Category Archives: random

#8/366

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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#7/366

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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Are you a Mo Bro?

I love November. Apart from the obvious things like autumn leaves, the scoffing of “comfort foods” (followed by the obligatory big jumpers and jeans to cover up my winter fat) and the general run up to some time off at … Continue reading

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It’s a nice day to start again

“What am I doing here? What am I doing here? What am I doing here?” Despite the words of encouragement and love I’d received from various friends and family all morning, the angry birds in my stomach seemed to have … Continue reading

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Oktoberfest

I’ve wanted to go to Oktoberfest for ages and finally, this year, it’s been organised. In true rugby spirit, I’m going dressed up. I’ve tried on the dress. I’m not going to get out alive. Bugger.

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Bad Influence is a bad influence shock!

Mondays are never the most productive of days for me. With too much to catch up on after a weekend off, I tend to spend my time wading through emails and phone calls and not getting round to getting actual … Continue reading

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The saucepan list

With just over 9 months until I reach the big 3 – 0 (yes, I know! I haven’t aged a bit! I don’t look a day over 21! etc) I think it’s normal to be getting mild feelings on anxiety … Continue reading

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Diana got it wrong

When it comes to men, I’m not so good with the shy and retiring types. Being a little bit on the extrovert side myself, I don’t really understand those who aren’t comfortable in the lime light. And so, when Tall … Continue reading

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Guest post: The one that got away

A submission from across the pond. Sarah writes a dating blog called He Loves Me Not. I’ve followed the ups and downs with Sarah for a long time now and her blog never fails to entertain, amuse and, sometimes, shock … Continue reading

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Lost in translation

After driving for near-on 7 hours in, thankfully, gorgeous weather, I finally wind my up the single track lane to Apricale. Perched on a hillside, this very olde worlde Italian village (population 600) has, in an attempt to give it … Continue reading

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