This is a piece of writing I did when I was struggling, torn back and forth between being overwhelmed by negative thoughts and striving to remember the good and hold onto hope. It's about being in the borderlands between dark and light and finding a way out. I have shared it on here before but [...]
Tag: grateful
Do We Ever Grow Up?
Today I say goodbye to my twenties. This is not a thing that bothers me. I mean, I’ve had the occasional ‘Oh gosh, 30 sounds like a proper grown up age. Shouldn’t I have *enter-generic-age-related-expectation-here* before they let me turn 30?’ moments, but generally I’m ok with this particular milestone. But even though turning 30 [...]
Whatever The Weather
The last few weeks have been a bit of a blur. We’ve gained a family member in the shape of the most beautiful springer spaniel puppy; I’ve been more poorly than I’ve been in a very, very long time; my less than lovely anxiety beastie has been going a bit haywire, causing me all sorts [...]
While The Wind Howls
Outside the window, rain pummels and thunder rumbles. But in here it is warm and dry and quiet. An autumn medley of our favourite tunes plays softly through the house, and the smell of baking pies envelopes us in mouth-watering warmth. The world seems to settle. Our cosy home is filled with memories and promises; [...]
The Opening at the Close
A slightly belated happy New Year lovely people! I hope you had a wonderful and restful Christmas. So another new year begins. As with them all it opens at the close of the last. I don't know about you but 2014 was quite a year for me and mine. There was an awful lot of [...]
Today’s the Day…
Seven years after starting my degree, today I finally graduate! Warning: here comes the soppy bit... I absolutely could not have done this degree without all the wonderful friends, family and colleagues who have supported me and there are a few who need special thank yous. My wonderful husband Dave; thank you for staying up [...]
Simple Pleasures
Life can be so busy and hectic, and sometimes things seem really rubbish even when we know that actually they're not that bad. I find this every now and again. I know how lucky I am. I know how blessed my life is. I have an amazing family, a comfortable home, a job that whilst [...]
Thrive In Chaos 