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Sticks & Stones
Posted on August 8, 2016 2 Comments
Words are so incredibly powerful, I love them which is why my favourite pastimes are to write, read, or listen. But the balance of the universe means that if they’re not helping us they’re hurting us. Do you want to know how many hurtful things I’ve said to myself today?
The Functioning Depressive
Posted on July 11, 2016 2 Comments
I have this dream that one day I’ll live in a cabin in the woods with a wraparound porch, where I’d sit sipping whisky and smoking a cigar in my dressing gown. This is my desire to actually turn into an all American granddad, an odd one I admit for a 20-something British lass. I’ve […]
When life gives you lemons
Posted on June 27, 2016 1 Comment
This past week has been a little crazy. It’s tested my patience, my belief system, my relationships, my career, my view of the world and worst of all my character.
Imperfect
Posted on May 26, 2016 4 Comments
With May seeing Women’s Health UK launch their #inshapemyshape campaign, it seemed only natural to talk about imperfections. With the campaign set to tackle body shaming, I felt for me it extended much further than this. For me being in shape is physical, mental, financial and maybe even spiritual. It’s about tackling the negative self-talk […]
Why Mind?
Posted on November 17, 2015 2 Comments
I spent Saturday at a marathon training day put on by mind. It was a great day and opportunity to speak with like minded people, work on our techniques/training prep and kick off our fundraising. With talks by professionals and those who had suffered with mental health issues it was inspirational and informative. So why […]
28 Things I Learned by 28
Posted on October 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
As kids we spend time wishing away our years, dreaming of being a teen, then a sweet 16, 18 and finally a real adult at 21. We’re told how time flies and we don’t really believe it as we wait for the next milestone. But as the years fly by and I near 30 I […]
Tuscan Travels
Posted on April 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
Italy hangs out at the top of my list of places I just love to go. We got engaged mid flight to Venice and I’ve had lovely explorations in Rome as well as some of the other major cities in Italy.I have to say I love it every time. Last week we decided to book […]