Like is like a box of chocolates - sometimes it's a chocolate truffle [yum] and other times a piece of liquorice [yuck] Saying goodbye to my mum was THE hardest thing I've EVER had to do. Leaving my husband after 7 years was the worst thing I've ever had to do to somebody else . … Continue reading M U S I N G S • Life is like a box of chocolates
That particular conversation cropped up a lot while my mum was dying . Her appreciation for the life she had led , although shorter than she [and we had hoped] still makes me fill up, overwhelmed by her strength and with love for her . In her own words "I've lived, I've laughed and I've … Continue reading I’ M H E R E • for a good time , not for a long time
Despite all the constant emails - I won't ever buy followers. NOT that it overly concerns you when people do ? Don't you feel its like buying friends and popularity - which begs the question - why would you ? It's a little bit sad really - I can forgive the kids but not the … Continue reading L I F E • Dear Instagram
To say I was looking forward to a night away from Sheffield with my mates was an under statement. When Boris confirmed Covid restrictions would be easing as planned on May 17th that was it. There was a quick group discussion which resulted in a Spa break being booked to celebrate Rachs 50th birthday. [Thankyou … Continue reading L I F E • Birthday celebrations at Ye Olde Belle Spa & Hotel , Retford [ Picture heavy ]
I'm NOT sleeping well. I'll blame it on the menopause… well why not … everything else around here gets blamed on that ! - even the un-washed pots ! I swear I've had only 10 hours sleep the last few nights and to be honest I'm bloody knackered. I feel like an extra from the … Continue reading B E A U T Y – Zombie to half human. The products I reach for
I woke up this morning feeling strange. A weird, niggly feeling sat far too comfortably in the pit of my stomach. For the first time in a while I felt hopeful for the next few months, but I also found myself looking to the past , nostalgic for the old days ... if that makes … Continue reading L I F E – music was my first love …