The Cold War Ripped Me Off!

September 27, 2012 in Anecdotes, News, Politics

When I recently read an article suggesting that Australian cities were probably never targeted by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, I was really upset. No seriously –  really upset. You might think I would be happy that Australia, as a whole, was probably never a target during the Cold War. But no! I felt ripped off! The Cold War stole my life – it OWES ME! Don’t they know how many times I thought about dying, or worse still, living through a nuclear war? Don’t they know how many sleepless nights I had as a kid and young adult? Don’t they realise [...]

Career? I’ll Take Mum

June 29, 2012 in Children, Family, Lifestyle, Mothers, Parenting, People, Pregnancy & Birth, Relationships, Self, Society, Work

After reading Whippersnapper’s post I clarified something I have known for a long time: I don’t want a career. I know that’s not what you’re supposed to say, it’s not what people in your workplace, or even some other women, want to hear. But I can’t help it, ever since I was 18 years old and a doctor told me I may never be able to have children, that’s all I’ve wanted to do. Let’s take a step back. When I was a kid I was convinced I was the world’s best singer and, naturally, it would only be a matter [...]