Monthly Archives: March 2016

Ellie Goulding’s third studio album Delerium takes a few listens to get into and fully appreciate. There are hard hitting synths, euphoric ambient touches, Middle Eastern tinges and catchy electronic beats a plenty with Ellie’s distinctive vocals flowing in and … Continue reading →

Telephone phobia (telephonophobia, telephobia, phone phobia) is reluctance or fear of making or taking phone calls, literally, “fear of telephone“.[1] It is considered to be a type of social phobia or social anxiety.[1] It may be compared to glossophobia, in … Continue reading →

So it’s been 10 years since we last heard from ex-No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani and since her last album The Sweet Escape she’s become a mother, judged on The Voice and got divorced from her long term partner Gavin … Continue reading →

Last Friday I celebrated my 30th birthday by spending the day with Mum down at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham. They held a grand art exhibition featuring a collection of paintings, sculptures and wood carvings. Subject matter ranged from … Continue reading →

For three months, I have been planning and organising my 30th birthday party. Making it James Bond themed was something that came very quickly as I’ve been obsessed with all things 007 for over 20 years now. I still remember … Continue reading →

So I’m going to begin this review with a rant of sorts. It’s been 23 years since Madonna has toured Australia, her last being the 1993 Girlie Show World Tour. She has “promised” to come back to Australia for the … Continue reading →

On Monday night, I attended my usual Anxiety Support Group meeting. I was feeling pretty reserved and hesitant even though there’s no pressure to speak up in these meetings. Eventually I talked about the issue of making conversation. Lately I’ve … Continue reading →

On Monday night, I attended my first mindfulness meditation workshop run by Julie who goes to some of my Anxiety Support Group meetings. She’s set up a small space in the back of an office space with a circle of … Continue reading →