We ate at Rich Mahal (Burwood Highway, Vermont South) last Thursday night. It took a great deal of persistence to get the BF to try this place for a second time: the first time we ate there, about three years ago, we suffered some, ah, ill effects–the details of which I won’t lavish upon you. …
I have a confession to make. The sin has been weighing heavily on my mind for several days now, ever since I committed the deed. The guilt will suffer secrecy no longer. Out with it! On the way to work a few days ago I ran over a bird. I have always feared that this … Continue reading »
Just got home and cleaned up after the easiest medical cover shift in the history of cover shifts! I felt like I was getting away with murder. I spent the first half hour chowing down my chicken schnitzel wrap, the next two hours browsing Reddit and snoozing on the most comfortable couch in the world … Continue reading »
It’s getting towards winter down here in the southern hemisphere of the world. Last week the weather took a welcome dip from the thirties into the low twenties, and we all started layering extra blankets onto our beds and pulling out scarves, beanies, brollies and boots. For me, this time of year is marked by … Continue reading »
I was nominated for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award by the very kind Daina (who, I have to say, has the coolest name) from Things, Stuff and Eco-Love. This is the first time I’ve passed one of these on, and it turned out to be a bit of fun :) Rules: 1. Display the award logo … Continue reading »
1. The Time Machine – H.G. Wells Why not kick off Part 3 with a classic? Years ago, I read an abridged version of the Time Machine without realising it was an abridged version until I finished it and thought, that was really short. (Hey, I’m clever.) To be honest, the complete text didn’t add … Continue reading »
Part Two of my Summer Reading List has unintentionally given me a title that in turn gives me the giggles. Immaturity aside, on to the reviews! 1. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? – Philip K. Dick This is a funny little book with a funny long title. I think I fell in love with … Continue reading »
So I thought I’d carry on my one-year-long tradition of reviewing the books I’ve read over the summer. Last year, while travelling around Malaysia, Hong Kong and Samoa, I read my first China Mieville and Chuck Palahniuk, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, two books on the brain (Ramachandran and John Medina), the delightful Wicked by Gregory Maguire, … Continue reading »
