There is a man who appears in my dreams who isn’t Paul. In my dreams, we’re madly in love. And much like the widow dreams…
I suppose it’s time I acknowledge that my 2012 Race a Month Challenge wasn’t as successful as I’d hoped. However, I am still calling it…
I managed to survive Christmas alone. I won’t lie and say that it was easy. In fact, it was so very hard. My broken heart…
I’ve decided to spend Christmas alone this year. I know that sounds silly to some people, but it seems like the right thing to do…
Back in August when I started my new job, the biggest bonus was that my employer was actually willing to sponsor me for a work…
I have finally managed to get all of my visa stuff sent off to the UK Border Agency. There was a bit of a hiccup in the…
Way back in May, I had a failed attempt at re-entering the dating world – and that was after my ego had already been shattered! At the time,…
I do love a bit of onomatopoeia. But I don’t like experiencing it first-hand. Achoo! Of course, since I’m home, snuggled under my duvet, experiencing…
It would seem that I am being challenged on my visa journey this time around. And it is so very frustrating! As you may know,…
Remember when I told you that I moved into a lovely new flat? And how I went on about how massive the place is? Well,…
Another year, another birthday. Only he’s still not here to celebrate. My Paul would be 51 years old today, but instead, he will forever be…
The day you’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Today is the day that I completed one of my life goals. Yes, today is the…
Today is Thanksgiving and, once again, I have so much to be thankful for. Of course, it’s always a little awkward being overseas on the…
Graduation is on Friday and I’m really dreading looking forward to it. Oops, did you catch that error? Well, if I’m honest I’m not looking…
As you probably know by now, I like to swirl. It’s relaxing and rather enjoyable (and maybe a bit addicting at times). In addition to…
You’ve slogged through post after post of me going on and on about my goal to earn my master’s degree. You’ve listened to me whine…
I’ve been a bit low lately and reached out to a friend for a bit of company. When I’d first mentioned that I was stressed…
I’ve thought long and hard about how to handle the month of October for my blog. You know, since I only posted twice before the…
Hello and welcome to this amazingly awesome Just Frances temporary blog. If you’re a regular Just Frances reader, you may have noticed that I’ve not…
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,…