Monthly Archives: March 2013

Does this count as a New Thing?!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Not quite 40

I am feeling really chuffed and honoured that someone has come read my blog, then liked it enough to pass on an award – with very nice comments indeed. Thank you http://crankycaregiver.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/comment-page-1/#comment-857 So, what is the award? And, more to … Continue reading →

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12 of 40 – Curling v. Curling up with a book

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Not quite 40

“My son’s curling tonight. It’s the semi-finals but I don’t think he’ll win.” “I’ve never see curling.” “Well, why don’t you come along then.  It’s open to everyone.” Well, why don’t I? It is, after all, the year of doing … Continue reading →

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11 of 40 – Kitting Up

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Not quite 40

I don’t drool over shoes and handbags.  I don’t have a passion for the latest gadgets.  I don’t search for the latest ‘must-have’ fashion accessories. But drop me in a craft shop – any type of craft shop – and … Continue reading →

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Getting naked changed my life. Sort of.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Not quite 40

I started this idea of doing 40 New Things with no end goal in mind.  I had no final vision or Future Me that I was aiming for.  I just thought it would be a Good Thing to try stuff out … Continue reading →

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10 of 40 – keeping it under wraps. Or not.

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Not quite 40

Sleepless nights. Heart racing. Dilemma. Anxiety. Hmm, wasn’t this supposed to be fun? And it is all my choice, too, so there is nothing that I have to do. So why was I putting myself through this? I don’t know. … Continue reading →

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