The Five Most Important Things I’ve Learned in My first month of blogging

February 14, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

It’s been one month since I launched Just Your Average Gal (wow, seriously?!) and time has flown! I’ve learned so much, not only about blogging itself but about all the feelings that come with taking a leap into the unknown: nervousness, excitement, fear, anxiety, frustration, happiness. And through all of this, there are five important […]

Long Live the Late Bloomer! (Why Bloomin’ Late Ain’t So Bad)

January 27, 2019.Reading time 12 minutes.

Raise your hand if you consider yourself a late bloomer. Well okay, I can’t actually see you raising your hand right now but I’m willing to bet that more than a few of you are. Me too! And, oddly enough, I’m proud to say so. I have literally shown up “late” to the party in […]

Seven photos that will convince you it’s okay to fine dine every once in awhile

January 20, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

When my partner, Steve, and I had first discussed our New Years Eve plans, they hadn’t extended much beyond a quiet evening at home. And, to be honest, I wasn’t mad about this! Nowadays, I am all too ready to snuggle up on the couch with my current Netflix obsession and a cup of piping […]

Our New Years Getaway to Perth

January 7, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

They say that the way you spend your New Years Eve is indicative of how the next 365 days of your life will unfold. I’m not one to put too much stock into such predictions, but I can’t say I’d be too upset if this one turned out to be true! Until recently, I had […]