Monthly Archives: December 2012

Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on December 21, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last weekend, I was given an amaretto sour. It was amaretto, lemon juice and sugar syrup. It was ok. I thought I could do better. I wouldn’t call this an amaretto sour but it is tasty. What 1 1/2oz amaretto … Continue reading →

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Random

Posted on December 21, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s the last Friday before Christmas and I’m the living, walking example of not ready…here’s this weeks list of stuff that I read and want to share.. 1) Last Friday there was a shooting in the US. I like living … Continue reading →

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Too much fun..

Posted on December 20, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last night was great…perfect manhattans are perfect.     This morning, I’m sitting at my desk with the biggest cup of coffee, a ham and cheese croissant and the prospect of a really tricky meeting ahead of me. Thank goodness … Continue reading →

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Blank for you own message..

Posted on December 19, 2012 by nicdempsey

I had another migraine yesterday. Spend all day in bed wondering if chopping my head off would help.. As a result, I didn’t make the mince pies, I was going to post about today… Instead, a selection of Christmassy photos. … Continue reading →

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Lists

Posted on December 18, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s the week before Christmas and I’m not ready. I’m so not ready, to calm my panic, I’ve been making lists, when I’m panicky about something I turn into my mother only 100% less effective! Monday disasters. 1) Knocking the … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on December 17, 2012 by nicdempsey

Friday night I was out for work drinks. There are no pictures, be glad! On Saturday, I got up and out of the house to meet Ma, Laura and Oli. We were off to see ‘Room on the Broom’. Oli … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on December 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

Yesterday was my Dad’s birthday. In three days time, it will be the 11th anniversary of his death. On Mum’s birthday, I talked about how music is an inheritance and the music that she ‘gave’ me. My relationship with my … Continue reading →

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Goal Update

Posted on December 15, 2012 by nicdempsey

This week I’ve been tired and stressed, but I’ve been doing better. Major issue is that my right hip and lower back are really sore. Stretching helps a bit but if it’s not cleared up after Christmas, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on December 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

The Moonlight Martini. This is another cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book and is described as ‘dry but not unpleasant’. That’s about right. It’s a very fruity but I’m guessing that this could change depending on what type of Sauvignon … Continue reading →

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Random

Posted on December 14, 2012 by nicdempsey

Hello…happy weekend. Some stuff I’ve read this week… 1) What losing weight changes and what it doesn’t. Interesting Losing the weight was tough, she says: “I had no idea who I was, and while I went through all that I was lost.” … Continue reading →

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