Monthly Archives: July 2011

Monthly Milestones

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

This month has literally flown by in a flash of excited *Squee*ing, arranging, planning, fundraising and general bouncing off the walls with barely contained glee.  Here’s why:  1. Uganda Project  In October I will be spending 2 weeks in Uganda … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

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Five Question Friday!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

1. Vow renewal ceremonies-yay or nay? I can’t say that I have feelings either way on this one.  I think any type of vow exchange/renewal/wedding/hand-fasting etc is entirely up to the couple themselves, and not really anyone else’s concern. 2. … Continue reading →

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Simple birthday card

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I thoroughly enjoy making cards, and have been making my own Christmas cards for years now.  Somehow though, I always found I lacked inspiration and confidence for birthday cards.  Until recently that is!  My lovely friend Cath succumbed to our … Continue reading →

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Karaoke Meme

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I was tagged for this meme by my lovely friend Stacey at It takes a Woman some time ago, and I’ve been procrastinating because there is one word that never fails to bring me out in hives and nervous sweat: … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

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Friday Five: Favourites

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

1. Favourite Cuisine I *adore* Chinese food, a fact that has long since become a standing joke on my facebook page.  In point of fact, I am typing this whilst whiling away the last few minutes until I am collected … Continue reading →

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First Uganda fundraising event

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

This Saturday I will be holding my first fundraising event in aid of my project to Uganda with Vision Aid Overseas, where I will be conducting eye examinations and distributing spectacles! A Coffee Morning  Beverages, homemade cakes and cheese straws … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

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Uganda Project

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Did you know that 670 million people (10% of the world’s population) are visually impaired simply because they don’t have spectacles? As an Optometrist that statistic really shocked me.  I derive tremendous job satisfaction from giving my patients the best … Continue reading →

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