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Tag: moving

Posted on30 November 201219 July 2021Everyday Life

Downgraded

by Just Frances1 Comment on Downgraded

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,…

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Posted on15 September 201218 July 2021Everyday Life

New digs

by Just Frances13 Comments on New digs

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.…

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Posted on10 September 201218 July 2021Everyday Life

Packing up

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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…

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Posted on12 August 201218 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

A year later

by Just Frances4 Comments on A year later

Today marks one year since I hit the reset button on my future. Yes, it’s been one year since I moved back to my beautiful,…

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Posted on8 February 201215 July 2021Everyday Life

Cheap [or free] booze

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Cheap [or free] booze

I used to buy expensive booze. I had a collection of fine wines and expensive whiskies. I had top-shelf Cognacs and the best small-batch Bourbons.…

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Posted on13 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

Making do; Part 2

by Just Frances10 Comments on Making do; Part 2

Back in November, I talked about the practice of “making do” in my efforts to host a Thanksgiving dinner for friends. I was really pleased…

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Posted on2 December 201113 July 2021Everyday Life

Boxed in

by Just Frances8 Comments on Boxed in

When I moved to Scotland in August, I sent a couple of large boxes by sea – hoping they’d arrive before Thanksgiving. They didn’t. But they did…

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Posted on24 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Coming home

by Just Frances24 Comments on Coming home

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…

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Posted on23 October 201112 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Done!

by Just Frances4 Comments on Done!

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…

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Posted on22 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Re-packing

by Just Frances5 Comments on Re-packing

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…

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Posted on16 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Chalk it up to intelligence

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Chalk it up to intelligence

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…

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Posted on15 October 201118 August 2021Everyday Life

Budgeting

by Just Frances10 Comments on Budgeting

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…

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Posted on8 October 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Solo

by Just Frances6 Comments on Solo

I arrived in Scotland nearly two months ago, and am now on my own for the first time. In fact, I am on my own…

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Posted on22 September 201112 July 2021Crafting & Creating

Ripples for me

by Just Frances3 Comments on Ripples for me

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…

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Posted on21 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Sign here

by Just Frances2 Comments on Sign here

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,…

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Posted on20 September 201112 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Reflections

by Just Frances4 Comments on Reflections

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…

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Posted on14 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Potentially home

by Just Frances4 Comments on Potentially home

Earlier today I mentioned that there was some good news in my search for a flat and I have been asked by a couple of…

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Posted on8 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

Re-searching

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Well, I’ve done some more thinking on my flat search and have decided to increase my accommodation budget. The decision was made after looking at…

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Posted on6 September 201112 July 2021Everyday Life

The flat hunt begins

by Just Frances6 Comments on The flat hunt begins

I’ve been looking at flats online for several months and now that I’m in town, it’s time to start looking in real life! Of course,…

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Posted on24 August 201111 July 2021Everyday Life

Wakey culture

by Just Frances1 Comment on Wakey culture

I made my way down to Wakefield, England, yesterday to visit with my sister-in-law, Ann, for a few days. I’ve made several trips there over…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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