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Musings / ramblings on my life in Berlin and the odd handy hint for others on restricted means. And by handy I mean probably completely useless but hopefully entertaining.
tags: berlin, things that amuse me, things that make me happy
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Cons and Pros. Posted on 13/04/2011

So, as the Big Move (to Belfast) draws ever closer (some time in July), I'm beginning to worry about some things, and rejoice about others. There are the practical worries like...   Read more
Ach, Jaysus. Posted on 06/04/2011

So all my Lenten promises came to nothing and I reverted to my usual ways in an alarmingly, but not exactly surprisingly, short space of time. My usual ways consist of spending my time...   Read more
Happy St Patrick's Day! Posted on 17/03/2011

I am, obviously, not out and about getting drunk and proclaiming my Irishness to the world (by getting drunker) because I am still a bit sick and every time I laugh I have a fantastically...   Read more
I miss my iPod. Posted on 17/03/2011

Yes, I lost my iPod just after Christmas. The third I've lost because I am a total fucking tool. Left it on the plane like a tit and didn't notice for ages. Too weary and...   Read more
The Guardian's New Europe Posted on 16/03/2011

So the Guardian are doing a series on "New Europe", whatever the dickens that means, and this week Germany ist dran. This article might be a little on the facile side but...   Read more

...that I'd never have done before.#1 Contemplate buying a house. When my uncle (who is "good with money") suggested this when we were asking for advice as to what to do with...   Read more
Being A Better Me Posted on 14/03/2011

So after a weekend of doing fuck all but drinking myself into an increasingly pissy mood and thus being horrible to my lovely husband (a man of immense patience, thank the good lord) I have...   Read more
Today... Posted on 14/03/2011

...I went for a walk in Templehofer Park. For shame I have never been there before due to last stage terminal laziness. But in my new spirit of Being a Better Me I dragged myself along (I...   Read more
More Wedding Stuff Posted on 11/03/2011

And then I will stop, I promise.At the ceremony, which was in the lovely Armagh Registry Office/Council Chambers, Steven and I walked in (together, European style. I think. They do it in...   Read more
Megan's Top Wedding Tips Posted on 11/03/2011

Just in case you're in the market. I can honestly say it was the best day I can ever remember, so if you'd like to hear how we did it, read on....#1 Marry someone you adore to the...   Read more
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  • Thank you for cheering me up with your witty sardonic rantings. I particularly like your posts about Berlin bus drivers and waitresses and RAISING YOUR VOICE FOR CERTAIN WORDS! If Charlie Brooker lived in Berlin, I'm sure his blog would be somewhat similar. As cool as they are, the Berliners I've met lack a Sinn fuer Humor...
    By marwood91 2010-07-26, 23h22
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    • Thank you very much David! I can sympathise on the sometimes forgetting how awesome Berlin is, but I find that the fact that a pint is often less than half the price it is at home helps. Even if there is no M and S...
      By meganwhittington 2009-05-22, 20h33
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      • Your blog is swell. I'm really grateful because you remind me how shiny and splendid Berlin was when I first arrived last June. I'd forgotten of late, started getting bored, feeling guilty, thinking of going back to london. And I'm from Dublin so I love being reminded what a depressing over-priced cesspit that can be...M&S aside. Keep writing!
        By David 2009-05-17, 01h14
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