Every January I tell myself I’ll change and do things differently this year. And here I am, beginning of January and back to where I was last year. The Blank Diary Fear. Santa has brought be my usual shiny new Moleskine diary for the upcoming year, after writing in family members birthdays and other must
Rummaging through the crumpled heaps thrown on the floor, all my favourite items burnt to cinders. Powerful dressing wasn’t going to be a thing today. I’d have to go it alone. My daughter didn’t question why we travelled to school as a three, why her brother was going to miss the first bell. We watched
Dear Donna, Please can I keep this message anonymous to protect my friend who is the subject below: I’ve been friends with her for nearly fifteen years. We met at school and have always been close ever since. However, when I went to stay with her this week, she tried to kiss me. I had
On Christmas Day I lost my Grandmother. She had always been the rock in my life and she was my everything. When I wasn’t visiting her in hospital leading up to this loss, I found myself trying to do anything that she had been nagging me to do for weeks. The main thing was cleaning.
What have I learned from the last decade? Well, it’s been a testing one that’s for sure, but it’s also been the most amazing pilgrimage of self discovery I’ve ever been on. I feel like the last decade is where I really became an adult, anything before was part of my youth. In 2010 I
A New Year, A New Goal.. As the beginning of 2020 gets closer, the thought of making new years resolutions feels so daunting. The top of everyone’s resolutions these days – Get fit, loose weight and make more money, and of course the ultimate goal, spoken like a true pageant girl “world peace”. Now, I
1) Mum complaining that the same films are shown every day on BBC / ITV 2 over the festive period. This morning I walked into the kitchen to the soundtrack of mum shouting “How many times are they going to show Kungfu bloody Panda??” 2) Getting drinks bought for you by people who seem to
1. Do Christmas your way! Traditions are what you make them – some people have turkey 🍗with trimmings, others choose Chinese takeaway. Some share presents 🎁 in abundance, others share their presence. Don’t compare what you do with others – it’s your day, do it your way. 2. Smile until it’s contagious. Smiles 😃 bring
Motherhood…a time of bliss, a time of comfort. Beautiful, well behaved children who sleep through the night, tidy up their toys and act in a socially appropriate manner. Husbands who help with the dishes, put a load of washing on now and again and will entertain the kids so mummy can enjoy the odd social
Over the last seven days I’ve deliberately chosen to immerse myself in the world of women. I’ve always had a great circle of female friends, but my mum also encouraged me to be friends with boys. Her words still ring in my ears: “Boys aren’t as bitchy as girls, they’ll always have your back” And
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We don’t want to let Coronavirus stop all the fun, so instead of our monthly meet-ups, we’re going to host...
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Every January I tell myself I'll change and do things differently this year. And here I am, beginning of January and back to where I was last year. The Blank Diary Fear. Santa has brought be my usual shiny new Moleskine diary for the upcoming year, after writing in family members birthdays and other must remember dates, it's then just…
Rummaging through the crumpled heaps thrown on the floor, all my favourite items burnt to cinders. Powerful dressing wasn’t going to be a thing today. I’d have to go it alone. My daughter didn’t question why we travelled to school as a three, why her brother was going to miss the first bell. We watched her waltz into school, enjoying…
Dear Donna, Please can I keep this message anonymous to protect my friend who is the subject below: I’ve been friends with her for nearly fifteen years. We met at school and have always been close ever since. However, when I went to stay with her this week, she tried to kiss me. I had NO IDEA she was into…
On Christmas Day I lost my Grandmother. She had always been the rock in my life and she was my everything. When I wasn't visiting her in hospital leading up to this loss, I found myself trying to do anything that she had been nagging me to do for weeks. The main thing was cleaning. For me, cleaning use to…
What have I learned from the last decade? Well, it’s been a testing one that’s for sure, but it’s also been the most amazing pilgrimage of self discovery I’ve ever been on. I feel like the last decade is where I really became an adult, anything before was part of my youth. In 2010 I was glassed in a nightclub…
A New Year, A New Goal.. As the beginning of 2020 gets closer, the thought of making new years resolutions feels so daunting. The top of everyone’s resolutions these days – Get fit, loose weight and make more money, and of course the ultimate goal, spoken like a true pageant girl “world peace". Now, I make resolutions every year and…
1) Mum complaining that the same films are shown every day on BBC / ITV 2 over the festive period. This morning I walked into the kitchen to the soundtrack of mum shouting "How many times are they going to show Kungfu bloody Panda??" 2) Getting drinks bought for you by people who seem to think they're your second cousin…
1. Do Christmas your way! Traditions are what you make them - some people have turkey 🍗with trimmings, others choose Chinese takeaway. Some share presents 🎁 in abundance, others share their presence. Don’t compare what you do with others - it’s your day, do it your way. 2. Smile until it’s contagious. Smiles 😃 bring warmth, support, empathy, love and…
Motherhood...a time of bliss, a time of comfort. Beautiful, well behaved children who sleep through the night, tidy up their toys and act in a socially appropriate manner. Husbands who help with the dishes, put a load of washing on now and again and will entertain the kids so mummy can enjoy the odd social occasion. Not too much to…
Over the last seven days I’ve deliberately chosen to immerse myself in the world of women. I’ve always had a great circle of female friends, but my mum also encouraged me to be friends with boys. Her words still ring in my ears: “Boys aren’t as bitchy as girls, they’ll always have your back” And although relationships with boys come…