Not a stranger to hospital – my observations in a nutshell Welcome to Triage townThe city that never sleepsIt’s Vegas in theatre gownsFull of beeps and bleeps Lights, camera, actionA dramatic entranceThen you wait and waitUntil somebody mentions A VIP wristbandDesigner threadsNo mans landA queue for beds Needles and pinsOverflowing binsAn en-suite roomDoctor in soon The clock stays stillNo time for the illYou’ve had enoughThen … Continue reading Meds, Beds and Code Reds

After a day unwell in the hoose this just about sums it up. Beside me If I lay here with my eyes closed maybe it’ll be later than I think it is. Nah – is it fuck! ‘Let’s get up’ – I hear from the miniature person beside me. Sometimes I feel like he’s always beside me. Feet touch the floor, another day has begun. … Continue reading Beside me

My latest offering – with a Scottish twist! Delighted that the Scottish Book Trust included ‘The Wifey’ in their online Blether collection. Can you relate? Doesn’t everyone know ‘The Wifey?’   The Wifey She spoke too soon Nuttin’ left unsaid Her face said it aw She never meant tae tell She couldnae help hersel Small town folk Like small town talk Curtain twitchin’ prizes In … Continue reading The Wifey

Where do you want to be in 10 years? 🤔 I’d like to feel at peace with myself and who I am. I’m definitely on the right path… I’d like to slow down and appreciate things more, not looking to change the goalposts too often. I’d like to have good health and wish the same for my family and friends. I’d like to have published … Continue reading Day 14 Blog Challenge

One thing I’m excited for! Right now I’d settle for a decent kip and some R&R. I am excited to head away for a few days with the fam over the Easter break. Hopeful for sunny days, some solo time in a hot tub and family fun topped off with fizz! 🥂 Continue reading Day 13 Blog Challenge

Was a toss up between lemon drizzle cake and chilli but chilli always wins. I use the BBC Good Food Guide but add a cube of Demerara sugar and I’m more generous with the chilli and the guacamole and the sour cream and the CHEESE! 😋 Continue reading Day 12 Blog Challenge

Behind schedule so playing catch up! Day 11 – Bullet journal your entire day Get up (early) with a super excited almost birthday boy Get everyone ready and collect Gran Head to party venue to prep room, party bags, and ‘special guest’ Spend two hours in a happy haze surrounded by almost thirty kids high on life and sugar Come home for the ‘present opening … Continue reading Day 11 Blog Challenge

What I wore today! Today I wore my comfy new leopard print hoodie from @shopmatalan which was ideal for running about doing birthday party prep. I’ve added in a skirt I wore to work yesterday (cos I love it). Also from @shopmatalan and SURPRISE also in leopard print (addiction is real)! 😂🙋🏼‍♀️ Christ, even my @converse are in on it! 🤦🏼‍♀️ Continue reading Day 10 Blog Challenge

Something I Miss… Where do I start? My waistline My sanity Uninterrupted sleep My pre fusion flexibility The ability to cheat a hangover But most of all I miss this 🤱 Continue reading Day 9 Blog Challenge