January has been a month of sobriety except for the 1 January when I had a drink on new years day. You may have read about my recent foray into sobriety in my last post. It’s also been very quiet in … Continue reading January 2023 – A long and sober month
Let me tell you a love story. It’s about the longest relationship I’ve had in my life outside of my family. It’s about a close friend who would join me at parties, weddings and celebrations. It’s about a close friend who was always there for me when I felt down, anxious or sad. It’s about a close friend who would, on the surface, make me happy. However this same friend was causing significant damage to my health, causing poor performance at work, and upsetting my relationship with those who were close to me. Incase you hadn’t guessed it, my close … Continue reading Changing my relationship with a close friend
In addition to my usual monthly updates, I decided that I should do an annual review of the previous 12 months. I have done similar articles for in previous years so you can check them out 2021 and decide how … Continue reading My 2022 review and some strong suggestions for 2023
The festive period came upon us, and for the first time since 2019, we were able to fully socialise and celebrate. I love catching up with friends and colleagues at Christmas time and usually go head first into the party … Continue reading Hey big spender! December 2022 update
Remember, remember, the Covid outbreak last November? It now seems such an absurdly long time ago that we were happily approaching Christmas 2021, when out of nowhere, a Covid surge occurred springing another lock down upon us. Yes, not an … Continue reading Remember, remember, to do your November update
October was unseasonably warm and as it is also my favourite time of year, extra enjoyable. I love it when the leaves turn to brown and the temperature cools to that perfect not too hot, but not too cold level. … Continue reading October update
September 2022 was a momentous month. First we had a new Prime Minister and shortly after she was appointed, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away. As a nation we always knew that this would happen but nothing really can prepare you for what would come. I am not a die hard Royalist but I was surprised at how sad I found it. I think if you’ve lost someone close, in my case my father, an event like this brings up a lot of emotions. Anyway she had a good life and I thank her for her service. Long live … Continue reading September – a month of sorrow
August Update The endless summer continued through August. One of the driest on record which saw acres of grass turning brown and had us all sweating. `I’ve found it very enjoyable to be honest! Work was very quiet as people … Continue reading Hot hot hot – August Update
July came and went. We had the hottest ever temperature ever in the UK when the mercury hit 40C. That wasn’t the first time I’d experienced that temperature, just the first time I’d experienced it on these shores in our … Continue reading July 2022 update
I was recently lucky enough to get married to the love of my life. We share a great deal in common including our desire to spend our money thoughtfully. When it came to planning our wedding, these principles were are … Continue reading I got married and didn’t spend a fortune
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