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The Great Wall

Reflections From A Red Head ― It’s been 4 1/2 days, and we haven’t stopped. The trip culminating today with a climb on the Great Wall of China – as we made it to tower 23 there were cheers and smiles all round, even exchanged by … Continue reading → (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 11 days ago
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The Power of the Introvert

Reflections From A Red Head ― My good friend Alicia Curtis recently shared the following TED talk from Susan Cain with the readers of her blog (check out her post Time for deep thought). It touched me so much that I thought I would share with … Continue reading → (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 12 days ago
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We have arrived

Reflections From A Red Head ― We have arrived and embarked on our first eating out attempt today. We were doing well thinking we ordered chicken. But when it got to our table, I suspected we had ordered intestines. I’m ok with food, but not offal! (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 14 days ago
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A morning at the football

Reflections From A Red Head ― We’ve recently joined the ranks of parents who get up ultra early on a Sunday morning to take their kids to sport. Den’s son has wanted to play football (Aussie Rules) for about 2 years, and so this year we … Continue reading →... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 15 days ago
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AND I’m 22!

Reflections From A Red Head ― Yesterday I posted a health update, and today I realised I forgot to tell you the BEST bit (yes – even better than the sans 10 kilos!). My biological age is down from 33 to 22! How awesome is that … Continue reading → (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 17 days ago
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I AM a new woman

Reflections From A Red Head ― It’s been a while since I’ve given you an update on my health, and what better time to do so than following my most recent appointment (check out the post ‘The Allergy Tests Are In’ for some background). Yesterday afternoon &... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 18 days ago
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Rally driving

Reflections From A Red Head ― After a bit of a hiatus, I’ve been trying hard to get out and about with the camera at every opportunity I can to practice. My latest experiment has been with movement, and what better opportunity than a rally drive! … Continue reading &... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 20 days ago
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I’m loving what I see

Reflections From A Red Head ― A few weeks back I shared with you the song / music video ‘Unpretty’ by TLC. In response to the post, the lovely Joy Page Manuel who blogs at Catharsis, shared with me this song by India Arie.  It’s titled … Continue reading ... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 26 days ago
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Instagram pics

Reflections From A Red Head ― My lovely friend Monica Choo recently got me onto Instagram, and I’ve been enjoying taking a few snapshots with my iPhone whilst out and about.  I’m especially enjoying it because of it’s randomness, which is encouraging my... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted 27 days ago
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Spider web

Reflections From A Red Head ― It’s been a while since I’ve shared with you some of my photos, because I’ve been insanely busy. Sitting here on the couch with the flu, I’ve been forced to stop…which has given me a little time (once I could …... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted on Apr 25th, 2012
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

Reflections From A Red Head ― This week, for The Beauty of Difference series, I interview Jane Genovese, PhD student, small business owner and Public speaker – all at the age of 27! Jane lives in my home town of Perth, Western Australia, and is currently on a university ... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012
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Sydney Writers Festival Best Australian Blogs 2012 Competition

Reflections From A Red Head ― Now I’m not generally one to enter competitions, but I’ve gone and done it!  I’ve entered the Sydney Writers Festival Best Australian Blogs 2012 Competition. If you are feeling in the mood for sharing some love, why not vote for &... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012
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30 reasons why your 30′s rock

Reflections From A Red Head ― You find comfort in your own skin You realise what was seemingly so important in your teenage years and your twenties is insignificant You realise what it is you REALLY want out of life, or at least start making your … Continue reading → (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted on Apr 22nd, 2012
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Unpretty

Reflections From A Red Head ― Today I’m taking you down memory lane for The Beauty of Difference series by sharing with you a song from TLC. Released in 1999, “Unpretty” originated from a poem written by band member Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins.  The poem... (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted on Apr 17th, 2012
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There’s nothing like a good book

Reflections From A Red Head ― I’ve cut down my blogging lately, which has given me more time to do something else I love – reading books. But does anyone else have the same problem I do? There is nothing that I love better than being … Continue reading → (more)
 Janine Ripper ― Posted on Apr 16th, 2012