It’s starting to get cold outside and that means cuddling up on the couch with a cosy blanket. And for a double dose of warmth,…
Well, that’s the Loch Ness Marathon done, and I am pleased to say that I improved my time over last year. The weather was pretty…
In about 24 hours, I will be running my second marathon. I know I’d said I was only ever doing one, but I was kind…
Today is Day 3 of Social Media Week, so I thought I’d talk about correspondence. You see, for all of the wonderfulness of social media,…
To celebrate Social Media Week, I have decided to share a paper I wrote a few months ago about digital diaries and online identities. It…
Today is National Punctuation Day in America, a day to celebrate the amazingness of punctuation. Today also marks the start of Social Media Week, a worldwide…
When I moved into my new flat last weekend, I was excited to see that the previous tenant (and my good friend!) left behind a…
Tater tot casserole has got to be one of the world’s yummiest, tastiest comfort foods – ever! I love it. I crave it. I gobble it up…
My visa expires in 49 days. My employer is working on getting sponsorship approval for me so that I can apply for a new visa,…
It’s been more than a year since I’ve shared some bits of inspiration and since I’m really feeling the need for some positive thinking, I…
September is ITP Awareness Month, so I thought I’d share my ITP story with you. First, some key bits of information so that you know why it’s such a…
Today was fabulous, even as I sit here with aching muscles and feel completely wrecked. The day started well, after a fantastic night’s sleep in…
There is a fabulous literary festival in Stirling this weekend, and I’ve managed to catch a bit of it today. Bloody Scotland celebrates the amazing…
Today is moving day! Which means I’m kind of busy. This means just a short post to share a video tour of the new digs.…
I alluded to a big step toward a happier future the other day, but also said I wouldn’t share the big(ish) news just yet. Only…
If you asked me what I thought of Marks and Spenser Food Halls 10 years ago, I’d have turned my nose up and tsked a…
I’m working on a big step toward a happier future. Well, I’m working on several big steps at the moment, but there’s only one that’s…
Today was Race Number Nine in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge and I’m pretty excited about it. It was the Great Scottish Run half…
At the start of August, I shared with you my plans to develop a strict grocery budget of £200 per month. And now I’m pleased…
I’ve written in the past about foods I miss from the Homeland, and I’ve shared tales of the amazing boxes I’ve received from family and…