Day 1,825: Tattoos and Tributes

Day 1,825: Tattoos and Tributes. I've never been much for tattoos, but five years after my life saving transplant, their permanence is something I crave when the moment feels too big to contain.

Day 1,671: Little C & Me

I’m sorry I have been a bit quiet of late, we’ve been hibernating. It’s a word no-one ever wants to hear, a loaded word that carries a heavy emotional and psychological weight, which can make it a difficult topic for many people to discuss openly. It is a word that often associated with fear, uncertainty, … Continue reading Day 1,671: Little C & Me →

Month +53: Mid-Life Liberation?

Hey there readers, it’s been a while. You may decide I've been listening to too much Enya after reading this... Hippies have been spotted in this area...

Month +47: I’m With Dolly

The concept of work as a central aspect of our lives is deeply ingrained in our culture. While the idea of work-life balance is widely promoted, it may be misleading and distracting from the true meaning and purpose of life. Work is not inherently part of life, and achieving balance is not simple for many. Ultimately, life holds more importance than work, and finding individual purpose is crucial for true happiness.

Month +41: Year End

Month +41: Year End - Do some of the things you know keep you strong, happy, and healthy. Practice them, even if you’ve lost the excitement for them.

Month +40ish: Matters of the Heart

Month 40ish: Matter of the heart. Eleanor Roosevelt said that you should “Do something that scares you every day”. Today my scary thing was not, for example, accidentally ordering decaf, or picking a fight with an angry hedgehog. Nope, today I went for a run.

Year +3: Third Time’s a Charm

Year +3: Third Time's a Charm. Today I celebrate three years since my life changing transplant. It’s safe to say I have now arrived somewhere, although it’s not quite where I expected.

Month +30: January Resolve

We all know the feeling. the long nights and soggy weather stretch ahead of us endlessly, and we're feeling blue. But I'm grateful for where I am right now. Happiness isn't for people who need it, it's for people who want it.

Month +27: Seasonal Transitions

October is an important time of transition. This season why not interrupt your routine with something new. Everything we do that we that wouldn't ordinarily do provides us with a new perspective.

Month +26: Patience

Earlier this month I had to make a tough decision. It was something I didn't want to do and something I was afraid of doing. I was scared of letting myself, my club, and everyone I knew down. But deep down I knew it had to be done. I bowed to my fate and withdrew … Continue reading Month +26: Patience →