Kel

Kel

Kel is an Australian blogger working through her 52-list one slightly chaotic adventure at a time, writing about real life the way it actually happens - chaotic, full of sarcasm, and completely unfiltered.
  • Joined: 29/06/2025
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American Friends Visit Day 2: Tin Can Bay Dolphins, Carlo Sandblow, and Gympie Museum

Day 2 started early, which felt really cruel after trying to keep everyone awake as long as possible the day before.

Our thinking was that if their body clocks were a bit screwy, they might have been up early anyway, so we might as well make the most of it. Plus, my husband made coffee for us, not that I was trying to convert Americans to good coffee by regularly presenting them with flat whites (ok fine, I totally was).

With 7 of us, we separated into two cars and were on our way.

(Fair warning – most of these photos are Kim’s, not mine. Turns out promising not to be the paparazzi like on your last holiday together means you end up with none of your own.)…

American Friends Visit Day 1: Bunnings, Bluey’s World and Eat Street

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a friend of mine, Kim, and her family from the United States. They flew in on the Sunday, then on to Sydney the following Friday, giving us 5 days together on the Sunshine Coast.

And boy did we cram stuff in!

I thought I’d share a recap highlighting all the things we recommended doing – you know, local knowledge and all that.

The main requirements were that we weren’t to spend every single day at the beach (they’re not super beachy people), although at least one day was a must. Also, Australia Zoo had to be factored in there somewhere.

Edit: after writing this post, I’ve learned that I’m not good at keeping things brief.…

52 in 52 Update: Resin Tumblers, Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb and July Goals

I just went to write the title of this post as the “June” update…but, it’s July. What the heck?! Please excuse me while I process that we’re now in the second half of the year.

I’ve just had one of the most enjoyable weeks of my life, spending time with a friend who’s over from the States, along with her family, who also made the journey over. I’ll be recapping the week in another post (spoiler: we did a lot), but it means that I can finally share details on some of the 52s I’ve had to keep under wraps. Or, you know, complaining a lot about it on my blog (here and here) without photos to show what I was making.…

June Reading Round-Up: Slow going but great books

This month felt like a slower month for reading, and spoiler alert, I only finished three books. But the ones that I read were great, so I don’t feel like it was wasted.

I think it was just that I was so tired every day this month that I barely got reading time in before my eyes were closing, or my Kindle was dropping on my face.

Here’s the summary for the month.

Books I read this month

Rewind It Back – Liz Tomforde

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and a half)
Link: amazon.com
Format: Kindle

This is the final book in the “Windy Series”. It’s about two people who, after a messy breakup, meet back up in their adult lives. One is a successful sports star, and one is an aspiring interior designer working two jobs, trying to keep things together.…

Five Things for Friday (vol. 3)

World Cup

I am really loving following the World Cup this year! My son is really getting into it as well, and it’s a highlight for me that first thing in the morning we turn the TV on and watch whatever game is playing at the time.

We’ve set some hard rules around tech at home this year, which means my son only gets tech Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. That includes TV! So this feels like a huge treat for him.

My sister also convinced us to do a Fantasy Football competition, so we’re very much watching for the scorelines and who plays well. It seems like I’m doing something ok, because I’m currently winning the competition. My son is right there behind me, but as for my husband?…

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