I took on this challenge because honestly I love a new fad diet and that's really what I expected it to be. I didn't fully look in to what was involved, I just signed up. It is the 'Sugar Free September Challenge' with Rachel Holmes. I thought I ate pretty healthy food, lots of fruit and... Continue Reading →
Reflections…….Then and Now……
Today I supported my brother at a funeral of an old friend. A funny, kind, caring man who left this world too soon. We were told how, through all of his suffering he never complained and remained a real rock to his family. I remember him fondly, spending time at our house when I was a... Continue Reading →
Carry On Camping
House buying this year has meant that Mediterranean holidays are just a daydream right now. The reality is, four days camping in Sandy Balls. Yes, this is a real place! It's in the New Forest but we didn't get around to visiting the actual sandy balls so I'm still none the wiser as to the origin... Continue Reading →
Positive thinking – Are you helping yourself ?
There are hundreds of self-help books on the market that promote positive thinking. People turn to these books when they are in the middle of a crisis or struggling to get where they want to be in life. While I myself have never felt that the help I required could be found in these books,... Continue Reading →
Love for the 80s
I was only 11 in 1989 so I don't remember the 80s and yet strangely I feel like I do. I feel so much affection for that decade. In my mind I was there but in reality most of what I know and feel about the 80s comes from American 80s movies. Last week we... Continue Reading →
Take a Pretty Picture
This morning I went on the beginners photography course with the City Photography School (www.cityphotographyschool.com). I took a train to London at ridiculous o'clock in the morning and wondered why I was putting myself through this. I got my camera for Christmas and have taken a few mediocre pictures on auto but any good pictures... Continue Reading →
Valentines Day – dedicated to my husband
The history books give various reason as to why we celebrate Valentines Day but the cynical side of me feels it is just a total waste of money, that we are being taken advantage of as consumers. We are bombarded with valentines day related advertising showing us trips we should be taking and gifts we... Continue Reading →
Out with the new in with the old
I grew up in a beautiful Edwardian house on a leafy road in West London. I didn't realise how much I loved living in that house until many years after we said goodbye to it. It was home for those important teenage years, holding memories, both good and bad, that will stay with me forever.... Continue Reading →
Can we have it all ?
I have been reflecting on my life recently and the whole concept of having it all. Of course everyone's interpretation of 'having it all' is very different but for me it is about having a family, friends, a social life, my own home and a career. The people I admire are the people who pursue all... Continue Reading →
Dont wrinkle your soul
With my 36th birthday looming, I have started to think about how I feel about getting one step closer to 40. Am I reaching for the bottle or researching non invasive cosmetic procedures? No. Am I considering being turned into a Vampire in order to stay young for an eternity (yes I'm a massive Twilight... Continue Reading →
Mostly Talking to Myself 