Monthly Archives: January 2013

Snow, glorious snow!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Cat

On Friday snow hit the UK with more snow than even in 2010 so we did the only natural thing and built a snowman at work. As you do. Following that I had the first free weekend in two weekends … Continue reading →

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Facebook targeting fail

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Cat

Working in marketing – which still sounds oh so pretentious – I deal with Facebook advertisement amongst other things. As such I know of all the targeting options available from the usual age or gender to the more unusual and … Continue reading →

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No longer nomadic?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Cat

My blog has been called carocat.co.uk – tales of the nomadic cat for quite a few years now. It’s been like it for at least four. I used to live a quite nomadic lifestyle – moving from house to house … Continue reading →

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Bowling!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Cat

Went bowling for a friend’s birthday on Thursday. Due to some mix-up we couldn’t play when we had reserved lanes for and had to wait over an hour which led to a couple of beers and several games of pool. … Continue reading →

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No workplace disgruntlement here

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Cat

I read this article over a week ago and have had mixed feelings about it. Whilst reading it I thought that I wouldn’t be able to recognise myself in an article called ‘Workers face ‘hard year of slog’ in 2013′, … Continue reading →

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Three player chess

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Cat

Today I learned that there is such a thing as three player chess. Having not played standard chess for years and playing with two people who also hadn’t it took us all a lot longer than probably an advanced player … Continue reading →

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My personality type is “Groundbreaking Thinker”

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Cat

Creative, resourceful and intellectually quick. Good at a broad range of things. Enjoy debating issues and may be into “one-upmanship”. They get very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of life. Generally outspoken … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Cat

2012 was a curious year for me with a lot happening. After glorious #funemployment lasting six months I got a new job that I am still enjoying ten months later. Whilst it is the best job I have had my … Continue reading →

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