A personal blog about all the good, the bad and the indifferent things that happen
Some people are born with resting bitch face, some people look so indifferent to the world around them and some people smile. I fall into the camp of being a naturally smiley person. My default facial expression is to smile. I smile when I’m happy, I smile through gritted teeth when I’m annoyed, I smile... Continue Reading →
I’m on the flight home from Ibiza to Liverpool and this flight couldn’t be any more opposite to the one going. Everyone is pretty much done in and I must admit I’m no different. I’ve just spend a week in Ibiza the difference for me this this time is that I traveled as a solo... Continue Reading →
If I'd of been a bit more clever with the dogs I'd of taught them things like empty the washing machine, take the clean clothes upstairs, tidy their toys away, make me a brew.... OK the last one is a little ambitious even for 2 dogs that manage their own social media account but still... Continue Reading →
I have been privileged to be be able to support and care for people who are going through grief. I’ve seen people come and go. I’ve seen elderly couples who have been together for 60+ years say goodbye to each other, I’ve seen sudden tragic loss of people who weren’t ready to go and the... Continue Reading →
Excercise. Love it of loath it there seems to be things everywhere to get us fit, healthier, thiner and leaner. Instagram is full of models showing us their wonderful bodies and making us maybe think twice about the double cheese burger we're about to scoff... I personally love exercise. Well maybe love is strong word,... Continue Reading →
While I was walking the dogs today I realised something; I'm genuinely happy. Actually properly happy. I have everything I want. This is a bit of a self indulgent blog post about how wonderful everything is at the minute for me despite some of the rubbish stuff thats occurred over the past few months. I... Continue Reading →
After watching this weeks Game of Thrones (don't worry there is no spoilers in this) and The new Avengers movie (again no spoilers) it was quite apparent that the women now in these programs are portrayed as strong woman to be feared and admired. Which is a stark contrast from what we were brought up... Continue Reading →
About 12 months ago I decided that my garden needed doing. Actually it was before 12 months ago but it was this time last year that I knew what I wanted to do it it. It needed reflagging and the garden needed to be dug up and new grass laid. Problem with all of that... Continue Reading →
Standing at your front door knocking, You open it, you smile and we chat, You’re hesitant, but you eventually let me in. We stand in the hall chatting and laughing We take a few steps in You tell me stories and I see the pictures glimpses of your life. You stop, apprehensive again, we take... Continue Reading →
Standing on the other side, matches in one hand, petrol in the other; I'm done.I'm done with being second and third best; I'm done with being taken for granted; I'm done with the lies; I'm done with you. I want this bridge to burn, I want this over, I want you to feel this pain too.... Continue Reading →
Tales of Grace 