It’s 2 am London time and my flight for Nice leaves at 5.55 am. I have only one suitcase weighing in at a heavy and awkward 19.4 kg. As I quickly push another pair of shoes into my case I am fearful that it might be over the 20 kg allowance. When I arrive atContinue reading “Airport Tales”
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Follow your heart
Throughout the two years of post graduate study; typing until my fingers hurt, reading until my eyes closed, waking up as my laptop began to node off to sleep, forgetting my student ID password and juggling full time work, I have learnt some of life’s greatest lessons. During this time, as my childhood dream beganContinue reading “Follow your heart”
Reflections on my Easter Childhood
When I look at the Easter cross, I am reminded of my childhood. For me, Easter always conjures up so many memories – taking me back to my Catholic upbringing; crossing my heart, school holidays,Ash Wednesday, Easter baskets and cards, going to church and eating Cadburys crème eggs and hot cross buns. School Days BackContinue reading “Reflections on my Easter Childhood”
Exmouth Market EC1
Exmouth Market is one of those quirky and exciting best kept secrets in London. I first discovered it by accident, one day on my way to a short course at City University some years ago.
Maynooth-A Dream Come True Part 1
6A Cahill Road.
“I think this is the one”, Achi said turning his gaze from the street to his wife.
A gust of wind blew fiercely, he shuddered, pulling the flap of his blazer up and adjusting his scarf. He carried their only suitcase and led the way up the steep cobble stoned walkway to the house.
The door was a brilliant shade of blue and was numbered 6A in faded gold metal. At the top of the steps, lay a doormat that read the words WELCOME in green shamrock lettering. He knocked firmly on the door and waited. After a moment or two, the door was opened, and a middle aged woman stood and stared at them.
“Archee?” she asked startled, with a strong Irish accent.
“Yes,” he said smiling, relieved that they had finally arrived at the right place.
The Ladypreneur 