Oh dear, I'm sorry to have to report that I smoked two cigarettes this evening. Bad blogger. Weak willed, I was. Someone insisted while I was at a bar and I gave in - but I have not bought a packet of ciggies, which is usually what happens after these incidents.I'm not good at being a non-smoker … [Read more...]
Sharm El Sheikh and bombs etc.
July 27, 2005 By 2 Comments
Two years ago my other half went off to Hurgharda, which is in the Sharm El Sheikh area - ie the Red Sea - for a brief holiday. She had a great time and we've been thinking about going back there or checking out Sharm El Sheikh with our two year old son. Not now.For the moment the terrorists … [Read more...]
I have not smoked for over a week!
July 25, 2005 By Leave a Comment
It's true. I'm becoming a non-smoker, again. I even resisted when surrounded by other 'orrible smoking types, too. But ciggies can be useful - as you can see from the pic. … [Read more...]
Back to the UK
July 25, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Next week I, or I should say, we, will be flying back to the UK. Not London, which is where most people here think most English people come from (I guess most English people think Italians all come from Naples or Sicily), but the deep and darkest north of the UK. A stones throw away from those that … [Read more...]
Creative juices
July 19, 2005 By Leave a Comment
In trying to design activities for teaching people how to use English in meetings and discussions situations, coming up with something original, enjoyable and effective is not at all easy.I'm thinking of using football as a theme in some way. It's difficult to find an Italian who does not like … [Read more...]
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