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Blogger from Northern Ireland, living in Sydney, Australia www.wrookieschu.com
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A little about me – how it all started and how it’s going…
This is just a short excerpt for the about page.
https://wrookieschu.com/about/
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November Shadows # 20
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November Shadows # 20
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/20/november-shadows-20/
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Doors of WordPress V144 It’s Thursday again already and that can only mean one thing…time to showcase some doors! I have a few more doors to display from one of my favourite suburbs for doors, Paddington. I’m sure you are all sick to death of hearing about this place but it has the most fantastic…
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Doors of WordPress V144
It’s Thursday again already and that can only mean one thing…time to showcase some doors! I have a few more doors to display from one of my favourite suburbs for doors, Paddington. I’m sure you are all sick to death of hearing about this place but it has the most fantastic doors in the state, maybe even the country! I know that’s a bold statement but I am yet to meet another place like it.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/20/doors-of-wordpress-v144/
about 17 hours ago
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November Shadows # 19
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November Shadows # 19
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/19/november-shadows-19/
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Wayne’s Word - parasocial
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Wayne’s Word – parasocial
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/19/waynes-word-parasocial/
2 days ago
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That gut feeling
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That gut feeling
Do you trust your instincts? I have learned that my instinct usually shows up before the logic does, a quick sense of yes or no that I can’t always explain straight away. Over time, I have realised I am a pretty good judge of character (in my opinion). When I meet someone and something just feels “off,” I feel that I am often right.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/19/that-gut-feeling/
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December: A Tale of Two Seasons
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December: A Tale of Two Seasons
What's your favorite month of the year? Why? My favourite month has always been December. Christmas season arrives, and with it comes office parties, mulled wine, decorations, and everyone generally being in good spirits. Growing up in the Northern Hemisphere, December meant cold weather, dark evenings, and a cosy atmosphere that made Christmas feel extra special. That’s the version of the holiday that’s still in my head.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/18/december-a-tale-of-two-seasons/
3 days ago
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November Shadows # 18
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November Shadows # 18
06:22 this morning. Happy Tuesday -
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/18/november-shadows-18/
3 days ago
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November Shadows # 17
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November Shadows # 17
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/17/november-shadows-17/
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Wayne’s Word – Umpteen It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
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Wayne’s Word – Umpteen
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/17/waynes-word-umpteen/
4 days ago
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My favourite view in Sydney What is your favorite place to go in your city? In Sydney, it has to be the Opera Bar! Drinks by the water, seeing the most famous landmarks, the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Being here is just magical, day or night! It reminds me that I live in Australia,…
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My favourite view in Sydney
What is your favorite place to go in your city? In Sydney, it has to be the Opera Bar! Drinks by the water, seeing the most famous landmarks, the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Being here is just magical, day or night! It reminds me that I live in Australia, my journey to get here and why I live here, for this amazing beauty and lifestyle.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/17/my-favourite-view-in-sydney/
4 days ago
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November Shadows # 16
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November Shadows # 16
Today’s Sunday stroll along a beach that we haven’t seen before until today, absolutely stunning. Can you spot a drummer in the shadows? He was beating away on his drum and providing some very good percussive sounds -
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/16/november-shadows-16/
4 days ago
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First impressions What's the first impression you want to give people? The first impression I want to give people is that I am approachable, someone you can walk up to, talk to, and feel at ease with. In both my roles as a teacher and a nurse, trust is everything. I want people to feel that I am…
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First impressions
What's the first impression you want to give people? The first impression I want to give people is that I am approachable, someone you can walk up to, talk to, and feel at ease with. In both my roles as a teacher and a nurse, trust is everything. I want people to feel that I am reliable, kind, and genuinely there to help.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/16/first-impressions/
5 days ago
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November Shadows # 15 Shadows await -
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November Shadows # 15
Shadows await -
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/15/november-shadows-15/
5 days ago
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Poetic Justice
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Poetic Justice
A Rascal Todd Mystery with Brody Thompson What book are you reading right now? I actually started Poetic Justice by an Dan Antion and Willow Willers a couple of months ago, but I’m still working my way through it, mostly because I can be a slow reader and only get the chance to read on my daily commute (which isn’t every day).
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/15/poetic-justice/
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FOTD - Jacaranda
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FOTD – Jacaranda
Happy Friday everyone! Today’s flower of the day is the jacaranda, signalling spring in Sydney and reminding us that summer is just around the corner.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/14/fotd-jacaranda/
6 days ago
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Home is where the heart is If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? For me, it would have to be Northern Ireland, close to family and friends, surrounded by stunning scenery, and just a hop away from Europe. More specifically I would say a little town called Hillsborough. We…
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Home is where the heart is
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? For me, it would have to be Northern Ireland, close to family and friends, surrounded by stunning scenery, and just a hop away from Europe. More specifically I would say a little town called Hillsborough. We absolutely loved living here in 2023 for almost a year. It has the most beautiful woodland park, cosy pubs and close to the capital city of Belfast, however, it is super unaffordable to buy property here, for me at least.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/14/home-is-where-the-heart-is/
7 days ago
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Doors of Wordpress V143 / November Shadows # 13
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Doors of WordPress V143 / November Shadows # 13
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors! This week I am combining two challenges with the one image. I have a beautiful door that belongs to a house that hides in the shadows. This door is the most amazing colour of green and has matching green wooden window shutters. I love how the trees surrounding the house cast big shadows over it, protecting it from the sun. The white picket fence is the icing on the cake!
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/13/doors-of-wordpress-v143-november-shadows-13/
7 days ago
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November Shadows # 12 Spikey leaves and pointed shadows - posted
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November Shadows # 12
Spikey leaves and pointed shadows - posted
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/12/november-shadows-12/
8 days ago
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Wordless Wednesday - fact or fiction
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Wordless Wednesday – fact or fiction
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/12/wordless-wednesday-fact-or-fiction/
8 days ago
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November Shadows # 11 MOOPALOOP - refers to the Magnificent Moopaloops, a type of imaginary creature in the children's book 'Uno's Garden' by Graeme Base. Posted
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November Shadows # 11
MOOPALOOP - refers to the Magnificent Moopaloops, a type of imaginary creature in the children's book 'Uno's Garden' by Graeme Base. Posted
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/11/november-shadows-11/
9 days ago
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FOTD - Poppies
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FOTD – Poppies
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/11/fotd-poppies/
9 days ago
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Share your world - 11/11/25
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Share your world – 11/11/25
Thanks Di for this week’s questions. If you were a colour, what would you choose to be?Green or blue. I own a lot of these colours in clothing as I think they are happy colours for me. I love a blue sky and I adore greenery like trees, grass, plants, woodlands etc. I feel like they’re warm and uplifting colours.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/11/share-your-world-11-11-25/
10 days ago
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November Shadows # 10
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November Shadows # 10
Hello from us - posted
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/10/november-shadows-10/
10 days ago
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Pets make life better
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Pets make life better
What is good about having a pet? I have so many points to say about having a pet and you can probably tell that I am a huge advocate for having one. Having grown up with dogs all my life, I feel I am warranted to say these points. My dream is to have a couple of dogs in the next couple of years for all these reasons!
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/10/pets-make-life-better/
11 days ago
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November Shadows # 9 Fencing in the shadows - posted
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November Shadows # 9
Fencing in the shadows - posted
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/09/november-shadows-9/
12 days ago
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Wayne’s Word - Masquerade
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Wayne’s Word – Masquerade
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/08/waynes-word-masquerade/
13 days ago
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November Shadows # 8
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November Shadows # 8
Sunrise shadows at Bronte - posted
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/08/november-shadows-8/
13 days ago
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November Shadows # 7
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November Shadows # 7
Ducks in the Shadows - posted
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/07/november-shadows-7/
14 days ago
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FOTD - Ornamental Onion
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FOTD – Ornamental Onion
Happy Friday everyone! I love that Dan and Marsha have created a special challenge today to post a flower in remembrance of Cee, the lady who started the flower of the day challenge. I remember always wanting to find new flowers and post about them, so when I spotted Cee’s challenge I was delighted. Cee was extremely welcoming, friendly and really played a big part in my blogging journey with her encouragement and positive energy.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/07/fotd-ornamental-onion/
14 days ago
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November Shadows # 6
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November Shadows # 6
Shadows at dusk on the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel, Sydney.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/06/november-shadows-6/
14 days ago
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Doors of Wordpress V142
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Doors of WordPress V142
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of wonderful doors. This week I am showcasing more doors that I have left over from our trip to Perth. As always, please do let me know if you have a favourite this week. 1 2 3 4 5 I’m really torn between doors 2, 4 and 5 but I think I will pick 4 as my favourite simply because of how inviting it looks and I love the curtain on the inside of the door, it feels very Italian 🇮🇹.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/06/doors-of-wordpress-v142/
15 days ago
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November Shadows # 5
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November Shadows # 5
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/05/november-shadows-5/
15 days ago
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November Shadows # 4
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November Shadows # 4
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/04/november-shadows-4/
16 days ago
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Share your World – 03/11/25 Thanks Di for this week’s questions. I love eggs so I felt the desire to answer your chosen questions this week again. 1. If you were offered “The Full English” what would you expect? I do love a full English breakfast or an Ulster Fry (the difference is in the breads…
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Share your World – 03/11/25
Thanks Di for this week’s questions. I love eggs so I felt the desire to answer your chosen questions this week again. 1. If you were offered “The Full English” what would you expect? I do love a full English breakfast or an Ulster Fry (the difference is in the breads used). I would hope for sausage, bacon, fried eggs, tomatoes, black or white pudding, toast or fried bread and baked beans.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/03/share-your-world-03-11-25/
17 days ago
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November Shadows # 3
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November Shadows # 3
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/03/november-shadows-3/
17 days ago
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Wayne’s Word - mundane
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Wayne’s Word – mundane
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/03/waynes-word-mundane/
18 days ago
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November shadows # 2
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November shadows # 2
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/02/november-shadows-2/
18 days ago
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Back to the Future: The Musical
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Back to the Future: The Musical
Last night we went to see Back to the Future: The Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, and it was an absolute blast. If you love the original movie, then you will really appreciate this musical version! The actors playing Marty and George McFly completely nailed their roles, the mannerisms, the voices, the attitude and it felt so close to the original movie characters.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/02/back-to-the-future-the-musical/
19 days ago
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A month of showcasing shadows
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A month of showcasing shadows
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/02/a-month-of-showcasing-shadows/
19 days ago
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Wayne’s Word – minging It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
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Wayne’s Word – minging
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/11/01/waynes-word-minging/
20 days ago
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FOTD – African Daisy Happy Friday everyone! Today’s flower of the day is the African daisy, spotted not in Africa but in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. They are sure to brighten even the darkest day! Bright, bold and beautiful. Posted as
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FOTD – African Daisy
Happy Friday everyone! Today’s flower of the day is the African daisy, spotted not in Africa but in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. They are sure to brighten even the darkest day! Bright, bold and beautiful. Posted as
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/31/fotd-african-daisy/
21 days ago
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The lessons we never learn
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The lessons we never learn
What historical event fascinates you the most? There are so many moments in history that fascinate me, some because of their scale, others because of what they reveal about human nature. An obvious one for me is The Troubles, growing up in Northern Ireland and seeing how conflict can divide communities so deeply. I’ve always been intrigued by World War II, and how ordinary people could turn on others and somehow convince themselves that genocide was acceptable.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/31/the-lessons-we-never-learn/
21 days ago
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Tick tock (Not TikTok)
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Tick tock (Not TikTok)
What's something you believe everyone should know. I believe everyone should know how to read an analog clock. In an age where digital devices tell us everything instantly, many young people have never learned to read a traditional clock face and that’s a shame. I always assumed everyone could read a clock, but I have since realised that many young people cannot.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/30/tick-tock-not-tiktok/
22 days ago
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Doors of Wordpress V141 - Fremantle Prison
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Doors of WordPress V141 – Fremantle Prison
Happy Thursday everyone and welcome to another week of doors. This week, seeing as it is Halloween tomorrow, I thought I would focus on one building, Fremantle Prison. I want to give you a little history whilst also showcasing a couple of doors that I spotted. High on the limestone ridge above Fremantle stands one of Western Australia’s most striking reminders of its convict past, this striking prison.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/30/doors-of-wordpress-v141-fremantle-prison/
22 days ago
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Wordless Wednesday - Paella 🥘
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Wordless Wednesday – Paella 🥘
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/29/wordless-wednesday-paella-%f0%9f%a5%98/
22 days ago
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Wayne’s Word – brutal It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
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Wayne’s Word – brutal
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/29/waynes-word-brutal/
22 days ago
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Kid at heart
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Kid at heart
What does it mean to be a kid at heart? For me, it’s about being carefree, innocent, and full of joy. It’s about holding onto that spark of wonder, the belief that good things can still happen, even when life can be very serious. I remember my parents always saying I was like Peter Pan, not wanting to grow up. Who knows, but I think I have always been a bit of a kid at heart, the eternal optimist, clinging to hope when others might give up.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/29/kid-at-heart/
22 days ago
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FOTD - Walking Iris
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FOTD – Walking Iris
Happy Tuesday everyone. I don’t normally post a flower of the day on a Tuesday but I just had to showcase this flower today! I bought a plant a couple of months ago at the local markets, without even realising what it was and woke up this morning to find my very own walking iris in full bloom! For someone with notoriously brown thumbs, this little miracle made my day.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/28/fotd-walking-iris/
24 days ago
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Wishful thinking You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? 1 - World Peace. 2 - Equal rights for ALL. 3 - For me and my family to have good health. Cheesy but true!
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Wishful thinking
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? 1 - World Peace. 2 - Equal rights for ALL. 3 - For me and my family to have good health. Cheesy but true!
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/28/wishful-thinking/
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Share your World - 28/10/25
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Share your World – 28/10/25
Thanks Di for this week’s questions. I haven’t participated in some time but these questions really resonated with me this week. 1. Can you remember your first wage packet? I remember I was so excited to receive my first payslip when I was 16. I cannot remember the total but I remember the hourly rate being £3.30 an hour. I thought this was great at the time and I’m sure it was as I had nothing to pay for, no bills, rent etc.
http://wrookieschu.com/2025/10/28/share-your-world-28-10-25/
24 days ago
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