Life and pondering the merits of a NO REFUND CULTURE
Crumptales: Head in the clouds
Sep 2nd
Just about coming to the end of a very chilled two week holiday in Andalusia back to the villa in La Joya. I love it here and written before that I think it’s my spiritual home. It’s so peaceful and relaxing – simply heaven.
I’ve spent my whole time sleeping, reading, sunbathing and eating (lots) so basically all my favourite things and other than a trip to Ronda (stunning) and Malaga (I HAD to go shopping), Chad and I have done next to nothing.
The weather has been glorious all the way through although today it was like Australia and poured with rain! The villa is at a high altitude in the El Torcal mountains and we were literally wrapped in cloud. Then the most amazing thunderstorm kicked off which we were IN. The thunder was so loud and the forks of lightening were literally appearing 20 metres in front of us. Amazing and I was perfectly safe in my rubber-soled Birkenstocks!
One more full day of holiday left and then back to Blighty where my head will be physically and metaphorically out of the clouds.
Loved stuff: A left brainer
Oct 22nd
When we think the right side of our brain focuses on the visual, and processes information in an intuitive and simultaneous way, looking first at the whole picture then the details. The focus of the left side is verbal, processing information in an analytical and sequential way, looking first at the pieces then putting them together to get the whole.
Inspired by Dan Baxters Blog I took the same Art Institute of Vancouver’s creativity test. It turns out that I am on the whole rather well balanced – how could this be you ask – I’m not entirely sure I would retort although I am more of a left brainer and here are my results…
As much as I want to be an artist and creative, it turns out I am at heart a geek and scientist :+)).
Grumped: What is wrong with real milk
Oct 17th
The best that First Great Western can offer you for your coffee… it apparently ‘Tastes like fresh milk’. Funny that!
Grumped: Ugly shoes
Oct 10th
Is it any wonder that these doll skin pink boat shoes are on sale! They are The ugliest thing I have ever seen. Shudder.
Loved stuff: Cool wallpaper
Sep 12th
Discovered a great new restaurant in Belsize Park. Fab food and great decor. Check out this wallpaper – it’s ace.
Grumped: Gutted that Big Brother is over
Sep 10th
So sad that Big Brother is over. I know that people think it was twoddle but I have always loved it. Shed a wee tear. I know it is a cliche but I really loved Davina. I hope she gets a great gig. Need her on my TV. I also totally think BB11 winner Josie rocks. This sound bite by our Josie is so funny…
Loved stuff: holidays
Sep 1st
Currently on holiday in the mountains of Andalucia. I haven’t felt this relaxed for at least four or five years. I think this place is my spiritual home. I love it here.
Words from nowhere: Squib
Jul 30th
Watching the IT Crowd (which is blinking hilarious) and there was a whole gag about mispronouncing a word but being sure that you are saying it correctly. The phrase was ‘like a damp squib’ and the character was sure it was ‘squid’ – which was funny.
I then turned to Chad and asked what actually is a ‘squib’? He didn’t know, so hey presto wikipedia informs me:
A squib is a miniature explosive device used in a wide range of industries, from special effects to military applications. They resemble tiny sticks of dynamite, both in appearance and construction, although with considerably less explosive power.
So there you are! My word from nowhere.
Loved stuff: My Nike IDs
Jul 17th
I am totally in love with my new Nike ID trainers. They are so comfy and feel like a pair of slippers. They are my perfect trainers because I designed them on an app on my iPhone a month ago. They then get made especially for you. How cool is that? Not at all expensive either.
Check out the website www.NIKEiD.Nike.com.
Love Nike even more now.
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