#40 – Complete a jigsaw puzzle
Jigsaw puzzle on Vimeo. Music: Puzzle Pieces by Saint Motel This ridiculous task is part of my mission to complete 101 Things in 1001 Days. Some of the major regrets in my life: Begging to have my...
View ArticleTHEY WERE WRONG (Shane Koyczan)
we weren’t the only kids who grew up this way to this day kids are still being called names the classics were hey stupid hey spaz seems like each school has an arsenal of names getting updated every...
View Article#86 – Build something from wood
Task #86 of my 101 Things in 1001 Days project: build something from wood. When I added this task to my 101 Things project I assumed it would involve hammering one piece of wood onto another. I...
View ArticleHow to Tie a Bow Tie
This video is the second-best thing I saw on the Internet this week. The best thing has to be the animated gif version of the video, created by Devoureth. It makes me want to put my boyfriend in his...
View ArticleThe Scared is scared of things you like.
Filmmaker Bianca Giaever was just a few weeks away from graduation when she began her final class project. She took creative direction from six year old Asa Baker-Rouse, who gave her some pretty...
View Article#46 – See the Red Sox play at Fenway Park
Task #46 of my 101 Things in 1001 Days project: See the Red Sox play at Fenway Park My initiation into The Cult of Red Sox began about 7 years ago when I visited Tim’s dad for the first time in...
View ArticleGIVEAWAY: one small puppydog!
I am thrilled to be able to offer my readers an exclusive giveaway here at Scarlet Words – a small dog! It’s just a small gesture to thank you all for your comments and encouragement over the years....
View ArticleThis is me, age 33.
Last Sunday was my birthday. It was a pretty quiet affair this year; a lazy day of breakfast in bed, thoughtful presents, lots of phonecalls, and a couple of hours with my doona and an excellent...
View ArticleThe friendship contract
About a hundred years ago I had a best friend who I adored with all my heart. The two of us were inseparable throughout high school and she became like the sister I never had; we were almost adopted...
View ArticleNutella cupcakes – The Hummingbird Bakery
The Hummingbird Bakery is one of those legendary places that I’m yet to experience in person. Tarek Malouf created the American-style bakery in London after spending a Thanksgiving in North Carolina....
View ArticleInsomnia by Brian DeYoung
This powerful image is “Insomnia” by Brian DeYoung, who said: ”I think it was only fitting to stay up until 4:05am to finish this…” I first discovered this incredible illustration on Tumblr, and as...
View Article#59 – Get some new glasses with bright frames (Oscar Wylee review)
I’m tackling a project to complete 101 Things in 1001 Days. #59 on the list is Get some new glasses with bright frames. Before I tell you about my rad new glasses, I’d like to make it super clear...
View ArticleHow many illegal boats have arrived since Labor took over?
Wait a minute Tony, is that even true? I’m going to let a clever gentleman by the name of Ben Peek answer this question instead, since apparently Tony Abbott isn’t all that great with numbers: In case...
View ArticleAutumn leaves of Macedon & Kyneton, VIC
Beautiful treasures outside ‘Mollisons’ of Kyneton. I’d like to come back to this store with an hour and a fistful of cash! The last couple of weeks have been strange, and I’ve noticed that whenever...
View ArticleA linky / currently post.
Remember when I used to pour stuff into my paper journals? I was flicking through my old journals today and this made me want to start again. I don’t even know how to write about my last week. A...
View ArticleBless You / Vend Your Anger – Animated short films by Philip Watts
This funny little film popped up on my Facebook feed today and it was too awesome to keep to myself. Anyone who is familiar with Melbourne’s pretty cityscape is going to love this naughty lizard!...
View ArticleYou guys, it’s FRIDAY!
Hooray! I’m so excited about Friday that I could smooch it riiiiiiight on the kisser. I’ve had a pretty good week really, but it’s been so frantic that every single night I’ve collapsed into my bed...
View ArticleLip Sync-Off with John Krasinski and Jimmy Fallon
A very, very funny clip to brighten up your Monday. Hope everybody has an excellent week!
View ArticleFirst home buyers (Clock tower apartment – DUMBO, Brooklyn)
Tim and I are taking the first baby steps towards buying a house. Given that neither of us are originally from Melbourne it’s been tricky to know where to start. We don’t have family here who can guide...
View ArticleThe ultimate Winter comfort food – slow cooked beef in beer
Melbourne has had a very mild Autumn so far. Until just a few days ago the temperatures have been relatively warm – a few fresh mornings, but plenty of sunshine to warm the bones. I always get a...
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