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Modern legend David Christof
I recently interviewed ultra-runner and modern legend David Christof. We met up about a week after I ran the Prague half marathon, which had gone very well. A very good friend sent me some sound advice on my way to meet Christof: Don’t, under any circumstances try to impress him with your half marathon time. … Continue reading
Mmmmm…New boots
I have a mega crush. Sorry hubby, you’re lovely but I have a new infatuation now. My new boots. I had a horrible day the other day so, instead of doing anything rational to solve it, I had a G&T (in keeping with the January resolution of not drinking unless I really deserve it) and … Continue reading
No wine or chocolate – except when I deserve either
Hello all and apologies for the long silence. I’ve been a busy bee over the last few weeks trotting around Europe celebrating Christmas and New Year with friends and family, and my wedding anniversary with hubby. Since being back in Prague I’ve been under the weather with an uncommonly harsh common cold – too much drinking … Continue reading
There’s Nothing Quite Like a McDonald’s
A few weeks ago hubby and I were well and truly trollied after a jolly night out in Prague. We were stumbling our way home, and wobbled past McDonald’s. In my tipsy haze the golden arches called out to me and I decided that this would be the perfect time to indulge in my annual Maccy … Continue reading
A lesson in frugal living (Part 2 of 2)
When I left you (on Tuesday evening) my frugal-challenge was going relatively well. I should warn you, it took a turn for the worse. Much of the week carried on as planned, with some minor set backs. For instance, one day, in a desperate bid for a non-muesli breakfast I bought a croissant AND a cheeky coffee between the gym and work. Bad … Continue reading
A lesson in frugal living (Part 1 of 2)
This week I am undertaking a little social experiment. I decided to join some friends in trying to live for a week on under £20 (595 czk in case you were wondering – let’s call it 600). This was prompted by a (fairly old) article by Stuart Jeffries at the Guardian in which he tried to … Continue reading
Make Do and Mend
Earlier this week a button came off my coat. This has irritated me for two main reasons: Firstly, it was a new coat, that I bought from Mango (name and shame) last week. I don’t like high street fashion as a general rule as I think it’s a false economy, and things like this prove my point … Continue reading
The Giggle Loop
So I’ve signed myself up for a series of life drawing classes. I’m not quite sure why. Somewhere inside it made sense to try to calm down an already busy lifestyle by taking on another extra-curricular commitment. My mum mentioned recently that she was surprised by how ‘industrious’ (aka chaotic) I have become. So am … Continue reading
Potted Expat Wisdom
Last week was a year since I moved to Prague. I missed this anniversary entirely, but refuse to acknowledge a calender malfunction as a reason not to celebrate. Whilst still relatively ‘green’ in Prague-expat terms, I think I have now been here long enough to (i) be ashamed of my limited Czech (ii) understand how trams work and … Continue reading
The world is my Oyster (card)
I’ve been travelling about quite a bit recently and just spent a very lovely weekend in Krakow with my parents. I suggested Krakow under the mistaken belief that you could fly there directly from Prague. You can’t. Travelling the relative short distance to Krakow actually involves changing flights in Warsaw, which makes the total 1 … Continue reading
