Guilt and failing at keeping everyone happy

When Mario and I planned our wedding I learned it’s not possible to keep everyone happy. In the 6 weeks since L has been born I’m learning the same lesson again. Tonight I find myself sitting with a serious case of guilts and unease. To my friends, my family and my husband: I’m sorry. I’m … Read more

“The Letdown” is my new favourite Australian TV show

TV show on the ABC "The Letdown"

Now that I’m on maternity leave with bub, I’m doing some serious binge watching on the telly. Courtesy of netflix, chromecast and  of course breastfeeding, I’m spending some serious time on the couch in front of the box. So far I’ve watched some amazing shows: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (seriously, I love this humour) – comedy with … Read more

Luca letter: One month old already!

Dear Luca, You’re one month old already – where the hell did that time go?! I can’t believe it’s already time to write your letters. I plan on writing these each month for the first year of your life, then every year from then on when it’s your birthday. So let’s get under way. Your … Read more

October one second a day

This month was epic in the grand scheme of things – irreversibly changing my life. It’s the month that we gave birth to our son. Plus some other things of course, but they pale a bit in comparison. Needless to say the video quickly becomes full of images of our little man, as well as … Read more

The vegemite furore: why my husband just lost his food cred

Vegemite is an Australian cultural icon. Made from brewer’s yeast, spice and vegetable additives, it’s a disgusting blend that you either love or hate. It’s a rite of passage for foreigners to give it a go when they arrive on Australian shores. Aussies abroad crave it. It’s irreplaceable. Nothing compares (not even marmite you cretins). … Read more