“What in the world,” I wondered as I perused the pub menu, “is an IRISH SPICE BAG?!” Of course I had to order it. Chicken strips, fries, fried onions and capsicum, curry sauce, and chili. LOTS OF CHILI. By the end of it, I think I was hallucinating. “Pretty sure YOU’RE the Irish Spice Bag now!” he laughed. 😂😅🌶️

Things bringing me joy today: Tim Walz and everything I learn about him 🇺🇸 , and our new Oodies. (Mine has the Ep 4 crawl on the back; Rodd is disappointed his didn’t come with Homer’s reaching broom. 😂 )

Going to Europe next month = another Covid booster! After all, Oktoberfest is where we caught it back in 2022. 😷🍻 (Note to fellow NSW residents: official guidance is 1 shot per year, but overseas travel counts as a reason to get one sooner.)

We cashed in some free movie tickets to see Deadpool and Wolverine. Ehhh, it was okay. 🍿

Two #renovation victories today: the TV is officially on the wall! And the bathtub is long enough for me (a tall person) to stretch out my legs! 😍

Thrilled to report that the stupid giant thin TV is the first thing moving back to the house, and by actual professionals this time! By end of the day it should be hanging on the wall. 😳

Hearty Beef and Barley Soup, made by me!

Sitting in Sydney, eating a Munich weisswurst brunch, and watching my old AWS DevRel team presenting a live event in Bangkok. ❤️ Great job @donnieprakoso @cathycrimson @shafrazr @seligmanadam #awscommunity

Week 21: final bits and finishing touches! Most of the lights are in, though a couple special ones aren’t arriving until next month. Painting is 95% done, and how lovely is our bedroom wall now!? In the living room you can see how the bulkhead matches the curve of the lower shelf. The accordion screen for the French doors looks great too. I’m really excited to have A/C in our offices, and power points with USB charging built in! The fancy Japanese toilet is being installed, as well as the heated towel rail. (I can’t wait to try out the bath.) Back security door is on too. Not much left to do before we can move in… #renovation 🏠

Birthday truffle dinner! Steak tartare, tagliatelle, lamb, and dessert… ❤️