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28/03/201720/04/2017

I’ll be there for you

Who are your friends? Who do you call when the sun has come out and you feel like a barbecue, or when you find yourself at a loose end and want some company? Who do you want to tell first when you’ve had some good news, or who do you need to tell first when you’ve had some bad news? Who loves you even when you’re tired and grumpy? I’m really, really lucky. I’ve got the most amazing friends. There are the friends I see only occasionally, but getting a hug from them feels like coming home. There are the friends I see several times a week but we never run out of things to talk about or ways to have fun together. And everything in between. Continue reading “I’ll be there for you”

10/03/2017

From Worrier to Warrior

I’m definitely a natural worrier. I often have to put some serious effort into turning my mind away from things that are concerning or unknown. I overthink pretty much everything, working through the possible outcomes or eventualities even when there is no evidence to help me do so. I fret about things, and won’t let them go. And I’m pretty sure I’m in the majority in being a worrier. Continue reading “From Worrier to Warrior”

17/02/201717/02/2017

Hoping for Hope

Today I left work in the light for the first time in months. It was such a wonderful feeling. I felt warmed by the sun and cheered up by the light. I remembered that spring would conquer winter and that those glorious summer days with long, relaxed evenings would return. While we’ve probably got plenty of cold, damp days ahead before we get to enjoy spring and summer properly, I love the reminder of the beauty that is to come.

I’m not really a “summer” person to be honest – I love so many things about each and every season, and actually snuggling up in the winter is one of my favourite things to do. But after a few months of cold, I definitely start to feel excited about the return of the warm weather. Continue reading “Hoping for Hope”