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• Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom

  

  There's a great post over at Nanny Goats in Panties at the moment. (Yes, I know - great blog name eh?). Because she didn't take Home Ec, (or Domestic Science... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why People Hate Me

  

  I'm brilliant!Apparently just saying it makes it true. Everyone knows it and everyone's jealous. Oh, yes and anyone who denies my brilliance is just... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Cook in the Nude

  

  I couldn't write this post fast enough after I read that K Kardashian cooks in the nuddy for her husband. (Can't remember which Kardashian it is, but does it... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Braces? Ya Think?

  

  Tara over at Sticky Fingers inspired this post. She posted a gorgeous photo of her daughter with a few little adult teeth coming through. Delightful.Here's my... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stand Up for Your Elders

  

  London Mayor Boris Johnson is planning to make youngsters sign a "courtesy pledge" to behave in a respectful manner when riding the bus, train or Tube. (BTDubs ... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why, Thank You

  Potty said it in her post really; but I'll say it in my own way. I'm very flattered (and very surprised) to have been nominated in two categories of the... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Want This Body!

  

  I don't know who she is, and I don't know whether to be inspired/determined or just throw the towel in right now.This woman is 51! She's older than me fer cryin... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Week in Tweets

  

  So, spring-boarding off the guinea pig over at Mommy Has a Headache (who is rather an advanced porker if I may say so), here is my week in Tweets. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Captcha Translations

  Although I hate them almost enough not to comment on blogs, I confess to being rather fascinated with word verification and captcha phrases. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Few Facts About Your Eyesight

  

  So I went to the eye doctor (as they say here) on Thursday. (They also seem to use the word optometrist rather than optician BTDubs.)I hadn't been for yonks... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twenty Year Olds Shouldn't Be Allowed to Serve Me

  

  So, I'm going to a family wedding in England in June. This is Very Exciting as I have missed every single one of my cousin's weddings since I've lived in the... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Kid-filled Weekend.

  This past weekend was just all about the kids. "As it should be" some of you might say, but no- this weekend was literally all about the kids. I can't remember... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Housework - My Way!

  

  The American Resident did a post the other day about time management. I even managed to leave a few tips in the hopes of winning the lovely notebook on offer.... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being an "Older Mum"

  Funny, there are a few great posts around at the moment about being an older mother. (By that I mean birthing at a later age rather than just being a mother... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Yes Folks, I've Done It Again.

  You know you've buggered your back when:- you make involuntary grunts, groans and moans even when you're on your own.- you have to make a decision about... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Someone, Please Tell Celebs the Truth

  

  A recent story in the DM (Yes, I read it - where else could I get half of my blog fodder from?) reckons that Joan Rivers' make-up artist told her that she looke... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Porky Pies - Lost in Translation

  So I keep a few bits of make-up in my downstairs loo for emergencies. (Come on, I have one of those houses with millions of stairs, - you never know when my BF... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Slamming Angelina

  

  So I ended up watching the Oscars despite other intentions. Now that Downton Abbey's over we're back to our usual "bugger all on the telly" situation.For a... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, RANTS N' RAVES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handing out Dollar Bills

  We've just spent a week skiing in Colorado, hence the relative silence, blog-wise. When I say "skiing" I mean lying around and generally wasting money if I'm... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• YOU MUST GO AND READ THIS - Award

  Not quite sure what number I'm up to with the awards because as you know, this award isn't given out every other month. Oh no. It's like the Oscars or the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION