The problem with casual criticism and how it diminishes us all
I want to talk about something that’s bothering me a lot lately. This is not directed at anyone I’m having deeper, behind-the-scenes conversations with, it’s
Our boys have grown up during COVID19, it’s been mind-blowing
A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog – Kids don’t grow up fast, they grow up suddenly. Well the growing up bit has
Years ago, I made a wish for a dad for my future children, and it came true
We’re celebrating Father’s Day today. It’s not Father’s Day for my dad, as he’s in Australia, and I’m not even sure if it’s Father’s Day
Week seven was a bit grim, here’s to week eight
It’s our 8th week of lock down, and as I’ve watched the protests against containment measures, I wonder if people are reading and watching what I am?
Food, alcohol, sleeping, sitting, thinking, not thinking…
I was trying to work out how many days we’ve been in isolation and I think it’s 29. All I know for sure is we’re now starting week five and the roller coaster continues
The roller coaster of isolation… it’s an interesting journey
My family is heading into our fourth week of isolation, and compared to the vast majority around the world, we are very lucky.
How are YOU feeling?
Ending our first week in quarantine, it’s been a strange old time. We couldn’t be in a better place to get through this, but still, it starts to have an impact.
Knowledge is power. My reading list from the last few months
I know many are overwhelmed, so by collecting the best and most insightful of what I read, I’m hoping to help those feeling frazzled by the amount of information feel, well, less frazzled.
What Dolly Parton taught me about judgement and self-awareness
I love Dolly Parton. Love love LOVE HER! She is an amazing and magnificent human, a blessing in our world
What conversations are you having with your children these days? Here’s mine
I am a very active and vocal contributor to the climate crisis. I’ve always been vocal about the environment, pollution and more
Our European adventure and attempt to reduce environmental impact
I recently returned from five amazing weeks traveling around Europe, with a side-trip to the US. As someone passionate about the environment
Traveling Europe with preteen boys alone… a few thoughts
Everyone told me I was mad. Don’t do it they said. Don’t go to Europe with the boys alone. It’ll be hell.
The power of the mantra – breath in love, breath out hate
If you’ve ever done meditation, mindfulness, yoga or anything similar, there’s a strong chance you’ve been asked to breath in love, breath out hate
I never want to embarrass you about plastic, but I don’t know how to say it any other way
I was standing in line at a 7-Eleven the other day. There were four people in front of me, all buying single items, and everyone of them accepted the plastic bag offered.
2019 the year I started facing a torrent of depressing knowledge
I’ve had a tough start to the year, really tough. I’m usually not one to get down and stay down, and I’ve been trying to reach out to people to talk too
A view from inside one of Asia’s top tourist destinations
We’re 16 months into life in Phuket, and while it feels impossible to grasp the deep and complex culture of the amazing Thai people
Are you taking climate change seriously? Here’s 40 articles on climate change
I know many aren’t quite ready to embrace the enormity of the current environmental crisis, and for many others, it’s just too overwhelming to even start thinking about.
It’s been one year since we landed in Phuket. Time for an update
I know everyone thinks time is moving fast, and I feel that, but it can also feel slow and ponderous, especially when moving and adjusting to a new country.
It takes nothing to be kind, so please, be kind, to everyone
I’m on the beach the other evening and there’s a team of horses the tourists love to hire. During the low season – which is coming to an end soon
Seeing the world through the boy’s eyes is fascinating
I caught up with my mum after our US trip, and she loved reading the updates and watching the videos. People, like my mum, were the reason I put so much effort into capturing our travels.
We’ve been in the US for 29 days, seven have been in theme parks!
Before arriving in the US, I kept a kernel of hope in my heart I would love my theme park experiences. It was a tiny kernel, but it was there.
There are too many children crying, hurting and dying in this world. It needs to stop
A few years ago, I wrote a blog – The haunting moments of broken bones – following a particularly brutal evening, where for one hour,
If it’s inside you, travel far and wide to live the best life possible
There’s a quote doing the rounds on social media following Anthony Bourdain’s passing. I don’t think a quote has ever spoken to me more deeply.
The only thing you SHOULD do is to do YOU
I was chatting with a lady-pal recently and she told me someone told her she should soften her approach a little bit. Apparently, she’s too strong, too out there, and too dominating to attract a man into her life.
Getting worry out of your life is not easy, but if you can do it, whoa!
Quite a few years ago, my lovely husband, Steve, bought me the book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. A world-famous book, it was published way back in 1948 by Dale Carnegie.
What it’s like having a dog when you’re just not a dog person
I love cats. I’ve always loved cats. Cats don’t need anything. Oh they let you know when attention or food is required, but otherwise, they just get on with it.
Believe in love and don’t settle unless it’s with someone capable of adoring all of you
Part of my 50 Years #50 Wisdoms journey. Join me as I hurtle towards 50 on the 1st of January 2020. Way back in 2011
Kids don’t grow up fast, they grow up suddenly
If there’s a statement every parent on the planet has heard, it’s probably: kids grow up so fast, enjoy the moments, ‘cos it’s over before
Should I dare say it out loud? I think the boys are content in Phuket
If I am honest, in hindsight, I would say the first three months in Phuket were completely shit. We turned up exhausted (like we’ve never
50 years, 50 wisdoms – let’s start with the voice in our head
Part of my 50 Years #50 Wisdoms journey. Join me as I hurtle towards 50 on the 1stof January 2020. On the 1st of January
Looking back, looking forward, embracing hope
Despair…. If I think to where my mind was this time last year, it was in despair. Despair at the possibility of a Donald Trump
Kiss me mum, kiss me mum
It’s Christmas time and a delightful evolution has happened in my mothering journey. Jax has decided that every night, I must kiss him before he’ll
I have to say it’s a Christmas Miracle in our house right now
Decorating the Christmas tree with my lads, traditionally, has been nothing short of annoying. I’m gunna be honest here – they’ve always been completely useless
Who gets lost, twice, hunting for curtains in Phuket?
Yep me, doh! You see I’m really good with directions (like navigation is a gift-good), so getting lost is not something I embrace. I like
A year of honouring amazing friendships around the world
I’ve been on the road, travelling and living around the world, since 1995. I’ve lived and worked in Melbourne, London, Boston, New York, Sydney, Singapore,
A month in Phuket, Thailand, in photos
It’s been a month since we moved to Phuket and I decided I would post a photo or video a day – to capture what
We are off to a great start in Phuket
Well it seems we’re off to a great start in our new home, if you ignore the fact I spent the first week close to
Are you excited about moving to Phuket?
A question I have been asked a lot, and here’s the answer. No, no I’m not. Not yet. In fact, I don’t know if I
Keeping sane in the chaos of an international move
We’re moving countries. Not only that, we’re keeping 25 per cent of our life in Singapore, moving 75 per cent to Phuket, and the boys
Big news for our little family
I’l let the video do the talking. If you stay to the end, I promise a giggle. Yours, without the bollocks Andrea Thank you for
