Half Year Budget 2015
Caveat: This is not a personal finance blog and I live in a 2-person, 2-income household with no debts. Frugal types, click your Back button now! My spending has been out-of-sorts for a few months. I have been recording all my
Half Year Budget 2015
Caveat: This is not a personal finance blog and I live in a 2-person, 2-income household with no debts. Frugal types, click your Back button now! My spending has been out-of-sorts for a few months. I have been recording all my
In June
May and June blended together for me because I was out of the country. That makes me seem like a sophisticated world traveller, which I am not! Rom’s mum had been in and out of hospitals throughout the winter
Little London Recap
I am lucky enough to visit London annually with Rom since his family is nearby. I’ve been over many times (I think 7 now) and try to do something new each visit. Our stay in London started with a bang when
Little London Recap
I am lucky enough to visit London annually with Rom since his family is nearby. I’ve been over many times (I think 7 now) and try to do something new each visit. Our stay in London started with a bang when
Paris! Part 2 of 2
We arrived in Paris on a Wednesday afternoon and left on Friday afternoon, 48 hours later, so Thursday was our Big Day Out! We had a teensy bit of time over breakfast to see what was going on. Unfortunately, we
Paris! Part 2 of 2
We arrived in Paris on a Wednesday afternoon and left on Friday afternoon, 48 hours later, so Thursday was our Big Day Out! We had a teensy bit of time over breakfast to see what was going on. Unfortunately, we
Paris! Part 1 of 2
Early in May, Rom and I booked a vacation that included a visit to his parents, two days in Paris and three in London. We booked flights and hotels and Eurostar train tickets, and I marked some major tourist spots
Paris! Part 1 of 2
Early in May, Rom and I booked a vacation that included a visit to his parents, two days in Paris and three in London. We booked flights and hotels and Eurostar train tickets, and I marked some major tourist spots
Travel – A Leafy Start (Sussex UK)
Thanks for checking on me during my unexpected 4 week absence. Special thanks to new readers who followed this blog when I was barely posting! Rom and I ended up in the UK much earlier than planned due to family matters;
Travel – A Leafy Start (Sussex UK)
Thanks for checking on me during my unexpected 4 week absence. Special thanks to new readers who followed this blog when I was barely posting! Rom and I ended up in the UK much earlier than planned due to family matters;
A Paris
A whirlwind 48 hours in Paris with no preparation whatsoever (!) 28C, loving it! Have been walking in and around everywhere & indulging in good food while taking in the sights. I will have a macaron for each of you
In May
Our snow had only just melted by May 1! Needless to say, Spring was more than a month delayed. Cool weather continued and flowers were excruciatingly slow to appear. On the plus side, I was able to do a month’s
The Male Gaze
When I was a teen, I was flattered by male attention. Whenever I went out in public, I wanted all eyes on me, and I hoped to “meet boys.” I liked getting looks and comments, whether appreciative or sexual. They
The Male Gaze
When I was a teen, I was flattered by male attention. Whenever I went out in public, I wanted all eyes on me, and I hoped to “meet boys.” I liked getting looks and comments, whether appreciative or sexual. They

