Last week the Mr and I made a trip to the theatre. We spent a lot of time there when we were meeting up as ‘just friends’ It’s something we share a mutual love of. I think we are both frustrated performers and he’s definitely a show off. It’s escapism for an hour or so … Continue reading Desire Under The Elms …and behind the scenes of The Crucible
This blog post is brought to you by a rather discruntled and fed up Tracey. Since mum left us [ I still can't say died, it's far too final and blunt] I've been trying really hard to wake up each morning with a smile; to think happy thoughts. Obviously I've not always succeeded and on … Continue reading Updates & Beauty Banter…
Losing mum to cancer has had a strange effect on us all. While in the most part it's been bloody shit it has also brought out a positive, determined side in us. A can we do more?... Can we help? ...Can we raise awareness? Having experienced first hand the scale of this awful disease, the … Continue reading Charity begins at home … Would you shop at a Charity Shop?
"We live in Sheffield, we write about things we see here. What else is there to write about" - Alex Turner, Arctic Monkeys It may seem strange to anybody looking in that I got invited to spend the night at St Paul's, Mecure Hotel and Spa in Sheffield. Why you may ask ?... Well basically … Continue reading Discover Sheffield … #StayDifferent
It's been just under a month since we said our last goodbyes to mum. Despite the boyfriends pleas that I don't talk about it [ to the world that is ; he's been a rock and is a great listener] apparently I am being morbid. I am single handily depressing and boring the blogosphere. I … Continue reading Life goes on …
Today I thought I'd share my last tribute to mum with you. A letter I wrote that was actually read out at her 'Celebration of Life Ceremony' last Thursday. People don't tend to talk about these things and believe it or not I wasn't going to share it on here but my BF convinced me … Continue reading Goodbyes …
Today I thought I'd share my last tribute to mum with you. A letter I wrote that was actually read out at her 'Celebration of Life Ceremony' last Thursday. People don't tend to talk about these things and believe it or not I wasn't going to share it on here but my BF convinced me … Continue reading Goodbyes …
As your probably aware it's been a whole 4 days since I lost my beautiful mum. 4 days of walking around in a blur. I'm trying to keep busy, not think too long or too hard. I mostly just feel numb and extremely sad. I cry randomly, my emotions are like a rollercoaster. I enjoy … Continue reading Little Steps …
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