Category Archives: bad boys

The female of the species is less confusing than the male

Our mutual friend, Blonde, writes a fantastic column for the online male magazine, Blokely. In it, she tackles issues that men have with women – why flowers are not a good apology gift, how to break it off and why … Continue reading

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Not that kind of girl

A strange occurrence on Saturday. While attempting to stave off the ravages of jet lag (and, eventually failing, going to bed at 8:30pm and missing the Squire‘s birthday shindig) I sat on the sofa, half watching old episodes of CSI* and half keeping an … Continue reading

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People watching

Paddy, Alison and Andrew: Paddy had met Alison at University. He played rugby, she played netball. She was one of those girls who tried so hard but never really lived up to the standards of the team. They kept her … Continue reading

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A close call

Is it wrong that I saw this and I thought… Idiot! Married doesn’t have a capital letter when it’s not at the start of a sentence. It’s not a proper noun or the name of someone, is it? Oh, and … Continue reading

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It’s not you…

…no, actually, it is. This weekend has been a whirlwind of fun, but sometimes slightly odd, occurences. It all started on Friday at a party in the upper echelons of Lausanne (read, a bloody huge hill away). Three of my closest … Continue reading

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Wedding bells

So, finally, the text message came through. Happy new year Miss Moo [a nickname which he still calls me, nearly 2 years after we broke up] Hope all is well with you. Interesting news….am engaged and will be married in … Continue reading

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OWILF

“So which one are you going to go for?” the dwarf asked me. “They’re both trying it on, you know.” And I did know. And it confused me. It was 3:30am on new year’s day morning (and yes, I know, … Continue reading

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The wit to woo

Pinkjellybaby and I have been chatting all afternoon (ooh, the wonders of t’internet). Somewhat predictably (because, you know, it’s me and it’s her), the conversation has focused around men. And how we deserve better. Because men are evil. You get the picture. … Continue reading

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Under pressure

After months (nay, years) of dilly-dallying around, the Crush emailed me the other day saying I’ve just booked flights. I fly in on Saturday evening at about 6ish and leave on Monday morning around 11ish. Is this ok? Well! What is one … Continue reading

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Stumbling block

So far through the course of this 30 days of truth malarky, I’ve done ok. Each of the subjects have been something that I can come up with an answer for. Today’s, however, is an enigma. “Someone who has made … Continue reading

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