Author Archives: Dreamaticus

A level English exam worries (Rousse)

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dreamaticus

It was only a couple of weeks until the A level English exam, yet I had only read one of the books. What would be more shameful: to cancel the resit, or take it and risk an even lower grade … Continue reading →

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Rousse’s dreadful secret

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My colleague, who until very recently had been very friendly, barely acknowledged me when I asked for help in zipping up my multi-coloured chiffon dress. I questioned her coldness. “You know perfectly well why we are no longer friends”, she … Continue reading →

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An unwise bed sheet display (Rousse)

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Given that this was a networking event for the tech community, NP’s stall looked very amateur. Or perhaps she was being ironic as she pinned the home-decorated bedsheet up behind her table? If so, would anyone get the joke? I … Continue reading →

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Maths for engineers (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Although I considered it a complete waste of time, I politely ploughed my way through CT’s Maths for engineers workbook. I told her that my favourite problem concerned household energy efficiency, the solution to which was to close the nursery.

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The invisible car (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

DJ was showing off his latest purchase: an invisible car. Along with everyone else I admired it greatly, even though I couldn’t see it. More impressive was the Soviet style statue across the bay. It was the size of a … Continue reading →

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Starlight Express on Ice: an unpopular option (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

Belle flicked through the laminated pages of a brochure that advertised Starlight Express on ice. “Would you like to come?” she suggested wickedly, in full knowledge that I detested such nonsense. I did not respond, but instead left her to … Continue reading →

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Black and ginger seals frolic in the Union Canal (Rousse)

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Dreamaticus

I flopped into the water from the side of the canal, my enormous belly hitting the surface with a huge splash. TPR followed me, his sleek black form more elegant than mine. I arched my body to give enough momentum … Continue reading →

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A hula hoop rescue (Rousse)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dreamaticus

My hula hoop had been stolen by the staff of the Virgin Active gym. I planned a raid to retrieve it. The most difficult task was to identify which hula hoop was mine from the pile on the mat.

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Lothian buses disregards data protection (Rousse)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dreamaticus

It was only when I climbed aboard the bus that I realised that I had forgotten to check whether I had change for my fare. I explained this to the super-friendly driver as I rooted around in my purse for … Continue reading →

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To the rescue of the girl with poorly ankles and intravenous blue eye-liner (Rousse)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Dreamaticus

A bunch of girls were openly bitching about another across the gym swimming pool. TPR sprung to the defence of the object of their derision. “She has poorly ankles”, he explained. “How do you know?” enquired the girl standing next … Continue reading →

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