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Jan 1st, 2012 - a day for wishes not resolutions
New year is traditionally a time for resolutions. Things you hope you will be able to achieve come the end of the year. On January, 1st, while grazing upon my immediate family, at a family lunch, I realised for the umpteenth time, that I am truly blessed....
And a merry Bah Humbug! to you all
A very quick post to share news of one of London's best Chrismassy events, Scrooge's Grotto at the Museum of London, London Wall & Docklands. While it will be set-up like the traditional Santa's grotto, this is better as it caters for those of us who...
Online shopping no mush, fuss or rush
"Ring the bells ..." "Ring their necks more like, " I muse with a sly grin as I look upon the crowd of shoppers crushed into Marks and Spencer, frantic, nervous, and harassed, all seem to be hunting down last minute Christmas gifts. From the escalator,...
Amo l'Italia (I love Italy)
Back from Italy and it lived up to all I have heard and read, and yes I fell in love ... with the country. And I've told I haven't seen anything yet. While I adjust to my dull life at home, and sort and edit the 100s of photos I took, here is are a few...
On the way to la doce vita in Italy
This is a quick post, because i am so excited. Why? Well, in two days I finally going to Italy, my first visit. When poeple find out I have never been too Italy they are very surprised given my love of history and culture. And on racking my brain, all...
Holidays are recession-proof
Picture: Worrying about money It's hard enough being self-employed not knowing when the next contract is coming from, but when you add the never-ending recession (that's how it feels to me), and the drop in marketing expenditure, it is not surprising...
More reasons why am not writing: Reading about Cheryl Cole
What was going on in New Zealand and I'm not talking about England's dismal showing in the Rugby world Cup? It's travellers to New Zealand that has got me scratching my head. "The Geordie pop star has been voted the nation's favourite fantasy companion...
The five steps to a procrastination-free life (if you want one)
Even when I look like I am not doing anything I am a very busy woman. How can that be, well I'm probably watching a TV show on my PC, while checking tweets on my iPhone, and filing things away to be read or written about later. And I can't blame technology...
52 weeks of procrastinating (not writing) - chasing dust bunnies
“If left untended, trivial things can block the brain’s ability to think clearly.” Source: Do It Later! A 2011 Planner (or Non-Planner) for the Creative Procrastinator Sigh! I’m feeling as put upon as like a scullery maid on the successful ITV drama Downton...
Away from blogging
I'm facing weeks of prodding, poking and needles as this week I visit a range of doctors and consultants. We are nothing without good health! All these professionals will be trying to figure out why my right shoulder has not responded to months of physiotheraphy...
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