Blondeambition
I am a journalist, amateur photographer and dreamer who lives in Brisbane, Australia. I am a wanderlust sufferer, clothes hoarder, interpretive dancer and an average cook who survives mostly on grilled cheese sandwiches.
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 433 )
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My ‘awkie’ Scored Me Top Prize
I love to win stuff. I mean seriously LOVE to win stuff. I won’t forget the day I won three cooking skillets in a raffle at the pub. Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Willy Or Won’t He?
Hey fellas… I know I’m usually full of weird stories and useless bits of information that you couldn’t care less about but today I have a sound piece of advice... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
You Killed Patrick?!!
Last night, in a split second, everything changed.The writers of Offspring—Australia’s favourite TV drama—killed off their leading man, anaesthetist Patrick... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
It’s Not Easy Being Green
There are a number of sentences that can quickly conjure up a sense of fear and panic in people.For me, the first is when my mum uses my full name.It almost... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
{Recipe} Fudgy Chocolate Caramel Biscuits
Last week I stumbled upon a www.taste.com.au recipe for Fudgy Chocolate Caramel Biscuits.As someone who always judges a recipe by its picture, I was... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
One Year
They say the first year of anything—marriage, parenthood, moving home after living abroad—is said to be the hardest.I don’t know who ‘they’ are, but I assume... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Penguins in the Desert
Standing in the middle of one of the world’s largest shopping malls, I couldn’t help but shiver.Not because I was overwhelmed by the 520 stores than make up... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, COMMUNITY, ENVIRONMENT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Girl Vs Food: The Burg’ito
During my last week in London, my wee little Scottish friend Sarah promised me a lunch treat that would ‘rock my world’—the burg’ito. Read more
Posted on 28 June 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Borough Markets—London
London’s Borough Market has a reputation as England’s most renowned food market.It’s the place to go for quality British and international food and offers up a... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
{Photos} Snapshots of Santorini
As I mentioned in my first post about my recent trip to Santorini, I spent most of my days racing around the island on a quad bike. Read more
Posted on 28 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, VACATION -
Fish pedicure—Santorini
On my first morning in Santorini, I woke up to grey skies which extended as far as the eye could see. A peek outside my door revealed more bad news; people sat... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Quad Biking in Santorini
Riding a scooter through the winding streets of Italy’s Amalfi Coast (or somewhere similar) has been on my bucket list for years. Read more
Posted on 08 June 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Swanning around—Hyde Park, London
Last week when I landed in London, jet lag kicked my butt. Big time. After my third pre-6am start, I decided there was one thing left to do—take advantage of th... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Anthropologie, Regent Street
Yesterday I lost more than an hour. One minute it was just past 11am and the next thing I knew it was past noon and I was running late for a lunch date. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Let’s Travel
28 days. 3 climates. 1 suitcase.With just minutes to go until I board my Emirates flight for a four-week holiday, I’m currently in that blissed-out pre-holiday... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL, VACATION -
I Am Enough.
“You’ll make a beautiful bride.”With this one sentence I found myself caught like a deer in the headlights, en route to an unnecessary—and somewhat... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
{Recipe} The Brookie
Last weekend I discovered a new, and already much loved, concept in baked goods—the ‘brookie’.What is it? … Well, it’s the ultimate mash-up of brownies and... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Tears as Sun Rises at Gallipoli
Huddled in the dark some whispered quietly while others, like myself, listened as water lapped the nearby shore, taking in the atmosphere of such an... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Tortured by a Witch Doctor
“There are no words to describe the horror that haunts a mother who has lost her only child in such a barbaric and gruesome act. Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
10,000 Hits … Thank You
This post is short and sweet, a little thank you from me to you. An amazing thing happened this week, Blonde Ambition reached 10,000 views. Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES