Day 336 of 366: A round up of November 2020

November flew by. Mind you so did most of 2020. Happy new month by the way, can you believe it's 1st December of the longest-shortest-year of our lives already? Last night we put up our Christmas tree, the first one since I've been in Malta. I guess it really is starting to feel like home …

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Strolls along Sliema Promenade

Maybe it's a combination of the vibrant Mediterranean hues. Strolls along the Sliema promenade Or perhaps, the traditional Maltese houses lining the streets. Traditional Maltese houses. The balconies are known as "Gallerija's" It's 100% the pull of the brilliant turquoise waters, the salty air and even the-work-in-progress Maltese skyline... that gently coax you into a …

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Getting to know Mellieha (3 years on!)

I know Mellieha is located on the most Northern tip of Malta. I learnt that back in 2012, whilst excitedly searching for the "best beaches on the island" I know Mellieha means "salt" in Arabic. And now I can wrap my brain (and roll my tongue) around the word and pronounce Mell-ie-ha (almost) like a …

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Giving cigarettes the cold turkey

Smoking featured heavily in my day-to-day life for, well... most of my adult life: it became my ritual, daily mantra and my best friend. When I felt anxious, cigarettes were always on hand, ready to take the uncomfortable feelings away. If I needed a break from handling a difficult or challenging situation, or "managing" conflict... …

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