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Day job: Auditor with one of the Big 4 accounting firms. I have the best bosses in the world, I've not been this happy to be at work for years!

Dream job: Globe-trotting, Christian Dior-clad, Bally-toting, Manolo Blahnik-shod Princess. I am nowhere close to

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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Reading a book vs. watching a movie: 4 of 42
As an avid book-lover, I would say read the book first, then watch the movie. I love both mediums but have always enjoyed the book more than the movie. Examples include The Devil Wears Prada, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Lord of the Rings, the Harry Potter series... I could go on and on.When reading a book, the limit is my imag... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Love: Finding the right partner: 3 of 31
I am of the firm belief that the first step to finding the right partner is to know yourself. The right partner should complement you, not complete you. You need to be complete before the right person can find you. If you are looking for someone to fill in the blanks, so to speak, you should stop right now and take a time out... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting the king and queen: 2 of 14
The Rinaldi household was abuzz that morning. Servants were running around and the girls were near hysterical. This day had been anticipated for months and now that it was finally here, everyone was just a breath away from breaking into a panic.The annual Royal Ball was to be held that evening at the Winter Palace. This was n... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Summer: 16 of 71
Summer ... the word conjures up visions of ripe peaches, the beach, short skirts, tank tops, ice cream. It means the laundry will be dry in an hour. It means 45 degree celcius days. It means balmy nights, filled with long dinners and bottles of wine and barbeques with friends and family.I do like summer even though generally ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Workplace dating: Things to consider before pursuing a relationship with your co-worker: 3 of 12
Ah, the workplace! A hotbed of personalities and inevitably, romance will result. I've been working for four years now and I've seen this happen (and also been involved in one or two myself).The first thing to remember, is to keep a clear head. The person you are attracted to may be the best thing since sliced bread, but you ... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates A lady's guide to who should pay on a first date: 2 of 8
This is a wonderful topic, particularly in this day and age. It just goes to show that communication is vital and so many things can go wrong when left unspoken.I hate the term 'going Dutch'. Where did that even come from? As an independent woman with her own income, my preference is to take turns.For the first date, if the m... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Getting a tattoo? What to think about before you do so: 1 of 4
I got my one and only tattoo a few weeks before my 22nd birthday. It is a coloured butterfly, on my lower back, commonly referred to as a skank stamp (i.e. women who have a tattoo here are apparently 'easy' - news to me, I may be many things but easy isn't one of them!).My decision process included:1. Deciding on a design. Th... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts How to pair wine with dessert: 2 of 6
I live in Adelaide, South Australia. I am lucky enough to have access to some of the finest wines courtesy of the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills etc, all within an hour of Adelaide.I like my wine to be sweet. The sweetest of course would be the 'sticky' or Botrytis Riesling. Usually sold in 375ml bottles, these ... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Assessing the future of Beyonce's career: 2 of 6
I saw Beyonce in concert last week when she came to Adelaide. I was totally blown away by her voice, her dancing, her easy way with the crowd. She seemed so down to earth for such a massive star. And a star she is, it was the best concert I had ever been to. She carried herself so well through numerous costume changes, and wa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Should you quit your day job to blog?: 6 of 15
Yes, but only if the answer is also 'yes' to the questions below. Do you love it more than your day job? Will you maintain your current lifestyle? If you won't maintain your current lifestyle, are you willing to live on less? Will blogging take you where you want to go e.g.. a career in freelance writing? Do you have the disc... More..