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
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
Today went a bit like this. I arrived at the train station 45 minutes early. My anxiety around travel is real again . Dam you lockdown you've set me back ! My reasoning for setting off early - What if there was a big car crash, or a bomb, or the car conked out again. … Continue reading 3 Yorkshire Puddings & 2 Newcastle Brown Ales • day tripping to York
I was pondering this question earlier . I'd had a crap nights sleep [ welcome to the menopause ] and my head was all over the place. I made myself an extra large coffee which I took outside to drink , closely followed by my shadow - Mollie dog .It was only about 7.30am but … Continue reading L I F E • Happiness …what makes you happy ?
Did you know that 80% of extrinsic skin ageing is caused by daily sun exposure? I'm sure I've mentioned on loads of occasions that while I love the beautiful weather I do not like burning & I rarely put my face in sun. Even when I do it's always factor garage doored up [ atleast … Continue reading B E A U T Y • Alpha H Skin Care Diaries