Be Curious #4 - 27 February 2025
Welcome to newsletter #4 - I'm so happy to have you here!
This week has been an exciting week for me, as I started it in Melbourne, attending the Kylie Minogue concert on Saturday night with my best friend. I also got to spend time with my Dad, my sister and my niblings and I always love that precious time.
I have also started to get some clarity on what 2025 might look like for me, professionally and personally. We are making a move to a new city in the coming months (actually, it’s a move back to the city where my husband and I met in 2001) and this, for me, will mean starting a new job and carving out a new life. Overwhelming at times, this is also exciting and I am thinking about what the next chapter of my life will include.
What I Have Been Reading
I have just finished the beautiful novel Orbital by Samantha Harvey. This novel is only about 136 pages long but it will linger in my thoughts for a long time to come. Orbital won the Booker Prize in 2024 and it’s easy to appreciate why.
You can read my review here:
I’ve been subscribing to a few Substacks in the past week too. I’d love to hear what you think about these wonderful sites. I find real joy in reading content from smart, inspiring women particularly.
Karen Walrond - The Make Light Project
Lucrecer - It’s Giving Relatable
Beth Kempton - SoulStack
Caroline Donoghue - Book Alchemy
What I Have Been Enjoying
Well, definitely Kylie Minogue in Melbourne, and I am going to see her again on Thursday in Brisbane. I’ve been a lifelong fan - literally since primary school, and Kylie never disappoints.
What I Have NOT been watching
I have not been watching TV much lately. I am much happier in the company of a book and it’s a time of year before many shows start back after the Christmas break. News is a no-go zone for me lately - there is very little that is positive or reassuring, and I am certain being too engaged in it is not healthy.
I am also very much enjoying being away from Facebook and Instagram and all the additional time it is giving me to do things more meaningful - like writing, reading and reconnecting with my creativity.
I am so appreciative of your support and your subscription. I hope over time this newsletter grows and evolves, and that you’ll enjoy the ride with me.
Love,
