Sometimes I catch myself mid-conversation realising I’ve veered off course, lost momentum, or just plain confused the poor bugger trying to keep up. Whether I’m rambling, mumbling, or being a bit too clever with my words, I know I’m not alone. We all have our quirks when we speak. While some habits are better off... Continue Reading →
Letting Go: The Value of Decluttering My Life
A thought crossed my mind last night whilst listening to Jimmy Carr chatting with Stephen Bartlett about his reflections on life, particularly about all of us wanting more, yet less discontent in the moment, and enjoying the moments we have the chance to live. A few months ago, after a life-changing moment, I culled over... Continue Reading →
Rewriting My Life with Better Categories & NO Hashtags!
You may not have noticed: There are NO MORE TAGS on my blog. Yes - I deleted the lot. Why? Because most were words within the article - which effectively made them duplicates, therefore redundant. What replaced them? Just honest categories that represent where I’ve been - and where I’m going now that I am... Continue Reading →
From “Bạn khỏe không, bạn ơi?” to “How are ya mate?”
I recently offered to help a new Vietnamese friend with her English. Simple enough, right? As soon as the words left my mouth, I realised I might’ve stepped into something bigger than I expected. This is going to be a journey filled with confusion, cultural curve-balls, and the occasional case of mutual head-scratching. While I’ve... Continue Reading →
Why a Clean Desktop is Good for Your Mental RAM
This post was sparked by a friend's recent question on Facebook. She asked, “Anyone else have NOTHING saved to their start menu and NOTHING on their desktop?” Turns out, she’s the lone digital minimalist in her office. Everyone else? Desktop icons galore, random files everywhere, and not a clue about proper directory structure. How to... Continue Reading →
Tough Budgeting Tips as a Single Man (Again) Saving for a New Future
Turns out, the greatest financial wisdom shows up when life guts you clean and you’re left rebuilding from ground zero. These days, I’m a single bloke on Kangaroo Island, running a window cleaning business that brings in about a grand a week - some weeks only half that. I clock maybe 10–20 hours, then spend... Continue Reading →
25 Articles About Being a Parent, Partner, and Provider
These 25 articles are more than just entries in a blog – they’re footprints in the sand along the journey of my life up to this point, marking moments of love, loss, growth, and grit. Written across two decades, each piece captures the evolving story of what it means to be a parent, a partner,... Continue Reading →
Giving My Phone a Social-Media Detox – What I’m Doing Instead
There was a time, not that long ago, when the humble phone call was king. A voice on the other end of the line was all it took to make plans, catch up with a mate, or share news. Fast forward a couple of decades and now the “phone” in our pocket is rarely used... Continue Reading →
Speech-to-Text Should Be FREE for People with Disabilities
I’ve always been a fast typist, yet recently, with my right hand bandaged up, I’ve had to rely on speech-to-text more than ever. Let me tell you, it’s been an eye-opener. While my phone and tablet offer built-in voice-to-text features, my computer (where I do most of my work) offers next to nothing. Unless I... Continue Reading →