To My Children: Thank You For My “Career Disruption”

To My Children: Thank You For My “Career Disruption”

It’s official. I’ve had 2.61 years of career disruption due to kids. I have all the dates; I even have a signed letter from my supervisor to confirm my years of maternity leave and part-time candidature. I need this for my fellowship application, because my “research 

Lessons in Slowing Down: The Ship Metaphor

Lessons in Slowing Down: The Ship Metaphor

I’ve been thinking a lot about this mission of mine to slow down in 2015. I’ve had lots of metaphors going, but the ship metaphor has been my favourite. It doesn’t just apply to slowing down – it applies to many areas of my life that 

The Magic Bank Account

The Magic Bank Account

Well good morning! It’s the first day back at work for many of us. I hope that you’re all feeling ready for the week! Today I’d like to share something that one of my lovely followers posted. I do not know the source of this 

Motherhood And Career Disruption

Motherhood And Career Disruption

I am preparing to apply for a highly competitive research fellowship, and one of the sections of the application is entitled “Career Disruption”. So this week I have paused to scrutinise my CV critically and without fear, and to contemplate how becoming a mother is reflected 

Should you buy a Thermomix?

Should you buy a Thermomix?

I love cooking. I used to pore over Gourmet Travellers every weekend, planning elaborate meals from exotic cuisines. Thinking about cooking, planning our meals, and then spending hours in the kitchen creating my masterpiece used to bring me great pleasure. Fast forward three years, and 

This is what happens when I try to take a day off

This is what happens when I try to take a day off

I went surfing today. I can count on one hand the times I have been surfing since having Star. My dear husband decided we had been working too hard and needed to spend time together like we used to. So I cleared my schedule and 

“Me” time

“Me” time

“Me-time” seems to have become a fairly popular phrase, especially for mums. When Star was a few weeks old, I was asked by a concerned health nurse if I was getting some “me-time”. I have friends who are into regular massages and manicures as “me-time” 

Lululemon

Lululemon

Lululemon is not just a retail store, it’s a movement. This inspiring company aims to promote health and happiness through being fit and physically active, and they make it easy with their gorgeous activewear. Forget daggy trackpants, Lululemon will turn you into a fashionista in