I have been thinking a lot recently about focusing on the positives rather than the negatives. It's harder than you think it would be. Now, I'm far from a negative person, but sometimes things get on top of you whether it's work, commitments, chores or even dealing with the … [Read more...]
Go Catch a Bubble
Sometimes life gets on top of you, whether it's work, kids, chores or just life in general. Recently I've been feeling like this. After speaking to one of my lovely friends Jax from LiveOtherwise on twitter, she was talking about going out into the garden and blowing bubbles. It … [Read more...]
January Blues
I seem to have a case of the January blues and I need to snap out of it. I have my youngest's third birthday on Saturday and I want him to have the best day. I do suffer from Post Natal Depression, hard to admit but I'm over the worst of that a post I have yet to write but I … [Read more...]
I Miss You Dad….
Today is the anniversary of my dad's death. It is seven years ago today, since I held him in my arms, in his hospital bed and told him it was ok to let go. I did this for several hours until he let out his last breath. I never cried I stayed strong and even made a joke. I then … [Read more...]
First Attempt Poetry – Time
This is my first ever attempt at Poetry so please bear with me and be gentle. I wrote this poem for both the lovely Josie at Sleep is for the Weak, Writing Workshop and for Tim's Writing Course. I chose to pick the prompt Time from Josie's list. I am not sure this is what she … [Read more...]