Dave and I's first day of house viewings was a little disheartening, but the second day (crammed full of twice as many viewings) was much more promising. We've not found our future home yet, but we have gotten to a point where we're much more clued up on what our actual deal breakers are and… Continue reading Life doesn’t stop because you’re house hunting 🏘️
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Way more than 66 Books 📚
Yesterday I went to book lover heaven. My friend and I met for a super scummy brekky and a catch up, before hopping in an Uber to 66 Books to go book shopping! For those who don't already know, 66 Books, is a fully operational book warehouse in Hertfordshire which a company called 66 Book… Continue reading Way more than 66 Books 📚
‘A Sky Full of Stars’: Tales from a long weekend camping in Dartmouth✨
This morning I put a torch in the washing machine. I was just finally getting around to doing the last of our dirty washing from our camping trip last weekend and when I heard the clunking, my first thought was that one of us might have picked a pebble up off the beach and left… Continue reading ‘A Sky Full of Stars’: Tales from a long weekend camping in Dartmouth✨
On my way to OK again 👌
I was right when I said that the butterflies were gentling warning me to take care. I had a wonderful day at my grandparents with family, but on Monday morning, tiredness and anxiety hit me all over again like a brick. And I felt devastated because if you were paying attention you'll remember, Monday was… Continue reading On my way to OK again 👌
Daydreamer 💭
I've been trying my absolute hardest not to grumble about the heat this week and I've felt better for finding a way to be positive about the fact it's summer. And that's not to say I haven't loved all of the autumnal content popping up from my fellow autumn/winter lovelies, but embracing summer and all the joyous things that come with it has helped to turn my frown upside down...
Swinging away the butterflies 🎶
Filling in my planner Monday morning, I popped 'inhale confidence, exhale doubt' on my list of priorities as I knew I'd need to believe in myself to tackle the week ahead. In moments of anxiety and nausea it was harder to remember that, but finding confidence did get me through two days at the office and some really important meetings...
Thirty and Thriving 🙌
It's Sunday, the sun is shining and we've a roast dinner cooking away - nothing makes me happier than a day like this one. We've got family staying, I'm one beer down and I'm feeling more chilled than I have in ages. (Besides the football nerves of course - it's been a nervy couple of… Continue reading Thirty and Thriving 🙌
Fake it ’til you make it 🍹
My cheeks feel warm and rosy, in that way they only do after a couple of days out in the sunshine. Those chilly gale force winds seem to have passed through and this weekend has been verging on summery! It turns out Angel, Islington is the perfect place to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. Yesterday… Continue reading Fake it ’til you make it 🍹
Windswept, tired, but happy 🫖
I'm curled up on the sofa in comfy pants and a jumper, watching the trees outside the window wave in the wind. I can't help smiling when I notice they're getting greener by the minute. The air has definitely smelt more spring-like the last couple of days and I've really enjoyed getting out and about - even if it has meant returning home windswept and tired two days in a row...
You May Never Really Find Yourself 🌸
Spring is in the air and I can gradually feel my energy levels rising. I'm sure I'm not alone. There's something about living longer days, seeing growing buds on trees and smelling freshly cut grass that just boosts those happy hormones...
Los Angeles, Mexico City and Home Together Again
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
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
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
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
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
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
The COVID-19 pandemic continues: Is it just me?
Or have things just got that little bit harder? Honestly? I caught myself thinking really negatively when looking at myself in the mirror this morning and it was that which turned my thoughts to the idea of blogging again. I have seen a few social media posts dedicated to positive body image, but the majority… Continue reading The COVID-19 pandemic continues: Is it just me?
Facing a global pandemic: I just don’t feel right
This will be my third try at a blog post. I've been trying and failing to write over the last few weeks: I had this grand idea that I'd start writing daily throughout this global pandemic. I was going to call the chapter 'A blog a day to keep the blues at bay'. But every… Continue reading Facing a global pandemic: I just don’t feel right
Blogging Goodbye to Butterflies 