Wednesday W’s #19.
What’s top of my mind: It’s Payday today! After working a full week last week and then accepting a further…
Little Adventures #14. Mt Buller etc. May 2022.
Many many years ago I bought into a time-share. I used to call it my second-biggest mistake, but now I’m…
Those who don’t read, live only one life…
… But those who DO read, live thousands. This thought occurred to me when I was sitting in a year…
Wednesday W’s #18.
What’s top of my mind: Work. I’ve picked up a full week of work. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned…
Frugal Friday: Perennial plants – the gifts that keep on giving.
On Christmas Eve last year, Ryan27 and I drove over to Mt Eliza to his friend’s place. She had some…
Wednesday W’s #17.
What’s top of my mind: The importance of timing. We went for a beach walk this morning. The radar said…
Little Adventures #13: Cranbourne Botanical Park. April 2022.
Remember last year, when people from our pasts reconnected on Facebook because we were all in lockdown and had lots…
Past Champion
Having an Emergency Fund is a waste of money – until it isn’t.
I first learned the value of having what I then called a ‘Buffer Zone’ back in the days when I…
Wednesday W’s #16.
What’s top of my mind: Getting another row finished on my quilt. The photo is of two rows of blocks.…
Wednesday W’s #15
What’s top of my mind: Payday again today! Now that the state government has relaxed the rules for close contacts,…
Wednesday W’s #14.
What’s top of my mind: The death of my fridge. On Sunday night, as I pulled out some chicken schnitzels…
Frugal Friday: a day for me.
Today is the last day of the school term and, as I hoped thought, there was no text asking me…
Wednesday W’s #13
What’s top of my mind: The mystery will be revealed today. Yes, today is payday. By the time I get…
Frugal Friday: Make hay while the sun shines.
So far this fortnight, I’ve worked 7 days. It’s been an incredibly busy time for the school, what with a…
Something I learned about taxes for the casual worker.
It’s no secret that I’m no fan of the numerals. Give me a 10,000 page novel and I’ll be happy.…
Wednesday W’s #12.
What’s top of my mind: Phew! The principal of the school is showing a group of dignitaries around the new…
Little Adventures #12: McClelland Sculpture Park. March 2022.
It’s an absolute bonus when I can bring the Little Woofs with me on a Little Adventure! This month’s Little…
So what’s it like to go back to work?
It’s been 15 months since I hung up the whiteboard markers and walked out the door towards sweet, sweet freedom.…
Wednesday W’s #11.
What’s top of my mind: It’s like riding a bike! I’m in a year 9 class, writing this while they’re…
I feel in my waters that it’s time to pivot.
Whenever anyone talks about the risks/benefits of early retirement, the one thing they bring up, almost without fail, is that…
Wednesday W’s #10.
What’s top of my mind: The Pivot. Oof. I love the freedom of retirement. God, how I love it. I…
Wednesday W’s #9.
What’s top of my mind: The rhubarb. Call myself a frugal gardener, yet I bought apples a week ago to…
Little Adventures #11: Heronswood. February 2022.
Last week my sister Kate rang and asked if she could spend the morning with me, as her car was…
Yoga or a walk with the Little Woofs?
Tom30 works from home 2 days a week. Now he’s here in the mornings he uses the time he’d normally…
Wednesday W’s #8.
What’s top of my mind: Yoga. Well, the situation in Ukraine is too, but I have nothing to say about…
The rewards of Delayed Gratification.
It’s funny how my perception of worthwhile purchases has changed since I reached financial independence, (FI). The latest thing I’ve…
Wednesday W’s #7.
What’s top of my mind: Finishing a quilt so I can start cutting out squares for another one. I’m making…