This challenge has been a long time coming…. The first time I got the urge to go parasailing we were on holiday in Cyprus. I really wanted to have a go…but there was no way my then husband Mike was letting me try it. I suppose looking back that he had a point, given that … More 22. Go parasailing
It’s 1st July today, and I am wondering where the year is going! Six months in to my 50 Shades of Brave challenge, and my total challenges met currently stands at 21. Which is OK… but not quite good enough!! Since my escapades up Snowdon I haven’t made any further blog posts, but that doesn’t … More Musings from halfway
So, refreshed after challenge #21, we had reached the ‘flat’ bit. Apparently. OK, it was definitely flatter than the initial descent, but compared to flat? Nope. By this time my knees were complaining bitterly, with my thighs not much better. But inspired by the stunning scenery, and tricked by Alison’s claims at every corner that … More 20. Take the train up Snowdon (Part 2)
What?? Oh yes. It was on the list of challenges. And what better time and place than when you’re hot, achy and exhausted, halfway down Snowdon in a clear cool lake? We (not sure who was leading who astray here…!) at least had the decency to take ourselves around the corner from the main track. … More 21. Skinny dip!
I was very clear that this challenge involved transport other than my legs. Yet as I write this I am aching and exhausted! Oh, and giggling a little… But that’s for number 21… This challenge was facilitated by Alison Godwin, a friend who lives in North Wales. Early bird tickets were purchased as my 50th … More 20. Take the train up Snowdon… and some more… (Part 1)
Where do I start? Well, I’m writing this the morning after the night before. I’ve had about 4 hours sleep, but the birds are singing, the sun is out…so I’m up. And there’s one heck of a clear up operation on the agenda for today!! Yesterday was pretty manic from start to finish…From waking up … More 19. Have a big 50th birthday party
Just to say that I will NEVER have individual false lashes EVER again! Of the 2 weeks promised, I managed 6 days wearing them. As the days went on they became more and more uncomfortable, until on Thursday night I found myself hardly able to sleep for the pain of the rigid lashes digging in … More 16. Part 2 – have false eyelashes removed
“Enlighten us, but make it quick!” That’s the message from Ignite Cardiff (www.ignite.wales) for potential speakers at their bi-monthly event. It’s an evening of motivational, inspirational, educational talks which features around nine speakers from the local area. The brief is that you have 5 minutes in which to share your personal or professional passion with … More 18. Be a speaker at an event
I wanted to do this because I had never tasted real caviar. And I wanted to know what the fuss was about. Well, I’ve tasted it now…and I still don’t know what all the fuss is about! My caviar arrived by mail order, courtesy of Fine Food Specialists of New Covent Garden Market in London (www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk) … More 17. Eat caviar
Bela Lugosi once said “Women have a predestination for suffering”. He must have known a bit about what women choose to subject themselves to in search of ‘beauty’… waxing, threading, sculpting, plucking, extending… and the application of false eyelashes. I think this ‘challenge’ appeared on my list for much the same reason as ‘Have my own … More 16. Wear false eyelashes
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