And how many do I have to throw out? — Are freebies with purchases really free? Or are the prices of the purchases slightly marked up to cover for those ‘freebies’? What’s more, you can’t choose which paid freebie you’d like. The people I know have different tastes than me, so I eventually bin those so called freebies which I’ve…

Even if we all speak English — In my early 20s I had moved from Australia to live in Southern California and what a culture shock it was for me. Not only were these Americans driving on the wrong side of the road but I needed to translate my British English to American English and vice versa. …

And not just on Thanksgiving — While I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia, here is what I’m thankful for every day: I thank my Mum for having the courage to get onto a plane and fly to the U.S. so she could celebrate her 50th birthday with me and being there for me to watch my…

Here’s a less risky sport to try on dry land — During one high school excursion, I was really looking forward to going to Tangalooma Island because I love the beach. It was a sunny day and apart from it being a little windy — the weather was perfect. For fun, our teachers allowed us to go ‘sand tobogganing’. While I’m…

You buy a do-it-yourself hair colouring kit to lighten your black hair but you end up with a canary yellow hair do instead. Why? Well, you didn’t set the timer and left the hair bleach in too long. You then beg a local hairdresser to repair the damage you’ve done…

Into the unknown is the only place to go if you are willing to step outside of your comfort zone by dating a person whom you wouldn’t normally date. You’ll know this person is good for you when their mental stimulation turns you on more than physical desire, they’re able…