When it comes to my blogiversary, I am confused at the best of times. I can never quite tell whether I should “celebrate” the day I signed up for WordPress (9th of November) or the day I actually wrote my first blog post (12th of November). In this case, as you can see by today’s…
Let’s nip my bad habits straight in the bud. Well, not even straight, but early-ish. I am back from Germany for a couple of days, and before I launch back into the regular schedule – part 3 of The Impressionists to be discussed tomorrow – I thought I’d slowly transition back in with a quick report…
Hello hello hello. We – well, *I* – have two options today. I can continue procrastinating with my blog posts just because I feel bad that I haven’t replied to all the comments to my recent blog posts, haven’t read and commented on the blogs of my fellow bloggers since the Easter weekend, or still…
Spring may have finally arrived in Ireland. It was mild and sunny yesterday, I went straight from my winter coat to wearing no coat at all. And I needed my sunglasses! Today the family is going to convene to go to my in-laws. I think there will be traditional lamb with mint sauce for lunch,…
New week, new start. My mum is still here and time is short. I haven’t even been able to reply to all the comments that accrued over the weekend. The parties were great, btw – I even danced!!!! *gasp* I think it has been several years since I last danced. In public, that is. I…
Ok, important things first. I have already mentioned it in comments – and tweeted to those who are over on Twitter. But hooray: Flat Richie has made it back to England! As of noon today, Helen is looking after Flat Richie. The arrival of the parcel has actually shocked (!) her out of inaction…
It appears that congratulations are in order. As usual, if it weren’t for automated reminders, I would miss my anniversaries. I am always amazed when I see sentimental posts on Twitter, celebrating “four years ago I saw The Crucible for the first time” or “this day five years ago I was at The Hobbit premiere”.…
[New week, new me, new post] K – Have you met RA? Where? Have you got a photo to share? And what did you say to him? Have I met RA? Well, let’s just say I have been in the vicinity of the man. “To meet” to me implies that you actually exchange words in…
G – How long have you been in the fandom, and how has your attitude to the fandom changed in that time? When is the time that you are “legitimately” *in* the fandom? My first posts happened on tumblr, at the end of April 2012. Wow, six years – that’s an age… But the initial…
Did I say somewhere that I was going to spend all day today working on my tan, after finishing up that monster translation yesterday? Well, yeah… that was before an urgent proof-reading request for exam material came in. Luckily, it only took me 5 minutes to proof-read the corrections. And so I’ll quickly use my…
Guylty Pleasure 