An Unforgettable Road Trip- Great Ocean Road

Dominique Thoughts

It has been a long time since R and I went on a road trip with friends. The last time was more then 10 years ago when we were still studying in Melbourne. We rented a car and went along the Great Ocean Road with our friends when term was out. It was fun driving along the windy coastal road taking in the majestic scenery of the ocean and breathing in the fresh ocean breeze.

I love being able to stop as and when we wanted for a break or to take photographs. It was really fun being with friends and enjoying ourselves eating freshly caught seafood at a seaside cafe while listening to the sound of waves hitting the shoreline.

It was also fun checking into motels along the way to stay and bunking in with a group of Uni friends. Those were the carefree days which we had.

Watching the sun go down on the 12 apostles  is simply breathtaking.  It is very romantic and pictures taken during that “golden hour” are really stunning.

I will have to wait another five to ten years when all the kids are grown up to be able to take them to visit the Great Ocean Road.

When was your last Road Trip?

Writer’s Workshop- 10 Reasons Why You Love Your Job

Dominique Thoughts

There are many different task that I have to carry out daily in my job. The job scope is very wide and working hours are extremely long with not many breaks and off days given.  Remuneration in terms of monetary rewards is relatively low and prospects of promotion is  virtually non-existent.  However I wouldn’t want to have a change in job at the moment.

Here are the 10 reasons why I love my job as a TSAHM

1. I get to spend time with the people that I care the most.
2. I get to plan my own schedule and ensure that everyone’s well-being (including mine) is being taken care of.
3. I get to see the kids grow up and not miss out on any of their milestones.
4. I get to personally groom and teach them during the crucial years.
5. I don’t need to deal with nasty colleagues and the politics in the office.
6. I have lesser kids and problems to deal with. (3 instead of 42 x the number of classes I teach)
7. I am free of worries about others mistreating  or abusing the kids in my absence.
8. I am able to see that the kid have a balance diet and spend quality and quantity time learning/playing.
9. I do not have to worry about meeting deadlines and can afford to go on holidays during the off-peak season.
10. I get to spend more time with R and we can occasionally meet up for lunch.

What do you love about your job?