2022 for me was the year of regrowth. Regrowth back to 'Tracey pre 2017' - pre mum dying. We all tend to get a little melodic at this time of year, recall the best bits, forget the worst. I find New Year's a little sad. It's like saying goodbye to a dear old friend, one … Continue reading Goodbye 2022 …
I F • there's one message I ever want to get across - it's to appreciate the things & people around you. You can't buy yourself happy. Well I guess you can ... but you know what I'm saying. Basically I went out yesterday in the same clothes I wore the day before ( clean … Continue reading Appreciation …
I was kindly invited to pop along and sample the dinner menu at the above restaurant. I grabbed M and off we trotted. Raffina by Reece Elliott is based at 837 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield more or less opposite The Wild Card. There is a carpark to the rear of the building for use by their … Continue reading R A F F I N A • by Reece Elliot
I went walking around Damflask Reservoir yesterday its one of my favourite places for a wander. I haven't been for a while but decided to head there - I needed some beautiful views and quiet time. Its a good place for a think; to talk to myself and to Mollie. Yes I have one way conversations … Continue reading L I F E – be unapologetically your beautiful self …
I H A V E • always fancied myself as 'Lady of the Manor'. I swear in a previous life I was, or I like to believe I was ... knowing my luck I would have been a servant stuck downstairs in the kitchenToday we paid our first visit to Wentworth Woodhouse, which is just … Continue reading D I S C O V E R I N G • Wentworth Woodhouse
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
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
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