Australian + Scottish + Cypriot + Korean + Chinese = Australia Day
One of the things I love about multicultural Australia is the abundance of different cuisines, cultures and customs we have around us. I am Australian. It says so on my birth certificate and passport. But being Australian isn’t something I was born with. Many of you will know and many more won’t know that I … Read more
What I’ve learned as a full-time Community Manager #1
Since starting my role in November last year as a full-time community manager at a company where this is the first time they’ve employed a dedicated social media role my approach to community management has changed. At this stage of the game it’s not primarily about the big picture strategy or what cool stuff we … Read more
The Challenges of Being Active in Social Media While Being a Private Person
Balance is something I strive for … although sometimes it seems more a contradictory. This is particularly prevalent when you’re a private person by nature but an active social media/social network by profession and passion. Connecting, sharing, adding value and community are things I greatly value and love about social media. However I rarely share much … Read more
District Dining + Gastro Park = Brilliant Sydney Restaurants
Recently I’ve been to two new (well, new for me since moving back to Sydney) restaurants that do have an inkling of the Melbourne charm I do miss. They are District Dining in Surry Hills and Gastro Park in Potts Point. They have a similar feel and atmosphere – cool and sophisticated but relaxed enough … Read more
Muay Thai at Blackbelt Pro
Last week I trialled a session of Muay Thai at Blackbelt Pro in Randwick. It has a great reputation and has produced pro fighters… so I knew it wasn’t going to be a boxercise cop-out! It didn’t disappoint. Had a great session of Kick/Thai. The instructor was firm but not aggressive and the class was … Read more