Have you ever just walked into a place and felt like you were meant to be there? Instead of the usual awkwardness it's like feeling instantly at home. As I walked up the stairs the colours, sounds and smells lured me through the door and into the room. This is the Pilgrim Soul Studio. Amanda... Continue Reading →
Wheelie good fun
I have decided I'm probably in the throes of a mid-life crisis. Firstly I want a tattoo, secondly I want blue streaks in my hair and yesterday I saw a pair of roller skates in a charity shop....you can guess the rest! I've decided to embrace my inner child. I used to be very much... Continue Reading →
Pencils and Pedals
Saturday, although it was a day of rushing and racing, was a really lovely day. Firstly I went to a drawing lesson. Kiera O'Toole, who is a very talented artist, invited me along to try my hand at drawing. To be honest I can just about draw the curtains so I was dubious. Kiera is... Continue Reading →
The NCT
Gilbert the car had the NCT (national​ car test today). I wrote this while I was waiting. The small room of doom, Stuffy and cramped. I say silent prayers to the angel of automobiles if there's such a thing. My heart thumps, hands shake as I try to concentrate on my book. I'm too early,... Continue Reading →
Dramatherapy
I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere. I finished my dramatherapy sessions today and it's been so helpful to me. I've had such a supportive therapist and it's really made me take a long, hard, look at myself and why I have been feeling the way I have recently and why it's happened to me... Continue Reading →
Feeling Grateful
Yet again I've given myself a bit of a kick up the backside and told myself to 'cop on'. This old depression thing is a devil, one minute I'm riding along the crest of a wave, the next I've fallen on my surfboard and overwhelmed by a wave....but I have so much to be grateful... Continue Reading →