I recall sitting in the bath aged 13, mentally conjuring up song lyrics in my head then scrambling to write them down in my notebook afterwards. So, when a musical family friend came into our lives at that pinnacle age …
The Pull of Creativity
Well-being
Creating a Cosy Writing Corner
Every writer needs a cosy corner, or, a writer’s nook as it is also dubbed. Somewhere for ‘those motivated by words’ to express themselves in comfort and security. From laptops on my knee while cocooned in my dressing gown and …
How my Love for Bluebells has Grown
Annually, the UK is treated to the mesmerising spectacle of patches of woodland bursting into blue. Usually a signifier of ancient woodland, these delicate flowers with intricate petals drooping in the shape of dainty bells, erupt as if out of …
August to August
Hi, Everyone! Life has been busy lately and has eaten in to my writing time a little. That’s life! It is a circus at times and the hullabaloo of it all dazzles its way on to the main stage, taking …
A Hot Cup of Coffee & the Sense of New Beginnings
Sitting with a steaming hot cup of any kind of elixir* whilst taking stock of what has been and what is to come, as you finally feel ready and raring for new beginnings, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. The …
My Life Mystery Shopping Part III – Experiences of a Supporting Artist
Smelly socks? Come again? Is very likely what you are thinking if you read the second part of this blog series. Well, let me at least try and explain. Basically, when you delve deeper into the rather surreal world of …
The Tense Nature of the General Election 2019
During the General Election 2019, I batted and pawed at the political state of the country like a cat with a new toy. More curious than ever before, as I attempted to fathom buzz words and phrases like ‘Brexit’ ‘Not …
Sound Mind Travel: News and Updates
I want to begin this post by saying a huge thank you to anyone and everyone that has ever read my posts, liked them and shown any interest, however little. Just a small sign that people are noticing the blog …
On Trying to Find Balance and Quitting Self-Punishment
So, apparently, me not being a successful musician, writer, linguist or champion interior decorator and horticulturist by the age of 33 (and-almost-a-half) means that I should be taken to an abandoned, spider infested wood and tickled and taunted until I …
Why I Want to Travel
For me, the subjects of travel and well-being come hand in hand. I believe that you need to feel well in your self in order to travel successfully but that at the same time, travel can really help to shape …