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Reasons to Be Cheerful – August 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by nicdempsey

These slidesThisThis nephewThis motherThis godchildAnd all of them plus Ben, Lu and Jo in one place! Art from the children of friends and that they’re here for good (hurrah for the legal system finally sorting itself out!)Allotment open dayThis weddingAnd … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Holiday

Posted on August 31, 2015 by nicdempsey

I took a holiday. It was lovely, I really needed the time away from work! I had the week off to go to Ryan and Claire’s wedding. In my head, Ryan is still the cute five year old I used … Continue reading →

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Rules to live by

Posted on August 29, 2015 by nicdempsey

Sometimes you just have to put on lip gloss and pretend to be psyched. Mindy Kaling

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Life Happened – A tiny bit broken

Posted on August 17, 2015 by nicdempsey

After the birthday week of loveliness, it was back to earth with a bump for a full week of work and my busiest work week of the month. What saved me this week was my decision to walk a bit … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Birthday week

Posted on August 10, 2015 by nicdempsey

Birthday weeks are the best weeks… Slides (I loved them!)Manhattansand birthday cakesFamily lunchOliand Ms T (with the glamorous hair!)Sunday breakfastand a religious procession at the end of my roadNot photographed – a migraine, carrot cake, Ma doing my ironing, a … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – High Society

Posted on August 3, 2015 by nicdempsey

Some weeks  are really hard and you really feel it, some are still hard but good and this week fell into the later category. All of the things that are difficult in my life were still difficult, I’m still struggling … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Frustration

Posted on July 27, 2015 by nicdempsey

There are two ways of looking at how last week went. One view is that it was a horrible week, a hard slog because I had to spend so much time dealing with the ridiculousness of others and lots of … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – A quiet week

Posted on July 20, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last week started with a day off and coffee with Kathy at Artisan in Ealing. The coffee was good but it really is peak hipster. My hair really needs a cut and this was painfully obvious in the damp weather this … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Tube Strikes and Team Building

Posted on July 13, 2015 by nicdempsey

Breakfast this week Painted nailsView from the bedroom at 5am on ThursdayTrain station at 6:11amEarliest ever time in the officeAfternoon TeaRainy Sunday  

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Project Feet

Posted on July 8, 2015 by nicdempsey

I like to think I’m pretty comfortable with my body. There are parts that I’m fond of, parts that I’m not so keen on but it’s not a big deal. It is what it is and although I joke about trading … Continue reading →

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