I’ve decided to use the long weekend to get some things done that have been hanging around for a while and that includes some housekeeping on the website. I’ve had various different blogs over the years and I’ve decided to bring them all onto this site – what’s the point of having lots of differentContinue reading “Doing some online housekeeping”
Category Archives: Life
Eating with your furry friends in Brussels
To celebrate exactly a year since we moved to Brussels (can you believe it?), I’m sharing a map I have been developing which has restaurants, bars and cafes that welcome dogs, according to the members of the Facebook Group Expats with dogs in Brussels. At least this way I can find it and share itContinue reading “Eating with your furry friends in Brussels”
Clearing out
I’m having a clear out and giving away a load of clothes that I reluctantly have to admit I am unlikely to wear again. All to be picked up in Brussels (Forest) – no shipping/postage. If you’d like something, leave a comment or drop me a line (or comment on the Facebook post that broughtContinue reading “Clearing out”
The digital migration
I’ve joined a new social media network, given the signs are not good for Twitter.
How (not) to buy a car in Belgium
When buying a car takes six weeks and several major fights with different bits of the Belgian bureaucracy.
Housing first: Melbourne – Brussels
Renting again in Brussels after 8 years in Mlebourne has got me thinking about the challenges Australia faces around housing affordability.
Settling in
I know it’s been a while since I wrote anything, but I hope you can all understand that the demands of an intercontinental move took precedence! But now that we’re here in Belgium and I’ve started my new job (today!) I can take a moment to reflect on everything that has happened since mid-January. ItContinue reading “Settling in”
My framework for thinking about creativity at work
My 6 ways of thinking about creativity in organisations, based on academic research
How I use Trello
Trello is one of the main tools I use to keep my life on track.
A glut of marrows
What do you do when your garden produces 5 kgs of marrows? Get cooking.