The Week That Was…

Moving day is just around the corner! We’re all ready and we’re all excited!

In other exciting news, I wrapped up 10 years with Education on Friday. The time is right for me to embark on a career change which includes studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. It’s a pathway I wish I’d always taken so after ‘career advising’ high school students for so long, I sat down and career advised myself. This will be my third degree and I’m looking forward to returning to study – I’ve always loved learning.

Just wanted to share this picture taken by a friend of mine here, Christine, of our beautiful river. Looking at this makes me feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful region of Queensland.

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Joke of the week:

Me. I am this week’s joke with my livestream blooper from my son’s football game last Sunday. And by livestream I mean actually into the football Facebook group where other parents were watching. Thanks to my son who kindly clipped this blooper so that he and his brother could watch it anytime they liked!

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Another green room, but I like the green shelves. Makes me think of other colours shelves could be and what a versatile piece of decor they are. Of course, these are built ins, but you could do it with free-standing ones too.

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The Stella Prize Shortlist:

I’m so pleased that I’ve read half the shortlist long before the titles were even listed. I’ve read Fathoms, Stone Sky Gold Mountain, and The Bass Rock. I enjoyed all three but I have my secret hopes on The Bass Rock. For many reasons, this remains a favourite book of mine and it tells an important story in a clever way.

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The birds in my backyard:

It’s cockatoo central station at my place each afternoon but since the rain stopped they’ve stepped it up, so many flocking each afternoon. I love them, despite their noise, they really are such lively characters.

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What I’ve been reading:

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Until next week…