Musings Archives - thenellybean

If We Were Having (Another) Coffee

November 7, 2020 - by J | thenellybean - 4 Comments.

If we were having (another) coffee… Well, firstly – it would probably be over Zoom. Secondly, you’d be having coffee and I’d probably be having one of the fancy-schmancy Christmas …

what i've learned about my nlog readers, analytics, google, keywords

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What I’ve Learned About My Blog Readers

June 18, 2020 - by J | thenellybean - 8 Comments.

If you talk to any blogger – no matter what stage they’re at – they’ll probably throw in the word “analytics” or “keywords” at some point in the conversation. Everyone …

Midnight Snack Musings / Musings

Midnight Snack Musings 6

May 10, 2020 - by J | thenellybean - 15 Comments.

I haven’t written one of these in a long time. In fact, I have a confession. I haven’t stayed up until midnight in a VERY long time, let alone snack …

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I’m Messy… Or Am I?

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 - by J | thenellybean - 24 Comments.

I’m messy. Or organised chaos? Probably something my mother will never understand. The kind that sends people running for the hills when they see my bedroom for the first time …

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What I Learned in 2019

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 - by J | thenellybean - 9 Comments.

Making Christmas cake is the biggest test of patience. I’m not good at patience. With myself, or with anything else. I attempted to bake a Christmas cake this year for …

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New Year’s Resolutions – Yay or Nay?

January 2, 2020 - by J | thenellybean - 9 Comments.

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and got to spend some quality time with your loved ones this festive season, whether you celebrated Christmas or not. …

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If We Were Having Mulled Wine…

December 24, 2019December 22, 2019 - by J | thenellybean - 4 Comments.

It’s been a hell of a year, for you and me both I’m sure. That can only mean one thing. It’s time for another “If We Were Having Coffee” – …

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What Does the Holiday Season Mean to You?

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 - by J | thenellybean - 6 Comments.

In the words of Bing Crosby, Christmas is a-coming! In the words of J from thenellybean, it’s NEVER too early to start playing Christmas music. Yes, I’ve started. In true …

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Photos and Good Ol’ Times

October 18, 2019 - by J | thenellybean - 12 Comments.

I’m not very good at taking photos. I’m one of those people who tend to live in the moment and would rather enjoy the experience fully, instead of whipping the …

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To Those Who Keep Asking Me When I’m Going to Have Kids

September 24, 2019 - by J | thenellybean - 17 Comments.

Ah, children. Precious little creatures who are entrusted with the responsibility of continuing the human race the minute they are born. Being a parent is a wonderful thing, and I …