When life gets in the way: a blog hiatus

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Lovelies it has been a little while. I think 1 week is the longest time that I have gone without a new blog post. But I am getting old and the flight back from Singapore really took a toll on me, which was not helped by the fact that I was on call over the bank holiday and am on call AGAIN this weekend. 

Anyways I am sad to say that my upcoming weekends will also be very busy. I am currently completing a certificate course (in addition to my full time PhD) which will be examined at the end of May. But in addition to this I need to submit a 4500 word dissertation by mid May. Because I have no superpowers (although I would love to) this means that I am going to have stop blogging during this time. Either that or run myself ragged and I don't think anyone would like that. This is my 373rd post so I have been quite an active blogger. And lucky for you there are lots of posts for you to keep yourself occupied while I am away.

So what to do in my absence??

Well

1. Please don't abandon me. This will make me very sad :-( I promise to be back and you know I keep my promises.

2. Check out all of my old posts. There are so many labels and categories that you can browse (along the left sidebar of my blog) so go ahead and enjoy yourself. Note that you can't see this on  mobile phone views so change to standard views to see them. I have even moved them closer to the top left hand side for easier access.


3. Buy a filofax!! hahaha. I continue to downsize my collection and move on items that I have never used. I am selling my wonderful personal Deco for £90 and my magenta Adelphi purse for £49. Both are still in their boxes looking pretty. Contact me on caribbeanprincessmusingsATgmailDOTcom (using the normal convention) if you are interested.


Ok that's it for now. I am officially signing off until MID JUNE (my mum is coming to visit early June.Yay!) 

Take care my lovelies and continue to have a wonderful life while I am away!

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Easter Sale! My shop has reopened on eBay

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Lovely people
I have reopened my shop on eBay and there are lots of stunning goodies available for up to 50% off including Radley, Fiorelli and Carbotti!!!! Prices start from £10.
Check it out here.
Enjoy the rest of your bank holiday weekend. I am on call today so feel sorry for me! ;-)

Happy Easter

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For some, Easter is about more than eggs and bunnies. But whatever Easter means to you I hope you enjoy this day and celebrate the meaning of life and the joy of having good friends and family.


Take care :-)

Back to the UK

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I am flying back to the UK today and by all accounts I have missed the UK's descent into utter madness.....pasty tax, cash for access scandal, fuel panic over a strike that did not happen.... Maybe I should have extended my trip. It was nice living in a bubble for the last 3 weeks.


Back to the reality of it all.....


Sigh.


At least I can look forward to going home to Trinidad in August! yay!

Do you eat like a bird or have a healthy appetite?

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Ok so I just had to write this post. I am still in Singapore (which is great). And one of the best things about this country is its FOOD. Gosh it is heavenly. The range of cuisine available is just phenomenal and for the most part quite affordable. But let me get back to the point.


So most evenings DH and I go out for a meal with his physics crew. Physics, unlike medicine, remains an utterly male dominated field so my presence brings a well needed dose of oestrogen to the table. But what is surprising is the weird idea that some of these guys have about women's appetites.  Basically they think that women don't eat. Now I am by no means size 0 (and I will NEVER be as being hungry ALL OF THE TIME would make me an extremely grumpy person indeed). But it seems that I am considered to be slim enough for the physics lads to decide that I can't possibly have that much of an appetite. So imagine the shock when I can actually eat ALL of the food on my plate. And then I get the comments. ' Wow, we didn't expect you to finish that!' Ummmm, I wouldn't order it if I couldn't eat it now would I? And then DH usually says quite proudly, 'Yes, she has a good appetite.' Like he is talking about his pet or something? I mean..... what the f....alafel? It is not like I am shovelling food into my mouth or something. I am just eating...... like they are. hahaha.


So my dearies, please share your views. Do you think women should be expected to eat like birds or have strong, healthy appetites? Or is the 'fragile woman has small appetite' concept totally dated and irrelevant to you too? Also what is your appetite like? I am eager to know!


Have a wonderful day :-)

Three Little Birds

This is the beginning of my last week in Singapore and I am trying to take it easy! Bob Marley does the best chill out music and this is on my iPhone :-)

What's your favourite chill out music?