It was my husband’s birthday recently, and he wanted an Oreo cake. I had made an Oreo cake before (literally just Oreos and milk) but it was too dense, so I tried a different approach with delicious results. So, here’s how to make Oreo cake. Background We’ve had a cake

There was a part one of this post, and now this is the simple things in life (part 2), and there will probably be a part 3. Again, I invite you to add to this list—details at the end. People watching I love people-watching. It’s like watching wildlife. Once a

Let’s be honest, life is mostly mundane. It’s mostly getting up for work, sitting in traffic, working, going to the gym, making food, cleaning the house, etc. I think it’s important to appreciate the simple things in life, because they bring joy, and keep you sane—somewhat. Kids are the best

Sometimes I have bad ideas. Bad ideas by themselves aren’t that bad. It’s when you act on them that you think, “Oh fuck, why did I do this?” Route recalculating  I work at a school and I see plenty of kids, most of whom have a bad idea somewhere throughout

I recently started working at a school. I’m so thankful to have a job, but I’ve noticed that the kids here in Australia differ greatly from those I’ve worked with in South Africa. Kids here have a good life and prospects, no matter what job they go into. But my

I have some good news: I finally got a job! I started last week and I’m still getting into the swing of things. Although, I only work from 8:30 to 15:00, I’ve noticed that I’m struggling to get all the things done that I want to be done. Therefore, I need more balance in my life, and I’m honestly struggling.

It’s been a while since I had to study for a test, but last week I got a taste of it again when I studied for my English test on Saturday. The test and events surrounding it were weird. Background I had to rewrite an international English test to prove

These past few weeks I’ve noticed a change in me. I wouldn’t say that I’m sad, but I’m disengaged. I know what it is: my old foe, depression. 

p shops, short for opportunity shops (thrift stores), are quite common here in Australia, and they are amazing. There weren’t any op shops (that I’m aware of) where I lived in South Africa. I love op shops over here! What is not to love?  I first went to the local