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 👌
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Live Fearlessly: Empowering Lessons from ‘The Bold Type’💛
Anyone seen the TV series 'The Bold Type'? If you're in the UK, it's currently available on BBC i-player and I am about to watch it for the third time. It's a TV show about three young women working at a fashion magazine in New York called Scarlet, but it's so much more than that,… Continue reading Live Fearlessly: Empowering Lessons from ‘The Bold Type’💛
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
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
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
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
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
COVID-19: The New Normal
When this all began, there was so much talk about the strain on all of us. Everyone was talking about how we had to accept that our mental health might take a dip and a dive and that it was okay to feel anxious or down. No-one expected too much and we all filled our… Continue reading COVID-19: The New Normal
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
Week Fifty-Two: Reflections on a Chaotic Year and Lessons Learned for 2020
As after most Christmases, the arm of the chair that I am sat in is piled high with books: The new 2020 diary I got for Christmas, Fearne Cotton's 'Calm', Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch (I'm on chapter 8 and loving every second), and a very thick pad titled '642 things to write about'… Continue reading Week Fifty-Two: Reflections on a Chaotic Year and Lessons Learned for 2020
Blogging Goodbye to Butterflies 