House update: handover and flooring

I can’t believe how quickly the handover of the house has come up! Next week we get the keys and the renovation officially begins.  In the past few weeks it’s been a bit crazy! First up was an issue with Suncorp with the funds getting from one account to another. Thankfully that was sorted out … Read more

Sloth Saturday (and a catch up from the last few days)

How to solve life's problems - take a nap

As I write this, I’m sitting on the floor with my legs out in front of me, typing on the laptop. My gut is sticking out at an impressive angle, having just hours before consumed excessive leftovers from dinner tonight. Butter chicken, one of my favourite meals. I ate way too much. Today I am … Read more

Getting it done…a rare work post 

Last year could almost be summed up with one word.  Stress.  I say almost because I married my favourite person in the world in beautiful circumstances. Of course, that makes him worthy of a mention. But other than that it was all stress.  Today I started seeing so many positives at work, I finished the day … Read more

Training journal week 2

Last week I cut back on the mileage by about 7km. Mainly I was concerned about my hip, and why I was getting bad stitches when I ran. I’m very wary of overdoing it when I’m just getting back into it.  Spoiler alert – I’ve decided night running isn’t for me.  On the running front, … Read more

Holy hip pain batman – that massage hurt my butt! (A review of Mooloolaba Massage and Sports Health)

Last week Mario proudly advised that me he was the best husband ever. “I’ve booked you in for a remedial massage for your hip!” Probably not the reaction he was hoping for, but I immediately groaned and asked “whyyyyyyyyy? That’s going to hurt like hell!” He insisted I go, and begrudgingly I agreed. On the … Read more