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What Jack Taught Me About Minimalism
Read more: What Jack Taught Me About MinimalismI want you to meet Jack. I haven’t told you about Jack before, but in a way he has been a part of my life for the past 24 years. I made Jack and his black vest in a high school Home Economics class when I was 13 years old. Since then, he has sat…
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A Letter To My Cat On Her 12th Birthday
Read more: A Letter To My Cat On Her 12th BirthdayDear Willow, Today is your 12th birthday but it is also a special day for another reason. As of today, we have known each other for a whole decade – and what an amazing decade it has been. I know you are happy wherever you are; I can see it in your slow blinks on…
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6 Things I learnt From Spending 18 Months Working At A Cat Shelter
Read more: 6 Things I learnt From Spending 18 Months Working At A Cat ShelterOver the past 18 months I have been part of an inspiring team of people who have opened my eyes to the world of animal welfare, with my own cat Willow with me every step of the way. Today, I had to say my goodbyes to what I can only describe as a dream job.…
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Willow Got Fat (Sort Of!)
Read more: Willow Got Fat (Sort Of!)November is the time of year that we take Willow in for her annual checkup and vaccinations. I am very lucky because at the Cat centre I work at they offer this service to staff for free. As always, I get a bit nervous taking Willow into the vet. She is nearly 12 years old…
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The Video I Promised Willow I Would Not Share
Read more: The Video I Promised Willow I Would Not ShareDoes your cat snore? Willow sure does. In fact, she saws logs like a seasoned lumberjack. I just had to take this video of her for you to see. She absolutely melts our hearts! While you’re here, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who donated to Willow’s crowd funder to raise money for…
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The Best Room In The House Is The Van
Read more: The Best Room In The House Is The VanWillow, Steph, and I have been living at the cottage now since June last year and there is one thing I’ve realised about conventional living – it’s not really for me. As much as I’ve enjoyed having a garden and running hot water the novelty has warn off. The thought of having to mow the…
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The Stupid Thing I did…
Read more: The Stupid Thing I did…I’ve done something really stupid. Lately, I’ve been really getting into my hiking, and have been setting off on my days off in search of my latest adventure. The fresh air, the Tasmanian wilderness, and the enchanting forests are what I yearn for. I got all that and a little bit more last weekend. I…
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Are We Giving Up Van Life?
Read more: Are We Giving Up Van Life?It’s Springtime in Tasmania and throughout the towns the cherry blossoms are on display. In the wilds, the flowers are blooming, and the snow on the mountains has melted. The days are getting warmer and with this passing of time I’m reminded it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us. So, where have we…
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Snow Adventure With Our Cat Willow In The Tasmanian Highlands
Read more: Snow Adventure With Our Cat Willow In The Tasmanian HighlandsOutside, the gumtrees bend and contort with the wind. The wind blows the snow over our camper van, and the camper van gently sways with each gust as the snow settles around it. It’s early morning and inside we are warm. I’ve got the kettle on and I’m heating up some water so I can…
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Willow And Beach Sushi On Our Anniversary
Read more: Willow And Beach Sushi On Our AnniversaryWhen it comes to fancy restaurants with water views, Steph and I aren’t really bothered; there’s other things we’d rather spend our money on. But when it comes to a nice meal in the van at the beach, we are all over it. With our second wedding anniversary approaching, I suggested to Steph that we…