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Here we go again (cue eye roll)...
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 Covid is here to stay...
Forrest Gump's mama was right...
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 I don't love so much. I once heard a saying that resonates very strongly with me...
Finally, a little light shines through. After having 6 weeks of Level 3 restrictions Victoria finally has some changes...
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 is pressure from the Commonwealth Government, there is still no talk of Victorian schools welcoming students back. So, the routine that we have established under our roof just might need to stay a bit longer. I have had the benefit of working from home for over 15 years, so that is nothing new for me. I have always been able to work with distractions and be self motivated (helps that I love what I do). I know a lot of people are perhaps not adapting to working from home, so here are some tips that just might help: Exercise first thing in the morning. This is sometimes what I refer to as 'worst first'. Have a...
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 learning kicked into full gear with 3 children at home all learning remotely. My three children are all quite different from one another so adapted at differing levels. I have one who is up and ready right before they need to be, and has their work station all organised. Their enthusiasm is contagious. Unfortunately the other two are not receiving that infection! One of them is a conformist, so are doing all the requirements such as attending class and doing 'homework'. The other one is the rebellious type, so only doing the bare minimum. This is so far removed from my own personality which is to conform and do the right thing. So, all different, but I love them...
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 season of Ozark (disclaimer - it is very gruesome, so don't watch on my recommendation if you are not into deep dark television), I don't want to be in isolation any more. Yesterday was my son Tom's 16th birthday. What a non-event that turned out to be. I did try though! We organised to do a surprise drive by of a few of his mates houses. When they heard the toot, they then ran outside to their front yard to wish Tom a happy birthday...
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 shared parenting obligations or providing care and support to an unwell, disabled, elderly or pregnant friend or relative. to attend work or education (where you can’t do those things remotely) for exercise You may also leave you home in an emergency or if required by law. So, looks like we are in this for a while. Luckily I enjoy spending time with my family. I saw this lovely post on social media and it just warms the heart....
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 the moment. Nothing would be considered as not being a possibility at the moment. I only saw one post on Facebook with an AFD joke. The comments where divided: some appreciated the humour, whilst others found it insensitive and wasn't well received at all. We have to try to keep our sense of humour in these times but I agree that there is a fine line that perhaps shouldn't be crossed. Mental health is so important and we need to make sure we look after one another, please keep smiling....
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 but am not sure how closing tennis courts will help with flattening the curve. Surely a hit of tennis between family members (who even sleep in the same bed) should still be allowed? When listening to our Prime Minister Scott Morrison at his public address on March 24 there was one part that really resonated with me: "This country is not dealing with one crisis. We’re dealing with two crises. We’re dealing with a health crisis that has caused an economic crisis. And I’m very concerned about the economic crisis that could also take a great toll on people’s lives, not just their livelihoods, the stresses that that will put on families, the things that can happen...
Video conference calls have been around for a very long time...
A famous quote from the popular TV series in the 1950's called Dragnet was "Just the facts, ma'am". I am going to use this going forward. My news feed is depressing and I am no longer sure what is true or hypothetical or just a blatant lie. Normally I like to live in my little bubble. The issue with that is that it can just take one pin prick for the whole thing to burst. So instead I am going to keep informed, but I am going to get the facts...
Today is Monday and the start of a new week. This is officially week 9 of Term 1 for my children. The school announced that they would be finishing last Friday. Today is the day where the teachers learn how to teach our children remotely and then plunge head first into it tomorrow. My two boys (year 10 and year 7) will be fine. They are sponges and can absorb anything that is presented to them - in any form - digital, face to face, audio, visual etc. My daughter, however is more of an interactive learner. She likes to continually ask questions in class, and discuss things with her class mates. She is stimulated by having others around her. I wouldn't be worried about moving to remote learning so much if she wasn't in Year 12. She is staying so upbeat during all of this. One of her subjects is Media and she is thinking of all of the content that she...
My working week consists of me working on my computer for pretty much 90% of each work day. I thank my Year 8 business studies teacher for teaching me how to touch type. I also know all of the keyboard short cuts, with one of my favourites being Ctrl+Z...
How do you do social distancing when we want to be social? Last night at the supermarket, I ran into a friend. We were having a lovely chat at the end of the isle until we heard a 'humph' from a fellow shopper. Her bags were full and I immediately thought that her bags must have been too heavy or she hurt her back. So in response I asked if she was okay. Her answer was something that I was shocked at. She said "you need to move". Her anxiety level for social distancing was very high. My heart goes out to her. I am currently watching Sco Mo address the nation. Whilst there are many, many strategies and plans that he is suggesting, the I liked the most is where he told people 'stop hoarding, stop it - it's ridiculous. Un-Australian'. Come on Aussies, we are better than that....
I bloody love Aussies. If there was a rating for humour, our country would be top of the charts. Here are some great examples of how we try to see the funny side even in shit circumstances. Keep being funny please guys. Tom Hanks doesn't know how to eat Vegemite A couple of weeks ago Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were confirmed to have COVID-19 whilst they were in Australia. Hanx (as he affectionately likes to be referred) used Instagram to post about his experience, and to perhaps give people some hope. He went on to post a picture of some true blue Vegemite on toast which was more like having toast with your Vegemite. How Australia responded was iconic. Read our humorous reations here. View this post on Instagram Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other. Hanx A post shared by Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) on Mar 15, 2020 at 1:05am PDT Hoarding Is Un-Australian We are into week 3...
What do you mean they are going to shut down the fresh food and vegetable market? Surely not. This was heard straight from someone who owns a fresh food shop and when I heard it, I had to ask her again if she was serious. I can live without toilet paper, but I can't live without fresh food. Luckily I know where I can sauce (pun intended) about 200 acres of tomatoes - all I need is a full tank of petrol. I am a big fan of 'end of the days' movies and books. Some of these crazy things feel like they are straight from a movie. On my nightly walk with hubby last night, I said it felt like I was in a movie and hope I am just an extra and not a main character. I don't think we are yet at the pointy end of the bell curve that everyone is talking about. In fact I don't think we...
This is the hardest post to write as it is about our personal journey. My daughter Eliza is, or should I say was, the coxswain for the Geelong College 1st Girls rowing VIII. These girls train six days a week for 6 months, and put blood, sweat and tears into their sport. Their commitment is unparalleled. Rowers and coxswains cannot miss ONE SINGLE SESSION! There is no other team sport like it. The nine girls and the team mates in the other senior crews have had a shit ending. Last Friday was the first day of the Victorian Head of School Girls regatta which is held in Geelong over 3 days. The girls had an awesome heat and were finally coming into some great form at the end of the season. Next thing we know, the Grand Prix is cancelled, and then Australia seemed to go into a tail spin. Rash decisions were made, including cancelling the rest of the HOSG regatta....
These first few blog posts are going to be pretty condensed. I didn't realise how quickly things would escalate, so I will try to compact details as much as I can recall. It was only less than a week ago that life seemed pretty normal. There were 3 deaths from COVID-19 in Australia, and around 20 confirmed cases. One week later, and here is an email that I am sending to my son's school as he has a headache...
Thought I would start a blog to document my own person experience of history in the making. In early February I watched a program on the ABC which was reporting on the Corona Virus in Wuhan Province, China. I remember the panic in Tim McLean's voice as he was trapped in Wuhan and wanted desperately to come home to Australia. There was real fear. There were also images of empty highways, and am image I will never forget...