Monthly Archives: December 2007

Sam and I are leaving today for a holiday. We are spending the week at MacMaster’s for lots of beach, walks, books, BBQs and Carcassonne. When we planned our holiday, we didn’t realise that it would fall on either side … Continue reading →

An update on banana bread: I tried Bill Granger’s recipe (thanks Soph) – it turned out reasonably well, except I didn’t bake it for long enough and the centre was a little mushy. But after reading my post, my friend … Continue reading →

I heard light knocking on my door this morning while I was alone, washing my hair. At first I ignored it, hoping the salesperson would take the hint and go away, until the knocking became pounding, then a loud banging, … Continue reading →

Unread and waiting on my bookshelf: The Gathering by Anne EnrightThe Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim EdwardsThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark HaddonMrs Dalloway by Virginia WoolfAtonement by Ian McEwanPierced for our Transgressions by Jeffery, … Continue reading →

I’m preaching at 11pm tonight at Church, as well as for the next two weeks on Sunday nights on 2 and 3 John. Drop in if you’re around the area. I’m really excited about the parts of the word I’m … Continue reading →

The Great Big Glorious Big for Girls by Rosemary Vine and Sarah Davidson. I almost bought this as a Christmas present for someone while at Dymocks yesterday. The girl’s version of the Dangerous Book for Boys, it’s full of great … Continue reading →

I turned 25 on Friday. The day passed with much celebration as I did all the things I’m not supposed to – eating sausage rolls for breakfast, drinking cold beer with lunch, betraying an uncanny knowledge of all the words … Continue reading →

The team I’m currently working with loves office-bonding games and activities. So far we’ve had: “Guess the baby” competition – everyone brings in their baby photo and they all get displayed on a wall, then we have to guess who … Continue reading →

I want to make some this week. Does anyone have a good recipe? I’ve tried one from Marie Claire’s Kitchen and was disappointed with the result – too cakey and tasteless. I’ve been searching the net and banana bread recipes … Continue reading →

Update: I ended up buying a new dress for the function on Friday, a $60 strapless, black and orange dress that draped all the way down to my feet. Sam said it looked hot, so I was satisfied. The night … Continue reading →