About everything and nothing, talking to myself but hoping someone else might be listening…….
The build-up to our trip to Lake Arrowhead had been difficult for me as my Emetophobia was going into overdrive. No matter how well I feel I have my phobia and anxiety under control, a big family trip always drags me back. The day before my trip I forgot to take my medication, so it... Continue Reading →
I really felt compelled to write this post today because of last night’s tragic shooting in a bar in Thousand Oaks, California. One of the reasons I was so apprehensive about moving to the United States was because of the guns. Nothing anyone can ever say to me will convince me that guns need to... Continue Reading →
I wrote some diaries during the first few months in California and have decided to post some extracts of them over the next couple of weeks, (although slightly adapted). Our First Week in Southern California We had booked ourselves into a hotel for the first few nights as the house was only part furnished and... Continue Reading →
As I watch my six year old son from a distance, I see the fear on his little face. I know how it holds him back from experiencing some of life’s joys and that real sense of achievement you only really get when you overcome something difficult. He is on the outside looking in, assessing... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was the last day of 'Sugar Free September'. Did I start today with sugar laden cereal or go for coffee and cake to help me stay awake after very little sleep (thanks to my son)? I could if I wanted to, the challenge is over but no, strangely I haven't headed for the sugar........ Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
'The best thing about being in my 30s is that I did all my stupid sh*t before the Internet'. I recently shared this e-card on Facebook and it seemed to resonate with a lot of my friends. Of course the Internet was around in my late teens, early twenties (I mention that period as I... Continue Reading →
This wasn’t my planned post for this week but often life is what happens while you’re making plans. That’s certainly what happened last week. It was a normal Wednesday with the children, the headache inducing music class followed by soft play and then back home for lunch. It was after lunch that my 2 year... Continue Reading →
My children changed nurseries about 6 months ago and I was both surprised and pleased when I discovered that this nursery have some special needs children. They have one child who has a sensory need, one child with a speech and language delay, one child with complex needs who has a one to one support worker,... Continue Reading →
Mostly Talking to Myself 