When I had first contemplated becoming a mother, I was involved with a man who I hoped would be the father.
His later attempt to shoehorn bid-up tv into the proceedings was, I'm sure, the moment Charles Brand first contemplated tranquillisers.
I believe it was Carrie Bradshaw of SATC fame who first contemplated the expectation placed upon single people to celebrate the lifestyle choices of their be-coupled friends.
I manage two seconds contemplating the fact that I've woken up with three arms before letting out a panicked shout.
When I first shared my story about depression and contemplating suicide, it was not easy.
I have no doubt I'll always miss Matt, but as I contemplate a third year without him I can also feel the memories becoming more surreal... Kind of like vague childhood memories that you aren't sure are real or just based on a photograph..
But as a civilian, I'll admit I contemplated booing.
On the seventh day, I contemplated the lungs, tempted by an ancient Roman recipe I found in Apicius, who recommends soaking them in milk, filling each cavity with eggs and honey (what, when you think about it, could be simpler?), sealing them back up, and boiling them until ready, the lungs bobbing like pool toys.
Not for the first time, I contemplate the gulf between the kitchen in my flat and the kitchen that Delia thinks I have.
I had just had a baby, and it was the first time I had really contemplated coming back to work.
A friend lent it to me, and, for the first time in years, I contemplated theft.
