tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post2968141247692906712..comments2023-11-27T13:59:46.511+01:00Comments on A Travelling Cook: Point of difference: who are you? Cate Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11068520532566968605noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-82946418252892533252014-05-18T12:16:20.717+02:002014-05-18T12:16:20.717+02:00That's nice to hear you enjoy the sylvia momen...That's nice to hear you enjoy the sylvia moments - sometimes I worry they are just self-indulgent but I like to give a context for the cooking and eating - and it is useful to have a record of her eating - sometimes I look in wonder at things she used to eat. But yes when I said people should have kids in their life I didn't mean someone else's child having a tantrum in a supermarket - I mean a meaningful relationship - I still remember all the time I spent with my nieces before sylvia was born and it was really special to me.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-84415053425269775542014-05-13T01:04:46.307+02:002014-05-13T01:04:46.307+02:00oh totally, it's very hard to do something cre...oh totally, it's very hard to do something creative when your head is constantly in enviro/community devt stuff like Green Renters. It consumes a lot more mental energy than the limited financial gain it reaps. We'll be evolving it into something new very soon to free us up for other pursuits. <br /><br />ps-i really enjoy reading about your posts with Sylvia. Chris has several god children in the UK (despite being atheists) and we are looking forward to spending time with them as i get very little interaction with children besides the less positive interactions like those screaming in libraries and cafes heheCate Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068520532566968605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-45192521118756510522014-05-12T14:54:52.491+02:002014-05-12T14:54:52.491+02:00Enjoyed reading this - the thought of driving make...Enjoyed reading this - the thought of driving makes me nervous too - I wish I didn't find it an easy way to get about because I don't trust other cars (esp since my car was written off in an accident last year) but it does make life easier.<br /><br />I love crime shows too - and reading crime fiction - got really into Stephen Booth a few years ago and wish I could find more of his stuff but once I have read quite a few books by an author I start to forget which books I have and haven't read - it is very annoying. I also love Ian Rankin. So much crime fiction is about exploring human nature rather than murder. I love watching British crime tv shows - George Gently is my current favourite.<br /><br />I've always been into winter rather than summer but I have been embracing picnics and visits to the beach over the last few summers. I agree that not everyone needs to or should have kids and get very annoyed at the attitude that life is not complete without kids. But at the same time I think it is great to have kids in your life - some activities are so much more fun with kids.<br /><br />I played aussie rules football once (and I mean one game) - I was rubbish as I have been at any team sports I have ever played - but I love cycling and swimming at my own pace.<br /><br />Writing a chick lit novel in Germany sounds so exciting - though motivation to write is one of my challenges - being in a strange place where I guess you don't know many people might create the headspace you need - is that part of the plan?Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-61137750013172229472014-05-08T02:19:11.791+02:002014-05-08T02:19:11.791+02:00Yay for another non-driver. I'll pop up my was...Yay for another non-driver. I'll pop up my washing powder recipe. Really easy :)Cate Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068520532566968605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-42754953657048159722014-05-08T02:18:18.339+02:002014-05-08T02:18:18.339+02:00haha it's one of the shows I don't like. T...haha it's one of the shows I don't like. The science in it is at times inaccurate but the time frames are most infuriating-it can take weeks and months to get test results, not minutes. It's also incredibly expensive (particularly in the US where the defence have to pay for testing) so there's resistance to using it at times.Cate Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068520532566968605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-19150279793497098112014-05-07T08:53:54.502+02:002014-05-07T08:53:54.502+02:00Speaking of crime shows, I saw a CSI board game in...Speaking of crime shows, I saw a CSI board game in Brunswick Savers today :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126609572633548921.post-59843622142986948232014-05-06T12:31:22.141+02:002014-05-06T12:31:22.141+02:00Great post! I don't drive either, I'm in ...Great post! I don't drive either, I'm in my late 30s and phobic about driving. I wish people would get off my case with their "it's so easy once you get used to it!" I have similar anxiety about swimming, water above my waist scares me and if I'm in a pool I stick to the outside, unless it's waist height and I can go in the middle. Once my current washing powder runs out I'm going to make my own from a recipe I saw online. I own a tv but rarely use it to watch tv. There are shows I will watch like Doctor Who but tend to download them or watch dvds. Can't say I share the love for crime shows and fiction, I always say the actors on crime shows have a very, very short list of facial expressions they must use, ha ha! I'm also not in to sports and thankfully neither is my husband, of the AFL grand final he says "I wish they could both lose" ;) I've read up on Idiopathic Angiodema from your link, I knew about urticaria but still don't know how to pronounce it! I wish people who choose not to have children are just left in peace, my sister and cousins don't have children by choice and people just keep on at them. It's very intrusive and none of anyone's business. Finally, I am most envious of your move overseas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com