Last Thursday, I had the onerous task of going to a meeting at the University of Brighton. Woe is me. The meeting lasted about 4 hours, was incredibly productive, and finished in time for me to have a wander before heading home. As proof, this is the building I was in – it wasn’t just an … More This changing line between land and sea
I live about half an hour away from Thorpe Park so when when the idea of a trip comes up, it’s quite easy to say yes. Especially when there’s the promise of a free trip. Some kind of witchcraft was done and a pass was produced that let us get in without paying – amazing! … More In fact, it was decreed by its creator that this place shall never age
In the bright spring sunshine, I took a drive to see my BFF’s brand new amazing digs in south London. I donated a vintage Poang (yes, vintage), had a nosey around, poured a bucket of scorn on his bookshelf organisation, and we then went for a wander to explore his new neighbourhood. And I love his … More Let the seasons turn
I am on the verge of a food coma after an amazing afternoon tea at the Hilton Syon Park. We’ve been once before for my Mother-in-law’s birthday and I wanted to take my parents as a post-Christmas present, so almost a year later, we found ourselves back again. It used to be a Waldorf Astoria, … More …they’re going to force us to eat lots of cake and then take an unreasonably long nap.
My winter solstice was an eventful day. It started with a trip to Boutink in Farnborough – a tattoo studio staffed and run by very talented female artists, Jessie and Luna, with Elisa as their right-hand-woman. This was my fourth time getting tattooed and I loved it. I’ve wanted to get my very first … More Cold days, long nights
This past weekend, my dreams of becoming a roller derby hotshot were laid to rest, as I travelled up to Derby with friends to try out skating. Bearing in mind I can barely walk in flat shoes without falling on my arse, I somehow believed I would get to grips with skating, and would be … More Yeah, let’s celebrate mediocrity! That’s fantastic.
My Flickr is awash with photos of flowers at the moment. A trip to the Southbank last weekend found us in the middle of the Festival of Neighbourhood with lots of pretty flowers. And on Thursday, my Mum, my Mother-In-Law, and I had tickets for Hampton Court Flower Show. I went for the first time … More RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
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