Weekly Writing Challenge – Stylish Imitation: When ham is not a ham
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Two for Joy
Could you imagine yourself holding 2 OIympic torches?
Ben and I got this perfect chance today. We held the Olympic torches belonging to Jonathan Eggett and Geoff Mitchinson, 2 Olympic torch bearers in the southeast of England.
2 Olympic torches with Jonathan Eggett and Geoff Mitchinson
I know Jonathan and Geoff through Spirit Health Club in Eastleigh. It’s the best health club in the world: personal, friendly and calming. I go to the club 3-4 times a week, and it has become my extended family.
The burnished, gleaming torches are seductive. I felt compelled to caress the torches, like a man would to his chic Ferrari. Continue reading
What is this radiant triangular object in gold?
Today, I showed this image to 10 intelligent adults at work. The answer was an unanimous “Mmm, not quite sure…It’s a triangular shape…Mmm…”
What’s this?
Then I showed them this image, and the all went ‘AHHHHHH’!
Janet, Ben with Jonathan Eggett, London Olympic torch bearer.
Jonathan Eggett was the torch bearer on the Isle of Wight last weekend. He is the manager of Spirit Health Club in Eastleigh, of Holiday Inn. Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship via WordPress
Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship
My friend 十年人生 (10 Year) is very special, because we met through WordPress blogging.
Our WordPress friendship has developed into true friendship.
We started by admiring each other’s writings. Then we linked each other. Later we met in London.
We were invited for a lovely meal with her family. They prepared the most delicious Chinese Hot Pot, where you put an obscene amount of meats and Chinese cabbage in a boiling hot pot and eat until you’re stuffed. Continue reading
This blog is now called Janet’s Notebook
I’ve just changed the title of my blog, from Janet’s Craft to Janet’s Notebook.
I like this new title, and I hope you like it too.
I like it so much that I even bought a domain name. Now you can’t steal it from me.
It may take you a while to get used to this new name.
I’ll continue to blog about my cross-cultural experiences from the south of England. I’m sure you’ll continue to follow me.
I love books; I love notebooks.
Last Christmas, I made these 3 notebooks to my son Ben, and my parents in law as Christmas presents. They all loved them; they gave me lots of kisses.
Last Christmas, I made 3 notebooks.
I love Mercedes León’s handmade notebooks too. You’ll be amazed. His blog, London Daily Drawings, is brilliant. It is refreshing, and it makes me miss London a lot. This almost makes me cry. I like Mercedes.
My favourite book is Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson. I love the word Notes. This book helps me understand Britain in a way that no other textbooks can. Bill Bryson enlightened me with the concept of a trainspotter.
Cover of Notes From a Small Planet
As all good stories start from notes, I’ll continue writing mine.
Welcome to Janet’s Notebook.
Weekly Photo Challenge – Hands: Don’t doze off
Don’t Doze off. Keep your hands to yourself.
We visited London Transport Museum last year.
I was amazed and entertained by many fun posters. This is one of them. I love its very British humour.
“Please try not to doze off on the Vicotoria Line. The new automatic trains are so quick that you’re liable to miss your stop.”
“We only wish we could abolish the rush-hour altogether…”
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