My blood is boiling this afternoon listening to Joe Duffy and Liveline on RTE Radio 1. It was all about the plight of poor people in chronic pain who can now longer get the Versatis patches from the HSE. Jono is one of those people, at 24, he's probably one of the youngest ones that... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Wall
Yes it's the middle of the night, yes I'm awake and analysing myself. Some things never change. It's a year since I had my first panic attack. I saw a photo of myself taken at the event before the attack happened. I'm smiling and look normal but on closer inspection my hands are clenched and... Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day Vintage Tea Party Sligo
Bloomin Fabulous, in association with Anderson's Grill and Bar will host a Vintage Tea Party Fundraiser for Sligo Rape Crisis Centre this Valentine's Day at Andersons beautiful new venue on Kempton Promenade. There is an afternoon of imagination and wonder planned for all attendees filled with music, old fashioned romance, theatre, poetry, and tea. Bloomin... Continue Reading →
Happy 9th Birthday to the Blog
Well it's hard to believe that my little old blog is 9 years old! Those years fairly flew. The blog started as a place to get thoughts out of my head during a time when there was a lot of illness in the family and has kind of come full circle. I still blog about... Continue Reading →
Gallivanting around Grange
I was in Grange yesterday for a business meeting, ooh get me! It gave me the chance to visit The Jam Pot cafe which I've wanted to try for ages. It's a lovely place and I really enjoyed my chocolate, beetroot and avocado cake - which shouldn't have worked but it was delicious. There's a... Continue Reading →
I will try to fix you
I've started with a new counsellor and what always amazes me is the things that come up even when you don't realise they even existed. There was a 'light bulb' moment this week when it dawned on me that I try to 'fix people'. This could happen with anyone that I come into contact with.... Continue Reading →