Here we are delving into February and I don't really know where January has gone! It's been busy, busy, busy with work and life in general and hasn't left me much time, or energy, to focus on blogging. I feel as though I've dropped the ball a bit in that respect, I haven't had the… Continue reading Where did January go? A quick update!
Author: mydustyflipflops
Chaos and Calm in Vietnam!
My friend and I were in Vietnam on the last leg of our South East Asia travels. We'd been in SE Asia for a couple of months and were feeling a bit jaded and tired. We were travelling the world and Vietnam was our last country before we would fly to Australia to see in… Continue reading Chaos and Calm in Vietnam!
Because I Love…
...GOOD FOOD!!! I've been having a look through my photos (trying to tidy them up!) and I came across the pictures from my trip to Laos last year. In particular these photos of our food caught my eye... and made me smile! They were taken in the Bamboo tree restaurant in Luang Prabang and I… Continue reading Because I Love…
Australian Street Art
A few years ago I spent some time in Newcastle, Australia, getting to know the city a bit more. I had a lovely time exploring the area and taking the time to just wander the streets. On one of these wanders, I came across a mural which had been painted on the side of a… Continue reading Australian Street Art
New Year Wishes And Thanks!
So, it's now officially 2019! That's another year done and dusted. It's amazing how quickly they go now - I swear the years lasted longer when I was younger! But as I wrote in my review post I feel like 2018 was quite a good year all in all, it certainly was in terms of… Continue reading New Year Wishes And Thanks!
My 2018 Travels – A(nother) Review!
Well, it's almost the end of the year and it's that time when we all start reflecting on the year that has passed, the ups and downs, the achievements, the un-achievements (lets not call them failures!). You may also be inundated with review posts at the moment...so sorry to add to the pile, but here… Continue reading My 2018 Travels – A(nother) Review!
Because I Love…
... CHRISTMAS DECS WITH MEANING!!! It took me a while to get round to putting the Christmas tree up this year. I almost didn't do it (the festive spirit has been slow at hitting me this year!), but one afternoon with my mum and partner, it just happened. It was actually lovely, getting all the… Continue reading Because I Love…
Christmas: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It's that time of year again and we are gearing up for Christmas! I always say to myself, this year I will super organised, this year I will not stress and actually enjoy the lead up to the big day.... of course this never happens! I get stressed out, feel overwhelmed, feel like there is… Continue reading Christmas: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Because I Love…
...RAINBOWS!!! This wonderful rainbow appeared yesterday afternoon out of the blue, cheering up the slate grey sky...and me! There's something about them, it's hard to tear your eyes away. Their beautiful presence always make me smile!
A Post About Nothing!
I'm sat here looking at an empty screen... I don't know what to write. My mind is just at a complete blank right now. It's been a really busy week at work, I've been exhausted by the time I've gotten home and my head is full of all sorts of thoughts, worries, plans and lists...everything… Continue reading A Post About Nothing!