Category: Advice
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Getting my library notice

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. It’s not too shocking that I buy far too many books. So it made sense that I get a library card and order books from there. I am currently reading Throne on Glass series which is 8 books and I decided this time to order…
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Deleted social media again

A habit I need to break I am terrible. I let myself fall back on the social media trap again. It’s my fault- I am too addicted to it. I also subscribed to another book subscription. And now I am regretting it. So, I have decided that I will see what it’s like till Christmas…
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The importance in asking for help

I need help Life throws shit at us sometimes. We get through it even though it causes us monumental amounts of stress. Cortisol levels so high we shouldn’t function. But we do. We pull our socks up and get on with things. But sometimes we fall into holes so dark we can’t see a way…
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Let’s talk about grey hair

It’s a root problem I said that when my grey hairs got to my ears then I would consider letting it all go natural. I am currently dying my roots every two-three weeks and it’s expensive and I cannot be bothered. I am worried it will age me but at the same time I love…
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I think I want a Practical Magic life.

Making some changes and planning We have had some bad weeks. I mean tears and anger. Our builder is a douche. It’s not going to change. He won’t change. We will be lucky if we get the build finished. But there is a chance. So I am thinking positive thoughts and planning for the future.…
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Sleeping is my happy place

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? I love to sleep, to dream to rest. I will be first to be and last to rise. My family is over so I am currently sleeping on my couch in a building site. We are close to having one room done…. But it’s…
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A home to welcome my friends and family
What are you most excited about for the future? Someday soon, hopefully this year. All my house dreams will come true, closely followed by my garden dreams. I know it’s coming. I just need to focus on the build, buy the plants and live my London terrace house dreams.
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It’s important to appreciate what we have

How do you express your gratitude? We may have a shite builder and house that has crap every where but we have shelter We have our health even if our cortisone levels are through the roof. We can afford food. My kitchen garden is a mess but it is fruitful. Frank may have an ulcer…
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Home cooked kreole food

What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? Seychelles food is a mix, kreole food is the best. A mix of African Indian Asian and French cooking, these are the dishes I grew up on. Heavily fish based, every Friday my dad would cook us a feast! Fried rice, baked fish, maybe fried fish as…
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Growing flowers and veg brings me the utmost joy

What’s your favorite thing about your garden? I finally attempted to tidy the allotment. I just had a few hours and it still looks a complete rip but I tackled some jobs. I planted the runner beans out, knowing full well the canes aren’t tall enough. But they need to go out. My peas are…
