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It’s my Blogoversary
It’s my blogoversary today – eleven whole years since I started this blog! It’s gone through some changes in that time, of course. Webby tech has advanced and all that. And of course I haven’t been able to blog steadily … finish reading “It’s my Blogoversary”
Time to Talk
I’ve made a pledge on the Time to Change website: “I pledge to help end mental health prejudice. I will talk about my own experiences with bipolar disorder and anxiety to help break down stigma.” The project is not only … finish reading “Time to Talk”
Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Newsworthy
Tagged bipolar, blogging, crosspost, disability, health, medication, mental health
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Kick Start
Hello, and Happy New Year! Look at that, I’ve finally got around to posting here again. I keep meaning to, but I always feel like I should post a long explanation of where I’ve been. Well, I will, but first … finish reading “Kick Start”
Marking a century
My granddad would’ve been 100 years old today. Happy Birthday Poppa! That’s the two of us together when I was small. He died a few years ago now, and for another few years before that wasn’t really ‘himself’ due to … finish reading “Marking a century”
Busy busy busy
I’ve been running around doing all-sorts this week. I’ve been at C House a few times, at the library (hi Henry!), at the gym (!!!), to KnitJam, and I’ve had a visitor this weekend – my friend Charlotte. Whew! And … finish reading “Busy busy busy”
Posted in FOs, General Rambling, Out & About, Photo album
Tagged crosspost, exercise, finished objects, friends, gym, hats, photos, project info, snapdragon tam, voluntary work
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FOs in 2010, Part 1
As I didn’t post all that much last month in the end, I thought I’d do a round up of last year’s finished projects now, before it gets too out of date. Some of these I’ve mentioned before, but I … finish reading “FOs in 2010, Part 1”
Posted in FOs, Photo album
Tagged clapotis, crosspost, finished objects, fireworks socks, hats, mittens, presents, socks
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In which I have a revelation
It has just occurred to me that when I’ve been working on a post for this blog (on and off, but still) for nearly a week, then that post is probably really too long and it’s time for me to … finish reading “In which I have a revelation”
Reading Challenges
As I’ve mentioned before, I read a lot. I always thought there wasn’t much point in me doing a reading challenge like the 52 books in a year one, since I habitually read much more than a book a week … finish reading “Reading Challenges”
Belated Christmassy round-up
I never did talk about how Christmas was in the end, did I? So I shall inflict in upon the world now. I actually did get everything finished and ready that I needed to. All my online shopping arrived (whew!) … finish reading “Belated Christmassy round-up”
Posted in FOs, General Rambling, Photo album, Swaps
Tagged christmas, fibre, finished objects, handspun, knitting needles, lace, presents, scarf, spinning, swaps
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A decade of blogging
I very nearly forgot altogether, but yesterday was my “blogoversary”. The tenth anniversary of starting this blog, in fact. It doesn’t feel like ten years, but then there have been some years where I’ve barely blogged at all, or at … finish reading “A decade of blogging”
Posted in Blog admin, Interwebs, Photo album
Tagged blogoversary, internets, photos, resolutions
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One Month Before Heartbreak
Unfortunately I haven’t been able to wrangle my brain to write a proper post of my own on this subject, but I urge everyone to go and read through the posts and links at One Month Before Heartbreak. Just to … finish reading “One Month Before Heartbreak”
… and a Happy New Year
Happy New Year everyone. I’m having a quiet but good one – I was going to be visiting Mum, but she’s feeling under the weather so I’ve stayed at home instead. So I thought I’d just jot a quick post … finish reading “… and a Happy New Year”
Christmas prep
I’m in the middle of getting everything ready for Christmas. Actually, I feel that I’m doing quite well. I’ve done all my shopping except for a couple of small things (and I know what those are and where I’ll get … finish reading “Christmas prep”
Posted in General Rambling
Tagged christmas, nablopomo dec10, photos, sekrit knitting, shopping, xander
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Oh baby, it’s cold outside!
I took a day off of blogging yesterday, but I’m going to see if I can now do the rest of December as well. If not, no big worry. I actually ventured out yesterday, and I’m glad I did, even … finish reading “Oh baby, it’s cold outside!”
Posted in General Rambling, NaBloPoMo, Photo album
Tagged leaving the flat, nablopomo dec10, photos, snow, weather
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NaBloPoMo Success!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay, I won! Well, I passed the finishing line, having posted every day this month – and this time without a meme to help me along. Woohoo! I am ver’ ver’ proud of myself. Thank you very much. In weather … finish reading “NaBloPoMo Success!”
