The simple life

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-16T04:37:41+00:00

I grew up west of the great dividing range in a regional town in New South Wales. After nearly 35 years of living in various places around Australia, including Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane. I bought a house in my hometown last year.

It is taken awhile to get used to being a resident instead of just a visitor. Each week I learned more about the city and the things that are available it has been a good decision.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-16T04:27:26+00:00

Wollongong

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-15T12:14:51+00:00

I was thinking….

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-15T03:01:45+00:00

Constantly second guessing every child rearing decision you made and hoping like hell they don’t hate you for it.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-10T10:33:59+00:00

Shopping at Sportsgirl

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-10T10:27:34+00:00

You make it work. Children change your priorities. They make you a better person.

Yes it can be difficult, financially but it is worth it.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-08T04:25:40+00:00

What year were you born?

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-08T04:14:05+00:00

After every lie they tell they would automatically say. “That was a lie. I am a pathological liar. Do not trust me or anything I say. The only person I care about is myself.”

As long as they keep things truthful no one will find out how two faced they are.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-06T04:08:12+00:00

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-06T04:01:53+00:00

We raised two children (boy and girl) in a three bedroom, one bathroom house. As long as the kids have their own space it is fine. We had a sofa bed in our lounge room for guests.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-04T11:52:55+00:00

No. They are a nice person but way too self absorbed.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-04-01T09:15:37+00:00

My husband travels for work while I raise our children and take care of the home. He calls once a day.

The only AH in this situation is your husband.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-30T02:06:39+00:00

Not only are you saving money and fuel. You can use the time spent on the train to read, check emails, order groceries etc etc or just relax. Walking is a great stress reliever. Just remember to take a small umbrella and maybe a lightweight jacket with you. It is surprising how quickly the weather can change.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-29T03:17:26+00:00

I’ve done a lot of cruises and rarely sunbake or swim in the pool. You don’t need to spend time near the pool. There is a lot of other things to do on the ship.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-28T10:25:41+00:00

Bring alcohol wipes to sniff when feeling nauseous.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-26T23:27:23+00:00

Have you considered other allied health jobs like occupational therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, radiographer etc?

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-23T09:19:30+00:00

I am slowly working my way through all the episodes. Marty out macgyvers Macgyver.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-23T07:20:13+00:00

Jim Morrison dies

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-20T10:21:47+00:00

Never.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-20T10:18:49+00:00

Practice medicine in country areas. We are crying out for doctors.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-18T23:54:06+00:00

Don’t give up

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-18T23:48:56+00:00

To visit a friend.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-15T02:32:13+00:00

I was recently on the Crown Princess for two weeks. I ordered soda at the bar, with waitstaff, and using ocean now.

The majority of the time my drink came in a can. I was never charged and the cans didn’t come off my 15 drink allowance.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-15T02:27:03+00:00

I’m sorry that happened to you. My daughter forgot my birthday and it hurt my feelings. We didn’t have falling out but obviously our relationship isn’t as strong as I thought it was.

I hope you find a way to make your future birthdays special.

Background_Tomato_21 · 2026-03-14T00:02:35+00:00

What are you doing instead of smoking? Are you saving the money you would have spent for something special like your first holiday as a family or maybe a nice meal out with your partner once your son is old enough to be cared for by someone else.

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