Tag Archives: Sarina Bellissimo

Permission To Write

Posted on May 14, 2024 by The Bellissimo Files

One of my favourite things to do is write. I love sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper, or screen (depending on what mood I am in), feeling like the words are physically falling all out of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Galentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2024 by The Bellissimo Files

Galentine’s Day is a recent phenomenon. Amy Poehler’s Parks and Recreation character, Leslie Knope, made it up in 2010. I know that we don’t have to wait until February 13 to celebrate our girlfriends, we can do that any time … Continue reading →

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Can Give It But Can’t Take It

Posted on September 29, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

Thanks to Jigsaw, a youth mental health charity, today is Ireland’s first ever “National Compliment Day”. Research shows a compliment lifts the mood of both the person receiving it and the person giving it. As corny as this sounds, I … Continue reading →

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The Blues Can Bring Such Joy

Posted on September 14, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

I have never been more homesick than last Friday when my AFL football team, Carlton, made it back into the September Finals race for the first time in 10 years. As I was walking my 7 year old to school, … Continue reading →

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A Summer Of Going Back To Move Forward (I Remember Me)

Posted on September 7, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

I know it’s September, which means we’re officially in Autumn, but the gorgeous, summer like, weather this week has me holding onto summer for as long as I can. You see, this summer has been a great one – it’s … Continue reading →

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More Than Words – My Big Fat Greek Emotions

Posted on September 4, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

This weekend sees Nia Vardalos’ bring My Big Fat Greek Wedding (3) back to the cinema.There is a review embargo so I cannot say anything about the film itself, for a few more days. One thing I can say is … Continue reading →

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The First Day Of School (Again)

Posted on August 29, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

Eight years ago our eldest had her very first, first day of school. There were nerves and excitement  (from all of us) as she took her first steps into the unknown without us. Over the next eight years, there were … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Posted on August 18, 2023 by The Bellissimo Files

At 80 years old, and 42 years after Harrison Ford first starred as Indiana Jones, he is back for his swansong, in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Dr. Jones has been working as a Professor of archaeology and … Continue reading →

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Back to School – All Is Different But Still The Same

Posted on September 1, 2020 by The Bellissimo Files

There was such excitement this morning. The day our household has been counting down to was finally here! After just over 6 months in just our care – the 9 and the 4 year old were taking their first steps … Continue reading →

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Ricky Gervais & Kerry Godliman Talk After Life Season 2

Posted on April 22, 2020 by The Bellissimo Files

Ricky, Kerry and I had a zoom chat about After Life Season 2. They shared how blown away they’ve been by the reaction to this series, why it’s good to be needed, Ricky’s all time favourite co-star (the dog) & … Continue reading →

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