Category Archives: Time

Clearing the decks Part 1

I’m in a unique position. I can’t remember ever having been in this position before – well, not in my adult life. It is scary and exciting at the same time. Some days it makes me feel pathetic and useless … Continue reading

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Am I a bit of a foolish virgin?

Ever heard the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins? Twelve virgins were awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. Six of them had brought extra oil for their lamps – no-one knew how long it would be before the bridegroom … Continue reading

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I’m RICH!

Ok, so not in money terms. I’m actually unemployed! But opening the cupboards and browsing the bookshelves and waking up every morning, I do feel very, very rich. Not only do I have time on my hands (though admittedly, even … Continue reading

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Well, I took the leap….has the net appeared?

A couple of months ago, my contract came to an end and I decided that I would have a go at earning a living creatively. I’d do the things I love – writing and making videos – and trust that … Continue reading

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Motivation and focus

Motivation and focus – the banes of my life! Even when I do manage to get motivated, tear myself away from Come Dine With Me,  and start doing something useful, I am easily distracted by Facebook, Ebay and Match.com. But … Continue reading

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How I’m spending my life…

I seem to be spending my life organising my life at the moment and it’s not a very satisfactory feeling. At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old woman or a bit of a Victor Meldrew, I just can’t … Continue reading

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Money money money

I’m just plain bad at managing money. I don’t usually run out completely but I’m never exactly flush. I never buy new clothes without feeling guilty. I’m usually overdrawn at the end of the month. I never know quite how … Continue reading

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If you had more time…

What would I do if I had more time? I’d buy my food at all sorts of different places instead of just going to Tesco. I’d go to the Farmers Market for treats like nice cheese. The normal market for … Continue reading

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And some more food for thought about time…

Paradoxically, people have more time today than ever before. Workdays of twelve hours and more are a thing of the past for most workers, and the household chores are easier to manage, with the ubiquity of dishwashers and microwave ovens, … Continue reading

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Time….

“Everything is now ‘ultra’ … No-one knows himself anymore, no-one grasps the element in which he lives and works…Young people are…swept along in the whirlpool of time; wealth and speed are what the world admires and what everyone strives for. … Continue reading

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