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Category Archives: Newsworthy
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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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”
NaBlo-ing again
I’ve decided to sign up for July’s NaBloPoMo again, because why not? I won’t do the alphabet thingy again, even though it really helped me going, because I’ll have the Tour de Fleece to post about for a good part … finish reading “NaBlo-ing again”
Posted in General Rambling, NaBloPoMo, Newsworthy
Tagged computer, housework, nablopomo jul10, question time, tour de fleece, tv
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X is for X Marks the Spot
I can’t remember if I blogged about this already, but there’s a Pirate Day as part of Old Town Carnival Week at the beginning of August, where they’re trying to get as many people dressed as pirates gathered together as … finish reading “X is for X Marks the Spot”
Posted in General Rambling, NaBloPoMo, Newsworthy
Tagged alphabet meme, carnival, charity, clothes, leaving the flat, nablopomo jun10
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14: A recommendation
While I’m eating my dinner, can I just point you in the direction of an excellent post that Cia made about ‘normality’. I’ve been asked a question about this by Ptyx, and I’ll give a bit of my own take … finish reading “14: A recommendation”
Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Blogathon, Interwebs, Newsworthy
Tagged blogathon 09, friends, mental health
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6: Very Excited!!
I’m trying to contain myself from jumping up and down and running around the room in excitement. (Well, alright, maybe there was a little jumping up and down) I’ve just had an email newsletter from Concorde2 in Brighton, and Skunk … finish reading “6: Very Excited!!”
4: Shoutouts
Just a quick one this half-hour to say hi to some people doing the ‘thon – you should go and visit: darlas_mom at tales from a twentysomething artist Renee Rigdon at Renee Rigdon is Genre Impaired Cia at crazed and … finish reading “4: Shoutouts”
Fibrey goodness
Recently, I’ve been spinning as much as knitting. Jo has lent me her spare spinning wheel which is an Ashford Kiwi and I’ve been having lots of fun with it. I still need lots of practice, and so far I’m … finish reading “Fibrey goodness”
Posted in Newsworthy, Webby Admin, Yarn & stuff
Tagged fibre, internets, spinning, upgrades
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Pink for October
In case it’s not obvious, I’ve decided to go Pink for October. Ta-daaa! Well, pink and pinky-purple. And blue. I didn’t have time to do a full redesign. Maybe next month – I’ve been meaning to change this one anyway.
Not Dead!
Despite appearances, the blogathon didn’t kill me. Hoorah! It did wipe me out for a bit there, though, and then I had to spend some time catching up on the things I’d got behind on while I was thus wiped … finish reading “Not Dead!”
Posted in Bipolar Disorder, Blogathon, General Rambling, Knitting, Newsworthy
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Jobity!
I forgot to mention – I have a job! :-D As of tomorrow, I start as a freelancing / contractor web designer. Woohoo! So, er, I’m off to bed in a mo, since I have to actually get up in … finish reading “Jobity!”
Posted in Geeking, Newsworthy
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Parry Hotter is teh devilllll! Clearly. O.o
Pupil Appeals Harry Potter ‘Witchcraft’ Well. Huh. Witchcraft manuals, eh? Funny, cos they don’t read much like any actual witchcraft manual that I’ve seen… *snerk*
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