Warning: Taxidermy is the preserving of an animal’s body via stuffing or mounting for the purpose of display or study. Below I show some of the things that I saw and did as part of my taxidermy experience.   I’ve known Ali Douglas since our daughters became […]

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Travel is one of life’s greatest adventures. As well as enjoying the cities, towns, natural landscapes, wildlife and dining experiences each destination has to offer, one of my favourite parts of travel is meeting so many different people from different walks of life. Working at […]

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When I first started my ‘40 work experiences at the age of 40’ adventure, I wrote a list of jobs I’d really like to try and firefighting was one of them. I thought if I was lucky I might be able to go to a […]

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I first met Rob Minshull and Rebecca Levingston from ABC Radio Brisbane (ABC 612) a few weeks ago when I was interviewed on their Weekends radio program about my 40 40 Experience. I was utterly terrified! Not of meeting them of course, but of speaking […]

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Something I’m trying to discover throughout my 40 work experience jobs is what I’m passionate about. What would be the job that I’d happily spring out of bed for each morning and find enjoyment and fulfilment from each day? Surely having a passion for work […]

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I’ve always imagined property styling to be a glamorous type of job, and was excited about working with Jackie from Feather My Nest this week. Getting ready for work on day one I was dressed in smart black trousers, a button-up shirt and pretty ballet […]

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I’ve always enjoyed volunteering as a helper in my children’s classrooms. Whether it be guiding reading groups, maths groups, art or as an extra pair of eyes and hands during school excursions, it’s been a lovely way to spend time with my children at the […]

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I really love the colour and fragrance of fresh flowers. If I could I’d buy a bunch or two to display in my home every week. They’re just so beautiful, and make me feel happy in the way that looking at a nice piece of […]

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I’ve always found mowing lawns quite satisfying. You’re in the zone. Working hard to get the job done. Waving to the neighbours. Shrugging your shoulders at the kids when you can’t hear what they’re saying. Directing them with hand signals to go and tell their […]

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