My name is Janine Fitzpatrick and I have a problem. There is a possibility I may be addicted to the internet. On arrival in the picturesque Tumbarumba I discovered I had no mobile phone coverage. This of course means I can’t hotspot my phone to my ipad and create my blogging masterpieces which are such… Read more »
Monthly Archives: September 2012
Music to Travel By
We have survived our nine hour journey and are now reverting back to beanies, scarves and gloves in the still-winter weather at the bottom of the Snowy Mountains. The car ride was uneventful. The highlight being my serenading the family through a collection of my favorite hits. The you-beaut techno gadget which was supposed to… Read more »
I’m Calling A Meeting
This morning I have been so bereft of blogging ideas I’ve even packed the dishwasher to avoid the computer. I have a thousand and one ideas but all of them require some level of effort, a little bit of research, a touch of organisation, a request to interview people, preparation of photos, reading books to… Read more »
Weekly Photo Challenge – Solitary
Photo by David Fitzpatrick This weeks photo challenge is solitary. I’m not sure I get the appeal of fishing. Although my husband tells me it’s the solitary aspect of it that is the most attractive. The man lives in a household of women so I suppose we have to allow him one hobby which involves… Read more »
Ten Things You Need To Know About Going On Holidays
It’s been a while since we actually went away during the holidays. Firstly, we live in a holiday destination, secondly do you know how much it costs to take a family of four ANYWHERE? It’s school holidays now and we are doing the trip to visit family on the other side of the State. That… Read more »
Monday Morning Photo – Company
Photo by David Fitzpatrick Apologies to those of you still trying to enjoy the last remnants of your weekend. But here we’ve moved on. It’s a new week. Jam packed as usual but this time with a week off at the end of it yay. I hope wherever you are you enjoy the company of… Read more »
Retro Recipes – Caramel Walnut Cake
One of the discoveries of getting through the unpacking of the many boxes (a Project 44 goal) were the old cookbooks that had belonged to my Mum and Nana. Flicking through the browning pages, the fading ink shared recipes and ingredients that have long fallen out of popularity. There’s Tapioca Cream and Gelatine Pudding, an… Read more »
Are We Having Fun Yet?
When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? Has it been a while? I’ve been thinking about the concept of fun this week. Firstly, going through the photo albums of the kids when they were younger, I was struck by their huge smiles. They simply looked joyous in every shot. A little… Read more »
What will they say about me when I’m dead?
It’s the one event of your life over which you have no control. While you may be the main attraction you are no longer in a position to direct activities, control the audience or influence the speeches. Your funeral is left in the hands of those you leave behind. Don’t panic, I’m not leaving this… Read more »
Just Keep Swimming
I thought about writing a to do list this morning but was too frightened to see how many things would be on it. Instead my Mummy brain is clogged with 101 things that need to be done with absolutely no idea how I will fit them all in. So I ditch the attempt to complete… Read more »
Janine Fitzpatrick is a personal blogger with an untidy house, imperfect children and no celebrity friends.
