No trip to Phuket is complete without at least one trip out to one of the islands. Our island of choice was Phi Phi, stopping off at Monkey Island en route.We were slightly concerned as to which day to book for our little jaunt as we were there in the middle of the rainy season … Continue reading Day trippin…Phi Phi and Monkeys
Me and the other half are a bit of a lazy pair when it comes to holidays. We always seem to find a really good hotel and never stray too far away from it (apart from to eat and drink). We’re definitely not day trippers, choosing instead to chill by the pool all day topping … Continue reading Siam Niramit, Phuket…Liz Gets Cultural
After what seemed like an eternity to wait, I actually departed England for a whole 2 weeks and flew from Manchester via Dubai to the island of Phuket, Thailand, Emirates were our host for the 2 leg, 14 hour journey... We arrived at our beautiful hotel, Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort and were shown to our … Continue reading Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort, Phuket
So, last weekend saw me participate in my 5th Moonwalk, four in London and one in Edinburgh. Anyone who has never heard of the Moonwalk (where have you been?), it is an event held by the charity Walk the Walk to raise money for breast cancer. Walkers participating in The London Moonwalk, choose whether to … Continue reading London Moonwalk 2014
So I got my first interview under the belt and hey it went ok. I say ok , I actually thought 'lady done really good' untiI I got back into the car and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. OMG I was bright red. So much so it looked as though my head was about to … Continue reading Just abit of this and abit of that …
Ok, so as promised here's my weekly update on life following my sudden redundancy... I think last time we spoke I advised you that I was enrolled on an interview technique workshop at the delightful job centre. I can’t say I was looking forward to it but I rocked up there last Monday with a spring … Continue reading The Diary of an Unemployed 43 year old – Week 2. Workshops, Secret Kitchens & more food …
Its sun-shining outside, I've painted my toes bright pink, I don't have tights on and there's a definite swing in my step. I think spring may have sprung. I'm like an excitable little lamb! I've had an excellent weekend which I am going to share with you ... yes you. Before I do, I have to fore-warn you that … Continue reading Afternoon Tea and Barges …
Hey up its me, A lot has happened since we last spoke and I'm in a very weird place. A good but weird place. After 13 long years at the same company I have taken voluntary redundancy and I'm now jobless. Ekkkkk. I loved my old job but truth be told I wasn't going anywhere very quickly … Continue reading Redundancy, Daytime TV and escaping to Garden Centres …
