Retail Therapy

I’m currently unemployed so I tend to have good days and bad days.  By that I mean, I’m sometimes very productive and sometimes very lethargic, even low/sad/down. I have noticed that I get energised by keeping busy and having goals.  I think it’s the instant gratification I receive when I accomplish a goal, however small,…

Weirdest Haircut Ever

I got my hair cut last weekend.  I tried a new place.  I sometimes do that.  I usually pick a place and stick to it for a long time and then randomly, pick a new place.  I just wanted to get a haircut as soon as possible.  I get that way sometimes. I wanted something…

What’s my voice?

I know – you don’t hear from me for over a year and you get two posts in a day today!  I am definitely trying to stay more active! As I mentioned in my previous post – I’m taking a writing class at Queen’s University.  The class is called Finding Your Writer’s Voice and it…

I’m back – and hopefully here to stay!

I can’t believe I have not posted since January 2012!  So much has happened since then: a) I took my final assessments for the QLTS in November 2012. b) I got married! (24 November 2012). c) I went to Zanzibar in November for my honeymoon. d)I passed my QLTS assessments in January – and my…

A Big Sigh of Relief, Hello India!

I have had a tough couple of weeks:  I have been studying for the QLTS (Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme) while workingfull-time, not to mention that I was out for a week because of a crazy bad cold! I took the MCT assessment yesterday and thankfully, I survived!  I found it quite tough but I did…

Christmas Day – Boxing Day – New Year’s Eve

I had a really good Christmas day: Santa (or as they say in Northern Ireland, ‘Santy’) gave me almost everything on my wish list; and I had a lovely Christmas dinner and tea!  Overall, I can’t complain. Boxing day was still a holiday (quite different from the US and a nice surprise) and we were…

Happy Christmas!

The week leading up to Christmas weekend was quite rough but it’s Christmas morning, I’m blogging in Clabby, and looking forward to spending Christmas with my fiancé and his family. The week  started out with my MacBook dying last Sunday. Three trips to the Genius Bar later, it’s fixed but not quite ready to go….

Barry’s Birthday Weekend

Last weekend, Barry came to Belfast and so did a few of his friends to celebrate his 30th birthday.  The festivities started with a typical Ulster Fry at Maggie May, followed by walking around the Christmas Market in the city center. The boys then went to watch Portadown beat Glentoran at the Oval, which completely…

A Lovely Weekend in the Netherlands

A few weekends ago, Barry and I went to the Netherlands to visit our friend AG and to explore Amsterdam, a city I had only briefly visited for a clothing fair for my brother a few years ago. We arrived on Friday evening and stayed with AG in Haarlem.  Haarlem was a nice surprise.  It…

Catching Up With Some Reviews…

2 posts in one day?  Yeah, I’m maha productive today! This one will be pretty short.  I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve added reviews of the following nail salons: Malone Manor Skin Spa, Nails Inc., Paradise Nails, New York City Nails and rbfy. I’ve also added reviews on the last three books…

Edinburrrrrr-rahhh!!

  I can’t believe it’s been almost two months since I have last blogged!  Needless to say that I’ve been pretty busy and yes, at times lazy! Last weekend Barry and I met up in Edinburgh.  It was my first time visiting Edinburgh and my first time visiting Scotland.  I had such a fabulous time!…

A Busy Week Packed with Food, History, Wedding Planning and Fun!

Wedding planning is moving forward in full force.  Mom and I visited the Pandit Ji (Hindu Priest) at the Indian Community Center in Belfast, last Wednesday.  I had several questions about the Indian ceremony and about booking him for the wedding next year.  I was in for a shock when he told us that the…