Dear Santa...

Dear Santa, How are you? Season's greetings and all that. How is Mrs Claus and all the elves? I expect things are quite hectic as you're doing all your last minute preparations.  Loading up the sleigh. Making sure the reindeers are well-rested for the big night. Checking your lists: one...

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All I Want For Christmas...

I was tagged by the lovely Mim to answer these sixteen questions about Christmas. And since I'm such a jolly person I say ho ho ho and on with the show...Um. Yeah. That's why it doesn't work when I try to be jolly or outgoing or any of those things. I just sound/look like an eejit. Oh well. Here's the...

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Today I Will...

Today I will wake up in the morning bursting to pee with enthusiasm. Then I will go for a lovely refreshing walk. To the kitchen. Specifically, the fridge. Today I will hug my boys. Well, Mr 9 at least, because he's the only one who lets me these days. Today I will breathe and be thankful...

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Kiss And Tell: The Decision

Hello again, gorgeous people! I'm back with a quick and dirty* bit of flash fiction for Friday Reflections using the prompt: Kiss And Tell.  Drum roll please... Here it is:  KISS AND TELL: THE DECISION  Rochelle's fingers hovered over the keyboard. Her shoulders...

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Eccentric

Hello again! It's me, the one and only Ness behind this here Nessville thingymajig.  Well, what can I tell you?   I'm chiming in at the last minute for Friday Reflections. The prompt was: Eccentric. And I'm pretty sure I am. Eccentric, that is.  Also; boring. Boringly...

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If We Were Having Coffee

If we were having coffee, here's what I'd tell you: Nothing because I don't talk. But assuming I did... Still nothing, because I'd be too busy drinking coffee and shoving cake in my gob. As far as I'm concerned if we're having coffee, we should be having cake too. Duh. But let's pretend I suddenly became chatty... I'd tell you I'm heading off for a road trip with my Mum and Mr 9. We're going to...

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Taking Stock: November Edition

Making: Cups of tea. What else?  Cooking: Dinner. I am still expected to do this EVERY NIGHT because the Dinner Fairy never arrives. HMPH.  Drinking: Tea and water. I did buy a bottle of wine the other day and then realised I was on anti-biotics so I couldn't have...

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Someone Like Me

One of the most common sayings or pieces of advice out there is "Just be yourself." Which seems obvious and easy on the surface. I mean, who else can you be? We don't really get a choice do we? When you're someone like me, someone who is shy, quiet, introverted and Aspie it becomes even more complex....

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My Last Year Of School

In 1988, I finished my last year of high school. Almost 30 years ago. Yikes. I'm OLD. I have to admit, I don't remember a great deal about it. I certainly wasn't studying like a maniac for the HSC. I had a bit of a laid back, I'll-do-it-tomorrow approach to it all. Coughs. Nothing's changed... I...

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Spaghetti And Meatballs: The Sequel

Greetings Earthlings,Another Friday has rolled around. They tend to do this. Predictably, right after Thursday and just before Saturday. Funny about that.  Anyway, this means it's time to join in, yet again, with the fun that is called,  Friday Reflections.  You may recall that...

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Meditation. Yay or Nay?

Greetings, spectacular humans! How are you? I am feeling quite content right now. It's Saturday evening as I type this, and I'm sitting here blogging with a lovely meal in my immediate future. We ordered Chinese takeout. Because health fanatics, obviously! Although, I am a little bummed about my lack...

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