Category Archives: How I Live

Monday Miscellany: Busy but not busy

Posted on June 27, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was weird, I was only in the office for the day because of the rail strike, relatively busy at work and in that period of time when I’m really on top of home things…even the ironing. … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Bitey Insects

Posted on June 13, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was a pretty standard week, I worked from home Monday-Wednesday and at the office Thursday-Friday. I quite like going into the office on a Friday, and I’m not the only one, this week we had six … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Jubilee Madness

Posted on June 6, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I’m hoping that all things Royal and Jubilee calm down now, I’m ready for the news to go back to go other things. Last week, was lovely, I had four days off which was great although I’m pretty … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Reality Bites

Posted on May 30, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was back to work, with a small twist, that twist being a Tuesday morning LFT with a very faint positive. I had a sore throat and was very tired (but that could be any day of … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Post Holiday Blues

Posted on May 23, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! We had a fabulous couple of days in Newcastle, it is my favourite UK city after London and the only one I’d contemplate living in full time if I didn’t already live in London. (Although I would also … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Elections and finishing things

Posted on May 9, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! We’ve had the election results and the overall feeling is that Labour could have done better and the Tories didn’t do as badly as expected. The greased piglet lives to fight another day and the Daily Mail managed … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: May

Posted on May 2, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! In the UK, we have yet another Bank Holiday, I’m not complaining, they come thick and fast in Spring and we have two at the beginning of June. I will either spend today being super productive or lying … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Fraught

Posted on April 25, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was emotional. Lots of reasons none of which are mine to share. So instead of telling you about the week, I’m going to list some good things in it. Drinks on Wednesday after work. I’m coming … Continue reading →

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Miscellany: Easter Weekend

Posted on April 19, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Tuesday and for me back to work day! The weather was warm, the sun shone, I got my feet out, read 5 books (bank holidays are for reading!) and worked on the plot. This week is short and work … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Vernal Equinox, Baby!

Posted on March 28, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last Monday we officially entered Spring. Equal amounts of day and night. I spent most of this week feeling like I was on drugs, even with several days in the office and a sore back and hip, I … Continue reading →

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