Category Archives: How I Live

Life Happened – Post Christmas Funk and the New Year

Posted on January 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

Last week was very lazy. I did some shopping in Kingston   Did NYE in normal grumpy fashion Dear people in my road, it's 2015, really there is no need for that amount (or pitch) of screaming. It's a New … Continue reading →

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Saturday To Do List

Posted on January 3, 2015 by nicdempsey

For the first Saturday of the New Year, I’m going to have a haircut, there isn’t a lot of housework to do this weekend ’cause I did a lot for NYE and last night ’cause Christina and Tom were here … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Photo edition

Posted on December 29, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last week was all about Christmas. There was dinner at Sarah and Justin’s   Decorating the tree (and drinking Manhattans!)   Family time Building Lego with Oli   Admiring the dino car Lunch Elf racing, with the random horse (which … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – The Finish Line

Posted on December 22, 2014 by nicdempsey

All of my energy last week seemed to go on work. I don’t think it actually did but it’s been so dark as we head towards the shortest day, I felt like all I did was get up, go to … Continue reading →

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The List

Posted on December 20, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last weekend before Christmas and the to-do list. Help! House General clean of kitchen (sort out the recycling and rubbish, mop the floor and general cleaning) General clean of bathroom (change towels, empty bin, clean bath, sink and toilet) General clean of bedroom(change … Continue reading →

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Words to live by

Posted on December 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

Over the weekend, I was talking to Michael and Luc about a mantra for the year. I generally try to have a word for the year and Michael goes full on with a mantra that he uses to get him … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Imposing Routine

Posted on December 15, 2014 by nicdempsey

It’s been a good week. I’ve been fighting the urge to sleep all the time, do very little and wallow in feeling not so great (it’s December, it’s my normal!) and five days in the office and getting a bit … Continue reading →

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Weekend Tasklist

Posted on December 13, 2014 by nicdempsey

This weekend requires a to do list, so here it is. HouseI have one week left at work and anything that needs doing for Christmas, can be done then. So the priority housework is stuff that makes next week easier. … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Birthdays, Christmas lunches and Allotments

Posted on December 8, 2014 by nicdempsey

On Wednesday, Ma, Christelle and I went for cocktails at the OXO Bar, to celebrate their birthdays and the end of my working week! The Perfect manhattan was perfect! Ma and Christelle got Happy Birthday ice cream that came with … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Moving, Anniversaries and Roast Dinners

Posted on December 1, 2014 by nicdempsey

It was a big week chez Dempsey. On Monday we moved Ma. I was responsible for putting the bed and the shelves together.. I did an alright job! Ma hired two men and a van and with Ben it was … Continue reading →

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