Tag Archives: 2009

Only a month and a half…

Posted on June 18, 2009 by nicdempsey

I moved out of Ian’s at the end of April and it’s felt like a huge learning curve, like this time will lead to lots of other things. Inspired by something else, I’ve been thinking about what I’ve learned from … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged 2009, How I Live, It's About Time, june, June 2009, lessons learned, moving, new stuff, what I've learnt | Leave a comment

Cote d’Ivoire

Posted on May 29, 2009 by nicdempsey

Posted in Photos, Travel | Tagged 2009, africa, Cote d'Ivoire, holiday, May 2009, travel, visiting Jo | 1 Comment

The long commute…

Posted on May 12, 2009 by nicdempsey

Living at my mother’s house has been a revelation. There’s a magic laundry basket – you put dirty clothes in and they come back to you washed and ironed*. There is also a lunch making fairy, strict recycling rules** and … Continue reading →

Posted in How I Live | Tagged 2009, between homes, Living with mother, living with your parents as an adult, may, May 2009, six week stay | 2 Comments

Visa

Posted on April 29, 2009 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, I applied for my visa for Cote d’Ivoire. It was an experience. The form had to be filled out in French (good job I know a native French speaker or two!). Now I know that technically an embassy is … Continue reading →

Posted in How I Live, Money, Random, Travel | Tagged 2009, April, April 2009, Cote d'Ivoire, holiday, non-French speaker, travel, visa | Leave a comment

Moving Part One

Posted on April 25, 2009 by nicdempsey

Part one is moving everything out of where I am and into storage. Then I’m going to live with my mother for a bit (and rediscover why I moved out and she really wanted me to), go on holiday, come … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, How I Live | Tagged 2009, April, April 2009, being slightly homeless, moving | Leave a comment

On the move

Posted on April 18, 2009 by nicdempsey

I’m moving. It’s time, it’s good and it’s bad. At this point moving means leaving Fulham and moving back to Ealing. I need to live by myself and I can just about afford to do that in Ealing but not … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, How I Live | Tagged 2009, April, April 2009, being slightly homeless, i have too many books apparently, moving, panic, where to live | Leave a comment

Vigil

Posted on April 13, 2009 by nicdempsey

I went into the Grace Easter Vigil in a not very good mood. I was tired, not sure about how the Vigil was going to work and generally out of sorts. However, it was a brilliant service. It was much … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Grace | Tagged 2009, April 2009, community, easter, faith, grace, He is Risen, vigil | Leave a comment

Easter

Posted on April 10, 2009 by nicdempsey

Four day weekend. Most of this weekend for me is about Church. Last night, I miss today (though I am going to hear the Messiah sung at the Albert Hall, it’s tradition!), I’m going to hear Dionne sing at her … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Grace, How I Live, Thankful | Tagged 2009, April, April 2009, easter, Easter plans, faith, things that I do over Easter | Leave a comment

Slowly becoming croaky..

Posted on March 11, 2009 by nicdempsey

…last Friday I woke up with a sore throat, I ignored it, it was fine by the end of the day Every morning over the weekend my throat has been slightly worse than it was the morning before but ok … Continue reading →

Posted in How I Live, Sick | Tagged 2009, cold and flu, losing my voice, march, March 2009, useless immune system | Leave a comment

What? Why? Grrr….

Posted on February 27, 2009 by nicdempsey

It’s been a pretty good week. I went to the theatre, I went out for drinks, I got loads of work done. But… She’s doing it again. Having a go at me about stuff that isn’t my fault. At various … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, grief, Random | Tagged 2009, being responsible, family, february, February 2009, rant | Leave a comment