Online or remote study requires a great deal of self-discipline and self-motivation. There is no teacher at the front of the class requiring you to turn in homework or reminding you when the next exam will be. Buddy, that’s on you. And the difficulty level goes from medium to hard when trying to study aContinue reading “Studying A Language Remotely”
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Where to next?
Last night I took my eldest on a tour of what will be her high school next year. It was pretty overwhelming for both of us if I’m completely honest. She is at the point with primary school where she is really loving it and the thought of leaving all that (and her friends) nextContinue reading “Where to next?”
Keeping on Track
I think we’re all sick of hearing “these uncertain times.” I think we’re all sick of making plans just to have them scrapped at the last minute. Not always getting our money back. Not always having enough time to make alternate plans. I booked a colour run for last year, maybe it’ll happen this April.Continue reading “Keeping on Track”
I’m Back!
A few weeks ago I was back in the office and chatting with a coworker from my old team. He asked if I was still blogging and I said “nah, not really, been busy.” Which was true but I am no more busy than I was when I started blogging last year. Truth is IContinue reading “I’m Back!”
Welcome to Quarantine
So this COVID-19 thing, it’s really taken over everyone’s lives. Including mine. And for the next little bit I’m staying home with my kids. We’re not infected, but we don’t want to be, and Australia’s infection rate is going up and it’s scary right now. I don’t know what’s going to happen. So many peopleContinue reading “Welcome to Quarantine”
How to Plan a Solo Trip to Japan
There are all sorts of trips – family holidays, honeymoons, group trips, work trips, girls weekends, staycation – and right now I am planning my very first solo trip. Back to Japan. Because, of course that’s where I’m going. It didn’t start out as a solo trip but that’s how the dice fell and soContinue reading “How to Plan a Solo Trip to Japan”
How to Make Online Study Work For You
My name’s Amanda, and I’m addicted to learning. And I don’t mean that in a corny sort of way. I genuinely feel better about myself and my life when learning new things. As a parent and generally, a busy adult, traditional learning settings don’t really work for my lifestyle. Enter – distance education. Distance educationContinue reading “How to Make Online Study Work For You”
Harajuku – Kawaii, Cosplay, Crowds
When I was a teenager, I had this book called Fresh Fruits by Shoichi Aoki which is filled with pictures and profiles of Fashionistas in Harajuku. I have no idea where I bought this book or why, but I do remember being absolutely captivated by the strange fashions and interesting interviews held within the pages.Continue reading “Harajuku – Kawaii, Cosplay, Crowds”
My 2020 Vision
It’s February. The new year new me posts should be over. But I haven’t written one yet so, there’s that. 2019 was very difficult for me. I won’t go into it, but it sucked. There was good too – got my brown belt, we met our beautiful Australian Kelpie Gigi, and we went to Japan.Continue reading “My 2020 Vision”
Spending the Day on Odaiba Island
On our last trip to Japan we had decided very early on that we would be visiting Tokyo’s most instagram-able spot – TeamLab Borderless. But we wanted to make a day of it. After all, it’s not every day you cross the Rainbow Bridge over to an artificial island created in 1850 so…. This isContinue reading “Spending the Day on Odaiba Island”
The Otaku Mum 