I have finally taken the garbage out. And, more importantly, the recycling. Although I admit that it happened too late. I’ve just been so crazy…
Home is a hard place for me to define; more so as I don’t know where I will be living over the next few months – and…
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…
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,…
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…
Over the past few months, I have realised just how much I miss having my very own front door; a door that I can open…
Today I finally broke down and bought a new set of saucepans. They are light-weight, cheap aluminium pans but, despite that, they are considerably better…
Tomorrow, I will be hosting Thanksgiving for the first time since Paul died*. It won’t be as big of a crowd as our last Thanksgiving…
I got the keys to my new flat this morning and have spent the day traipsing up and down several flights of stairs to get…
Do you remember about a month ago when I told you I was working on a new afghan for my new flat and that my…
I’ve spent a bit of time packing today. Wow, it seems like I’m doing that a lot lately. But I hope it’s a while before…
Since the beginning of June, I’ve been a bit remiss about organising my digital files. I think I got a bit crazy with my foster…
Before I graduated from university money was tight. My adult life, until shortly before I got married, was spent not spending money. No, really. Money…
For the first time in my life, I am crocheting something for myself. Yep, I’m making a pretty red ripple afghan throw for the couch…
Remember how I said that I think I found a new flat? Well, yesterday I paid the deposit and today I picked up the contracts,…
The home I had in America was my dream home. Paul and I spent more than two years searching for the perfect place to raise…
Today I left my new home in Stirling to take a train journey to Billingham, England – Paul’s hometown and home to some of my in-laws. My…
Last summer I shared with you my rocky start in life as an illegitimate, homeless transient. Well, it would seem that I’m back to a…
Tonight is my last night in my house – the house I purchased with Paul a little over three years ago. This was our home; this was…