The sun is shining through our living room windows, Willow is sunbathing next to me and Dave is about to start cooking dinner. Just a week back home together and it feels as though he never went away. I hadn't imagined my previous blog post would be the last before I left for LA; I… Continue reading Los Angeles, Mexico City and Home Together Again
Category: Chapter Six – Late Twenties
Rain, butterflies and a chocolate covered cappuccino
It's a gloomy, rainy Sunday here, but the clocks sprung forward in the UK last night and so warmer, sunnier days are definitely on the way - hooray! Any of you who have been reading along long enough/know me well enough will know, I secretly love a gloomy day anyway. Right now, I'm curled up… Continue reading Rain, butterflies and a chocolate covered cappuccino
Enjoying the now
My flights to L.A are booked and there are only 52 days now until I'll be posting from a, hopefully sunny, California. So, if you're reading this and you have any recommendations for where to find the best food in LA, let me know! Time is absolutely flying by and everyone keeps telling me it'll… Continue reading Enjoying the now
I look like I’ve got this: Everyone has their own stuff going on
I hit rock bottom Wednesday morning. I felt extremely alone and I missed Dave terribly. I felt like I wasn't going to be able to go on without things going back to the way they were. I couldn't accept the change (even if temporary). And I didn't want to either. I wanted to be able… Continue reading I look like I’ve got this: Everyone has their own stuff going on
Facing a Whole New Year One Day at a Time
Just finished washing up and my fingers are all wrinkly, as if I've just got out of a lovely long bath. My hair's a total mess and I'm wearing an old jumper with pyjama bottoms, but I feel like writing for the first time in forever, so I'm smiling hugely (Hey there 2023 readers and… Continue reading Facing a Whole New Year One Day at a Time
Saying Goodbye: Family time in the Scottish Highlands
It's been some time since my last post, it's nearly party season and I'm still nowhere near full of beans. I am up early today and packed for a few days away in the BEAUTIFUL Scottish Highlands with family. We're staying in Kinlochleven - a village that's full of special memories for us a family.… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Family time in the Scottish Highlands
For the love of autumn
I am doing my best to enjoy autumn in all its gloriousness. And it really is glorious. Especially in Welwyn Garden City, where every road is lined with trees now turning wonderful shades of yellow, orange and red. The ground is covered with fallen leaves, which I hope are providing shelter to plenty of hedgehogs.… Continue reading For the love of autumn
Every day’s a school day
I've learned three things this week. 1. Paddington Station is hands down the most confusing station in London and it's no wonder Paddington Bear ended up lost when he tried to navigate it alone. Friday night some super lovely friends and I had arranged to meet there, because we were kick-starting a night of celebrations… Continue reading Every day’s a school day
Sunday Night Butterflies: Dealing With Anxiety on a Sunday
Sipping peppermint tea and as ever, trying to keep the Sunday night butterflies at bay - work is manic at the minute and whilst I'm actually looking forward to this week, I can't help feeling a little nervous too. I've spent a little while deciding whether to write today. It's been an overwhelming, monumental and… Continue reading Sunday Night Butterflies: Dealing With Anxiety on a Sunday
All Storms Really Do Pass
Honestly? This week wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. On Tuesday, returning to work after the bank holiday, I had a really rubbish brain day. My head was full of fluff and anxiety and everything felt difficult. I stumbled through, but by the end of it, I had a mighty tension headache and tears in my… Continue reading All Storms Really Do Pass
Full of Pride
Curled up on the sofa with the cutest puppy ever, watching his favourite Disney+ TV show (yes, he has a favourite). Happy bank holiday to everyone in the UK! And all the love in the world to anyone who's having to work through it. You've got this and I hope you get some you-time soon!… Continue reading Full of Pride
Girls just wanna have fun
Happy Sunday! It actually is such a happy Sunday in my world today. I'm full of banana and blueberry waffles, which were good for the body and soul when enjoyed with a coffee this morning. The sun is shining, but it's nowhere near as hot and sticky in the flat as it has been the… Continue reading Girls just wanna have fun
A Fresh Perspective
The picture hasn't really changed since I wrote my last post about taking life one scorcher of a day at a time. I'm still plodding through, trying to remember to drink water, eat well and shave my legs. And trying not to let the news get me down. The last few days have been better,… Continue reading A Fresh Perspective
One scorcher of a day at a time
There's absolutely no doubt it's summer now: I've got an insect bite on my elbow which is so itchy I could scream, I have tan lines on my feet where my sandals should be and I'm running out of summery enough clothes to wear. As a winter girl, I'm trying to make the best of… Continue reading One scorcher of a day at a time
Remember when rock was young
Coming to you wearing joggers, with a massive mug of tea in hand. It has been an incredible weekend full of live music, good food and wonderful people. I'm feeling grateful but also, admittedly, a little worn out - thank goodness it's Sunday. Today's been everything I've needed. I'm thanking past Bronwen for leaving the… Continue reading Remember when rock was young
An overthinker’s guide to to-doing
I've said it many times and I'll say it again, I absolutely love Sundays. Especially, on a slow morning like this one, when I’m still feeling cosy at 10am, curled up on the sofa in my PJs. The life-admin to-do list keeps growing, but I had more time on my hands this week, with less… Continue reading An overthinker’s guide to to-doing
Travelling With Butterflies: Navigating Anxiety Whilst Abroad
Back on home turf and reflecting on an incredible weekend away in Italy spent sticking a middle finger up at all of the anxious thoughts that told me I couldn't enjoy it. Travelling feels daunting to most of us regardless of our mental wellness. I think it's natural. As someone who struggles with anxiety a… Continue reading Travelling With Butterflies: Navigating Anxiety Whilst Abroad
Post-birthday reflections: 28 years older and wiser-ish
Curled up on the sofa wondering how it's been a whole week since my birthday already. My anxiety didn't impact negatively on the day at all. In fact, it was absolutely lovely. And of course it was. I woke up to cat cuddles and then spent the day surrounded by family, including Dave's parents' new… Continue reading Post-birthday reflections: 28 years older and wiser-ish
Birthday Butterflies
I’m 28 tomorrow. I’d fully intended to draft an inspiring and upbeat birthday post to publish in celebration. I LOVE my birthday and I couldn’t wait to write about how far I’ve come since I was 18 and about my hopes and dreams for the years ahead. Instead, I’ve hit a mental health blip. And… Continue reading Birthday Butterflies
Overthinking is my superpower
A wise person recently told me that I need to learn to love and embrace my butterflies. To feel the butterflies and decide to gratefully accept the reminder that I'm feeling anxious and gently look after myself, instead of trying to bat them away at the first sign of trouble. And I'm getting there. This… Continue reading Overthinking is my superpower
Blogging Goodbye to Butterflies 