Monthly Archives: February 2009

One Step Closer to Maine

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

One of the benefits of studying at Keele is their Study Abroad programme. I have the opportunity to spend the first semester of my 2nd year at one of Keele’s many Partner Universities and as an American Studies student I … Continue reading →

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What a day!

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Today has been fantastic. Last night I was on the verge of cancelling my plans for today and going to Preston to see N. I desperately wanted… a cuddle. But I’m glad I didn’t, cos I really enjoyed today. I … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and ponderings

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

After I set up and started using this blog I noticed that neat little ‘next blog’ button up there at the top of the screen. I discovered that if you clicked on it you got taken to a random Blogger … Continue reading →

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New Thing # 7

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Week 7: 9th February 2009 – 15th February 2009 Date:- February 15th 2009 New Thing:- getting rid of 101 material possessions I thought this would be easy. I was wrong. It turns out that I am very materialistic. I could … Continue reading →

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Mysterious readers

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Today I was scrolling through my blog, checking for new comments, and when I spotted “1 comment” next to my last entry I clicked on it without thinking twice. I assumed it was GKL or CB, as they’re the only … Continue reading →

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And now an update…

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Aside from the New Things, I don’t really know what to write about. N and I are still maintaining a tentative… thing. I wouldn’t call it a relationship, but we see each other reasonably regularly, hang out, have sex, generally … Continue reading →

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New Things # 6

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Week 6: 2nd February 2009 – 8th February 2009 Date:- February 5th 2009 New Thing:- learn to crochet Since GKL and I set up Keele Stitch and Bitch last year, I’ve been subjected to stitch crafts beyond the embroidery I’ve … Continue reading →

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New Thing # 5

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Week 5: 26th January 2009 – 1st February 2009 Date:- February 1st 2009 New Thing:- watch a Superbowl It’s intrinsically American and what with me a) Being an American Studies student b) Going to study out there for 16 weeks … Continue reading →

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New Thing # 4

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Colette Horsburgh

Week 4: 19th January 2009 – 25th January 2009 Date:- January 22nd 2009 New Thing:- carve initials into a tree This week GKL joined me in doing something I’ve always wanted to do but that I’ve always been forbidden to … Continue reading →

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