Why am I finding it scarier to travel in the States than somewhere I have no idea of the language? Everyone put the fear of God into me by saying that Americans wouldn't "get me". This coupled with knowing how bad-mannered I can be to complete strangers has made me wary of talking to these fruitcakes. Fruitcake #1 was on the flight sitting beside me. Talking non-stop, despite me having earphones on and then feigning sleep (well, I might have nodded off fo...

Not in Greece but needed a picture that wasn't of snow. Bloody hell it is white here. Hasn't stopped for almost 2 weeks now and I'm starting to lose my patience. Bought a lovely pair of soft leather boots which will probably never be worn! Stuck in snow boots. That could be a country song. I'll work on it. Just back from a manic transfer day. Yet another one. They're not getting any easier and the Snow Gods are well and truely punishing us for living...

Well, another year under my belt in the Alps and not another year wiser. I am still a workoholic and I am still unable to stop the chocolate addiction. I have started smoking heavily to stop the sugar cravings. This worked well for two days but today I not only managed to have a Terry's Chocolate Orange but managed to smoke more in one day than I have the two days previous put together. Go figure? The Glasgow Girls have just left after an exciting short ...