The loneliness of moving is creeping in. It is neither surprising nor unbearable, but it is distracting nonetheless, like a hole in your sock exposing your little toe that you try to ignore but then you’re talking to someone and you’re like, “I’m … [Continue reading] about So No One Told You Life Was Gonna Be This Way
50 Shades of White: Living in an Unfurnished House
She wakes up to find her hair in her mouth. She gingerly lifts a finger to her lips and slowly removes her mouth guard. She stretches her arms back over the pillow and then gently, delicately, removes each of her earplugs. She yawns and sits up to … [Continue reading] about 50 Shades of White: Living in an Unfurnished House
FAQ: Are you working?
We have established that I am currently living in Perth because my husband accepted a job here. You may be wondering, what are YOU doing for work? Is this 1962? Why are you following your husband around like a puppy? What happened to your … [Continue reading] about FAQ: Are you working?
Woman on the Verge
My father loved two things: opera and buying in bulk. I did not get the opera-loving gene, but I do enjoy the adrenaline rush of purchasing 50 items for the price of 10. And I absolutely cannot pass up an opportunity to acquire something for nothing. … [Continue reading] about Woman on the Verge
Memo: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not
To: Western Australia Public Schools From: Editors, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Date: February 27, 2015 Thank you for agreeing to offer the latest edition of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in your school libraries. We pride ourselves on visually scarring … [Continue reading] about Memo: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not