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Ithaca post 5 – triathlon and a donkey
Today I did a triathlon. Pog style. First, I climbed up a mountain to a beautiful church (ok, we drove part way but mum and I climbed the last, hardest part). Second, I swum and snorkelled with the fishies (not … Continue reading
Ithaca post 4 – creatures of sea and land
On our first day here I did a rather daft thing. I booked myself on a day out on a boat involving lots of swimming and snorkeling. This was daft as I: 1 – get sea sick 2 – HATE … Continue reading
Ithaca post 3 – loveliness
Today I cycled to my most favourite place in the world. Three people slow clapped and cheered as I made it up the final hill (embarrassing, but the closest I will ever get to the tour de France!). It was … Continue reading
Ithaca post 2 – useful things
I have learned 2 useful things today: 1: a tip from the lovely cleaner here. A really nice refreshing drink is 2/3 black tea, 1/3 orange juice. Chill in the fridge and serve with ice cubes. Delicious (and if you … Continue reading
Ithaca post 1
Not quite in relaxed holiday mode, I was bright eyes and bushy tailed at 5.30am today. I got to see sunrise though :) I may be coming home paler than arrives though as by 8.30 it was 32 degrees (yes, … Continue reading
Hooray for holidays!
Finally, FINALLY I am packed and ready for my holiday! I’ll be going to my favourite place in the world – Ithaca – a tiny Greek island. For the lovely colleague I said I’d post about my single-independent-woman holiday, I … Continue reading
Perplexing Perceptions
I’ve been feeling perplexed. Last week I was having a conversation with a colleague and she slipped in ‘you’re in your 40’s aren’t you?’ As it’s another few years before I even reach 40, let alone settle comfortably ‘in my … Continue reading
A 6 month (ish) celebration!
I can’t work out where the half year mark is. Is it midsummers day? Or the last day in June? Or the first day in July? Whatever the answer, we’re kind of there, which means…. <drum roll please> …I have … Continue reading
Posted in Trichotillomania
Tagged 6 months, Bradley, friends, hair pulling, Sister 1, Sister 2, Trich, Trichotillomania, wig
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Unexpectedness
In the last two days I’ve had a few unexpected moments. Walking to a training course early yesterday I discovered I rather like London before 7am and the crowds arrive. Then on the way home I bumped into a friend … Continue reading
Posted in Pog Life
Tagged friend, neighbour, Norman, school friend, unexpected, unexpected things
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Test post
Sorry…I just want to see if I can post from my phone. If this works, you do get a picture of my giant poppies though :o)
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