wobbly bits. I don’t have deodorant. The weather is too nice. The weather is too bad. I didn’t get a seat on the tram. I washed my hair last night. I didn’t wash my hair last night.
Read MoreHey skateboarder-commuter guy
To the guy who rides his skateboard to work who I see from time to time outside Etihad Stadium – I do so love the way you glide so effortlessly, seamlessly weaving your way through the hordes of workers (me included) stomping our way determinedly to work.
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Call for Yarra River protection
We are such creatures of habit
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