Bringing in 2021 with the traditional phrase of "Happy New Year" didn't work this time around. Here we were thinking that something magical was going to happen on December 31st 2020 at 11.59pm. But we were all wrong. It was just another day. The pesky...
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by Shelley Gross
Forrest Gump's mama was right...
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by Shelley Gross
It has been a while since my last post, and that is because I have been busy juggling everything. Being a parent at the moment is bloody hard. So is being a business owner. And yet, I love both. It is the balancing act that...
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by Shelley Gross
Finally, a little light shines through. After having 6 weeks of Level 3 restrictions Victoria finally has some changes...
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by Shelley Gross
We are well into the thick of this hideous pandemic, and are trying to settle into some sort of routine. Remote learning has been tough for my 3 teenage children - yes, we had another milestone birthday when my baby turned 13. Even though there...
Posted at 07:32h
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by Shelley Gross
Well, that was a tough week.
I have worked from home for over 16 years, so am quite adapt at working with distractions and motivating myself. It helps when I really love my job, as it doesn't often feel like work.
However, this week was different. Online...
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by Shelley Gross
That's a pretty dark image, isn't it? Unfortunately it reflects how I am feeling at the moment.
Stage 3 restrictions are in place and staying home is now enforceable. My excuse for laying low and watching Netflix is totally reasonable. However now that I have binge watched the latest...
Posted at 06:45h
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by Shelley Gross
We are currently on Stage 3 lock down for Covid-19 in Victoria which means there are only a few reasons we can go outside:
to shop for food and other necessary goods and services
To access medical services or provide caregiving. For example, this includes...
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by Shelley Gross
Along with every other event, April Fools Day is cancelled this year.
Google announced that they would not be promoting any April Fools Day gags this year as it was insensitive. To be honest, I think it is because no one knows what to believe at...
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by Shelley Gross
Each day brings new rules and guidelines. The one thing that I thought wouldn't change is the opportunity to exercise. Last night it was announced that tennis courts and club rooms are now also subject to closure.
I totally understand shutting down gyms and swimming pools...