Life would be so much easier if I chose to drive places. I just had a two-hour round trip that was a mix of public transport and walking on foot, and it would’ve taken me less than half the time if I had chosen to drive. Don’t get me wrong, I can drive and I …
I saw the weirdest thing when I was getting my car serviced in Underwood the other day. The day had been very stock-standard for me, with the only difference being that I had to pick my car up from the mechanic on my way home from work. This was no big deal as the train …
I’m so confused. I don’t know how to describe my feelings other than with that word. Let’s see if I can find a metaphor to do my feelings justice. First, a bit of background may be necessary. It’s a really cold day, so I’m trying to get my heating working. Every time I turn it …
Recently, I went to an art gallery where all the paintings looked really blurry. It was a strange exhibition, I thought, given that it could confuse a lot of people into thinking they need eye care. As it turns out, I was the one with the problem. When I got to the end, I turned …
We’re heading into winter now which is my favourite time of the year. I love when it’s cold outside but I’ve got the heater cranking and it’s warm and toasty inside. For as long as I can remember it has been a comfort that I’ve always enjoyed. I even go as far as getting heating …
Like any good Captain, I arrived at the summit about half an hour later than the time we were told to arrive there. Half an hour late is basically Standard Time for us. So it was at slightly later than the allocated time that I walked through the dark curtains, into the large room with …
Hi everyone, Welcome to my fifth and final blog post documenting my fear of dentists and how I overcame it. My last post was about a year ago now, and so many of you have been asking for the final update. It’s like you guys thought that I had forgotten about it. I hadn’t, I …
I made the mistake last week of thinking that I could do my own paint job on my new house. I was trying to save money, seeing as my wife spent so much money on furniture and what not, but I’ve actually ended up costing us more. I started by painting the exterior of my …
Bathrooms: who needs ‘em? Not me. Most people consider a home bathroom to be non-negotiable, but I’ve never been most people, which is why I’m sitting on a big pile of savings while they’re slogging away to pay off their so-called ‘essential’ renovations. “Oh, but I actually needed my bathroom reno,” I hear you …
I’m adopting a puppy from a breeder in Hobart. The puppy was just born which means I’ll be able to take it home in eight weeks. I’ve begun the puppy-proofing process so that my home and belongings won’t be any sort of hazard to the young pup. I’ve spoken to a lot of people who …