Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Pre-Holiday Chaos!
Isn't going on holiday meant to be an exciting time? The thought of no work for ten days, seeing a new country, eating original cusine and absorbing some culture darrrrling!
For me, however, the pending workload that needs wading through before the holiday begins is somewhat daunting and kills any excitment right there in its tracks.
As I glare at my 'To Do List' which is still incredibly long despite the flight leaving early Friday morning, inside I cry, weep, sob frantically. How on Earth am I going to get all this done? For any kind of chance I will need to acquire super-woman powers pretty pronto!
But I know I can do it. I have faith. Where there's a will there's a way and all that...
So where am I going on my travels? Egypt! Home to pyramids, mummies, the River Nile, tombs and God knows what else.
"Make sure you take lots of Immodium," numerous ex-Egypt travellers have warned me. That thought doesnt conjure up particularly pleasant images, but I imagine they are only telling me for my own good. I'm taking an extra large box just in case. At some point I will get round to packing, which actually I must confess, I am rather good at. I have to start my packing a couple of days before the plane leaves and add to it every now and then when something enters my head at sporadic times of the day. If I was the 'leave it till the last minute' kind of person, I would most certainly forget half the essential items, I just know it. So when I've wound up this blog, I'm going to seek the suitcase out my wardrobe and begin to fill it. And when I return from Egypt, I may even let you know how it was, if you're lucky!
Hasta I get back
Keidi xxxxx
For me, however, the pending workload that needs wading through before the holiday begins is somewhat daunting and kills any excitment right there in its tracks.
As I glare at my 'To Do List' which is still incredibly long despite the flight leaving early Friday morning, inside I cry, weep, sob frantically. How on Earth am I going to get all this done? For any kind of chance I will need to acquire super-woman powers pretty pronto!
But I know I can do it. I have faith. Where there's a will there's a way and all that...
So where am I going on my travels? Egypt! Home to pyramids, mummies, the River Nile, tombs and God knows what else.
"Make sure you take lots of Immodium," numerous ex-Egypt travellers have warned me. That thought doesnt conjure up particularly pleasant images, but I imagine they are only telling me for my own good. I'm taking an extra large box just in case. At some point I will get round to packing, which actually I must confess, I am rather good at. I have to start my packing a couple of days before the plane leaves and add to it every now and then when something enters my head at sporadic times of the day. If I was the 'leave it till the last minute' kind of person, I would most certainly forget half the essential items, I just know it. So when I've wound up this blog, I'm going to seek the suitcase out my wardrobe and begin to fill it. And when I return from Egypt, I may even let you know how it was, if you're lucky!
Hasta I get back
Keidi xxxxx
Saturday, 20 September 2008
Howdy all...
Hello and welcome to my very first (yes, ever) blog posting.
You will more than likely have accessed this through the new and improved The Sentinella website. The relaunch was neccessary, as I begin The Sentinella's expansion across the globe. A decent website is as good a place as any to start. This coupled with a huge marketing campaign (web based of course), should set things nicely in action.
After all, the little mag that fits in your bag wants to make people laugh all over the world - not just in Spain! And when we hit Asia and there's a The Sentinella Hong Kong in circulation, that's when we know we've made it big!
If you want to keep updated about new companies opening in your area, or other Spain related stuff, then sign up for our free newsletter (on the home page).
On a personal note, my life at the moment is rather hectic. I have to endure long drives between El Morche and Mojacar, where I am running another The Sentinella magazine with a friend. But not for long! Nine months in, the journeys are becoming a tad tedious and so we are searching for the right person to take over the edition. Apart from learning more about northerners (there are a lot of them in Mojacar), I have also got to know every curve in the motorway and the exact location of all the speed-traps.
Yes life really is a learning curve. I am concentrating at the moment on personal development and when my busy schedule allows I enjoy getting stuck into the odd book or ten on the subject. Recent feats include Stephen King On Writing (for tips on getting my first novel published), Secret Millionaire Mindsets (in preparation for the first big M that arrives) and The Game of Life & How to Play It. All are highly recommended.
I'm writing this three days before an Easyjet flight to the UK and I am hoping the weather stays dry as I no longer own an umbrella. It's my best friend's wedding. Her first (well you never know)! I was delighted to find the perfect outfit when scouting the shops in El Ingenio only yesterday. It was a shop window moment. There I saw the one. A purple dress with little pink and white flowers smothering the material and a ribbon tied elegantly around the middle. Sounds absolutely hideous from this angel, but it's nice up close, and more importantly, on. The little matching cardi that went with it didn't look too hot though. I looked like a mother, so left it hanging.
You'll no doubt read about my best mate's wedding in a while. That and the pending holiday to Egypt at the end of October, so I'll get out of your face now. Give you some breathing space. Until next time...
Adios xxxx
You will more than likely have accessed this through the new and improved The Sentinella website. The relaunch was neccessary, as I begin The Sentinella's expansion across the globe. A decent website is as good a place as any to start. This coupled with a huge marketing campaign (web based of course), should set things nicely in action.
After all, the little mag that fits in your bag wants to make people laugh all over the world - not just in Spain! And when we hit Asia and there's a The Sentinella Hong Kong in circulation, that's when we know we've made it big!
If you want to keep updated about new companies opening in your area, or other Spain related stuff, then sign up for our free newsletter (on the home page).
On a personal note, my life at the moment is rather hectic. I have to endure long drives between El Morche and Mojacar, where I am running another The Sentinella magazine with a friend. But not for long! Nine months in, the journeys are becoming a tad tedious and so we are searching for the right person to take over the edition. Apart from learning more about northerners (there are a lot of them in Mojacar), I have also got to know every curve in the motorway and the exact location of all the speed-traps.
Yes life really is a learning curve. I am concentrating at the moment on personal development and when my busy schedule allows I enjoy getting stuck into the odd book or ten on the subject. Recent feats include Stephen King On Writing (for tips on getting my first novel published), Secret Millionaire Mindsets (in preparation for the first big M that arrives) and The Game of Life & How to Play It. All are highly recommended.
I'm writing this three days before an Easyjet flight to the UK and I am hoping the weather stays dry as I no longer own an umbrella. It's my best friend's wedding. Her first (well you never know)! I was delighted to find the perfect outfit when scouting the shops in El Ingenio only yesterday. It was a shop window moment. There I saw the one. A purple dress with little pink and white flowers smothering the material and a ribbon tied elegantly around the middle. Sounds absolutely hideous from this angel, but it's nice up close, and more importantly, on. The little matching cardi that went with it didn't look too hot though. I looked like a mother, so left it hanging.
You'll no doubt read about my best mate's wedding in a while. That and the pending holiday to Egypt at the end of October, so I'll get out of your face now. Give you some breathing space. Until next time...
Adios xxxx
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