You may recall that I made an enquiry about a PhD studentship back in May and that I was a bit uncertain about how it would…
There is a sensation that passes through my heart and soul on occasion. A conscious realisation of subconscious thought. Sometimes it’s caused by a smell…
I am rubbish with numbers. I think that’s a pretty common understanding and it’s not really something I’m embarrassed by. I can’t do mathematical equations…
I have finally had my first pie. Well, my first Scottish meat pie at least. Pies are a pretty big deal in Scotland – in the whole of the…
Another week is winding to an end so I thought I’d reflect on the good things that have happened throughout the week. So, here goes!…
I had grand ideas to travel to Lake Menteith this weekend to check out Inchmahome Priory, but after looking at the very limited bus services to the area,…
I had lunch with a friend today and the topic of my platelet counts came up. Initially, as a genuine curiosity to know how they were, but…
For the last two weekends, I’ve been working in my garden trying to get it all pretty for the summer. Last weekend was my initial…
[Updated below] I’ve spent the weekend out in the garden which has turned into quite the snail lesson for me. You see, I’m not from a snail-friendly…
I am losing hope. Bit by bit, moment by moment. It is a painful process because I fear that my continued loss of hope will…
Today’s post is a list. You would be forgiven to think that lists are an easy-out when it comes to writing, but they are really…
As most people do, I have bad dreams from time to time – the bothersome little dreams that haunt you all day long: Showing up to a…
For the vast majority of my adult life, I have been alone. I’ve only ever had one “real” boyfriend (after having briefly dated a not-nice…
As soon as she walked in, she felt the tension. She didn’t want to be there, but her friends insisted she go and enjoy herself.…
Eight years ago, I stood at the altar of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and professed my love and dedication to the man who taught me…
For years, I have secretly (or maybe not-so-secretly) been annoyed by the way people open their bananas. I would watch people do it the wrong…
I have finally taken the garbage out. And, more importantly, the recycling. Although I admit that it happened too late. I’ve just been so crazy…
A couple of years ago, I drew a silly little ‘kidney tree’ to illustrate a story about my kidneys, Bob and Dave. It humoured me, but…
I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…
My dream to rule the world began when I was a young child with much smaller aims. I can vividly recall the start of my…