Category Archives: everyday bits ‘n’ bobs

An open letter to my friends

Hi –   I just wanted to write you a quick note to apologise for my behaviour/mood recently. I know I’ve not been myself. I know I’ve been a complete cow. I know that I’ve been mean and spiteful.   … Continue reading

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The saucepan list: an update

Do you remember back in July I wrote out my saucepan list? A shallow little list of things I wanted to do before the big 3 – 0 in March? With just over three short months to go, I thought … Continue reading

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Questions. So many questions.

Hm. If you saw me on over the weekend, I’d rather appreciate it if you could answer a couple of questions for me: How many clubs did I end up going to in the end on Friday night? I have … Continue reading

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Lost in translation II

So, it turned out that the confused looking man was actually Paolo – my landlord. He thought I was waiting for someone to join me. I thought we were waiting for the mysterious Paolo to turn up from whichever disreputable … Continue reading

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The good life

Taking advantage of the beautifully sunny weather in Switzerland and my new found old-age (well, I did continue the march towards 30 not so long ago – it’s the beginning of the end) I’ve decided to dust off my green … Continue reading

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Meet the clan

You may remember, a while ago, I wrote a post where I introduced you to my “one hand” friends – those close friends of mine whom a wise friend said you could count on one hand. Now, a year since … Continue reading

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People watching IV

Ann and Margaret meet the son and daughter in law Ann and Margaret are in their twilight years. Ann’s late husband has been dead for 10 years now and this foray into lesbianism is a relatively new thing for her. … Continue reading

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People watching III

James, Philippa, John, Lottie, Tor and Tom: It’s all too, too exciting. Like, literally, only three years after coming back from her gap year, Tor’s finally got a job! Sooo amazing! Yah - she’s going to be a nanny of all things! Can … Continue reading

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People watching II

Rupert and the Armstrongs: Rupert’s wife really doesn’t want to be here. She and Rupert got married early (some would say too early but what’s convention in the face of true love? And a stack load of cash). The wedding was … Continue reading

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Tomorrow is today

I’m a great one for procrastination. In fact, when thinking about this blog post, I thought “meh, I’ll do it tomorrow”. But frankly, enough is enough. Tomorrow is today. And, after all, isn’t 2011 the year for me to start … Continue reading

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