I’ve been wondering whether to write about this or not. In a way it feels indiscreet - on the other hand I don’t intend to publish any names. First there was a guy, who looked for tall girls in Wales. Then some one looked for big women, whatever that meant.
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Twice a year there is these crazy shopping fair in the local sophisticated department store. It is packed full of people, who try to buy quality stuff on sale. I hate the overcrowding, like most people, but there are some attractions I feel I cannot avoid.
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Just an year ago I wrote about not being in a hurry to become mother. Last weekend I found myself panicking about potential menopause. I know it was silly and it probably has not started yet, but my curses were light and I was quite warm (although I wore plenty of clothing) and some how [...]
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All spisnters ready? You’ve looked your selves nice guy to propose? It is once in the four years opportunity to propose a guy - and win (depending of tradition) skirt cloth or nice pair of gloves (If he doesn’t say yes that is).
I have to admit that I am dodger here. I could propose, but [...]
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I don’t care about the people who harassed me. I have no energy for them. For long time I was angry, but at the moment it is more important to get back to the life. It is more important to be able to get over my fears.
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Now Ms. Potter was not just a writer of sweet children’s literature, but also a respected female scientist. Her paper on germination of spores was presented by her uncle in Linnea Society that later apologized of her treatment. Still most people don’t know about this side of hers. At the same time she draw pictures of funny animals wearing pastel clothes and [...]
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My best friend is pregnant for the first time and I’ve been about to write about it for a month already. It is surprising that I don’t feel a dot envious although I’ve been wanting a baby on and off since I was 17 (a bit sheepish, I know!). Instead I am genuinely happy for her [...]
Filed under: Children, Spinsters, feelings, friends, relationships, women | Tagged: baby, excpectation, gravity, pregnancy, the Bundle | 3 Comments »
