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Fee that sounds incredible! (especially the knitting shop!) I've got an interview this week for a job (abroad!), but if that doesn't work out I'll be seriously considering this. Would I need to start applying soon? I hope you're ok with the earthquake situation out there. It must be scary even if it...

If you fancy China, and somewhere that's hot in the summer, let me know. They'll be hiring here soon. Ooh, Fee, that does sound good. I'd love some details if that's ok? It's something I've been considering for a few years, but now seems like a good time to go for it. Glad to hear it's worked out f...

Well weirdly enough getting a piercing was one of the first things I did! And I have also been looking into escaping to somewhere far away (i need a new job, but nothing's working out here at the moment). How did you go about running away fee? Did I read that you're teaching? I'm looking into Indone...

[quote="Gert"]If you were closer I'd give you an orphan lamb, you be so knackered you'd forget about the ex very quickly :wink:/quote] oh i wish i could! that sounds like it's definitely do the trick, or at least help a bit! Thanks for all the suggestions, if anything its just comforting t...

Well, it's not an easy request, but thought I'd ask how you all do it, seeing as the only advice I'm currently getting revolves around cheap wine, nights out and shopping. :roll: that's no way to feel better. I was recently dumped in the most cowardly of ways (text message!), and it's been pretty ho...

hi helsbells you might have thought of this already, but just in case... perhaps you could use your art and teaching skills to work with people with disabilities? As an example, a centre I know of which cares for people with severe epilepsy employs people to run art classes and craft projects for th...

how exciting! Good luck! I've taught in west africa and have a few nuggets of advice that I got from others, or that I wish I'd known before I left: Only take dark underwear- white pants that are going to be worn and washed again and again just end up looking awful. Dark coloured pants and bras look...

I guess I'd be a bryony flower... for obvious reasons!

I've found a big patch of lemon balm whilst pottering in my hugely overgrown garden. (overgrown because it's rented, full of builders rubbish, and we don't have the means to sort it all out, may i add :oops: ). Exciting, because i love the smell, but i'm not sure what i can actually do with lemon ba...

mrs flibble i feel your pain, having had an almost sleepless night last night due to thinking i could get away with a cup of milky tea yesterday! (i couldn't, it was agony :( ) I can't think of any particularly good recipes atm, but i use soya milk as a replacement usually, and some brands really do...

Hi Rosendula, I've had very similar problems when i went back to normal spray deodorant from using that rub-on crystal rock deodorant stuff. No idea why, i was just so stinky when i used the spray, and when i didn't use it. It's settling down a bit now i'm using the crystal deodorant again. maybe it...

it's usually a lot cheaper on the websites to buy tickets as two singles, rather than a return ticket. It makes no sense, I know, but i just payed £16 for two singles, when booking a return ticket for the same trains would have cost £35. only usually works out like that quite far in advance (about 2...

incredible! and i bet anything similar would cost a fortune from a shop! How did you make the first one? Is it made out of two scarves?

you've inspired me to have a rumage through my old scarves, and see what i can do...

Bryony

lol Jinwin- I can sympathise. I'm doing my finals, and have banned myself from getting a copy until after my last exam! It'd be too tempting as a distraction, but will make a very nice reward.

Good luck!!!

Just had a peek and it looks amazing! I bet you're thrilled.

Have to say, that's a beautiful view out of the window as well!