Category Archives: Brilliant Britain

Reasons to be grateful #9 – misty winter sunsets like these

Posted on Dec 28, 2018 by

I’m at home with my parents this weekend. We headed out for a walk in the woods rather later than I would have preferred today due to various reasons and for the first few moments of the walk I was … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be greatful #8 – autumn sunshine

Posted on Oct 27, 2018 by

It’s been a bit quiet over here recently. I’ve been trying to manage some pretty rubbish fatigue, which I think may be linked to my on going efforts to try to balance out my hormones and manage my PCOS through … Continue reading →

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Narrow boat fantasies

Posted on Aug 30, 2018 by

One of the little ‘alternative life’ fantasies I have is of my partner and myself leaving our jobs as floating off on a narrow boat around the UK. I’ve actually never stayed on a narrow boat, but have become more … Continue reading →

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What is it that I blog about anyway?

Posted on Feb 11, 2018 by

I’ve been thinking a bit about what it is I am doing (or trying to do) when I’m writing this blog recently. Looking back over previous posts there are bits and pieces about my art, other people’s art and being … Continue reading →

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Taking the rail replacement bus

Posted on Jan 14, 2018 by

This morning I went swimming with my sister for the first proper training session in preparation for swimming in the Great North Swim in June. I have signed up to swim 5k (which is just over 3 miles), which is … Continue reading →

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Swimming in silver

Posted on Sep 9, 2017 by

About a week ago my bf and I were on holiday. We decided not to go very far – we had just over a week off and didn’t want to lose too much of that time travelling. We went to … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and beach huts

Posted on Aug 21, 2017 by

For those struggling through work this drizzly Monday here are some sunny photos of beach huts taken on the south coast to lift the mood.

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My growing love affair with eccentric British pursuits

Posted on Jul 29, 2017 by

I’ve been out swimming in the serpentine lido this morning with my sister. We have just started training for Swim Serpentine 2017 – I have signed myself up for a two mile swim. I can, and do on a regular … Continue reading →

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That time I nearly got kicked in the face by superman

Posted on Jul 8, 2017 by

I’ve been at Brighton kite festival today and while there I saw this wonderful thing billowing in the wind. I absolutely love how the tentacles billow and ripple and curl in the wind. While trying to film this there wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Blooming Birmingham

Posted on Jun 11, 2017 by

I am on a train back from Birmingham, UK where I have been staying for the last few days, both for work and for a little time away with the bf. We’ve had a great time. We’ve eaten several yummy … Continue reading →

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