From the monthly archives:

November 2009

The Lurgy – Pyjamas and duvets compulsory

by Ellie on November 30, 2009

Why hello! Come on in. Not too close though and no hugging. That’ll do fine. Wouldn’t want to share any germs we’re harbouring. The Lurgy seems to have descended on our household. Not a flu of the swine variety, more of a fever inducing, asthma exacerbating, coughy, vomity, dizzy, virus. Pyjamas and duvets are the [...]

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The Bitterest Pill

by Ellie on November 28, 2009

Pride. Sometimes it can be a great thing. Recognising your own achievements and those of others is something everyone should do. Sometimes it can be destructive and and hold you back. Especially when that pride is stopping you asking for help. My pride has been holding me back. I don’t like to ask for help. [...]

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Hot or not?

by Ellie on November 27, 2009

Friday seems to have arrived in the blink of an eye this week and that can only mean one thing. You got it, ‘Hot or not?’ is here again. Last week saw Eric Dane dragged over the coals. Having had to look at his face all week I’ve now decided I’m in the not camp. [...]

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Recharge, Refuel, Refocus.

by Ellie on November 25, 2009

Do you ever wish you could reach into the mirror, grab your own lapels and give yourself a good ‘pull yourself together’ shake? This is how I feel constantly. I wander around in this sleep deprived half life. Stumbling from day to night to day. Resting for only an hour or two at most. Deflated, [...]

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Oh brownie, sweet brownie! – Cake Therapy

by Ellie on November 23, 2009

Oh brownie, sweet brownie!Why do you tempt me so?Your chocolatey gooeyness calls my name from afar.Though you are silent my soul hears your beckoning. Eat me! Love me! Oh brownie, sweet brownie!Your lure is irresistible.I open the tin and my senses are overwhelmed.Your scent filled with the promise of sweet ecstasy. Eat me! Love me! [...]

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Earlier this month Big E reached the grand old age of three. To help with my party preparations I was very kindly sent a copy of Annabel Karmel’s ‘Complete Party Planner’. Being a bit of a recipe book addict I’m no stranger to Annabel Karmel’s books and website. When I was weaning Big E I [...]

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Spread the word!

by Ellie on November 22, 2009

I cannot imagine my life without Social Media. It gives me the chance to connect with friends, read about anything and everything you could possibly imagine and waffle endlessly to myself on my own blog. In the grander scheme of things it can have a massive positive effect. By ‘spreading the word’ a single blog [...]

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Dark Introspectiveness

by Ellie on November 21, 2009

I’m angry. Angry with life for being so hard. Angry with friends for being so scarce. Angry with my bank account for being so empty. Angry with the house for being so ramshackle. I’m angry with everyone and everything, without reason or provocation. But most of all? Most of all I am angry with myself [...]

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Hot or not?

by Ellie on November 20, 2009

You came looking for ‘Hot or not?’ did you? Then you came to the right place! Last week Justin Timberlake didn’t fare too well at the mercy of the jury. He’s young so I’m sure he’ll bounce back from the rejection. This week’s choice is brought to you courtesy of none other than your host. [...]

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Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last few months you can’t fail to be aware of the unstoppable force that is ITV’s The X-Factor. Love it or hate it some good may just be about to come out of it. This years X-Factor finalists have recorded a version of Michael Jackson’s ‘You are [...]

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