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Films 2015

  • Carol
  • Steve Jobs
  • The Lobster
  • Suffragette
  • 45 Years
  • Mistress America
  • Touch Of Evil
  • Slow West
  • Force Majeure
  • Mommy
  • The Imitation Game

A Thousand Things

2015/16 The List Of Stuff

  • 234 - Walking Trousers
    I ripped the knee out of my trousers when I tripped on Boxing Day.
  • 228 -233 6 X Books
    One new and five second-hand
  • 227 Jumper from Toast
    It was in the sale and exactly what I was looking for.
  • 226 - Small kitchen bin
  • 215 - 225 Assorted Christmas Presents
  • 215 - Wooden Box
    I am easily influenced.
  • 214 - Sink Protector
    My new sink had a little rust mark on it!! Not good.
  • 213 - Dish Rack
    Suitable for a wooden worktop.
  • 212 - A Coat
    I have spent two days deciding whether or not to buy this coat. Decision made and coat is now hanging in the hall cupboard.
  • 207 -211 5 x Balls of Wool
    I am knitting some very small Christmas presents.
  • 206 Winter Weight Duvet
    Given to me by TB. Too heavy for him and just right for me.
  • 205 - Book
    Another lifestyle book about simplifying one's life.
  • 203-204 IkeaFreezer Bags
    I love these.
  • 202 - A very expensive blanket
    I justified this by making the decision not to buy a new winter coat.
  • 200 - 201 Two Bottles of Essential Oils
    See previous entry.
  • 199 Epsom Salts
    I am very suggestible.
  • 198 Shirt
    I needed something new for a party and this was in the sale.
  • 194 - 197 Selection of Books
  • 193 Packet of plastic envelopes
    I bought these while on holiday but forgot to list them.
  • 192 Coasters
    I bought four but counting as one item.
  • 191 Book
    I bought this a couple of weeks ago but forgot to list it.
  • 190 Pinafore
    I bought this online from Toast.
  • 189 - Jars
    I am counting these as one item as they are so small. Jars for decanting toiletries into.
  • 188 - One Fitbit
    I have wanted one of these for ages.
  • 186- 187 Two Bars Soap
    I bought myself a present
  • 185 - Small Suitcase
    Carry on luggage here I come.
  • 183-184 Small paintbox and paper
  • 182 - Print
    I got another Peter Yates print.
  • 179-181 Three Books
  • 178 - Black Dress
    If you go shopping in the sales you end up making unplanned purchases to state the bleeding obvious.
  • 177 - Pillow
  • 176 - Skirt
    I needed a summer skirt for work or that's what I'm telling myself.
  • 174-175 Two Small Glass Bottles/vases
    Very cheap and one has some very realistic imitation flowers in.
  • 173 - Denim shirt dress
    I bought this from Toast and it was far too expensive but I justified by telling myself it is a dress for all seasons. (I also bought a pair of PJs in the sale but as I threw away a pair they don't count)
  • 172 - Tee Shirt
    This was a freebie which I had to wear for a work event
  • 171 - Small Rucksack
  • 169-170 Two Books
  • 167-168 Two sets of pastry cutters
  • 166 - Pair of shorts
    I think I must have been having some kind of temporary insanity fit when I bought these. They were cheap and from M&S.
  • 165 - Pair of Red Shoes
    These remind me of the type of shoes my mother wore once she was over 70- ho-hum.
  • 164 - Water Spray Bottle
    I bought this rather than buying a new iron.
  • 163 - Packet of Coloured Pens
    I may be doing some colouring in.
  • 160 - 162
    Three books.
  • 158 - 159 Two Teeshirts
    I bought these in TK Maxx and both are from the sports range.
  • 155 - 157 3 Books
  • 154 - Large Kitchen Book
    This was given to me by the company from whom I'm going to buy a kitchen.
  • 152 - 153 Two Small Succulents
  • 150 -151 Two Bras
  • 149 - Stripey T-Shirt
    I will get rid of two t-shirts to make up for this.
  • 145 to 148 Shirts x 4
    OK this is not how a minimalist behaves but I have got rid of so many clothes I actually need to start buying stuff. All from Uniqlo.
  • 144 - Hornsea Coffee Pot
    Charity shop find although was not particularly cheap.
  • 143 - Book
    I went to a book launch so I had to buy the book.
  • 142 - Cashmere Cardigan
    I bought this last month and forgot to list it.
  • 140 - 141 Trousers and Shirt
    I bought a pair of quirky and v. cheap trousers from Uniqlo and a less cheap shirt also from Uniqlo.
  • 139 - The Duhks CD
  • 138 - Box of Candles
    It's hygge all the way here.
  • 136 - 137 Two Books
    I got quite a lot of tokens for my birthday so I bought the latest Marie Kondo and a novel.
  • 129 - 134
    Assorted birthday presents
  • 128 - New lamp
    I have needed a new bedside lamp for ages.
  • 127 - Plain Black Trousers
    Sensible trousers for work.
  • 126 - Pair of Shoes
    Sensible (the only kind I every buy) shoes for work.
  • 110 - 125 Assorted Christmas Presents
  • 108 - 109 Two Storage Jars
    Kilner jars are always useful.
  • 107 - Large Jug
    A present I gave to my mother that is now returned to me.
  • 106 - Framed Photo
    This is a picture of me that hung on my mother's sitting room wall.
  • 105 - Vintage Cake plate
    Cake plate - some stuff from my mother's house which has been stored at my sister's flat.
  • 102 -104
    100 tealights and two boxes of candles.
  • 99 -101 Three Books
  • 98 - A Pair of Slippers
    My Christmas present to myself.
  • 97 - Large Roll of Brown Paper Wrapping
  • 96 - Rita Hosking CD
    The first CD I have bought this year,
  • 95 - New Curtains
    I have had the previous curtains since1997. I stopped liking them in 1998 but have lived with them ever since.
  • 94 - Television
    My television was 9 years old but the freeview box stopped working and I decided it was time to upgrade.
  • 93 - Postcards
    I have bought a lot of postcards this year.
  • 92 - Leggings
    I have joined a yoga class and realised that I had decluttered my old pair.
  • 91 - Cashmere cardigan
    I have been planning to buy this for ages. Hello winter.
  • 90 Book
    This is the book by TNMA that I have been meaning to buy for ages.
  • 88 Print
    I bought this last month and forgot to list it. I am very pleased with this purchase.
  • 87 Fridge Magnet
    Present from Japan
  • 86 - Perfume
    L'Eau d'Issey from duty free.
  • 85 Large pine cone
    Picked up on the camino close to Santiago de Compostela
  • 82 - 84 Portuguese Camino Momentos
    Shell, credencial and compostela.
  • 81 Grey Cardigan
    I tried to buy a skirt while I was on holiday and ended up in H&M which is so cheap but did not sell skirts.
  • 80 Sake Cup
    Gift from Japan
  • 79 Small Notebook
    I really didn't need this but I want a new notebook for my camino journal.
  • 78 Guidebook to Portuguese Camino
    Getting excited now.
  • 76-77 Two T-shirts
    I have disposed of so many old t-shirts I needed to buy some new ones.
  • 74 -75 Two Paintbrushes
    I bought these because I'm sure I've thrown away the old ones.
  • 71 - 73 Three cardboard boxes
    I brought these home from work as I have to empty some cupboards while work is carried out in my kitchen.
  • 67 - 70 Four glasses
    I bought these from the museum shop at Louisianna in Copenhagen. They were very cheap and lovely.
  • 66 - Wooden Dog
    Small Tim dog from Bojesen. I so wanted this.
  • 61 - 65 - Packet of Plastic Folders
    I bought these from Hay.
  • 60 - Selection of postcards
  • 59 - Fridge Magnet
    Very tasteful.
  • 58 - Tourist leaflets from Copenhagen
    I am counting this as one object and I don't care if that is cheating.
  • 57 - Book
    I got a nicky french from the telephone box library.
  • 56 - Raincoat
    My raincoat is around 12 years old and very tatty. This one is very plain and hopefully will last I will not be buying another one for at least ten years.
  • 55 - Book on Running
    As one of the authors is a long time blog friend I had to buy this.
  • 54 - Foot Cream
    My heels are in serious need of pampering.
  • 53 - Dress
    I bought a dress in the sale in Cos. I shouldn't have but I did.
  • 52 - Papers From My Mother's House
    When I was in Ireland my sister gave me a little bundle of papers which my mother had kept - postcards I sent her and photos.
  • 50-51 Two books
    I am collecting virago books and there were two in the telephone box library this morning. I will need to make a deposit to make up for this.
  • 49 - Chanel No.5
  • 48 - Art Fund Book
    I was expecting a card but it came with this book.
  • 47 - Pair of Stan Smith Original Sneakers
    OK I admit it I'm weak. God knows how long this list would be if I wasn't trying to restrict the stuff I bring into the house.
  • 45 - 46 Two White T-Shirts
    Essential items of clothing which need replacing every year. I don't feel guilty about these.
  • 43-44 Two Tops From Uniqlo
    I blame That's Not My Age and Belgian Waffle for reminding me about what good stuff you can get in Uniqlo.
  • 41-42 Two Kilner Jars
    They were cheap and there might be some jam making in the offing.
  • 40 - Book
    Old, slightly damaged book.
  • 39 - Poole Saucer
    I bought this along with a book for a pound. How could I say no?
  • 38 - White Cotton Top
    This is from Muji and reminds me of the kind of thing Mrs Watts, our PE teacher wore in the 1970s.
  • 34-37 Four Books
    I went a bit mad in the LRB bookshop.
  • 33 - Small basket
    This was very expensive but I believe it is a work of art. I used the money I earned doing the count. At least I will have one positive thing as a result of the election.
  • 32 5 x Postcards
    I couldn't resist buying 5 postcards at the Ravilious exhibition - counting this as one item.
  • 28 - 31
    Four novels. I went a bit mad in Waterstones. I will have to donate some books to the telephone library this week.
  • 25 - 27
    Stuff from walkthewalk - t-shirt, hat and bra. All a bit tacky but for a good cause.
  • 23-24 Two Books
    Another copy of Time Out Book of Walks - my fourth copy so far? I also bought a book about walking which was a mistake as it involves very little reading but lots of fey nonsense.
  • 22. Packet of AAA batteries
    I didn't need to buy so many but they only came in packets of 12 and my television remote controller had stopped working and I didn't want to be restricted to watching only BBC2.
  • 21. A Hand Brush
    I know I shouldn't have but I did.
  • 20. A pair of shoes
    I also bought a pair of really expensive shoes in M&S. Pale blue loafers which are either a brilliant buy or a terrible mistake. I haven't decided yet which it is.
  • 19. Shoes
    I have to go to a work event next week which involves a bit of dressing up so I had to buy some dressing up shoes. I bought a mega cheap pair from M&S. I resent having to do this.
  • 18. Fridge Magnet
    The only thing I bought in Istanbul. Fridge magnets are the only kitsch objects I now allow in my flat.
  • 17 St Matthew's Passion Programme
    Given free at the concert at the Barbican.
  • 16 Denim Skirt
    I did want to buy a denim but I hadn't planned to buy a mid calf tight one. Oh well.
  • 15 A Pair Of Trousers
    I didn't really need these but I was in M&S and I tried them on and they were very flattering and well, what can I say?
  • 14 Dress
    I feel quite guilty about this and must dispose of 3 items of clothing to make up for it. Another very plain dress but, but it was so cheap and will be very good for work.
  • 13 Charcoal filters
    See 12
  • 12 - Mould Cleaner
    Rock and roll! I went mad in Lakeland.
  • 11 - Packet Of Large Plastic Envelopes
    I bought these to parcel up the items I am planning to sell on eBay.
  • 10 - A packet of 100 tea lights
    This is one item. I don't care what you say.
  • 7 - 9 Three small containers.
    What can I say? I went to Ikea and everyone knows if you try to leave without buying something they send you back to go round again.
  • 2 - 6. Kenwood Chef
    I have wanted one of these for at least 20 years. I bought a second hand one which died after a few weeks. This was in a sale and was less than half price. I now have the problem of getting rid of the second hand one. I am counting this as five objects; bowl, mixer and attachments; spatula; spanner; recipe book; and blender.
  • 1. Pot of Chrysanthemums
    I thought these were better value than a bunch of flowers. They cost £3.50.

Films 2008

  • The Changeling
  • The Baader-Meinhof Complex
  • Let's Talk About The Rain
  • Hunger
  • Gomorra
  • The Duchess
  • I've Loved You So Long
  • Sex And The City
  • Persopolis
  • Some Like It Hot
  • In Bruges
  • The Orphanage
  • Garage
  • Juno
  • Still Life
  • Four Months, 3 Weeks And Two Days
  • No Country For Old Men
  • Lust Caution

Things I Have Bought In John Lewis In 2007

  • 1 x shelf divider
  • 1 x packet of tea lights
  • 1 packet shower curtain rings
  • 1 x shower curtain
  • 1 x dish rack
  • 1 x duck and goose down pillow
  • 2 x chopping boards
  • 1 x slice piedmontese gateau
  • 1 x cup earl grey tea
  • Groceries - assorted
  • 1 X Liz Earle moisturiser (dry/sensitive)
  • 1 x Liz Earle cleanser with 2 muslin cloths
  • 1 x slice coconut cake
  • 1 x latte
  • 1 bag Kettle Crisps Cider vinegar flavour
  • 2 x rolls
  • 2 x tomatoes
  • 1 x Skein of grey tapestry wool (for darning purposes)
  • 4 x 50g balls of 4ply wool assorted colours
  • 1 x pot of earl grey tea
  • 1 x slice coconut loaf cake
  • 1 x 50g ball pink merino wool
  • 1 x pot Chanel concealer
  • 1 x pot of Earl Grey Tea
  • 1 x slice coconut cake
  • 1 x replaclement glass 3 cup cafetiere beaker
  • 1 x slice coconut loaf cake
  • 1 Earl Grey tea
  • 3 x cotton dish cloths
  • 1 pair of oven gloves - navy with white stripe
  • 1 Dualit Hand Mixer
  • 1 cup of earl grey tea
  • 1 slice of spicy apple cake
  • 3 pairs of tights
  • 1 Bottle of Ecover Multipurpose Cleaner
  • 1 can of easy iron spray
  • 1 slice of coconut loaf cake
  • 1 Pot of Earl Grey tea
  • 1 x pedometer
  • 1 Tub Cinnamon and Ginger Body Scrub
  • 2 LR44 Batteries
  • 1 x Toshiba Laptop
  • 1 x cappucino
  • I slice vanilla cheesecake
  • 1 organic lemonade
  • 1 camisole pj top
  • I large tub of beeswax polish
  • 1 blue wooden handled dish brush
  • 1 Ecover Limescale Remover
  • Ecover Laundry Liquid
  • 1 Pair of pjs
  • 1 camisole
  • 1 pair of black leather gloves
  • 1 cappuccino and I slice of coconut cake
  • 1 pair grey knee length socks

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