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"We were standing on the edge With the sand under our feet We felt like we'd made it…. And it feels like summer And it feels like summer" Feels Like Summer by Samuel Jack (click here to listen) Photo by Solstice Hannan on Unsplash “Instead of pondering where to go, how long and what to do there, focus on the things that really matter: a smooth start of the vacation period, mental disengagement from everyday worries, pleasure and autonomy during the holiday, a memorable end

"Every pure intention ends when the good times start Fallin' over everything to reach the first time's spark It started under neon lights and then it all got dark I only know how to go too far" Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran (click here for the music) Despite being able to climb on the couch, Nala has a bad habit of waiting to be lifted into the car. On the radio this morning I heard Dr Zac Seidler Clinical Psychologist, at Movember remind listeners that whilst it’s the last

"I like piña coladas And gettin' caught in the rain I'm not much into health food I am into champagne" Escape by Rupert Holmes (click here for the music) Personal Screen shot of The Sydney Morning Herald Instagram post 23/11/21 Who is drinking? “Alcohol is an intrinsic part of Australian culture, and it plays a central role in most people’s social lives. Heavy drinking is seen as acceptable in almost all social situations, from weddings to sports matches, and even at funerals

It's Movember, what have you done or are doing improve men's physical and psychological health? Click here to watch the hilarious 4 minute Moustache Song by The Fishin' Creek Bandits, in my opinion it's worth watching through to the end. https://youtu.be/V3JsdnoPFLc "Fewer than 1 in 30 men ate the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables in 2017-18" https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/men-women/male-health/contents/who-are-australias-males As we emerge from our hibernation