“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Doctor Dodging: Sepsis Edition

    Me and my nosey-parker-syndrome overheard someone at work talking about how they nearly ended up with sepsis, so obviously I now feel obliged to tell the tale of my sepsis survivor story… Sepsis. A scary six letter word I knew… Continue reading

    Doctor Dodging: Sepsis Edition
  • Away With the Wind

    I went to visit my Mam today, who has recently moved to Scarborough. After a lovely time at the Sea Life centre, seeing the cute lil’ otters (listed first because they are my FAVE), penguins, seals, fish and other random… Continue reading

    Away With the Wind
  • A Cosy Getaway: Highlights from Our Anniversary Trip

    I’m currently sat on the sofa in a food coma from leftover Sunday dinner (I put wayyyy to much cheese in the cauliflower cheese and now I feel SICK- still it’s better than being at work on a Monday) and… Continue reading

    A Cosy Getaway: Highlights from Our Anniversary Trip
  • Easy Loving

    How happy it made me throwing rocks into the sea. It’s the simple things, you see that make us meant to be. The stars we watch so carefully, to see if any fly will always fill my heart with warmth,… Continue reading

  • Wild Camping Wonders

    Me and Danny ventured to Scotland in the Summer of 2022 to embrace the beautiful scenery of Loch Trool. We (or rather Danny) pitched our tent on the edge of the Loch, after a sweaty, stressful trek from the car… Continue reading

    Wild Camping Wonders
  • Cancún in June: A week of Piña Coladas and Getting Caught in the Rain

    Well well well, if it isn’t Miss Surely it Won’t Rain all the Time reflecting on her holiday to Mexico… The Flight This was my first long haul flight and it’s safe to say it was an absolute shambles. Whilst… Continue reading

    Cancún in June: A week of Piña Coladas and Getting Caught in the Rain
  • Walkies

    Me and Danny went for a looonngggg walk on Saturday and it’s safe to say I am the definition of unfit. It’s also safe to say that I complained for about 90% of the time for various reasons: Number 1… Continue reading

  • Journeys

    Maaaajorrrrrrr writers block appeared to have consumed me for the best part of November and December last year.  I usually feel super motivated in January to write, but seriously, WHERE is the inspo??!  I’ve been reflecting on my career path… Continue reading

  • All Things Nice, Pumpkin Spice

    Clinging onto the last days of summer, I throw on a dress and head to the supermarket for a cold drink. I inhale a strong smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon on my way to the check outs. My body… Continue reading

  • The First Chapter

    Here’s to the start of something new! Finally. FINALLY I have crawled out of my comfort zone. I can’t wait to share my nonsense here on this scarily empty page. The blank canvas awaits! So, I guess I should begin… Continue reading

    The First Chapter