Birds On Boards

15.11.2016

I was so stoked to receive this Penny Skateboard delivery last month! As a kid, I would skateboard everywhere on my 31” wooden board, with black grip deck, neon pink wheels and silver skull artwork - the only kid on the block riding a board as we went on adventures in and around the Yorkshire countryside. I absolutely adored that skateboard, it was so hard leaving it all loved, scratched up and battered behind in an English charity shop when I was packing up my life to move to Aussie.</P> <P>Fast-forward twenty-something years later and I received this little beauty through the mail. Shamelessly singing the lyrics to Avril Levigne’s 'Sk8er Boi' at the top of my lungs when it plays on the radio in my car (my preferred four wheel mode of transport these days) is probably the closest I’ve come to skateboarding in the past few decades.</P> <P>So I guess you’re wondering why I’m even blogging about this, huh? Well, read on, people…</P>

I was so stoked to receive this Penny Skateboard delivery last month! As a kid, I would skateboard everywhere on my 31” wooden board, with black grip deck, neon pink wheels and silver skull artwork - the only kid on the block riding a board as we went on adventures in and around the Yorkshire countryside. I absolutely adored that skateboard, it was so hard leaving it all loved, scratched up and battered behind in an English charity shop when I was packing up my life to move to Aussie.

Fast-forward twenty-something years later and I received this little beauty through the mail. Shamelessly singing the lyrics to Avril Levigne’s 'Sk8er Boi' at the top of my lungs when it plays on the radio in my car (my preferred four wheel mode of transport these days) is probably the closest I’ve come to skateboarding in the past few decades.

So I guess you’re wondering why I’m even blogging about this, huh? Well, read on, people…

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The Bali Edit Pt. I

04.11.2016

<P>Whilst I recognise that the foundation of this little blog of mine was to embrace all things Aussie lifestyle based - according to The Urban List, and just about every Aussie I've ever met, you're not a real Perthian unless you've been to Bali at least once in your lifetime. </P> <P>I was told by most of my Aussie friends that I would either love Bali, or hate it. And guess what? I loved it. It was so like some of the places I’ve travelled around Europe it was insane... I travelled with my best mate of twenty-three years, who was visiting me in Perth from the UK. We were there for five full days and we managed to cram-pack in a lot of adventure, massages and cocktail-giggles.</P> <P>Me being me, I took about 6,723,914 photos, so its taken me a while to edit them all and I decided to edit a duo of blogs. This is the first... Welcome to my Balinese diary!</P>

Whilst I recognise that the foundation of this little blog of mine was to embrace all things Aussie lifestyle based - according to The Urban List, and just about every Aussie I've ever met, you're not a real Perthian unless you've been to Bali at least once in your lifetime.

I was told by most of my Aussie friends that I would either love Bali, or hate it. And guess what? I loved it. It was so like some of the places I’ve travelled around Europe it was insane... I travelled with my best mate of twenty-three years, who was visiting me in Perth from the UK. We were there for five full days and we managed to cram-pack in a lot of adventure, massages and cocktail-giggles.

Me being me, I took about 6,723,914 photos, so its taken me a while to edit them all and I decided to edit a duo of blogs. This is the first... Welcome to my Balinese diary!

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Running Rotto

23.10.2016

Fresh from completing the Chevron City to Surf half marathon at the end of August, I was looking for my next fitness challenge before my 'runners high' wore off... When I discovered that my favourite little island of Rottnest hosted an annual running event, there was no question – I was doing it! </P> <P>Those of you who read regularly will know I have a complete love-affair with the gorgeous little island just off the coast of Perth. I’ve visited a whopping seven times in just under three years and so I knew I had to do the Rotto half. And so, less than a week after completing the City to Surf half marathon, I had my place on the Rottnest half marathon booked and the 6am ferry from Freo paid for... </P>

Fresh from completing the Chevron City to Surf half marathon at the end of August, I was looking for my next fitness challenge before my 'runners high' wore off... When I discovered that my favourite little island of Rottnest hosted an annual running event, there was no question – I was doing it!

Those of you who read regularly will know I have a complete love-affair with the gorgeous little island just off the coast of Perth. I’ve visited a whopping seven times in just under three years and so I knew I had to do the Rotto half. And so, less than a week after completing the City to Surf half marathon, I had my place on the Rottnest half marathon booked and the 6am ferry from Freo paid for...

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BLOG · A · VER · SA · RY

01.10.2016

<P>Guys, I can't believe I'm celebrating my one year blogaversary! </P> <P>It seems like only yesterday I was coming up with designs, frantically writing content, planning editorial calendars and working out navigation and architecture, etc. for the launch of my blog - and I was so nervous! Yet here I am, writing my forty-fifth blog post exactly a year later. </P> <P>Gee whizz, how time has flown...</P>

Guys, I can't believe I'm celebrating my one year blogaversary!

It seems like only yesterday I was coming up with designs, frantically writing content, planning editorial calendars and working out navigation and architecture, etc. for the launch of my blog - and I was so nervous! Yet here I am, writing my forty-fifth blog post exactly a year later.

Gee whizz, how time has flown...

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Swept Away In Broome!

28.09.2016

I've just returned from an amazing trip in Broome, Western Australia and was literally swept away by the sheer beauty, perfect sunshine and incredible culture on offer!</P> <P>Alongside its Indian Ocean coastline, the stark white sands of Broome's iconic 22km-long Cable Beach offer a stunning backdrop for some of the most dramatic ocean sunsets WA has to offer. You can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Gantheaume Point, dine at the iconic Matso's brewery (the king of all ginger beers!), hell, you can even ride a bloody camel on the beach!</P> <P>With history, culture and adventure all as colourful as it's landscape, Broome really does have it all... But don't just take my word for it. Let me show you...</P>

I've just returned from an amazing trip in Broome, Western Australia and was literally swept away by the sheer beauty, perfect sunshine and incredible culture on offer!

Alongside its Indian Ocean coastline, the stark white sands of Broome's iconic 22km-long Cable Beach offer a stunning backdrop for some of the most dramatic ocean sunsets WA has to offer. You can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Gantheaume Point, dine at the iconic Matso's brewery (the king of all ginger beers!), hell, you can even ride a bloody camel on the beach!

With history, culture and adventure all as colourful as it's landscape, Broome really does have it all... But don't just take my word for it. Let me show you...

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The Secret Garden

14.09.2016

I'm often asked what I miss most about living in England. Friends, family, history (and fashion) aside, I truly miss the rolling green hills, the earthy, leafy woods and the oh-so-English country rose gardens. Yes, I really do miss the lush things all that darn rain and drizzle brings. So, you can imagine my excitement when I learnt about Perth's Secret Garden...</P> <P>Yep, Perth has a Secret Garden. Well, a not-so-secret-garden actually - thanks to the copious amounts of coverage it attracts on Social Media! Located close to several highways, and right in the middle of suburbia, it’s difficult to see how such a magical garden could ever remain a secret even without Social Media (and Google Maps)!</P> <P>Stepping into the garden, you’re immediately immersed into an enchanted wonderland, with wild vines sprawling across the woodland floors, twining into hollow logs and around fallen branches. The vines have even crept up the willowy trees, dangling over the banks of the still, glittering river - completely transforming the space into something quite magical...</P>

I'm often asked what I miss most about living in England. Friends, family, history (and fashion) aside, I truly miss the rolling green hills, the earthy, leafy woods and the oh-so-English country rose gardens. Yes, I really do miss the lush things all that darn rain and drizzle brings. So, you can imagine my excitement when I learnt about Perth's Secret Garden...

Yep, Perth has a Secret Garden. Well, a not-so-secret-garden actually - thanks to the copious amounts of coverage it attracts on Social Media! Located close to several highways, and right in the middle of suburbia, it’s difficult to see how such a magical garden could ever remain a secret even without Social Media (and Google Maps)!

Stepping into the garden, you’re immediately immersed into an enchanted wonderland, with wild vines sprawling across the woodland floors, twining into hollow logs and around fallen branches. The vines have even crept up the willowy trees, dangling over the banks of the still, glittering river - completely transforming the space into something quite magical...

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Only Half Crazy

28.08.2016

Today, I ran (jogged) the Perth City to Surf Half Marathon in 2 hours and 54 minutes. I know, I know – not an amazing time, but you wouldn’t believe how proud I am! </P> <P>My decision to run the half marathon was based on realising a dream, proving to myself that I could actually do it and so that I could wear my medal everywhere for the next few weeks. What? I’m totally serious. </P> <P>In all honesty, my initial attitude towards running the half-marathon was pretty blasé. I’m pretty fit and super active, but I’m not exactly a runner. I’m not particularly into running - and to be completely honest, I don't actually even really like running that much. But I do love a challenge! </P> <P>I thought I’d share a few little pointers I learned from my incredibly chillaxed training regime, just incase any of you crazy kids decide to take it upon yourselves to do a half-marathon someday, with as little enthusiasm as me... </P>

Today, I ran (jogged) the Perth City to Surf Half Marathon in 2 hours and 54 minutes. I know, I know – not an amazing time, but you wouldn’t believe how proud I am!

My decision to run the half marathon was based on realising a dream, proving to myself that I could actually do it and so that I could wear my medal everywhere for the next few weeks. What? I’m totally serious.

In all honesty, my initial attitude towards running the half-marathon was pretty blasé. I’m pretty fit and super active, but I’m not exactly a runner. I’m not particularly into running - and to be completely honest, I don't actually even really like running that much. But I do love a challenge!

I thought I’d share a few little pointers I learned from my incredibly chillaxed training regime, just incase any of you crazy kids decide to take it upon yourselves to do a half-marathon someday, with as little enthusiasm as me...

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