Author Archives: nuttycow

True to form

History tells us that if someone says “let’s go out for a quick one”, invariably, one becomes three which becomes five and shots and falling over. Those of you who know me also probably know that I am normally the … Continue reading

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I am the 1%

Things have reached a crisis point. I now have so many chins that I fully expect a troupe of people to set up camp outside my house, protesting that I am the 1%. That I’m hoarding all the chins. That … Continue reading

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The problem with being single #8,497

I love my female friends to death, I really do. (Believe me, I never thought I’d say that being, as has been explored quite a lot in the past, more of a girl who hangs out with men.) They make … Continue reading

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What’s your favourite accessory? My friends. Whenever they’re around, I always look good. — A new series of short Q&As.

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#11/366

Today I lost________ My ability to rock at work. Not a good day for being strong in meetings. Ah well – tomorrow is another day. In other news – it is Sir Charmsalot’s birthday today so 7 other people all … Continue reading

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Write down something that inspired you today Today, bizarrely, I was inspired by a recipe for red velvet cupcakes. I’ve always wanted to make them but have just… well, never got round to it. Tonight I left work early claiming … Continue reading

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Was today typical? Why or why not? What’s typical? Getting up stupidly early, going to work, working, working, working, coming home, slobbing on sofa. I suppose the only untypical thing about today is it’s the first day of life with … Continue reading

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What song is stuck in your head? Oh so so many. And lucky you, you’ll get them in your head too (I hope – otherwise my work here is not done). Yes, yes I know, lots of country. But dammit … Continue reading

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You are lucky; how so or how not? Comparatively, yes, I am lucky. I know this. Today I’m in a spiral of self-pity due to stomach cramps and general fatigue. It’s day like this when I don’t feel the luck. … Continue reading

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Today was tough because… on a skype chat with Bad Influence I realised how far away from some of my friends I actually am. Technology is great and everything but having a pixelated conversation with shared glasses of wine isn’t … Continue reading

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