It has now been officially a month in our new home; the new build house we have mortgaged. A massive, adulting move! I thought I’d reflect on our experience so far with you today. Area Because it’s a new development, everyone is friendly. We all want to meet our neighbours and help each other out.… Continue reading A month in our new home
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Halfway Through 2026: First Half Reflection, Second Half Focus
We are here, we made it! The midpoint of 2026. It's been...a weird first half. Hard, confusing, sad, very sad. I've cried a lot. But that aside, I wanted to quickly reflect on how I chose to split the year in half right from the get-go and why this has been beneficial. Jan-Jun ELEMENT: Water… Continue reading Halfway Through 2026: First Half Reflection, Second Half Focus
On Remembrance, Grief, & Honouring a Life Well-Lived
A week ago, we laid our grandfather to rest. Finally, he is at peace. One with the earth. Returned to his Master in the Heavens above. Here, today, I wanted to just ruminate on remembering loved ones, the waves of grief, and what it means to honour someone's life. On the day of his funeral,… Continue reading On Remembrance, Grief, & Honouring a Life Well-Lived
On Friendship: is there something wrong with us or are our expectations too high?
I have been thinking a lot about friendship again lately due to another shift in my friendships and some tension as well. It has me questioning whether I have the wrong idea of what a friend should be, if I have unrealistic expectations, or if I will ever have the sort of friendships I've dreamt… Continue reading On Friendship: is there something wrong with us or are our expectations too high?
Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
It felt euphoric this weekend and last to stand and support the runners of the Manchester Marathon and the Stratford-Upon-Avon Half and Full Marathon. I was there to support my husband and sister respectively. I made signs. I ran around to ensure I saw them at different spots. The spectators are important because they inspire… Continue reading Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
Authors whose careers and styles inspire me
I am learning more about my reading tastes but I'm also learning which authors' careers and styles I would like for my own author journey. Why it's good to know this Comp Titles - these are comparative titles, as in books that are similar in style or genre to your work, which you will need… Continue reading Authors whose careers and styles inspire me
What I’m aiming for in my current novels
For the first time in a long time, a friend read one of my drafts. It was rough and I haven’t even read through the whole thing in its latest form, but she trusted me with hers, so I thought I’d do the same. It got me to thinking about what I’m aiming for with… Continue reading What I’m aiming for in my current novels
Discovering My Reading Tastes ~ Literary Niches within Genres
I'm slowly but surely narrowing down my reading tastes so that I am able to source and read more books that are 4 stars or more, something I used to struggle with immensely. Defining my reading tastes has been pivotal and vital in my reading enjoyment. It's not enough to know you like a genre,… Continue reading Discovering My Reading Tastes ~ Literary Niches within Genres
Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
That's it, our last day in this house. A house that felt like home since 2022. A place that saved us from our last rented home which didn't turn out too well in the end. Convenient location, perfect size, space to make our own. And while we are moving on to bigger and better (hopefully),… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
A Month With My Buzzcut – Thoughts, Feelings & Reflections
A month ago, I finally took the plunge and buzzed all my hair off. As a woman with shoulder length hair for most of my life, this was a big step to say the least. However, it was liberating... Wrestling with standards of beauty: I had a wobble the other day where I felt ugly.… Continue reading A Month With My Buzzcut – Thoughts, Feelings & Reflections
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