Memories of a Multicoloured Mullet
I was at a 21st birthday party on Saturday and it started me thinking about my own celebrations a few (aherm) years ago. Instead of looking a vision in pink with glittering gold heels (as Saturday’s birthday girl did) I wore leather trousers, a zip top and a bright red and orange ‘Toyah’ style wig. …
Living by Impulse, Movies and Caterpillars
A ‘Live for the Moment’ Philosophy only works if you can persuade your other half to believe in it too. That’s what I found out this morning when (attempting to recapture some of my youthful impulsiveness) I said: ‘The weather’s stunning, let’s go out for the day, there may be no tomorrow.’ Unfortunately hubs is…
Comedy in Tragedy
I began a First Aid course last Saturday and was introduced to ABCs. ‘A little late in life,’ I hear you cry but in the First Aid world ABC refers to Airway, Breathing and Circulation. See, I listened, I may yet be able to save somebody’s life if the panic doesn’t engulf me and send…
Rugby, Frogspawn and a Little Gold Dress
I’ve had an adrenalin fuelled weekend in which all of the above have combined to inspire today’s blogpost. The adrenalin mainly flowed whilst I was perched on the edge of my sofa watching Wales in a physical, heart-stopping game against England. You’d think I’d played the match myself! Well, they do say watching sport can…
Paper Heart, a Poem
Heart to Heart
Apparently the Valentines gift you buy for your other half depends on the stage your relationship is at. If you’ve just met gifts may be completely inappropriate. If you’ve been together a few months a card and a small gift are recommended. Beyond this stage I’m sorry to say I do not know the protocol…
A Cold, a Comic Hero and a Ray of Hope.
Drip, drip, drip . . . No, I did not have to deal with a leaking tap over the weekend, but a sorry nose. Needless to say, I did not accept its apology. It had let me down and I was disappointed. Three weeks into a work placement with children I had begun to think…
Sense and the Scaredy Cat Reflex
I stood in a shop on Saturday debating the opposing merits of summer florals and body warmers. On reflection I can’t believe how agonising the decision to buy something has become. In the past I made purchases with wild abandon thinking ‘I deserve this.’ These days I still think I deserve it I just don’t…
Words v Blue Monday
Yesterday I congratulated myself on surviving ‘Blue Monday’ only to discover it hasn’t actually happened yet! I naturally assumed it would be the first Monday after Christmas that is not a holiday and the first day back at work for many. But no, the most depressing day of the year generally falls on the third…