The Second 50

December 31, 2025

The end of another year.

What makes you feel nostalgic? Reflecting back on 2025. The new beginnings. The endings. Here’s a haiku that is appropriate for this moment. New beginnings whileSeveral things conclude. NotAll endings are bad. I’ll be doing more writing in 2026. I look forward to sharing mine and reading yours. Value writing, friends Continue reading

Happiness

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July 26, 2025

Maybe I lied a little

If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? I’d like to fly to Cairns. We were recently there on a far north Queensland road trip. I’d take a flight to spend a few more days up that way. See where you live, friends. Continue reading

Happiness, Travel

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July 26, 2025

I wouldn’t fly…

If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? I’d road trip. Get driving, friends. Continue reading

Happiness

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July 24, 2025

2026

What are your future travel plans? More outback and some beautiful sunsets are on the itinerary for next year. Let the planning begin. Continue reading

Happiness, Travel

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July 22, 2025

Don’t make me choose…

Are you seeking security or adventure? Life is for living, so we need some adventure, scenery changes, opportunities to experience, and learn new things. These combine to help us evolve as human beings. But security surely plays a role. A stable roof over your head, a steady income, and a safe and committed relationship that Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Making change, Self-development, Travel

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July 20, 2025

Fruit and vegetables…

What’s your go-to comfort food? Continue reading

Happiness, Health and Wellness, Travel

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May 11, 2025

Going for a walk…

What does freedom mean to you? Outside, in the daylight, enjoying fresh air, on my own, without threat to my safety or security. Freedom – don’t take it for granted friends. Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness

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April 27, 2025

What a load of…

What are your favorite emojis? … you expected I would say… 💩 but I think this might only be the second time I’ve ever used it. 🤣 Personally, I ❤️ the 🥰 and the 💋. Happy Days, friends. Continue reading

Uncategorized

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April 26, 2025

Travel, touring, and hiking

What topics do you like to discuss? See below for some photos of today’s hike around the Barossa Goldfields, South Australia. See the world around you, friends. Continue reading

Happiness, Health and Wellness, Travel

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April 25, 2025

How are you wired?

When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? Isn’t engaging with a degree of risk part of how we are wired as humans? It’s perhaps how much we lean into that risk that differentiates us all. I feel like I take risks on a daily basis. Not big scary Continue reading

Making change, Self-development

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About Me

I’m 50+ years and I’m not wasting a single day. I’m married, a mum and live near the beautiful Barossa Valley, South Australia. I have lost 40kgs+. I focus a lot on protein and am on a journey of self discovery about gut and brain health. I love travelling, particularly through outback Australia. I enjoy hiking and bush walking. My camera is my phone.I work FT and recently commenced a grad cert at uni. My views are my own.