Category Archives: How I Live

Tasks for the weekend

Posted on October 5, 2013 by nicdempsey

One of the ways that I react to the autumn and the onset of SAD, is to just focus on getting through the week and then collapsing in a heap at the weekend. Which is pretty much how September went. … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on September 29, 2013 by nicdempsey

Friday night started as is traditional with pizza and wine, although Ma came over to stay too.   The plan was G&T, pizza and wine, and one whiskey after pudding. Except I only had bourbon in the house! Ma was … Continue reading →

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Four Things

Posted on September 26, 2013 by nicdempsey

So after yesterday’s very grumpy post, here are four things that I really like at the  moment. Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover Ok so it’s not actually magic but it is quick, not messy and doesn’t seem to dry my … Continue reading →

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No pain, no gain

Posted on September 24, 2013 by nicdempsey

Last week, I thought I had broken myself. I’ve resumed my gym going because I know that exercise improves my mood and we’re heading into winter and I need to do what works. Unfortunately I have body that hates exercise … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on September 23, 2013 by nicdempsey

This weekend started with Friday Night Pizza at home and rest and books and breaking a wine glass! It happens… On Saturday, I tore myself away from my book and got myself on the train to meet Ma and go … Continue reading →

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Current favourite necklace

Posted on September 21, 2013 by nicdempsey

I seem to be wearing this one all the time.   It was a Christmas present I bought for Ma but she decided after about a year that it was too much for her short neck (her words, I think … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on September 19, 2013 by nicdempsey

This morning a reminder popped up on my phone, it said “you need to pack”, I don’t need to pack, so although I’m sad about not going on holiday, I’m also feeling like a weight has been lifted because I … Continue reading →

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Bathroom cabinet

Posted on September 18, 2013 by nicdempsey

This year, I’ve been trying to cut down on the amount of stuff I have in the bathroom, this is harder than you’d think I could happily spend hours shopping for lotions and potions for my hair, body and face … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on September 16, 2013 by nicdempsey

I spent Friday night at Ma’s for Friday Night Pizza (we’re doing Christmas at Ma’s this year so it was a good opportunity for me to get used to her new kitchen! Also this, I made this in my first … Continue reading →

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Breakfast

Posted on September 12, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’m not good in the mornings. Even on lovely light summer mornings, I struggle to surface into conciousness. Weekday working mornings are the worse, it’s too early and there’s too much to do to get myself washed, dressed and in … Continue reading →

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