Author Archives: littlegreybox
Strength and vulnerability
Strength has always been an admirable feature to have, I don’t think I know anybody who would be insulted to be called strong. I’m not talking about physical strength, I’m talking … Continue reading
Vote for littlegreybox!
The Australian Writers’ Centre has launched The Best Australian Blogs Competition 2013 and littlegreybox has been nominated (yes, I’m pretty excited too!). The competition features a People’s Choice Round and … Continue reading
Something bigger
Sometimes I feel like there’s something bigger in me. It’s a feeling that only really happens when I’m alone and sometimes when I’m talking to Matt about life. It is … Continue reading
It’s up to you
I don’t usually post mid-week, I like to save my thoughts and collate them on a Sunday evening because things happening throughout the week usually have a neat way of … Continue reading
littlegreybox short story – a beginning
If you’ve been reading my recent posts you’ll be aware of the big changes in my life at the moment. There has been a big shift in focus, I’ve been … Continue reading
Living. Laughing. Loving.
Live Well. Laugh Often. Love Much. Seems simple enough, right? I saw those words pop up on facebook this week when a friend had bought these frames to put up … Continue reading
The not-so-zen master
If you knew me, you’d know I’m not particularly great at waiting for things to happen. So you can imagine my frustration Sunday afternoon when, after everything I’ve learned over … Continue reading
You’ve got to start somewhere
This past week has been a big one for me. In fact the past few weeks have been big and I have started to feel like the last twelve months … Continue reading
The truth about me
As a little girl my mum would buy me countless books and I would read and love each one. When I started to get older my love of books increased … Continue reading
Working against work
There is a big difference between what people should be doing at work and what they are really doing at work. Sure, there are good people out there who diligently … Continue reading
littlegreybox 2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog … Continue reading
Sun smarts
You may have heard, but probably didn’t, that we had a solar eclipse in Queensland today. Turns out, it was the first total solar eclipse in Australia in a decade … Continue reading
My city
I have done a lot of traveling recently and if I didn’t think it was a bit bratty I would have gone so far as to write that first bit … Continue reading
Reality check
Let’s talk about reality. Lately I feel like the line between what’s real and what’s not has become a little blurry. I’d even go so far as to say that … Continue reading
Featured ‘in the box’ – The Little Prince Espresso
Just last week I was talking with a good friend about the lack of good coffee shops in Brisbane. There are a number of great spots in West End, New … Continue reading
Man-aging your mouth
It is a very well-known fact that men don’t always know the best thing to say. For years we’ve watched hapless male stereotypes on a variety of American sitcoms bumble … Continue reading
Recent eats – Brisbane
After an amazing twelve months abroad, Matt and I are finally back in Brisbane. You may have noticed a bit of a lull in my posts, well… get off my … Continue reading
Toilet terror
The humble toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington and since then there has been some 400 years that the human race has had to come to grips … Continue reading
Fight or flight
It isn’t until you arrive at an airport that you remember just how much flying sucks. The problem with flying is there are so many potential hazards, too many to … Continue reading
Choose wisely
What are you doing right now? I don’t mean sitting around in your underwear reading this post, I mean what are you doing right now in your life? You might … Continue reading
Recent eats – Abroad
For the past month you have been wandering around aimlessly, a ship without a rudder. It’s okay, you don’t need to pretend anymore. I know how much of your life … Continue reading
An interview with the Hilltop Hoods
I’m crouched in the corner of the boardroom at my work, hiding from my boss and steeling my nerves as I prepare to talk to Australian hip-hop royalty. The Hilltop Hoods … Continue reading
The quitter
I’ve only ever had to resign from one job in my life and that was some six years ago. My mum typed up a letter for me which I nervously … Continue reading
What is littlegreybox?
littlegreybox is a meeting point of humorous perspective, food and travel experiences and my life journey. It's my outlet, a source of inspiration and a way to share and connect with people around the world.
