We've been under pretty tight lockdown here in Melbourne. With our HQ closed for the past two months, we've taken our work home, set up dining-table offices and spent more time on Zoom than ever before.
And while we have been enjoying the challenge of going virtual, there’s no doubting we’re all itching to come back together and host our much-loved in-person events.
So to pass the time, the ICMS team is taking it old school by playing one of our favourite childhood games... I spy!
I spy... something beginning with B!
Sarah Markey-Hamm, Chief Executive Officer
I spy with my little eye, my baking kit! Working from home has meant that I can spend time each week using my beloved baking kit to produce care packages for my parents and extended family. There's nothing like homemade caramel slice and marshmallow slice to have with your afternoon coffee!
I spy... something beginning with P!
Athina Goutzamanis, Conference Manager
I spy with my little eye, my prized lockdown possession! When I set out looking for a puzzle pretty enough to frame, I wasn't kidding!
What started off as a fun activity, now sparks joy to my home office.
I spy... something beginning with C!
Hannah Tuttle, Conference Coordinator
I spy with my little eye, a great new coffee shop! Any excuse right now to leave the house and make a standard day in isolation that little bit better. Heading out to get my morning coffee from a local, especially one that's brand new, not only helps bring a bit of normality in these strange times, it's benefitting a small business too!
I spy... something beginning with P!
Abigail Krause, Finance Manager
I spy with my little eye, a way to finally get my puppy Murphy to come back to me at the park. It's chicken! He absolutely loves it and can't say no.
Now I don't have to crazily chase him around the park anymore!
I spy... something beginning with D!
Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Conference Assistant
I spy with my little eye, Donna Hay cookbooks spread all over my kitchen bench! With more time at home, I'm letting my creative juices flow and making my way through some very tasty dinner recipes. I'm thinking a Moroccan chicken, couscous salad and roast pumpkin combo tonight!
I spy... something beginning with V!
Siobhan Bahn, Senior Conference Coordinator
I spy with my little eye, a pretty city view! I’m so lucky to have quite a few friends who live within my restricted 5km radius, so a lot of my allocated outdoor time has been spent going on walk catch-ups, which has definitely been a saving grace during lockdown. And now that Melbourne is getting some warmer weather, I've got a bottle of sunscreen by the front door. It's definitely a must!