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Birmingham- so good I went there twice!

Friday, 24 Oct 2008 | Views [110]

I've been to Birmingham, twice. No really. It's only like an hour away from here (Cheltenham), and do you know what the absolute best part is- Gloria Jeans! Yes! That's right! There is one just outside the bullring. When i discovered it i honestly nearly ... Read more >

Tags: day trips


The Battle of Tewksbury.

Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 | Views [275] | Comments [1]

Another weekend trip and my absolute favourite on by far. The weekend i decided to go to Tewksbury was like any other weekend....or so i thought. I had seen it in my lonely planet and i heard that there was a nice and very old cathedral and it was quite ... Read more >

Tags: day trips


I thought there would be more onions.

Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 | Views [122]

I went to the Newent Onion Festival. Don't laugh. I am strange, i can admit it, but i like onions and when Hazel at work told me about it i though why not? Emma came to visit that weekend and i dragged her along too! Poor girl didn't know what she was ... Read more >

Tags: day trips


Double Gloucester

Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 | Views [101]

Ok for a start i'm just going to explain the title. Double Gloucester is a cheese- it is very nice actually. I like cheese and thus thought it would be a nice title for my trip to Gloucester......yeah shut up i know i'm strange. But cheese is nice. ... Read more >

Tags: day trips


Cheltenham- Initial thoughts

Thursday, 23 Oct 2008 | Views [106]

So, i've moved to Cheltenham. Another new job, another new living arrangement, new everything pretty much. When i first moved here i must admit i had absolutely no preconceptions. I hadn't even really heard of Cheltenham- I knew it was near Gloucester ... Read more >

Tags: cheltenham


The Championships.

Tuesday, 21 Oct 2008 | Views [110]

Well the tour ended, i had a bloody early flight back to London from Berlin, and most importantly- I was off to Wimbledon! It has always been one of those things i always wanted to go to if i had the chance so when it finally came up, no hangover, lack ... Read more >

Tags: tennis


Off on a big adventure!

Friday, 16 May 2008 | Views [270]

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 [170]

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 [131]

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 [112]

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


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