Category Archives: Weekly Journal

The week that was 12/2026

☘️ What happens when spring arrives but your sleep doesn’t get the memo? This week: a 115-year-old olive tree fights back, indoor plants receive emotional support, three pints of Guinness are consumed in the name of cultural immersion, and a … Continue reading →

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The week that was 11/2026

Another week, another batch of small adventures, curiosities, and the occasional raised eyebrow. From everyday observations to the odd surprise that made me pause (or laugh), The Week That Was – 11/2026 is my quick tour through seven days of … Continue reading →

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The week that was 06/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

What do a deceased printer, a globe-trotting friend who lives two kilometres away, and a midnight Super Bowl party have in common? They’re all part of my spectacularly uneventful week at home. Click-in and join me as I become obsessed … Continue reading →

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The week that was 05/2026

One cancelled trip, one heroic rebooking, a whisky-assisted quiz night, and a Gran Turismo performance best described as β€œcareer-limiting”. Add an attic, a bruised ego, and a deeply comforting choucroute, and you have Week 05 in all its chaotic glory. … Continue reading →

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The week that was 04/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

Another week has come, gone, and left a curious trail of small victories, mild bafflements, and the kind of observations that only make sense once you’ve lived them. From the slightly absurd to the quietly satisfying, this week insisted on … Continue reading →

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The week that was 03/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

A perfectly ordinary week featuring heroic data deletion, medical technology with opinions, the death of a beloved restaurant, bureaucratic waiting as a lifestyle, alcohol for strictly medicinal purposes, and DIY that exists mainly in theory. Click in β€” it all … Continue reading →

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The week that was 02/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

Seven days flew by, leaving behind a neat pile of small victories, mild surprises, and at least one moment that made me raise an eyebrow and mutter β€œwell, that was unexpected.” Curious? Click through for The Week That Was (02/2026)β€”a … Continue reading →

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The week that was 50/2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

Life’s messy, unpredictable, and endlessly entertainingβ€”and that’s exactly what my blog dives into. From chaotic weeks full of wine, wandering markets, and kitchen disasters to quiet victories and absurd little triumphs, I share the stories that make life funny, frustrating, … Continue reading →

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The week that was 49/2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

December kicked off with a bruised rib, nightly pilgrimages to the Christmas market, enough mulled wine to forget the pain, and one unforgettable cassoulet eaten under the bittersweet news that my favourite restaurant is soon closing. If you enjoy laughter-through-the-winces, … Continue reading →

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The week that was 47/2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

Winter barged in like an uninvited guest this week, the Tramontane tried to blow me into Spain, and my monthly injection needle seems to be training for a bodybuilding contest β€” but between a divine Tartiflette in Ortaffa, a nostalgia-packed … Continue reading →

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