Guess who's back? I don't know why I've found it so hard to write on here in the last 6 months. I have numerous saved drafts that were attempts to make contact, instead they fell out of time relevance, seemed unimportant in the face of global catastrophes, and I couldn't imagine the point of me … Continue reading Happy Hiatus!
Tag: Italian
Happy (?) June!
It's going to be a struggle to see June as anything resembling its usual positive self. But alas, the pages in the calendar keep turning and we're finally into the sixth month of this hell year. Weather you were here Here in Scotland we've had a scorching weekend and it looks set to continue today. … Continue reading Happy (?) June!
I am Procrastinator…
Hear me... get back to you later with that one. Nothing really matters I've done nothing but avoid things for the last couple of days. And why not? It's not like anyone's really doing anything now. Except I have a to-do list a mile long of all the things I wanted to progress with when … Continue reading I am Procrastinator…
Resolutions 2019
I didn't get to post this before the new year started, but what the hell, better late than never. My first resolution is to read more! There are so many times in the last year where I got too in-my-own-head about the future and things I can't control which would have been alleviated at least, … Continue reading Resolutions 2019
First Study Day of 2019
Yesterday was the first day I finally felt better, and to crack on with my every growing pile of work. So, naturally a study-date was called for. Unfortunately, the uni is still in Christmas holiday mode, I arrived on campus and found the library open but no coffee outlets, no food, and empty vending machines. … Continue reading First Study Day of 2019
30 Day Blogging Challenge – Day 26
Your hidden talent When I'm tippled/drunk, I can pick out the Italian/Italian speaker in the whole crowd.
30 Day Blogging Challenge – Day #7
Day 7 - Your 5 favourite songs In which language? Which genre? That's way too hard a question! Okay, 5 favourite songs (that I can think of right now) in my top 4 languages: English Save My Soul - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Here's to us - Halestorm Only God Knows Why - Kid Rock … Continue reading 30 Day Blogging Challenge – Day #7
30 Blogging Challenge – Day #2
Day 2 - 20 facts about you I'm proudly Scottish and European. I love my country and showing it off to visitors. I'm a language addict. English is my native language, Italian is my best second language. I can cope in Spanish (reading's fine, and mostly listening - it's the speaking I have trouble with) … Continue reading 30 Blogging Challenge – Day #2
Currently Reading – August 2018
I'm slowly trying to work my way through the reading list for my MA course. I've never been a fast reader - unless I'm completely absorbed by what I'm reading (see Harry Potter) so when it comes to reading technical books or deep literature then it's going to be a bit of a slog. Pictured … Continue reading Currently Reading – August 2018