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June 19, 2008

Well that didn't last long

I don't like having that post up there first so here let's do a meme for a change, stolen from the last place I saw it (at Philippa's). I haven't done one in the longest time.

1) What was I doing 10 years ago?
Ten years ago I was nearly 26 and had been married for 9 months and we were planning our big 'reception' that we had at my grandparents' house. I was working at the same place that I am now, although in a completely different role (the great thing about working for a small company is that if you say 'hm, I think I would like copywriting,' you can have a go). The marriage was going well despite the fact that we had known each other for just a few weeks before tying the knot. We were living in a lovely, small, romantic flat with a view over the rooftops and had a new small kitten, our beloved Tricky (God rest her furry soul), a wonderful black cat in the tradition of Harvey. Mr Raitte and I were both still struggling with our own demons of depression, but I was very much looking forward to our big party. Especially shopping for a dress, and shoes.

2) What are 5 things on my to-do list for today?
1. Do a big shop. The cupboard is very bare.
2. Go to Stash and look for something lovely to make (yet another) Clapotis in record speed.
3. Make a start on organising the chaos that is our bedroom, especially sorting out yarn to destash
4. Lay out all of Stanley's going-to-bed accoutrements so that Mr Raitte can find everything as he is on going-to-bed duty this evening and is also the world's worst finder of things that are not immediately to hand.
5. Go to a Hawaiian-themed work party for a short while. This is causing anxiety but is something I should probably do anyway.
(6. Express milk - on every day's to-do list)

3) Snacks I enjoy:
Taramasalata and toasted pita bread. Cheese with fig chutney on oatcakes. Toast and butter and honey. Biscuits of any variety. Cereal. Raw carrots. Apples. A banana chopped into thick natural yoghurt with a handful of muesli. Leftovers spooned out of the pot and into my mouth. Yum - snacks are in many ways more inviting than actual meals. Unfortunately for me, Mr Raitte has a terrible sweet tooth so there is usually chocolate in the freezer and I am afraid that the snap of very cold chocolate is something I am not often able to resist.

4) Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
Pay back my parents for their enormous investment. Set aside enough to see Stanley right (although not enough that he never had to learn the value of a pound). Take care of my brother and sister. Subsidise research into effective green technologies. Try and be good, and do good, with it. Move somewhere a bit bigger, but not much, but enough that there would be room for our furniture. Hire someone to do the gardening for me - I love gardens but don't particularly care for the gardening.

5) Places I have lived:
London. That is all. Perhaps I should spread my wings a bit.

6) Jobs I have had:
Shop girl, receptionist, typist, office administrator, account manager, copywriter. Most recently, mother.

7) Bloggers I am tagging who I will enjoy getting to know better:
I think just about everyone has done this now but if you haven't, and you do it, let me know in the comments because I am insufferably nosey.

Posted by Anna at June 19, 2008 08:28 AM

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