It’s been nearly a month since my return to Scotland and I am finally starting to feel a bit settled. In fact, I’m feeling settled for the…
Today has not been my best day. I knew it would be a hard one, as I was saying goodbye to my parents ahead of…
I’m packing my suitcases this evening for another return to Scotland. After two months in the Homeland, it’s a bit hard to say goodbye again. But it…
Ta-da! This is my latest swirl, Autumn Falls. I swirled it whilst sitting in my parents’ living room over about a week – whilst sitting in a lovely, comfy…
In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an increase in conversations around happiness and depression so I thought I’d throw some of my own words…
I have had the worst luck with my 2013 Race a Month Challenge. In fact, I knew a couple of months ago that the odds of success…
I am finally back in America after more than two years in Scotland – and after two emotionally draining days of international travel. I can’t really say that I’m…
I’m on the train to England now and will be flying home to America tomorrow morning. It’s weird because part of me feels like I…
I wrote a piece about innovation and running for my [now former] job and it’s officially hit the press today (by way of the organisation’s monthly newsletter). Anyhow,…
It’s September and that means that it’s ITP Awareness Month. So I thought I’d share a bit more about my ITP journey with you to give…
I’m not a big fan of the rain but when the skies open up I do find myself looking – and hoping – for a rainbow. Rainbows make me…
Today was my annual check-up for my kidneys, Bob and Dave. I’ve been really nervous about it because I know that the last year hasn’t been…
Following up on yesterday’s post, today I am acknowledging the strengths that save me from the bitterness of my weaknesses. These are a bit more difficult…
My weaknesses taunt me. They prevent me from truly loving myself and they make me doubt every thread of my being. I wish I could…
Sometimes I like to close my eyes and imagine the life I want. It’s by no means an extravagant life – it doesn’t even include winning the…
The world seems to be closing in on me right now and it’s destroying my soul. The only thing that is saving me from a…
I’ve had a couple of sleepless weeks and it’s starting to show in my face. Despite the many happy things happening, many frustrating and stressful things are interrupting my sleep.…
A year ago this time, I was excitedly telling you that I was halfway to succeeding in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge. Sadly, halfway through my 2013 challenge,…
I am a runner. I eat pizza. I drink beer. And I look good naked*. I realise that’s a bit of an odd opening line,…
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…