Strange title for a blog post I know but I was driving along with Jono and Lucy the other day and Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime came on the radio. Listening to it got me thinking - I am alive again. I spent so much of last year feeling dead inside that it's a... Continue Reading →
Colcannon Potato Cakes
Given the day that's in it I thought I'd better make something Irish. This is a really quick and easy recipe and tasted fab too so here you go: 500g baby potatoes 50g Chopped Green cabbage Half a red onion - chopped 50g butter Salt to taste Mature cheddar cheese (optional) Firstly boil the potatoes,... Continue Reading →
Thursday Trials and Tribulations
Have you ever had one of those days? Today is one of those days. It started at around 5am with the dreaded insomnia, this week has been desperate for sleep, I think it's the aftermath of the play. I gave in a 6am and got up only to find that we had 4 tea bags... Continue Reading →
Hooked on Sligo Food
I was delighted to be invited along to Hooked, Sligo for a Mother's Day dinner for two. As I was busy rehearsing for Sligo Acts at the Hawk's Well Theatre I wasn't sure who to bring - and there were 8 of us in our little crew. So we all went! I love Hooked, it's... Continue Reading →
Pause for thought
Oh no I hear you all cry, it's another insomnia post from herself. Don't worry this is a good one, mind you I'd love a bag of chips right now. I'm doing great, really great. Yes I'm sorry that Sligo Acts has finished - I miss the gang but another part of me is delighted... Continue Reading →
White feathers and wide awake
It's been a busy Monday and here I am wide awake at 2am. We had a rehearsal for Sligo Acts, a play I'm in on Sunday, and I find it very difficult to wind down after evening rehearsals. It was the coffee morning as well earlier in the day and I'm always quite nervous that... Continue Reading →