Nothing quite like a summer holiday to revive and refresh – June and July were so hectic, they whizzed by in a blur. After the Pink concert mid June, came Fathers Day, Sports Day, then my daughters gymnastics showcase, her birthday and subsequent birthday party; that we had to push back a week just to fit it in. In the …
Sleep or Leap
The trouble with getting married on Valentine’s Day is the overwhelming assumption that my husband and I are hopeless romantics. Let me stop you right there, we aren’t. This year we celebrated our 9 year anniversary and when I say celebrated, we went to work. My husband then went to collect my mum so she could stay over and provide …
So, this is Christmas
Christmas tree is up, decorations inside and out are in place. The festive season in our new house is prepped and ready but beneath the surface is an all too familiar feeling. Last year as we skated towards homelessness at a rapid rate, we successfully pretended that everything was perfect and put together a beautiful a Christmas, despite the hopeless …
Let there be Cake
In my corner of the world recently, things have been very busy. My mind has been grateful for the constant distraction. We celebrated Father’s Day, my daughters 4th birthday and my husband’s birthday; all in the space of three weeks. Shops being closed, travel still restricted and family not being allowed to visit, has meant that our celebrations were a …
Tapping and Snapping
I have no idea what life will look like on the other side of this lockdown. The days seem longer. Every issue magnified. Some days I don’t sweat the small stuff. This time has given me perspective. It’s highlighted what’s important; family, health and love. It’s also shown me how much I hug people and enjoy being hugged. Other days …
Month of Love
Well hello there Sexy February how you doin’? Yes I am a Friends fan and I’m not the least bit sorry! Hope your Valentine’s, Galentines or Anti Valentine’s Day, completely rocked. Whatever you did and whoever you did it with – I hope it was a happy one. My husband and I celebrated our Wedding Anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Yep, …
Well Hello 2020
Happy New Year all! I hope it has started well for you and any resolutions you have made, are still firmly in place. Usually around this time, I would be falling off whatever wagon I decided to jump on. I didn’t make any resolutions this year. However, I was moved by this advice over the festive period: ‘Evaluate what you …
The Lark and the Owl
My husband is a morning person. He can happily get up at 4.30am, to study before work. He has just finished 6 months of doing exactly that. He now has a break from study but isn’t keen on the whole resting idea. He wants to continue to get up at 4.30am. He feels the need to do something else. Sleeping, …
Budget Boredom
‘Your situation is not your destination’ I am clinging to this mantra quite a bit, at the moment. Reminding myself, that whatever this period of time is, it’s just a season in my life and it will pass. A plateau. A rut. Whatever you call it, I am neck-deep in it. I hate routine, always have done. The day to …
Long Term Relationship
My husband and I have been together 5 years; known each other for 10. It’s safe to say, we are comfortable around each other. We have definitely reached the Long Term Relationship status. When I look back on the night’s out, cosy evenings in and overall effort from our early days, the present is markedly different. The mystique of our …