Category Archives: How I Live

Practical Help

Posted on July 30, 2014 by nicdempsey

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been thinking about support and whether or not I’m good at supporting my friends. Lots of stuff has kicked off this train of thought. One of Ma’s oldest friends is currently having chemo, … Continue reading →

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The weekend

Posted on July 28, 2014 by nicdempsey

Things I did this weekend… …read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to a 22 month old …caught up and drank wine with the 22 month old’s mum …boggled at how big 22 month old was and enjoyed watching him explore my … Continue reading →

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Food this week (the hot weather edition)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by nicdempsey

Apparently, it’s going to be hot all this week. Yes, I know it’s not as hot as other places, but it is six C hotter than normal for this time of year and it’s London, this city is really not … Continue reading →

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Good things

Posted on July 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

This week has not been epic. I’ve been struggling to hang onto my usually sunny mood, yesterday to remind myself that life was not terrible I made a list of good things. Here it is 1) Books, a world with … Continue reading →

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I give in

Posted on July 16, 2014 by nicdempsey

Sometimes I don’t think there has been a day in the past 10 years when I’ve woken up feeling refreshed by a good nights sleep. Most days, I stagger out of bed wishing I could go back to it. If … Continue reading →

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Food this week

Posted on July 14, 2014 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday. Actually, at 6am this morning, I was not happy at all. The thoughts going through my head were more of the ‘How can it be Monday already?’ possibly..ok, almost certainly..more sweary than that but in that ballpark. Then … Continue reading →

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You need to care for your hair

Posted on July 3, 2014 by nicdempsey

I got asked last week how I get my hair so shiny. Which was strange because I didn’t think it was all that shiny, having said that I am aware that I have pretty good hair, mostly that’s genetics (thanks … Continue reading →

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Weekend projects

Posted on July 1, 2014 by nicdempsey

This weekend, I made cocktail cherries and cherry brandy. These are long term projects, neither will be properly ready for 3 months but there is something nice about making food or drinks that can be put up, I like the idea … Continue reading →

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Small Changes

Posted on June 30, 2014 by nicdempsey

Remember back in April, when I admitted that I needed a kick up the behind? It has taken a while, but I spent June actively trying to make some of the changes that I needed to make. I’ve done enough counselling … Continue reading →

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Thought for the day…

Posted on June 25, 2014 by nicdempsey

…I’m not sure that I’d have anywhere to hang this in the flat but this is turning into this year’s work theme… from dangerdust’s etsy shop, which is full of amazing stuff that was originally drawn on chalkboards.

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