On Experiencing a Multiple FoodGasm in Hong Kong
On Experiencing Multiple FoodGasm in Hong Kong This week I have been in Hong Kong with a friend. Our culinary experiences span some pretty iconic eating cities – New York, London, Sydney and Singapore. So we couldn’t wait to see what Hong Kong would deliver. We stayed at the Hotel LKF in Wyndham St – an…
Read MoreBeing a Financial Equal of Your Husband
Being a Financial Equal of Your Husband As far as I am concerned, striving for financial independence is critically important, and it is why it is the No. 1 item on My Maximalist. The other night I caught up with a friend I have known for 35 years. She is a very beautiful and vivacious…
Read MoreMy thoughts on the Mount Kinabalu tragedy
My thoughts on the Mount Kinabalu tragedy In April this year my daughter went overseas for 4 days for her Year 5 school camp. The great thing about Singapore is that within one hour you can reach exotic locations that make great experiences, especially for school children learning to expand their horizons and challenge themselves.…
Read MoreDon’t Freak, Just Flirt
Embrace Your Inner Flirt Last week I caught up with a friend of mine for coffee. She’s a MILF, no doubt about it. Over coffee she recounted how she had been walking the dogs in the local reserve when she caught the eye of a younger and very attractive man. This man seemed keen to…
Read MoreIt is about living 40 To The Max. That’s what I plan to do.
I didn’t live my 30s to the max. I couldn’t. I was exhausted. At the dawn of turning 30, I gave birth to my first child, my beautiful daughter, who came into this world smiling and has been a source of joy ever since. I then went on to have two more children in quick…
Read MoreDO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST CONCERT?
1987. Bon Jovi. Live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. My first concert. I remember every second of it. I remember who I went with, and where we sat. I remember that shaft of light coming down from the ceiling to a blacked-out stage to reveal Richie Sambora sitting alone with his multi-armed guitar, as he…
Read MoreHOPES FOR THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Last night my daughter had 4 girlfriends for a sleepover to celebrate her 10th birthday. Five girls, each born in a different country. After 2 hours in, the decibel level was sky-high. I opened the cabinet to see what alcohol we had. By 11:45pm, my sons had snuck into my bed where they were lying…
Read MoreHOW TO DRESS SASSY, NOT TRASHY, IN YOUR 40s
I spotted a gorgeous leopard print flowing chiffon knee-length dress with kickass gold stud detailing attached to a halter neckline. It was FABULOUS! As I took it off the rack and placed it against my body in front of the mirror, the shop assistant frowned, ” It’s too sexy. Not for you. You are not…
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