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Busy Idiot

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I should have known how today was going to play out as soon as I got up this morning.

Head Down

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Today flew by. I spent the majority of it up to my ears in source code - in case you missed the tagline, I’m a software and web developer in the daytime.

Nuclear Meltdowns

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It all began yesterday evening, when I offered Miss 14 half a glass of cider with her dinner. She had been really great for the previous few days, I was pour...

Tiredness Abounds

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After fitful sleep last night I finally woke with the radio alarm clock at 7, and blearily checked my phone. Looking for emails, or messages as soon as I wak...

Walking The Woods Of Endor

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While catching up with the various social networks this morning I was reminded that today is May 4th - “Star Wars Day” - so thought I might tell you a little...

The Weirdest Dream

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I woke early this morning when our middle daughter thumped across the landing, creaked open our bedroom door, and asked if we were going to the French Market...

Tiredness Becomes Me

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I woke a little after 5am, groped around at the foot of the bed for the headphones I had attached to the Kindle Fire last night, and blinked my eyes into foc...

Unexpectedly Ascending The Nerd Ranks

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I’m not sure if this is anything to crow about, but a new follower at LiveJournal informed me that they found me via the “User Ratings”. I’ll admit that I ha...

Contemplating An All Nighter

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I’m wondering if I can be bothered to set the alarm for 4am GMT to listen to the boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. I will almost cert...

The One Where My Weekend Vanished

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Our youngest daughter is playing in the local football tournament at the weekend. The head coach sent out a plea for helpers yesterday (because as per normal...