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Twitter

Posted by: Sally on: January 24, 2009

I’ve joined Twitter!
Actually, I joined  a while back but never really got into it.
But now I’ve actually posted an update … and become a follower of a few people. 
I’ve heard it’s really addictive: worse then Facebook, Tetris and crack. 
Am I going to regret this?

Happy New Year!

Posted by: Sally on: December 31, 2008

I hope that everyone had a great Christmas and that you are all set for your New Year celebrations tonight. 
I can’t believe that it is almost 2009 – it seems so futuristic and space age!  I remember being at school with Maths Chick in about 1989 and deciding that we would meet at the Eiffel Tower, wherever [...]

Hallelujah

Posted by: Sally on: December 19, 2008

Jeff Buckley or Alexandra? 
Which is better? 
I like both, I have to say.  And, I think all the people who have set up Facebook groups to try to prevent Alex from getting to number 1 are being mean and snobby.  The woman can sing!

Simple pleasures

Posted by: Sally on: December 10, 2008

I’m home from work early and I’m all alone in the flat.  I’ve just eaten a scrummy cheese baguette and a large bowl of salad.  Now I’m going to snuggle down under a blanket and watch some trash TV with a lovely cup of tea.  Bliss.

Eid Mubarak!

Posted by: Sally on: December 8, 2008

It’s Eid … which means I have the day off tomorrow – hooray!

Marriage licences

Posted by: Sally on: October 31, 2008

I was reading about John Cleese’s views on marriage today.  He’s been married (and divorced) three times so knows a bit about the subject.  When asked whether he would have preferred to spend the past 40 years married to one woman, he apparently said, “No. I think it [marriage] should be like dog licences”.  That is he [...]


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  • @jimsyjampots yes - would save some time! 1 day ago
  • @brennig send it back to them using their envelope 1 day ago
  • @krazykitty I always reply by saying "Oh Hi John" or whatever ...That said, for a job app or unsolicited letter I would use Dr/ Prof. 1 day ago
  • @krazykitty I get so annoyed at work when Drs call me and say "Hello Sally, this is Dr Thomas" (for example). We are colleagues! 1 day ago
  • @pierre_el If I hadn't been procrastinating, I would have finished it by now! (It's for an appraisal) ... no need to delete anything :-) 2 days ago