The ‘C’ Word

  Hey guys, I know it’s been a while but I’m back again and I’m here to talk about the ‘C’ word. No, not that one, I mean cancer. I know it’s not particularly cheerful but it’s important and I have a point so hang on in there. I remember when my Dad was diagnosed …

Friends, Forgetfulness and a Gavin and Stacey Christmas

‘What shall we do this Christmas when you’re home?’ Mum asks, ‘What do you want to do?’ ‘I want a Gavin and Stacey Christmas.’ I reply. That was last year. This year my phone buzzes. ‘I’ve just spent half an hour thinking about how we can do a Gavin and Stacey Christmas’. She’s still trying, …

The ‘Awkward Stage’.

It’s official. The ‘Awkward Stage’ is no more. See you later blue eyeliner. Adios emo side fringe. Girls now take a graceful leap from endearing toddler-hood to a sassy and put-together adolescence. I can’t say I’m jealous though. Admittedly my ‘leap’ was more of a stagger, much like a baby giraffe experiencing its new limbs …

Highlighting the Important Bits.

People have told me that they enjoy my blog because it's relatable. They can identify with it. This may be about to change. I was recently mocked for being passive-aggressive in my pieces. Now, before everyone waves their hands around in a big hoo-ha and gets het up, I am not being passive-aggressive about this. …

Argos Catalogues, Blenders and Wine.

When I was little, which is now starting to feel worryingly long ago, I would sit in the middle of my nana’s living room, legs crossed, with the glossy pages of the Argos magazine spread out in front of me. ‘Have a look and tell me what you want for Christmas.’ She’d instruct, ignoring the …

Disappearing Acts and Things That Are Left Unsaid

People say that you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. They say you should hold on to the things you treasure because you don’t know when it might disappear. Don’t ask me who these people are, I don’t know, but I do know that they’re right. The past month or so gave me …