Category Archives: How I Live

Life Happened – Migraine, Theatre and Allotments

Posted on June 8, 2015 by nicdempsey

This week did not start well, it didn’t start badly but I had a migraine on Tuesday and there was a sense of things not being good, I didn’t get to the gym once because I felt so bad and … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – May 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) Haircuts always make me feel better especially when the fringe is this out of control.2) Breakfasts with Ma.3) Ducklings. If the sight of ducklings don’t make you smile, then I don’t know what to do with you…4) Democracy and … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Short Week

Posted on June 1, 2015 by nicdempsey

I only had 4 days at work this week and they really, really dragged! Highlights of the week, included, this is the scary advertising fish outside the Park Cafe. So tell me does it make you more or less likely … Continue reading →

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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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