Monthly Archives: January 2012

Why I don’t own a TV

Posted on January 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

One of the great things about a new job is adjusting to and getting to know new people. So over the last couple of weeks, especially after Christmas, I’ve had the “no I didn’t watch that, I don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on January 15, 2012 by nicdempsey

Carolina Chocolate Drops. I know, I know, it might be Country, I’m just gonna embrace it…. Your Baby Ain’t Sweet Like Mine Snowden’s Jig

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Clarifications

Posted on January 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

As I travel through my late 30’s, it has become apparent to me that assumptions are being made about my life and I’d like to clear up some misconceptions.  You’ve been warned, it’s about to get ranty around here…. 1) … Continue reading →

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Let’s catch up…

Posted on January 12, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’ve been missing in action this week not really for any reason other than the need to sleep, work and generally have a life getting in the way. So in list form: I’ve had a really sore back for the … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on January 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

I seem to spend so much time on the 65 bus. Men, flats and jobs come and go but the 65 bus seems to be a constant. I can’t read on buses without getting sick and it always feels like … Continue reading →

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Epiphany…

Posted on January 6, 2012 by nicdempsey

Twelfth Night was yesterday, so I took my lovely tree down. My tree goes up earlier than I’d like, if I spent Christmas at home, I wouldn’t decorate the tree until Christmas Eve and the tree doesn’t come down until … Continue reading →

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More than 5 a day

Posted on January 5, 2012 by nicdempsey

This week in the post Christmas, back to work madness, I have craved green things….today I ate: 4 carrots, a pepper, 3 mushrooms, 2 sticks of celery, 2 clementines, 1 leek, 1 courgette and a big pile of green beans. … Continue reading →

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The morning sky

Posted on January 4, 2012 by nicdempsey

This morning was cold and dark, then unexpectedly beautiful..

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What I’ve Read – October, November and December 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by nicdempsey

I didn’t post about the books I read for the last quarter of the year. I was reading and I was keeping the list. As I’m about to finish my first book of 2012, I thought I’d update about the … Continue reading →

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January Goals

Posted on January 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

So this month is a getting back on track month. It’s easy after Christmas to carry on with bad habits and I need to use this month to consolidate December’s progress and prepare for February and bootcamp! Therefore January has … Continue reading →

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