If I’m honest today hasn’t been a very good day. The only thing in the diary was going to my second appointment at the pain clinic first thing. I’ve had a lot riding on this appointment! I was originally referred to the clinic back in February last year by my rheumatologist. Due to one cock up after another I didn’t actually get an appointment to see them until October. They were going to be the answer to my managing my pain. During that first appointment a decision was made by the team that due to the stresses and pressures of … Continue reading “And breath”
A girls can never own too many Ruby Slippers
I am a massive fan of a brand of shoes called Irregular Choice! They are absolutely amazing and come up with all sorts of quirky and unusual designs. I love them so much I have bought a number of pairs (and no my husband doesn’t know exactly how many and it’s staying like that!) For the past couple of months I have been coveting a pair of their Red Ban Joe’s and saving every penny I can to be able to afford them. I was only about 2 week away from being able to buy them and guess what?? They’re … Continue reading “A girls can never own too many Ruby Slippers”
What else can I loose?
When I first started feeling the effects of Fibromyalgia I found it difficult to plan my weeks. I never knew from day to day how it would affect my body and what affect different activities would have the next day or the next. I lost the ability to work the long and physical hours that were required to keep my business trading and as a result I had to close the doors on my shop that had been my life for almost 10 years. Through fibro fog I have lost the ability to retain information such as remembering the right … Continue reading “What else can I loose?”
Me time
For the first month since closing the shop I busied myself with sorting paper work and finalising accounts. December was filled with wrapping presents and making gifts. Then first week of January I sat down with my bullet journal and began to plan all the crafts I could do for my blog with the hope that one would evolve into my next money making scheme. I got quite excited. I relished the prospect of the quiet time focusing on reinventing myself. But 4 days into the new year, 8:30am my husband walked back through the front door having been made … Continue reading “Me time”
I will not let Fibro define me
Today has not been a good day. For the last few weeks I’ve been struggling. It’s the same old thing. My head says I can but my body just laughs and lets me down. Since closing the shop I have also been struggling with my identity and equally how people see me. For the last 10 years I’ve been that lady who runs the flower shop. And 4 of those years I was the lady who does In Bloom from the flower shop. And for the 2 years before buying my shop I had been the lady who makes the … Continue reading “I will not let Fibro define me”
Graffiti upcycled desk
Since before we moved into our new house two and a half years go my boy has been on about having a zombie themed bedroom. I thought this was a fab idea and quickly started to transform my husband’s old heavy metal t-shirts into wall art….. But apparently they were too scary and gave the boy nightmares. It’s not surprising really given that this is the child who finds every excuse to leave the room when me and his sister watch anything the slightest bit scary. It’s either that or he hides behind his zombie pillow ( http://www.prittstickandpainkillers.com/plants-vs-zombies-fleece-cushion/ ) So … Continue reading “Graffiti upcycled desk”
A very grown up bedroom transformation
Having a girl who is obsessed with foxes, dream catcher and all things purple makes it difficult when trying to redecorate their bedroom and stick to a theme. Before I started her room was rather boring and nondescript. It really didn’t show any of her personality at all. As usual with my broken body, anything strenuous and active takes forever. I just about managed to paint one wall a day, and using power tools apparently put me into instant flare. But after 4 weeks of pottering I think I’ve finally finished. Her wardrobe and desk have been transformed into … Continue reading “A very grown up bedroom transformation”
Manna’s twinkly t’shirt
The whole point of this blog was to show my attempts at crafting, instead it seems to be a page for ranting and emotional outbursts which has actually very therapeutic. And its not that I haven’t been doing much crafting, more that I just haven’t got round to sharing any of it. But all that is going to change!! The first craft project I’m sharing it one of this gifts I made this Christmas. It was for my lovely Yoga teacher Manna. I wanted to make something for her to advertise her classes as they are always such a giggle. … Continue reading “Manna’s twinkly t’shirt”
Me 1 Fibro 0
Although I agree with the idea that we shouldn’t dwell on the past, and we should be focused on the now to get a better future, I also believe it’s the events of my past that have made me who I am. I try to live regretting nothing, these life events are all the things that have made me stronger. The past is a life lessons moulding me into who I am today. I haven’t always seen the good in something straight away, and often they have caused me pain whilst I learn, but I always get there in the … Continue reading “Me 1 Fibro 0”
Happy 100th birthday Grandad
I remember the perfectly manicured nails on his strong hands and running my fingers across the ridges. I remember the sweet smelling curls of wood in the corners of his otherwise immaculate work shed. He’d usually have a scab on the top of his head where he’d been distracted by his work and had bumped it whilst going in and out of its door. Nanny would always tut to hide the smile of assurance that he still hadn’t learnt. I remember the itchiness of the fabric of his kilt when I sat on his lap eagerly waiting for a dance … Continue reading “Happy 100th birthday Grandad”