Category Archives: Living

I didn’t wanna do it

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Marina

I’m trying to swim the English Channel.  That sounds impressive but I’m not going to plunge into the icy cold sea, covered in a layer of grease and sporting a wetsuit.  Instead I’m trying to swim the distance of 34km … Continue reading →

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The importance of having a break

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Marina

I’ve been really busy with work this past week and things show no signs of letting up.  I spend fourteen hours a week teaching.  Last week I did an extra twenty-two hours (unpaid) of record-keeping, paperwork and other such tasks.  … Continue reading →

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A letter from the future

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Marina

We all yearn for the perfect life.  Imagine yourself at a time in the future and write a letter to the person you are now explaining what your life is like.  Then take the action steps necessary to achieve that … Continue reading →

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Technology – friend or foe?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Marina

I never used to have a desk at home! There are days when I think technology’s great.  It’s now so easy to find out information, keep in contact with people, travel around, take and print photos.  I could go on…and … Continue reading →

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I’ve got the power

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Marina

  We all have our beliefs but also our disbeliefs, those things that you refuse to accept as true because you’ve never experienced them and, no matter what others say, you refuse to shift your stance. I’m as guilty as … Continue reading →

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What happened to those New Year’s resolutions?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Marina

Now we’re nearing the end of January and Christmas seems a distant memory (the tree’s gone, the decorations are down, the cards have been recycled, even the weight has been lost), I thought I’d review progress on my new year’s … Continue reading →

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My first blog

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Marina

I’ve finally set up my blog.  At the moment, I’m presenting myself with a series of challenges and writing a weekly blog entry is one of them.  I figured that by posting them somewhere, I’ll be inspired (or forced) to … Continue reading →

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