The trouble with personal blogs is they tend to become havens for discussing everything. You start out with the intention of discussing a singular issue, and over time they branch out, diversify, and to an extent, dilute. I’ve noticed I talk a lot about money and finance: while that is linked to “buying a house” [...]

Wow. It really, really has been a while since I’ve posted. I apologise profusely. All work and no play, etc. But, I’ve got a little while before I’m due at work this evening, so it’s time for a well overdue blog posting.
A lot has happened since I last posted. Summer, I think, came and went. [...]

Jebus. I need a holiday.

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16 hour days are no fun. Zzzz

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I’m back! But I’m knackered.. ended up working 2 out of my 4 rest days, and it’s back to do it all again for another full week now. Night night, post soon!

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I’m cat-sitting for a friend over the weekend, so as of this post until Tuesday, things may be a bit quiet around here. I’m not sure if $friend has internet access or not… guess I should have found that out before I agreed to do it really. Dumb!
Rest-assured I’ll be enjoying the peace and quiet, [...]

I just got a letter from my bank offering me a £25,000 loan. Pre-approved, guaranteed to be in my account within 60 minutes.
Damn.

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Another painless experience from Automattic. Thanks guys. An added bonus – all my plugins still work. Horray!

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While I was in Cyprus, I got taken for a wander around IKEA. I was an IKEA virgin, so it was a fun experience. I was impressed with the general quality of the items, the vast array of choice, and the sheer brilliance of some of the designs.
When I got back I made a [...]

Until I get my Avia (my own house), I’ve been looking into how to grow my own veg and fruit without anywhere to do it. It was then I remembered our council has an allotment scheme! I phoned up yesterday and, sadly, there is a ‘50 person’ waiting list at present. But, I’m number 51!
It’d [...]