I've been a bit AWOL lately; writing's taken a bit of a back seat because I've had a lot on. It tends to be something that drops off when I'm busy, but it's also something that keeps me sane, so it's a double-edged sword. Work is taking a priority right now, because, you know, new … Continue reading AWOL
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2020 roundup
New Years Eve, 2020. What a year aye? What can I say. I've sat here for a while, hands poised over the keyboard, but not much is coming out easily. I don't normally do end-of-year posts, and I'm not a resolution-maker, but it felt somehow fitting to write something this year. I'm keen to not … Continue reading 2020 roundup
A year in moments #23 – the waiting
I could see all the way down the road for my bedroom window. It was getting towards the time we'd agreed that he would pick me up. I waited eagerly for a glimpse of his car. I'd spent a while getting ready. Trying to choose the right outfit. I'd settled on a long sleeved blue … Continue reading A year in moments #23 – the waiting
3 years in New Zealand
Last weekend marked my three year kiwi-versary. Three years since I got off a plane not knowing what would happen next, or how long I'd be here. It's been quite the journey so far. I posted my thoughts a year ago, when I'd been here two years. It still felt pretty new, and still quite … Continue reading 3 years in New Zealand
French sunshine
I recognise the sofa on the screen, and realise Bev is back in her house in Cheltenham. She'd spent the previous six months with her husband Rich travelling through Europe in their motorhome, and I ask her how she feels to be back. 'It's nice being in the house but I'd rather be in France. … Continue reading French sunshine
Watercolour riches
'I was like, let's just stay home forever,' Clare said in her wonderful Northern Irish accent, laughing at the screen when I asked her how she found lockdown. 'I found it pretty good. I'm really introverted, so the opportunity to stay at home in my own company, for an unknown amount of time, just seemed … Continue reading Watercolour riches
What I would’ve done…
This week I should have been heading to the airport, steeling myself for the 29 hour journey to London via Singapore. My bag would've been light, ready to bring back belongings I haven't seen for nearly three years. I'd have enjoyed the two flights, excited about my trip and the novelty of flying, despite the … Continue reading What I would’ve done…
Diazepam and dog walks
Alex pops onto the screen. He has a beard. He starts talking and I hear some words about having sunburn and working in the garden but I'm distracted trying to figure out whether I've ever seen him with a beard. It's a long time since I've seen him. 'It's really hard to explain. It feels … Continue reading Diazepam and dog walks
Mountaintop moments
I sit on the rock and think about all the times I've been here, at the top of Mount John, but I've lost count. I think back to the first time; March 2014. I wore my green walking trousers and a black t-shirt that was a size bigger than I'd usually buy, the result of … Continue reading Mountaintop moments