Grief, a year on

Today, I reflect back on the year that has gone by, the year I have had without my Grandad. I have found this year has gone fast, too fast. I feel I have had no time to process what happened or my feelings. However I look back to what feels like such a small space of time … More Grief, a year on

Baking Disasters

I have never been into baking and I placed ‘Bake a cake’ on my bucket list. I know you all are shocked that I have NEVER baked a cake, but I haven’t, until now. I consider myself a decent cook and assumed baking wouldn’t be much harder. How I was wrong. I wanted to bake my boyfriend … More Baking Disasters

Spring Clean

With spring just around and now passing over the March equinox I felt it only fitting to have a spring clean and brighten up the place. As my boyfriend and I live in a rented flat the he bedroom felt tired due to the fact it probably hadn’t been painted since it had been built. … More Spring Clean

2015 in brief

I was reluctant to write one of these ‘reflection posts’ for the last few weeks as when I looked back on 2015 I felt I was blinded by some pretty negative moments. Nonetheless, I was sat on a plane recently (the perfect time to think) and I was angry at myself. Yes some bad things … More 2015 in brief

SUP yoga

A new craze and a new challenge has swept through the country recently; stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) yoga! And I had to try it. I have done a little bit of yoga and pilates before. In addition, in the past I have paddle boarded. So the two mixed, sounded perfect to me. I did wonder … More SUP yoga

Couch to 10km

I am no professional run blogger nor professional runner (not even close) but I wanted to share my personal running journey so far. Today I accomplished my first ever 10K race and also the furthest distance I have ever ran (without obstacles). I completed the race in 1 hour 5 minutes and 32 seconds.  I came … More Couch to 10km