Things don’t always happen the way we’d like them to. In fact, I can fairly say that things seem to work against my desires the…
When I was back home in America on my holidays, I was offered a couple of dresses that didn’t fit just right. But as the previous owners were…
I like to start the New Year with a fresh, clean start (as much as possible), which means doing a bit of de-cluttering and organising.…
Growing up in a large family, hand-me-down clothing was a regular part of life. It wasn’t necessarily something I hated (after all, I really wanted some of them!) but it certainly…
I spent yesterday in Glasgow visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s one of those places I can return to over and over again. In fact, I’ve…
Confession: I am a bit of a silly person. And I enjoy being silly. I think being silly is loads of fun! OK, I suppose I didn’t…
I was in my mid-20s, and still rather unsure about how the dating world worked. I couldn’t always tell if a guy was flirting with…
[Note: This was originally posted on my PhD blog, FrancesRyanPhD. Not all posts from there are shared here, so go over and check it out if…
Oh, what a wonderful day I’ve had! It was fun! It was exciting! It was filled with laughter! It was, simply, spectacular! Yes, I spent…
I’ve never been much of a magic fan (I’m far too sceptical) so when a friend asked if I wanted to catch a show during…
I decided a while ago that I would start rewarding myself for various milestones along my PhD adventure. In part because treats make things a…
As part of my decision to be a bit more proactive about my return to the dating world, I’ve enlisted the help of a couple of…
One of my favourite things in the world is acting silly and childish, so when a friend from Stirling invited me to join her and…
My parents were really mean when I was growing up. They were so mean that they denied my sisters and me access to essential vitamins and minerals.…
I’m back from a wonderful weekend in Wakefield (and Leeds) and despite feeling a bit knackered from a long train journey, my soul is feeling…
The alarm clock is set for 7 o’clock, but something has woken me at 6, stirring me from a pleasant dream that I want to…
I was born 40 years ago today. It was a Thursday and I like to think that it was a day of great celebration. I…
When I learned that Stewart Brewing was having a special beer tasting night, I knew it was a great excuse to make my way to the brewery.…
When I wake up tomorrow it will be February; the shortest month in the calendar year and my birthday month. Yes, by the end of…
If you asked me what my perfect man looks like, I couldn’t describe him. I imagine he’d be taller than me and I’d like to…