Catch up!

You may think the (digital)age-old adage,
"I blog, therefore I am"  holds true. 
But not so. I haven't blogged in ages and guess what - I still exist. I'm here! Who knew?

Lots has actually happened.

First up! School trivia night - a 50's theme extravaganza in the appropriately kitsch  time-capsule-like location of the Thornbury Bowls club.

I found this bargain dress at the last minute and had a go at some victory rolls. We all found the powder rooms to be an enchanting backdrop for our posing...and I seemed to have spent some time there by the looks of this!

There was a competition to make an outfit from newspaper - and I was the controversial judge. I'm still living down not choosing a well made Adam Ant ensemble but couldn't go past this outfit below once it was finished. There was also a team that used rice crackers as accessories. Nice one!

It was a top night and raised money for the school. FYI our team came second by ONE POINT - just like last time. Sigh!

In other news....

My short story "One Summer" was in the top five shortlist for the Southern Cross Short Story Competition - a national competition judged by author Tony Birch.

No luck with the prize money but it is incredibly affirming to be on the esteemed shortlist and to receive a highly commended.

And on another day....I cuddled a black headed python.

So you see...I'm very much alive and kicking!