Regular readers will know that I’ve been stressed and worried about my visa situation for a while now. And a select group of friends know that…
Today I stumbled upon a new blog by the Stirling Library Archives. The blog will post highlights from the 1813 entries in Dr Thomas Lucas’ diaries, a Stirling-based surgeon.…
You may know by now that I’m a big fan of Martinis. It’s not that I’m a big drinker; I just like my RyanCentric Martinis a bit.…
Welcome back to Just Frances! I’m really excited to be back up and running and hope you’re excited, too. I must start this post by…
Regular Just Frances readers might know that the “real” site has been down since mid-October, with my last post happening on October 5. When the decision…
I think that one of the things I struggle with is being happy with myself. For a million little reasons, I’ve always found it difficult…
It’s the first Friday of January, therefore the first Friday of the New Year. And a new year is an opportunity for a new start.…
One week before Paul died, we had a conversation about our futures, should one of us die – a conversation sparked because it was the anniversary of…
I failed ever-so-slightly in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge, but I enjoyed it so much that I’m challenging myself to the same feat for…
I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…
If I am honest, I would have to say that 2012 has been a pretty unhappy year. I think it’s been even worse because I…
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,…