In the last few years, my one-word intention has come with ease. Whether it’s been COVID, or just the stress of the last few months (packing, moving demolishing the house), finding a word for 2022 has been a struggle. In the last few years I have had the following: Build (2018, a bit ironic now […]
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Every year I set myself a reading challenge. In 2021 I read a total of 70 books for the year. The most I have ever read in a year, ever. Now if you are thinking how did I do this. Well, I always had a book and audiobook on the go. I also didn’t watch
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My one-word theme for 2021 was Adventure. Was I asking too much? With two years of COVID, lockdowns, restrictions, some might say that you can’t go on adventures if you can’t go anywhere. If COVID has taught us anything, it’s to be kind, be resourceful, and live life to the beat of your own drum.
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In 2020, my reading objective was to read as many books as possible on my TBR (to be read pile). This year (2021) it was to diversify my reading. This is why I created a Reading Challenge, to help me get out of my comfort zone. Twenty Twenty One was also the year that I
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Event: Wild Mt BeerimpoDate: Saturday 11th December 2021Type: TrailDistance: 21km, 11km & 5kmWhere: Cave Hill Creek, Glut Rd, Raglan, VictoriaEvent Partners/Sponsors: Running Company Ballarat, Cave Hill Creek, Melton City Runners, Pyrenees Shire Council Wild Mt Beerimpo was my favourite event for 2020. In fact, I think it was my ONLY event. In 2021, I leveled up and
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For fifteen years, we have lived in this little green house. The actual age of the house is unknown, as it has had multiple renovations. We believe it was built around the 1880s, possibly earlier. It could have been the headmaster’s house to the primary school across the road, which was built in 1865. While
Most of us carry a phone and use apps. Some of the native apps are really good. Some are terrible. That’s why this week on High Five Friday we are going to talk apps. Suprisinly my favourite apps are all FREE! Five Free Apps BorrowBox Powered by Bolinda Audio, Borrowbox makes it easy to browse,
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At the time of writing this, I have read over 65 books for the year. That’s the most books I have EVER read in a year. It’s safe to say that I have plenty of book recommendations for the book lover in your life. Here are the five books that I give a high five
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Back in 2019, I did a list of 40 podcasts that you should listen to. I still stand by that list. Here are five more that you can add to your queue right now. Completely Arbortrary My first introduction to drendologist Casey Clapp was episode 32 of the Ologies podcast with Alie Ward. Casey, along
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By Tobias Madden Paperback: 336 pagesAudiobook: Narrated by Matthew BeckerMi Rating: ★★★★★ (5) Living in Ballarat (Victoria), Luca is a ballet dancer with aspirations of joining the Australian Ballet School (ABS). One day while leaving class, tragedy strikes. Luca falls down the stairs he breaks his foot. A foot in a cast, new school, being
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