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
• Contains PR products One item of my skincare I NEVER miss out of my routine is my SPF. I wear it daily - rain ,wind or shine . There is absolutely no point spending time and money on other areas of your routine if you are going to skip on the most important - … Continue reading B E A U T Y • spf chat – part 2
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
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
Hey how are you all ? I had this idea; seeing as I love my music I thought it might be fun to compile my favourite 50 songs to celebrate 50 years on the planet . Its a few days late but whose counting [ hopefully nobody as at the last count there were 52 … Continue reading M U S I N G – My Favourite 50 Songs For 50 Years
I think its terribly important that we don't make it so that everything feels like it has to be shiny & new on instagram for it to be relevant. In my humble opinion there's far too much emphasis on what you/we have materially & not enough of the feel good, spiritual stuff.If you notice I … Continue reading L I F E – does everything have to be shiny and new to be relevant?
I’d like to make it clear that it’s not until the very, very end of next year, almost 2 years away ... but as my nearest and dearest [ or as Ive started referring to them ‘the chuffs’ ] keep reminding me I am the big 5-0 next year. Of course I intend to celebrate … Continue reading TRAVEL | making plans…
the naughty forty diaries 