Lucky Lottery!

Last night Sydney was in the grip of lotto fever, with a 50 million dollar jackpot up for grabs. People were queuing out the doors of their local newsagents in the hope of scoring the first jackpot [Read More]

Blessings Bonanza

Yesterday was a bit of a crapper if  the truth be told. I had one of those white noise headaches (not cripplingly bad, but bad enough) and as much energy as a dead battery. It reminded me of those not [Read More]

Presents in the post

There's been a plethora of pleasing post this week which has been a refreshing change from the usual pile of bills and boring bits. First off there was the letter from the Prof, wrapping things up, [Read More]

IKEA Heaven

Today we make the trek across town to IKEA. We haven't been for a while, and my wish list has gotten a lot longer since our last visit! I can take or leave the furniture; I don't have my own home, [Read More]

Pizza Perfect

What better way to celebrate Friday than with pizza! And not just any old pizza either, homemade pizza fresh from the thermie. I looked carefully and learned a lot when Yvonne came over for the Varoma [Read More]

A Classic at Courgette

We were seriously salivating by the time we rocked up at Courgette.  It's earned the reputation of being one of Canberra's most gorgeous restaurants and has been awarded a hat by the Sydney Morning [Read More]

Almost Famous!

I've been in touch with Anna over at the Kolling Foundation since the days when my fundraising began. She and her team have been super supportive, keeping in touch and even kitting me out in my very [Read More]

Hot and Juicy

Today I'm up early enough to take my meds and  drink a healthy juice straight from the thermie. My Carrot and Orange Juice  gets my day off to an awesome orangey start! I've got a feeling that today [Read More]

The Fun of Floriade

Today I finally get to go to Floriade - Australia's Premier Spring Festival. This is the 25th year of the event, and Canberra's Commonwealth Park is turned into a celebration of style and [Read More]

Canberra Capers

Call me crazy, but I  really feel that my first anniversary of losing my thyroid is something to  celebrate. In the 12 months that have followed my second surgery, I have stayed happy, healthy and [Read More]