2024, what a year you have been! From two weddings in the house, to a surprise redundancy, to welcoming my second beautiful baby boy into this world, 2024 has definitely been nonstop. I honestly don’t even feel like I’ve had time to breathe this year. I would love 2025 to be the year that I … More See You Later Alligator
The days are long, the nights sometimes longer, They say what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Stronger, yes, but also overstimulated, One minute Superwoman, the next minute Mrs Deflated. When one wakes up the other or both are screaming for a cuddle, Two under two; aka double trouble! It’s not for the faint hearted, … More Reflection In The Trenches
Once upon a time, this Small Town Girl used to religiously dedicate each of her birthday-eves to writing a blog post reflecting on the year that had gone by. This had been a tradition of mine since circa 2013. Fast forward to my 31st birthday last year and I broke my longstanding tradition [insert crying … More Reviving My Birthday Tradition
Hello dear Reader, I know it’s been a while…I hope you haven’t forgotten about me! I’ve been pretty absent in 2023, I must admit, but you know I had to make a special appearance for my obligatory end of year round-up post. 2023 did not involve as much writing (or reading or exercising for that … More 2023: You Were A Good’un
It’s that special time of year again, the time when we all take a few minutes to sit back and reflect on the past 12 months. Now, I really thought 2021 would go down as the most pivotal year of my life (what with getting engaged and married – during Covid – and moving halfway … More 2022: From Mrs To Mummy
I get it, sometimes when you’re not in the best place mentally, it can be a hard pill to swallow hearing someone else’s good news. “Oh you got engaged? Wow I’m so happy for you” – {she says in the most disinterested, monotone voice ever heard.} When you’re down in the dumps, it’s actually easier … More Sometimes It’s Easier To Mourn Than To Rejoice
And just like that folks, I’ve come to the end of another decade of life, My twenties saw me explore the big city, travel the world, build a career, forge some amazing friendships, move up the country and become a wife! Honestly speaking, I wouldn’t change a single thing, every experience shaped me in a … More Thank You Twenties, It’s Been A Pleasure!
Since before I can remember, maybe circa 2000 perhaps, I’ve always dealt with death in a certain way. Whenever someone close to me has passed, I’ve written a poem about them. Nothing fancy, just the bare bones of how that person made me feel and what I cherished most about them. I’ve always abided by … More Goodbyes From The Heart
Hello old friend, long time no see. I’ve missed you! The past few 12 months have been hectic to say the least, with SO many ups and downs. I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever laughed and cried so much in a single year! However, I’m pleased to report that I’m ending 2021 with a big, … More Thank You 2021, It’s Been A Pleasure!
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