Are too many passwords driving you crazy?
So many devices and so many passwords. I have to say that I have had a frustrating time with passwords lately. My damn Yahoo account was hacked last week – causing me lots of stress. Basically the virus sent an email to all my contacts and actually siphoned some of the subject lines I had […]
My vent on the new Vent app: my ranting pessimism finds a home
Finally, an app for me. Grrrrrr I am so annoyed at the moment. I blog a lot about being annoyed. Here’s what happens when I have a meltdown Here’s how I am a rude customer Here’s how I hate people who are posting about happiness Here’s me being annoyed at my arsehole ex-boyfriend There are […]
What your favourite drink says about you
Good morning gorgeous! Let’s do a little personality test, shall we? Below are 10 different types of drinks, each one a very popular drink somewhere in the world. All you have to do for this personality test is pick your favourite drink and I will tell you a bit about your personality. Here’s what your […]
The 11 things you do that annoy me on facebook
I am putting myself on a facebook ban. I am simply on it too much – often getting into heated discussions with people and driving everyone nuts. Facebook is a proper noun and therefore should be spelled with a capital ‘F’ and yet their logo uses all lower case – as a copywriter – that […]
Why I think eBay has gone bad: 2014 and beyond
I used to love eBay. But times have changed. It’s gone completely crappy – does anyone agree with me? If you are a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I am a huge fan of re-using and recycling things, particularly clothing, furniture and jewellery. There is nothing more satisfying than finding something that […]
Why you should absolutely love Australia’s gorgeous problem child, Lara Bingle
Have you heard? Lara Bingle is in the USA – in fact, she has been back and forth there quite a bit with her sexy Aussie actor boyfriend. This gorgeous celebrity is one of my favourites, so I thought it was high time I blogged about her. So who is Lara Bingle? According to Wikipedia: […]
How to get away with lying and what are the most common lies?
Lying is not a great thing to do, not at all. The reality is, humans lie every day, all the time. Sometimes it is essential to lie, sometimes it is caring to lie, sometimes it is advantageous to one’s career to lie. What is the definition of a lie? According to Dictionary.com, a lie is: […]
5 best natural energy boosters you can do right NOW
Today I feel OK but there are many days when I wake up tired and feel like I have next to no energy at all. I have heard a theory that all humans (and indeed, all living things) have a finite amount of energy each day. When this is used up, we feel drained and […]
Blogger’s secret guide to Sydney beaches
If you’re planning on coming to Australia – you MUST come to a Sydney beach. But don;t go to JUST any one. There are lots of great beaches – but there is also a “code of conduct” at most that not everyone will tell you about. Here’s your secret blogger’s guide! Where ta go: Bondi: […]
Worldwide: more girls are illiterate than boys (and why this sucks)
Women’s education has been linked with a faster, more efficient way of getting people out of the poverty cycle. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said that their latest report brings examples from across the globe, including Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nicaragua and Vietnam, showing that female education is vital for lifting families […]
Stressed out? The 7 most common workplace stressors and how to deal with them
Workplaces can be stressful places. According to the Australian government’s Job Outlook website, the average Australian works 41.3 hours per week and has to deal with around 105 emails per day. It’s no wonder that workers are reporting higher and higher levels of stress than ever before. So, what are the most common workplace stressors? […]
Stop being so hard on yourself and stop self-sabotaging
It’s not easy being human. Last week – I had the pleasure of meeting two newly-minted humans. A delightful new baby girl and a gurgling and gorgeous baby boy. Barely hours out of the womb – these little humans had so much personality, even though they had not really done much yet. They were so […]
You should never take no for an answer: here’s why
I can be pushy. I like to get my way. Just ask The Boyf who often has to put up with me arguing with everyone and anyone over just about anything. Too often, I find that people take the first answer and don’t put up enough of a ‘fight’ when they need to get things […]
Is society on a moral decline? Is feminism to blame?
I have always had faith in mankind. I love men and I love women too. I have written before about whether men are in crisis – I do believe that feminism has had some very negative impacts on our culture, and men have suffered alongside women with the changes. Feminism in the 60s and 70s […]