Approximate Reading time: 8 min Written 8th March 2021 I watched an old movie Late last night Which left me feeling Irritably contrite Michelle Pfeiffer ,Al Pacino in “Frankie and Johnny” Pretty good reviews As far as I could see “The perfect love story For these troubled times” “A feel-good romantic comedy” were some review …
Big Girl Pants
Approximate reading time: 2 min Written 18th March 2021 Today I’m proud I’m so proud of me Please allow me a moment To gloat with glee Today I spoke up I made a choice Rather than keeping quiet I used my voice It felt pretty amazing To be honest and take a chance Rather than …
Hand On My Heart
Approximate Reading time: 3 min Written: 5 March 2021 I had a CI training Therapy session last night I was determined there wouldn’t be A bloody tear in sight Last week’s session I was a weeping Blubbering mess Overwhelmed and confused About stupid flatmate stress So, I chose a topic That was safe and mundane …
It’s a bird epidemic!
Approximate reading time: 10 min This week I have been dog-sitting for Tony and Seb, who have both redeemed my faith in the fact that I might actually be a good mother one day:-) Unlike Bailey who simply lies there and allows me to kiss and cuddle her 24/7, with this slight air of “Oh, …
A busy couple of weeks
Approximate Reading time:12 min I feel like I haven’t written in months. My biggest apologies, but I have been knee-deep in online journals attempting to piece together my second assignment which was due today. I am finally finished and it feels a little bit like heaven at the moment!;-) Can I just say that finishing …
Today’s Lesson
Written the 28th February 2021 You know I’d hoped I was done for the day No such luck I clearly have much more to say Today in CI training 18 people in our group For a minute and a half I had to ‘check-in’- Give the scoop On how I was feeling What’s going through …
When Narcissists Fight
Written 25th February 2021 When narcissists fight They don’t fight with their heart A complete lack of empathy No insight on their part They’ll judge, they’ll blame Take little responsibility They won’t own a mistake Say ‘Yes, shit that was me!” When faced with hard facts (That they know ARE true) The easiest recourse Turn …
Wake up!
Approximate reading time: 6 minutes I have to say 2023 is panning out pretty well so far:-) It hit me this week that I am actually posting again. After almost 2 years of radio silence and never feeling like I would be able to EVER post anything EVER again….. I am mildly elated. Plus my …
What to do about Daisy?
Approximate reading time: 10 minutes Today I saved a swan!! I did!! This morning, as I was walking Beautiful Bailey down by the canals, we look up to see this poor creature on the road, trying to squeeze through the bars so she could get back onto the water. It took me a couple of …
Knitting words
Approximate reading time: 23 minutes It’s been a good week. I finished my first master’s assignment, so feeling relatively proud of myself:-) Although can I just say how grateful I am that I’m not a full-time academic. I am currently working on my next assignment which is about comparing the symptoms of Developmental Trauma with …