Category Archives: Personal

Signs of Ageing (+ Bonus Old Geezer Test)

I have an unusual perspective on ageing because I literally aged overnight. I had my first grey hair at 16 and started colouring my hair when I was 24. My mom never coloured her hair and was grey by 30,

Signs of Ageing (+ Bonus Old Geezer Test)

I have an unusual perspective on ageing because I literally aged overnight. I had my first grey hair at 16 and started colouring my hair when I was 24. My mom never coloured her hair and was grey by 30,

I Have NDD

I have to face it. I have NDD. That would be Nature Deficit Disorder. Although I jest, I have seriously not spent any time in the real outdoors in several years. I go for walks here in the suburbs, I

I Have NDD

I have to face it. I have NDD. That would be Nature Deficit Disorder. Although I jest, I have seriously not spent any time in the real outdoors in several years. I go for walks here in the suburbs, I

My Inner Child

Take any grown-up, and someone, somewhere will trace every one of their interests, talents, and traits back to childhood. A lawyer? She always could argue her way out of any situation! A mechanic? He was always taking things apart! Although

My Inner Child

Take any grown-up, and someone, somewhere will trace every one of their interests, talents, and traits back to childhood. A lawyer? She always could argue her way out of any situation! A mechanic? He was always taking things apart! Although

Where I Blog

Come on in and visit my desk! Here is where you will find me blogging 2 or 3 times a week. However, I spend more time here than I care to admit, reading blogs, browsing the Internet, budgeting and paying

Where I Blog

Come on in and visit my desk! Here is where you will find me blogging 2 or 3 times a week. However, I spend more time here than I care to admit, reading blogs, browsing the Internet, budgeting and paying

A Creature of Habit: Part 2

What do you think of someone who has been in the same job for twenty years? Someone who washes their car twice a week? Someone who drinks 8 cups of coffee a day? Someone who swims laps at the pool

A Creature of Habit: Part 2

What do you think of someone who has been in the same job for twenty years? Someone who washes their car twice a week? Someone who drinks 8 cups of coffee a day? Someone who swims laps at the pool

A Creature of Habit, Part 1

As I see it, there are two ways to be a Creature of Habit: through your big lifestyle choices, and through your everyday routines. Today I will focus on the big stuff, and tomorrow on the little stuff! First up

A Creature of Habit, Part 1

As I see it, there are two ways to be a Creature of Habit: through your big lifestyle choices, and through your everyday routines. Today I will focus on the big stuff, and tomorrow on the little stuff! First up

What I Did in London

Just back from a one-week vacation in the UK! Rom is from SE England and I have made a few previous trips, but I am always excited to go back. We decided to spend the first few days based in London,

What I Did in London

Just back from a one-week vacation in the UK! Rom is from SE England and I have made a few previous trips, but I am always excited to go back. We decided to spend the first few days based in London,

Things I Will See in London This Weekend

Woo-Hoo! Vacation time has finally arrived! Rom and I are off to the UK for a week. We leave tonight on the overnight direct flight to Gatwick. Tomorrow will be a write-off so we’re just going to go shopping and

Things I Will See in London This Weekend

Woo-Hoo! Vacation time has finally arrived! Rom and I are off to the UK for a week. We leave tonight on the overnight direct flight to Gatwick. Tomorrow will be a write-off so we’re just going to go shopping and

The Circle, Semi-Circle or Spiral of Life

When I was little, I wanted to grow up and get married and be a mommy. I imagined I would live near my parents and we’d all be one big happy family. I saw my older cousins living at home

The Circle, Semi-Circle or Spiral of Life

When I was little, I wanted to grow up and get married and be a mommy. I imagined I would live near my parents and we’d all be one big happy family. I saw my older cousins living at home

Are We Alternative?

Have you ever stepped outside the mainstream and found a community of like-minded folks who accepted you completely? Now, more than ever, people are embracing their outsider status and are proud to live apart. Not necessarily frowning on others, but

Are We Alternative?

Have you ever stepped outside the mainstream and found a community of like-minded folks who accepted you completely? Now, more than ever, people are embracing their outsider status and are proud to live apart. Not necessarily frowning on others, but