I am now a card carrying member of the Forties club. My celebration was nothing fancy. Nothing to the current, required standards, expected by social media. It was chilled. It was fun. It was actually pretty great. It is unfinished… I was and am still very ill. I am also, too stubborn to quit, so on the day – …
‘5 Steaks and an Eggplant’
I recalled this episode of Friends today. One, because I am a huge fan and two, because the content is so relatable – now more than before The characters were divided in this episode, by their individual salary. Monica, Ross and Chandler all had stable and well paid jobs. Joey, Phoebe and Rachel did not. They survived on low paying …
You and I
Brother and sister Together we’ll make it through Someday a spirit will take you and guide you there I know you’ve been hurting but I’ve been waiting to be there for you And I’ll be there just helping you out Whenever I can That is the dream. The reality is somewhat different. My darling brother – I wish you …
Right Here
My dear Grandad passed away in May this year. I still miss the sound of his voice. I have to stop myself from asking Mum, “How’s Gramps?”. We used to talk about him most days. He would call her 4 times a day. Now we just have the silence. I miss him. I have wanted to go back many …
Starting Over
When I thought about writing a blog, it was to write for me. I wanted to get my thoughts and feelings, out of my head and onto the page. It was public, so anyone could find me but without advertising; I was hiding in plain sight. A few friends and strangers joined my party and off we went. My blog …
Universal Language
‘Universal language may refer to a hypothetical or historical language spoken and understood by all or most of the world’s population. In some contexts, it refers to a means of communication said to be understood by all living things, beings, and objects alike’. Mathematics is often viewed as a universal language. Regardless of culture or religion, the numerical results are …
Modern Family
This month, saw the tragic passing of my Aunty. She lived in Amsterdam with her husband, children and grandchildren. I met her a few times. She was my Dad’s favourite sister, he is heartbroken. My Aunt had just got back, from her dream holiday, in Rhodes and was back at work. After a two day conference, she took herself to …
It’s not right but it’s okay
I was chatting candidly to a girlfriend the other day, when I said the following; ‘I’m the fixer. The one that gets pulled in during a crisis. I fix the issue, then they go out to celebrate with someone else’. I was talking about, the ever evolving, situation with quite a few of my friends. I’m forgotten most of the …
Piece by Piece
He’ll never walk away He’ll never break her heart He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and a father can be great – Kelly Clarkson Father’s Day was this week. Ours went by, with a nice personalised card and gift for my husband, followed by dinner with …
Last Words
My Grandads funeral took place this week. I find funerals in general, a bit weird. Whether you are completely distraught or find the whole thing creepy and awkward – there you all are, side by side. Close friends and relatives standing shoulder to shoulder, with people they love, despise and don’t even know. I’m so sorry for your loss My …