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
Articles: 78
Comments: 91

52 in 52

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.…

Kel
05/07/2026
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Hobbies

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.…

Kel
01/07/2026

Little Things

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?…

Kel
26/06/2026
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Hobbies

Home Renovations Part 1: Bookshelves

Towards the end of last year, we went through some major renovations at home. The bathrooms and laundry wrapped up just after Christmas, but the bookshelf – the thing I was most excited about – only just recently finished.

This was something I’d always wanted – a bookshelf with a secret door.

Heads up, though: if you spot any dodgy ceiling bits in the photos, just ignore them. We’re still working on repainting some of the ceiling and the walls.

What we wanted

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve wanted a secret door. I put it down to reading books like The Secret Garden, and imagining myself solving mysteries like Trixie Belden or The Famous Five.

I’ve also always loved to read.…

Kel
20/06/2026
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Little Things

Gold Coast Theme Parks, Big Emotions Bootcamp, and a 3am World Cup

It’s 3.15 am, and I’m awake at this unholy hour to watch Germany in their opening match of the World Cup.

As much as this is going to hurt later today, there’s something I love about waking up at dumb o’clock for things. It screams of a level of passion, stupidity, too, but waking up at these times has only ever been for good things. Whether it was the World Cup, my friend playing para Ice Hockey for Australia, or going on holidays, it’s always been for a good reason.

Of course, my brain also thinks that I may as well use up the time for productive things. So, as I sit here watching the game on one screen, I’m writing a blog post on the other.…

Kel
15/06/2026