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Off on a big adventure!

Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [55]

Well theres only 8 hours to go and i'm off on my big trip! 36 days through scandinavia and russia. Can't wait! For the last two weeks of blissful unemployment i have been a woman of leisure. Long walks through the park, a lovely bike ride, i've gone ... Read more >

Tags: adventure


No more Winchester!

Monday, 12 May 2008 | Views [57]

I'm officially unemployed. It's a new experience for me, seeing as i have never been without a job since i was like 16 (which was like 9 years ago-gosh i'm old!)whenever i have quit one job i have always had another to move on to. Hopefully you can understand ... Read more >

Tags: work and play


The Queen and I

Sunday, 11 May 2008 | Views [47]

So i finally made it ti windsor to see the Queen. Well i saw where she lives at least and the flag was up so she was definately in. I have wanted to go to Windsor for years and i must admit that i was pretty excited when Emma and i went for a day trip ... Read more >

Tags: day trips


I'm ooooooooooooooollllllllddd!

Friday, 9 May 2008 | Views [48]

Well it's official. I'm old. I've turned 25, a quarter of a century. I still like to think of myself as being in my early 20's (not mid 20's......i'll be there when i turn 29!) Firstly a big thanks to everyone who sent me messages, rang me, emailed ... Read more >

Tags: oldness


Weired Phobias

Sunday, 13 Apr 2008 | Views [86] | Comments [1]

I'm embarrassed to say it. But i've developed a strange ann unnatural phobia of museums. I'll tell you why. About 2 weeks ago i was bored, it was sunday, i had slept in and decided it was too much effort to go anywhere far. I had fully intended to go ... Read more >

Tags: phobias


Ach! Bonny Scotland!

Friday, 28 Mar 2008 | Views [108] | Comments [1]

Well i'm attempting to name this article something scottish - but i find my knowledge quite limited there .i.e. my 'scots' vocabulary is kind of limited to kilts, lochs, and haggis.  Anyhow, i spent the easter long weekend in scotland. And quite frankly ... Read more >

Tags: adventures


3 hours of my life I will never get back

Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 | Views [103] | Comments [2]

Yesterday I had to go to London to apply for my national insurance number (this seems to be like a tax file number). I had to go to a place called Tooting Bec to a Jobcentre there. As you can tell i regard this as 3 hours of my life i will never get ... Read more >

Tags: yuck


Wet, cold, bloody awesome!

Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 | Views [62]

I went to Brighton on the weekend. It was a typical english holiday by the seaside. That is, it rained all the time. But honestly i had such an awesome time. Brighton is fantastic! I met Emma there on the friday night, we were staying at a b&b across ... Read more >

Tags: fun in the rain


Grandma

Thursday, 13 Mar 2008 | Views [79] | Comments [2]

My Grandma died yesterday. I found out via text message. Not the best way to find out someone you love has died. I don't blame mum and dad, but distance sucks. I never felt so far away from everyone i loved as i did then. I think i have not been properly ... Read more >

Tags: sadness


The Great Collimation Competition

Tuesday, 11 Mar 2008 | Views [79]

Work is starting to become a lot more enjoyable. This afternoon we had a little competition amongst ourselves. Let me explain. In the UK they are ridiculously anal about radiation protection (which i suppose is a good thing) they have this thing called ... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health


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