Halloween Haunts, Star Wars Exhibition + Cherry Picking

Hello

I truly cannot believe it’s already midway through October, Reader.

Where did the time go? (serious question, btw.)

I had the best intentions. I was gonna…

  • Start training for my next major running event;
  • Read a business book a quarter; and
  • Complete a bunch of unfinished online courses I bought way back in 2020.

If you’re like me and wondering where the year has gone, I want to send you a virtual hug.

There! Hope you feel better.

Now let’s move on from the pity party and on to better things for the remainder of the year. After all, we DO have some things to look forward to.

Here’s mine:

  • I’m committing to showing more of my face (and voice) on social media. Apparently people like to know that I’m a real person 🙂
  • I’m going to take a break in November before the super-busy season starts. I’ve committed to no phones or devices for 5 days. I’m really excited/nervous!
  • Every year I have a goal to read 52 books. I’ve got a bit to catch up on before the end of the year. There are 10 library books sitting next to my bed!

As always, hit reply if you want to chat (or send me a book recommendation). I’m here for you.

Here’s to the rest of the year!

Joyce xx

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What’s On

  • Melbourne Fringe Festival (Thu 10 Oct – Sun 20 Oct) – Stellar performances from comedy to cabaret, burlesque to circus and so much more.
  • Queensberry Cup (Sat 19 Oct) – A street festival and a celebration of the diverse communities of North Melbourne and West Melbourne.
  • ACMI Preschoolers (Fri 18 Oct) – A monthly guided play-based experience designed to help young learners engage with ideas and concepts explored at ACMI – a museum of film, TV, videogames and digital art.
  • The Secret World of Food (Thu 17 Oct – Sun 20 Oct) – free hands-on interactive experience at Melbourne Museum with VicHealth where kids will learn all about our food’s journey and how it connects them to other people and the world around us.
  • Best. Party. Ever. (Thurs 17 – Sun 20 Oct) – Every year Matt and his Gran celebrate their birthdays together, but this year Gran is off exploring the world, so they’ll have to party together online, and YOU’RE INVITED!
  • Enterprize Sail Williamstown (Sat 19 Oct – Sun 20 Oct) – go for a one hour sail on tall ship Enterprize in Williamstown.
  • Yarraville Village Farmers Market (1st & 3rd Saturday of Each Month) – enjoy a wonderful, relaxed community environment, and sample the freshest products direct from the farmers and producers as you shop in the open.
  • Melbourne Boat Show (Thu 17 Oct – Sun 20 Oct) – From fishing boats to cruising yachts, paddle boats to jetskis, the Melbourne Boat Show is your opportunity to discover your boating lifestyle with the best and brightest in boating, watercraft and marine tech.
  • Yarra Valley Railway (Every Sun) – take a trip on the historic Walker RM22 Railmotor from Healesville to Tunnel Hill. Read the Yarra Valley Review.
  • Monster Party takes over LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre this Halloween (throughout October) – Dress up for a Monster Party! Create LEGO® monsters to add to the MINILAND monster takeover and discover a pumpkin patch built entirely of LEGO.

 

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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