March 25, 2010, was a landmark day in history. It was International Procrastination Day! “What?” you say. Oh, yes indeedy. This is not a test. Yesterday, you were to stop producing,... Read more >>

Given the general dismal run-up to Christmas in terms of wind and rain, expectations on the weather front were particularly gloomy, so this Christmas Day in Sydney dawned like the best of gifts. It... Read more >>

Amazingly, we have just notched up a world record in terms of address book entries for the Lings. As of August, we will have lived in the same country for over five years, which beats our previous... Read more >>

Sheeee’s Baaaaack.  Consequently, so am I. I knew it was only a matter of time before she opened her pretentious drivel-prone claptrap about the rumors of her alleged infidelity. ... Read more >>

Whip out your checkbooks and prepare for the frown-a-thon. It’s time to pay the piper in the States. What kind of person decides that taxes should be collected in April? Someone with a black,... Read more >>

When I used to come on holiday to Spain, before living here, I used to love the dry, parched yellowness of the countryside and returning to England to the lush, green carpet that surrounded the... Read more >>

Schmello everyone. So, it’s Monday. The big bad wolf of the work-week has returned (so soon?!) to bite you in the ass. I had a very ... eventful day today. That’s putting it lightly.... Read more >>

Typical weekly conversation. Me: Hello! How are you? Worthless French sack of impoliteness: Hi there! I’m fantastic! [insert reason why their life is unbefuckinglievably amazingly perfect... Read more >>

Last Sunday I started a new book, Paris Hangover by Kirsten Lobe (highly recommend!), that I have only put down for Desperate Housewives and my husband ... ah, and ... well, this blog. (Guilty as... Read more >>

When you are in love with someone who belongs to your usual environment, you somehow know them and things are easier. However, when you fall in love with a stranger—who may even be a... Read more >>