I read in the paper this week about pregnancy causing absent-mindedness. There were many theories as to why, such as the brain shrinking, hormones and tiredness. Of course, I thought, none of this will happen to me – I will remain on the ball and alert. So why then did I pour [...]
I started the bank holiday weekend a little early by taking the afternoon off work on Friday. I used the time to cook the ‘no knead bread’ I had started the night before and to go for a photowalk in Top Wood with Dave and the dogs. Gracie was in fine posing form [...]
On Friday I spent 20 minutes doing the following –
· Examining my face up close
· Checking my diary for possible medical appointment dates
· Making an appointment to go see my dentist
· [...]
Work has been stressing me out recently – today I felt physically ill and like my desk was my own personal Hell to which I was tethered for all of eternity. I know, this is not good!
Too much is being asked and people, including me, are getting a bit huffy. So, [...]
Over Looking
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
…Like taking Granny out for a spin to the new museum in Ballymena.
I started off this bank holiday weekend with a huge list of things I wanted to do. Now it’s Monday and I feel that I haven’t done all that much. But the things I have done have [...]
I have spent the past couple of weeks mulling over the decision I needed to make. Both options have their good points and bad points but in the end it came down to not wanting to wait any longer. The person I had spoken to regarding the traditional crafts scheme has left her [...]
I hate making decisions. It took D and I 1½ hours to decide what we would do yesterday after our original plan fell through. We went to the Asia Supermarket in Belfast and then went for a walk along Groomsport beach.
So, decisions?
The options are –
1. Take part in a North Antrim/Donegal scheme [...]
The Norfolk pictures have now been uploaded to flickr.
In reply to a few questions that Katy asked me while I was visiting her -
I got my t-shirt here.
Recipes for homemade home cleaners can be found here. I got my recipes from a book called Clean House, Clean Planet but the recipes are much the [...]
Bliss is being able to spend the morning rummaging in boxes in charity shops, spending time knitting (this in case you are interested), eating peanut butter on toast, eating a juicy pear and drinking a nice cup of tea.
Not so blissful is the fact that I have spots and cold sores; one scabbing, the other [...]
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Yarn Ball Factory, originally uploaded by ZMB.
This is how I fill my time these days. Making balls of yarn.
This time next week I will be getting set for Mexico. Our first week will [...]
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Gracie’s New Jumper, originally uploaded by ZMB.
Gracie in her brand new jumper. And look the nasty wee bitch is trying to destroy it!
Gracie Models Mum’s Scarf
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
Mistake Rib Scarf
Pink Fake Cable Socks
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
Pattern adapted from Spindle Socks – I used a mock cable instead of the suggested real cable. Knit in Debblie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.
Two Odd Socks
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
On the left we have Slip Up Socks in Posh Yarns Lucia. On the right we have kool-aid dyed Jaywalkers.
Knitted Hanger Cover
Originally uploaded by ZMB.
Another Christmas gift.
