The Ritz first opened its doors in 1906; at the time it was considered one of the greatest hotels in the world. The Ritz remained open during both world wars and survived the Blitz.Conceived by the famous hotelier César Ritz with the aim of becoming the ultimate destination for guests looking to stay at the … Continue reading A F T E R N O O N • tea at The Ritz, London
• A White Christmas• Making spontaneous plans that don't require reservations, deposits and allocated time slots. • Watching a beautiful sunset somewhere other than my back garden in Sheffield.• Dancing in hot sweaty pubs. Skin touching strangers' skin without a care in the world. NOT having to reach for the antibacterial spray or run to … Continue reading L I F E • I’m dreaming of …
I should NOT mix my drinks - something I've been reminding myself ever since I started mixing my drinks and realised it gives ' good [ as in a bad way ] hangovers' Hangovers are the work of the devil . . . but they are sure worth it! Especially after an 18 month breakup … Continue reading T H I N G S • I’ve learnt this week
I don't want this date etched in my memory but every year as July descends upon us it looms. It lingers quietly in the background but is loud enough to unsettle me - my cataplexy attacks become more frequent- which is understandable; it is afterall linked to emotion. It's a date I don't want to … Continue reading L I F E • missing Mum 4 years on
Tomorrow I am being set free. For the first time in what seems forever I am sleeping in a bed ... and it's not bloody mine ! Sunday is Spa day with my closest friends to celebrate Rachs 50th birthday. I CANNOT wait. A non-event 50th of my own in December [ due to being … Continue reading M U S I N G S • escaping Sheffield for the Spa
Happier New Year to you all. I say happier as happy seems a little inappropriate under the current circumstances. The Majority of the country is in tier 4 and it looks as though a further national lockdown is beckoning later on tonight . There have been no New Years resolutions made over here - I … Continue reading N E W Y E A R – musings…