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Drink More Gin Water

Posted on January 14, 2015 by nicdempsey

One of the easiest ways for me to feel better about the state of my health is to stay hydrated. The recommendation is for about 1.6 litres a day and includes all non-alcoholic liquids not just water but advises you … 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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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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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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What I Ate

Posted on November 29, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last week was still about not spending money on food and using up what I had. I did spend some money, I bought the beef for tomorrow’s lunch because I had a voucher for money off that was only valid … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Babysitting and birthday parties

Posted on November 24, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last week was mostly about catching up with everyone… So in brief, Dev came over and we plotted to take over the world. I had a conversation with my brother about all of the stuff we’re all up to – poor … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Work, Friends and Painting

Posted on November 17, 2014 by nicdempsey

Dinner at Jo’s, where I amused myself taking photos of the things on her kitchen shelf. There was the unexpected joy of an empty train on the way to work. Coffee with Christelle. There was painting, lots and lots of … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Toothless Hag, Martinis and Grace

Posted on November 10, 2014 by nicdempsey

Last Tuesday, I had that tooth removed. It was not pleasant, not at all pleasant but the dentist was pretty happy with how well I coped with the actual extraction, she did warn me that I would fill much worse … Continue reading →

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Life Happened

Posted on November 3, 2014 by nicdempsey

Monday started with an unseasonally warm day and air con in my office wasn’t working. Over the weekend, the air con was removed from the office. A glass building on a really sunny day. It's as hot as the Tube … Continue reading →

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