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The Spoon Theory and Me

I’ve not written on here in ages, I mean I think we’ve all had a tough few months in one way or another! But after talking to a friend the other day and explaining the spoon theory to her, I … Continue reading

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My Wooly Adventure!

For those of you who don’t know, I am 39, and swiftly heading towards 40. I have decided to do a 40 thing to do before 40 list, and want to have them all ticked off by my birthday, 19th … Continue reading

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The Story of Us, The Next Chapter. (4)

  Best Laid Plans It was early on Friday the 21st Sept, the day before our wedding, and I was laid in bed fast asleep. It hadn’t been the easiest few weeks, I mean my hen party didn’t exactly go … Continue reading

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Making Time to Feel…

  I am trying to be ok with all that is going on….. Trying to think positive, telling myself it could be worse, looking for blessings in all things….. But whilst trying so hard to do all this, I’m not … Continue reading

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To P.I.P……..

  To PIP I got your letter today, and you want me to reply in the next 3 weeks, which never feels like much time. You want to know how my illness or disability effects me, is it easier, harder … Continue reading

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The Story of Us. (3)

Finally! Time went on and I tried my hardest to get over you. I wasn’t experienced in the world of love, my first (and only) kiss was aged 17, and I’d only ever really had 1 boyfriend, not really sure … Continue reading

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The Story of Us. (1)

Today it’s your birthday, the day we celebrate you being here, all thirty -something years of it! In celebration I want to share (remind you as you always tell me you ‘can’t remember’) the story of US. A story of … Continue reading

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A few thoughts to bring in the New Year……

    Today we’ve been tidying away the Christmas tree, putting all the decorations carefully and lovingly back into their boxes, ready for next year, so we can start the new year fresh and clean. …….I guess that’s what I … Continue reading

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Learning To Dance In The Rain

In life we all go through difficult times. Situations that stop us in our tracks and take our breath away. That leave us wondering what to do next, and how on earth we get through the next hour, let alone … Continue reading

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Finding Thankfulness, Whatever Life Brings

Every November I have always tried to do a daily #ThankfulNovember post on Facebook, since seeing some of my American friends doing it about 5 years ago. I have always found it such a positive experience, to take time each … Continue reading

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