My goal is to drink every type of coffee served in Australia.

Took Mr. Stringer to the Motherland.

The secondhand bookshop the Austen book was at had a collection of owls. Because owls love to read...

Australian flora

My cousin told me about this bookshop run by the local Rotary Club. They had 50% off all books. I regret not getting this one. Published in 1981. I always feel the need to save Austen’s books from shelf purgatory. Maybe I’ll go back there again before we leave for the US.

Took Mr Stringer on our beach walk this morning. Brighton Beach in South Australia

Outdid myself today. Took Stringer out TWICE during our hike around Hallett Cove in South Australia ❤️

Mr Stringer meets a kangaroo in the wild

Items at the Aussie grocery store that had me questioning things…

Mr Stringer is about to cross the Pacific Ocean to go to Australia! 🎉

Reading Persuasion as we cross somewhere above Wisconsin

Delayed all around at Logan

Look who I found this morning! Surely need to bring him, but probably will forget to take him out. #Sanditon

Leaving for the Land Down Under todayyyyyyyyyyy!

Messi is God. But even God misses.

What my sister requested from Trader Joe’s. We are bringing 51 lbs worth of savory snacks, chocolates, and other gifts. Don’t judge us. I have a LARGE extended family back in Australia.

We need more headlines like this one.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but they sell Peeps at Petco stores year round. It was a request from my nephew in Australia. For the record, I dislike Peeps. But I can’t yuck his yum!

Did I NEED this? No. Did I WANT it? Of course! A great bargain bin find at TJMaxx last night and one that’ll be perfect to take on that 36hr travel to Australia next week.

Let's go Socceroos!!!!

Trying to schedule a colonoscopy. Shouldn't it be illegal to schedule one on CHRISTMAS-effin-EVE!?!?! It's the closest date choice I have! Hard pass. Hard hard pass.

Today is the 9yo's last FULL day of third grade and I'm emo... No school tomorrow and then a half day for their last day (due to a snow day) on Monday. Then we jet off to Australia on Tuesday!

Watching Sanditon on our 99" TV. It's all kinds of glorious.

Oh, i really wanted that goal for Ghana.

Messi is having fun out there. Good for him. Having seen him play (in person) once, he is definitely a delight to witness in action, in the flesh.

I have to share what the 9yo found me at our local Kohl’s over the weekend www.instagram.com/reel/DZpjPzp...

Dave Matthews Band tonight!!!! Praying for NO THUNDERSTORM ⛈️

My husband is talking about cigars with the electrician working at our house. Like man, leave him alone. Let the man work 😜

Do I go to bed or finish this Spurs game? I am so tired. Sleep might be the winner.

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My Crocs flip flop died. RIP. You served me well. Immediately ordered a new pair as soon as I got out of the shower.

Today’s ref for flag football is a Dak Prescott doppelgänger

I mowed the lawn this afternoon. And I don't want to toot my own horn, but I must say, my mow lines are impeccable 😚

So moreish!

A birthday gift from a friend. I’m very easy to shop for 😂

The 9yo has been binge watching Bluey for the past couple of weeks. I can’t tell him to stop. It’s bloody Bluey!!!

I let the 9yo stay up to watch the Spurs win. We’re Wemby fans in this house.

I saw two Broadway shows last week: Maybe Happy Ending (on my own) plus & Juliet (with the 9yo).

The biggest lie is that World Cup matches will be played in Boston. Nope.

Got home from NYC late last night. That was my 7th visit and was definitely the best.

It's a beautiful day in NYC. That's all I'm going to say.

These New Yorkers don’t skip a beat!

Scored a rush ticket! 11th row orchestra

I’m trying to get some work done so I can take the day off tomorrow gallivanting with the 9yo. This is my view from our room. 😜 Yes, that’s a humble brag.

Our girl Mary has made it to Times Square!

Headed to NYC for 4 days next week. What if I see TayVis in the wild? What are the chances?

How did I miss this? #Sanditon

Baby otter at a UK rescue center learns to dive after overcoming its fear of water.😍

Who has watched THE OTHER BENNETT SISTER already in the US?