1. Setting my writing goals for the week. Sunday is when Tania and I tell each other about our plans for the week. I tell her I have and haven't done, and make bold statements about what I am going to do.
2. 'I can't do it today,' I wail, waving the remote at my sad hungover scores on Wii sports. 'Let me hug you,' says Nick. I want to wiggle free and tell him to leave me alone, but I give in because I don't want to be a person who refuses to accept love. And he's right -- I've relaxed, let go of my frustration and so my scores improve.
3. This season finale of Dr Who brings tears to my eyes.
Haircut, revision and changing sky.
1. At this salon, with the sinks set up so I'm looking at a view of the woods while the hairdresser shampoos and rinses, I suddenly unde...
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1. Stirring the brewing coffee to break the floating crust and bring up the crema. 2. We have donuts to give the children at teatime. 3. Th...
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1. The shortest night and the longest day. I was up at Wellington Rocks with Anna, Paul and Jason. We couldn't see the sun through the m...
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1. We are sheltered under the garden centre's great barn roof. There is a rush of sound and air as the rain comes down. 2. A mushroom, c...
 
