October 27, 2016

Is lycra required?

Learning new things is a little scary, a little apprehensive, sometimes terrifying. Terrified is how I felt approaching Kingsford Smith Drive on my bike this morning. I bought this bike a couple of months ago, I have been really excited to have it in my life. The thought of cruising along the Brisbane bike paths on a spring morning or summer eve gives me a sense of calm. The reality of riding the bike is a whole other situation. I have been taking it out for little rides on the quieter roads near my house. Learning the gears was really step one. Getting a new bike seat was step two….

September 5, 2016

Pedicures in the workplace

Talk about work:life balance. Today is a Monday. Monday’s are typically fraught with tearing one’s self from the memories of the weekend and putting on a brave face for the day and week ahead.  This little chicken was super excited to start my Monday, I was amped.  My alarm went off around 6am and I was getting things done by 6:30 – I work from home, making things more accessible and I recognise I have eliminated the stress of a commute from most of my work related stressors. I still have stressors – some phone calls are not fun. Even in the not fun ones I have moments where I…