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Gig Review: P!nk opens 2013 Australian tour in Perth with a blast
Gig Review: Big Day Out 2013
Gig Review: WAMi JumpClimb Showcase @ The Bakery
Gig Review: Stonefield @ The Rosemount
Interview: Jake from Bluejuice
Interview: MC Bliss from Bliss n Eso

 

 

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This pretty much sums up my year. New job, trying to not fuck it up! . I struggled with a lot of things this year, the main one becoming a Mum and learning all about our little gremlin, but a few other things crept in too. My anxiety, self-doubt, panic attacks and body issues all increased and at times I felt like my head was going to explode. It was a lot to get through. I'm still not all the way through it yet but it's better than it has been. . I'm also proud of a stack of stuff too. Like producing one champion of a bub, writing more, learning new things, sticking to my daily intentions, practicing gratitude and spending more time with family and friends. They are the things I'll take away with me. I'm happy I've done a lot this year. . I'm definitely still a work in progress but that's ok, at least I'm not stuck in one spot πŸ€— . Wishing everyone a magic 2020 πŸ’– . Image from the lovely @helenetheillustrator . . . #tcoloves #newmum #newyear #struggles #reflection #newbaby #meaningfullife #happy #proud #better #workinprogress #newlove #gratitude #art #mentalhealth #blog #wordpress
I bloody LOVE Christmas! And whilst I do love our hot Christmas days here, I also really enjoy seeing faraway places like London at this time of year. It's so festive and magical!πŸŽ„πŸ’– . I enjoy being transported to another world via this platform, and one of my faves to follow for such adventures is @crazycatladyldn 😻 . Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas celebrating in your own wonderful way. Merry Christmas peeps πŸ€— Be kind, have fun and enjoy the moment πŸ₯° . . . #tcoloves #christmas #regram #london #festive #red #merry #phonebox #christmastree #cartier #celebrate #bekind #enjoy #christmasday #travelgram #blog #wordpress
A year changes you a lot. You might not notice it but it does. Change is good! The change over ten years though? Huge. . This is my #tenyearsinwords inspired by @kasey.rainbow 🀩 such a great idea to look back and see how far you've come. . There's also a lot more words about my last ten years in my new blog post. If you want to read just head to the link in my bio. And if you want the extended version of any mentioned experiences then I'll happily spill over a bottle of wine with youπŸ·πŸ€— . You should try and take the time to look back on your last ten years. Create a post and share your years! Tag me if you do, I want to see you πŸ’– . . . #tcothoughts #tenyears #life #lookback #inspired #years #changes #fun #adventures #experience #love # #colours #dowhatyoulove #writer #writing #words #wordpress #blog #happy
Self-care Sunday in full swing... much needed after yesterday's hangover 😐 Mum gave me this book not long after Lenny was born, finally getting stuck into it. It's a beautiful book which has some great strategies to help get me back to where I want to be. Hope you are having a wonderful day doing something you love πŸ’– . . . #tcoloves #selfcare #sunday #thelifeplan #simple #love #mindfulness #meaningfullife #goodforthesoul #selfhelp #book #tea #crystals #wordpress #blog
Swooning over @jessswan_art goodies 😍 I want them all! . . . #perth #localart #abstract #perthlife
OMG this diary 😍 is too much!! Thank you @dreamy_moons for creating something like this πŸ™ŒπŸ» . Call me old fashioned but I love having a paper diary and look forward to getting a fresh one every year (yeah, I'm so cool πŸ˜†) . I'm trying to support more small businesses these days so I went on a hunt for something different to my previous diaries. There's SO many out there which makes for a tough decision but THIS one I could not go past... it's so pretty!! . It's not for everyone but for me it ticked a few boxes. Weekly view, space for intention setting and daily gratitude (no longer need a separate journal for these) and moon phases 🌜🌟 Perfect for me! I love that there's so many small businesses doing great things. Support the little guys when you can, it makes a big difference ⭐ . . . #tcoloves #dreamymoons #2020 #diary #papergeek #newstuff #soshiny #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #ilovestationery #local #wordpress #blog #moonphases #growth #gratitude #intentionsetting #freshpages
Full moon in Aries ● . ||| the beginning of a new cycle ||| . Embrace the changes πŸ™ŒπŸ»πŸ’— . . . #fullmoon #aries #cycle #moonphases #newbeginnings #embrace #growth #moon #wordpress #blog #startover #freshstart
β€’β–ͺοΈŽβ€’γ€‹This week's thought... Forget everything for a moment and take five minutes to think about where you are right now and how far you have come. . Appreciate who you have, what you have and what it's taken to get to this point. . Big love to yourself for getting here! I'm sure it's been a wild ride. . Enjoy right now. Right. Now.γ€Šβ€’β–ͺοΈŽβ€’ . . . #tcothoughts #enjoy #life #thoughts #words #wordpress #blog #appreciatewhatyouhave #love #positive #strongmind #clarity #breathe #focus #delight #positivity #pause #happy #wellness #quote
Some cuteness for your Friday arvo... Penguin Random House had this little cutie as a helper at their book distribution centre. He is too much 😍 Hands up who wants a penguin at work!? πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ . @penguinrandomhouse . . . #regram #penguinrandomhouse #penguins #cuteaf #intern #helper #books #fun #friday #toomuch #cuteanimals #cute #blog
πŸ’œ . via @emilycoxhead . #worldsuicidepreventionday . #talk #listen #askforhelp #itsoktonotbeok #ruok #ask #mentalhealthawareness #staystrong #beaware
How perfect is this image to a) remind us to be good humans and b) to celebrate the first day of Spring πŸŒ»πŸŒˆπŸŒžπŸ™ŒπŸ» Love it! β€’ Be kind and enjoy your Sunday, peeps! β€’ Pic from @thequirkycupcollective . . . #regram #sunday #spring #flowers #bekind #inspo #goodwords #words #happy #blog
Lookit this cutie 😍 magic work from @grottilotti one of my fave artists. . Slowly getting my brain out of hibernation, ideas are forming and words are tumbling out. All good signs but not pressuring myself to do it all at once, still have a mini human to think about after all πŸ˜† . . . #regram #grottilotti #artistsilove #artilove #bird #inspo #favourite #ideas #blog
Mum's taught me a fair few good things over the years and Mother's Day is probably the best time to write an appreciation post for her. So I did. . Head to the link in my bio to read about the 5 things I'm glad my Mum taught me πŸ’Ÿ . Have a wonderful day, lovelies! . . . #mothersday #mumsday #mum #mumrocks #loveher #mumsy #igotitfrommymama #mom #momsday #love #newmum #pink #blog #wordpress #writer #writing #weekly #advice #lifeadvice #words #goodwords #likemotherlikedaughter #life
Ok ok ok I know I shouldn't do anymore inspo posts buuuutt I couldn't resist sharing this from of my all time faves @theflamingoandthefox arggh those colourrrrs you guyyyzz πŸ˜πŸ™ŒπŸ» delish! β€’β€’β€’ I leave you with that tonight, off for sweet, colourful, magical dreamsπŸ¦„πŸŒœπŸ˜Š . . . #regram #tcoloves #homedecor #ideal #home #inspo #decor #loungeroom #lounge #pink #colourful #bright #livingroomdesign #homestyle #homeinspo #interiorstyling #decorcrush #interiors #style #wordpress #blog
Still trawling the gram for house inspo, have found sooo much.. lookit this wallpaper from @houseofnomaddesign 😍 so different! ‒‒‒》 If you've got any fave accounts you think I might like, be a darl and pop them below would you? Ta 😊🌟 . . . #regram #wishlist #houseinspo #decor #bedroom #wallpaper #interiors #living #inspo #home #homedecor #homestyle #homeinspo #interiorstyling #decorcrush #style #wordpress #blog
So the spate of public holidays recently have been spent on rearranging the house and making some changes before Nugget πŸ‘Ά comes along in a few months time (still cooking along nicely at 26 weeks for those playing along at home) In the midst of all the changes, I've been searching for rugs for the lounge room and I'm SO hesitant to purchase one online in case it doesn't look right BUT I've discovered the best thing with @missamaraloves Virtual Rug Styler - it's amazing!! Uploaded a photo of the lounge room and the selected rug appears looking schmicko πŸ‘ŒπŸ» what a brilliant service! I could be extremely late to the party to discover this kind of cool thing (I usually am) but it helped me so bloody much in finally making a decision and I'm too excited! This is what I get excited over now πŸ€” Anyways, go have a squiz yourself if you're in the market for a magic carpet 🌟 #lifechanging . SIDE NOTE: this is not my lounge room. My room is definitely not as cool as this one. This, my friends, is called #inspo so please don't be disappointed when you come over for a cuppa 😳😬 . πŸ“Έ regram by @missamaraloves . . . #regram #tcoloves #homedecor #ideal #rugs #home #inspo #decor #loungeroom #lounge #comfy #livingroomdesign #homestyle #homeinspo #interiorstyling #decorcrush #interiors #style #wordpress #blog
That's some good advice! Though I tend to rest more than I should, kinda like a bear hibernating 🀭 Rest, regroup and keep going πŸ‘ŠπŸ» . Image from @haveanicedayy_ . . . #tcoloves #goodadvice #taketimeout #dontquit #staypositive #restnotquit #sunday #inspo #motivation #goodwords #words #wordpress #positivity
‒‒‒》 M day... some people despise it but it brings a new week full of so many possibilities πŸ™ŒπŸ» β™‘ Stay positive Keep an open mind Remember your worth And, most importantly, be kind πŸ₯° β™‘ . . . #monday #morning #freshstart #goodweek #bekind #positive #openmind #strongmind #writer #writing #mentalhealth #wordpress #blog #lilac #purple #staypositive #you #benice #advice #newday
Now this is a day I can get behind!! World Sleep Day πŸ’€ πŸ™ŒπŸ» Definitely didn't know it was a thing but I do love a good nap so I'll jump on board 😴 Hope you all have a wonderful sleep tonight and if you need an app to help you drift off I love the Sleep Sounds app, full of delightful sounds for a good snooze πŸŒ› Image @_stephsanders . . . . #tcoloves #worldsleepday #sleep #naptime #health #mentalhealth #bed #jomo #positive #vibes #goodforyou #blog #wordpress
It's been an interesting few months to say the least! I fell pregnant at the end of last year and have pretty much been in that bubble ever since. It's been great! I've written some words about how I found out and how I told a few people in the days that followed so thought I'd share with you all 🀯 Link in bio, have a read 😊 Big love x . . . #tcothoughts #bunintheoven #pregnancy #pregnant #baby #parenthood #motherhood #firsttimemum #uptheduff #newmum #blog #blogger #writer #writing #words #wordpress #pregnancydiary #expecting #babyontheway #preggo #sparkles #pastel #mumsgrapevine
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