Today was a bit of a hodgepodge day that consisted of shopping, tourist-ing, and panic attacks. But there were no rattlesnakes. Well, at least none…
This evening, I had the awesome privilege of going to a high school play with my way-cool nephew. And because he thinks I’m way cool, he let…
Ta-da! This is my latest swirl, Autumn Falls. I swirled it whilst sitting in my parents’ living room over about a week – whilst sitting in a lovely, comfy…
Today I sent off my visa application papers. A couple of days later than I’d hoped, but the delay meant that I had everything I wanted to…
Oh, yum! I went out to dinner with my lovely niece, Krystyne, last night and was reminded just how wonderful pizza can be. And it…
Fondue has got to be one of the funnest foods of all time. It’s a social food that basically forces you to interact with your…
I have finally applied for my new Tier 4 student visa. Yes, finally. It’s something I had expected to do more than a month ago, but plans don’t always…
Yesterday was Homecoming at the Cle Elum Roslyn High School and, as luck would have it, not only was I home for it, but a couple of…
I’ve been here in the Homeland for nearly a month now, but I’m finding it hard to say that I’m “home”. It’s a confusing and unsettled part…
Today is 1 October, which was my target date for beginning my PhD studies. Only I’m not in Scotland at the moment because I’ve not sorted…
Remember how I told you that I had to manoeuvre through an additional obstacle before I could apply for my new Tier 4 student visa? And remember how…
Wow! What a busy week I’ve had. And – would you believe it from the title? – it was filled with family, friends, and (water)falls. For those who are…
I went to Snoqualmie Falls on my way home from my Olympia/Portland journey and was amused when I noticed words embedded into the steps and sidewalk around the visitors’…
In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an increase in conversations around happiness and depression so I thought I’d throw some of my own words…
I spent a lovely day on the Central Washington University campus today with my lovely niece, Virginia. It was so wonderful seeing the campus all spruced up…
I am writing this evening with a very full belly. A very full, very happy, hot-dogged belly. And since it’s my first (proper) hotdog in…
I decided to treat myself to a manicure before the Edinburgh Whisky Fringe more than five weeks ago and was talked into trying out the gel manicure…
It seems that my dating life is of great interest to folks these days – just like it was before I was married. In fact, the vast…
I spent yesterday truly remembering my childhood and the joys of growing up redneck. And it was great. Well, except for the literal red neck that…
I have had the worst luck with my 2013 Race a Month Challenge. In fact, I knew a couple of months ago that the odds of success…