Category Archives: How I Live

May Recap and June Goals

Posted on May 30, 2015 by nicdempsey

It’s that time again. Like April, May was a pretty good month, the weather is weird but the lighter mornings and evenings have had such an impact on my mood. Work has not been so good but overall, life feels … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Perspective

Posted on May 25, 2015 by nicdempsey

A bit later than usual because of the Bank Holiday. It wasn’t a normal week. I got to grips with a budget (spreadsheets were involved) and cleared a ton of paper out of the house. I spent six and a … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – a difficult week

Posted on May 18, 2015 by nicdempsey

I’d like to tell you that although last week was busy and stressy, I handled it gracefully. I did not, I handled it, survived and didn’t burst into tears, lose my temper and start shouting or kill anyone, even though I … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – General Elections and Babysitting

Posted on May 11, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last week was quite the week.   On Election Night, Ma and I were at the National to hear a recreation of the Putney Debates, which was even more fascinating considering the day. Things are always changing and are always the … Continue reading →

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Election Day

Posted on May 7, 2015 by nicdempsey

Today is Election Day. I have no idea who will be in charge of the government tomorrow. We might not know for several weeks.   This is what I am sure about. I am sure that there won’t be soldiers on … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – April 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) More family time. Watching Oli prank his parents with his Easter chick2) Seeing Jo and Ms T (and getting a postcard from Ms T, where she says she misses me and wants more rules!!)3) The Gin Martini and just … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – A Haircut and a Bank Holiday

Posted on May 4, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last week felt pretty busy, well work felt busy and I got some other stuff done too! Highlights this week. A haircut (which I really needed – look at that fringe!) Saturday breakfast before the Avengers Monday breakfast. Hash, black … Continue reading →

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April Recap and May Goals

Posted on May 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

April was a pretty good month. There were birthdays and chocolate and Bank Holidays. the lighter days are helping my mood enormously too. So let’s look at how I got on in April. I hit at least 10,000 steps 21 days … Continue reading →

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Cooking Every Day

Posted on April 29, 2015 by nicdempsey

I’ve been thinking about food and cooking recently. I’ve been watching, Back in Time for Dinner and it’s been really interesting.  Basically, a family has committed to spending 10 days in a decade from the 50’s onwards, eating, cooking and living as … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Quiet

Posted on April 27, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last week was a low key week. The sun shone, there were blue skies… I went for a run. When I say run, I mean mostly walking with a tiny bit of running but it all counts towards my step … Continue reading →

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