Pub Quiz Dignity
There’s something about the words ‘pub quiz’ which brings out the worst in people. I love pub quizzes – I used to go with my family all the time. My ability to remember things that are usually no use to anyone suddenly comes in really handy. For your average pub quiz I don’t get too […]
The Lady & The Spider
I hate spiders. I admit I did quite like that ‘Spider In The Bath’ song, but the real thing gives me the creeps. I’m not so terrified that I run screaming from the room every time I see one, not quite. I just awkwardly back away while mumbling “nope, nope, no, nope, definitely not…” I […]
Eton Alive!
I didn’t go to Eton. I didn’t have quite the right genitalia with me to pass the entrance exam. I did, however, get onto their website. I was wondering what it takes – if you’re a boy – to get into such a prestigious institution, and the college helpfully publishes King’s Scholarship papers from previous years online. They […]
Pants to VPL
Today was a normal summer day. I woke up, started to get ready for work, and fished out a work-appropriate dress from the wardrobe. When I say ‘work-appropriate’, I mean something that I don’t have to self-consciously tug at every 30 seconds like it’s shrivelling up. Fidgeting about in an attempt to maintain full intimate […]
I’m not Old!
When I told my niece that I’d soon be turning 27, she wrinkled her judgemental little girl nose at me and said “Ugh, you’re going to be old.” Come to think of it, she’s said that pretty much every year since she could talk. Now that my birthday has passed and I am truly one […]
I’m not Old!
When I told my niece that I’d soon be turning 27, she wrinkled her judgemental little girl nose at me and said “Ugh, you’re going to be old.” Come to think of it, she’s said that pretty much every year since she could talk. Now that my birthday has passed and I am truly one […]
