I’ve spent the last couple of days in Killin as part of a PhD retreat but managed to get some private retreat time, too. This (and the…
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…
Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…
Today was one of those days that didn’t include any true accomplishments, but that did include lots and lots of smiles and laughter. Yes, it…
Did you know that there is only one lake in all of Scotland? I know that may be hard to believe, but it’s true. (There…
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…
I’ve finally completed my latest swirl drawing. It’s one that I started way back in December for a friend who was embarking on a life-changing journey.…
It’s starting to get cold outside and that means cuddling up on the couch with a cosy blanket. And for a double dose of warmth,…
I don’t know if it’s fair to say that I’ve been on my summer holidays since I’ve been an unemployed student for the last year+,…
Since I turned in my dissertation draft yesterday, I’ve decided that I am going to take a week’s holiday to rest and unwind before I…
Wow. I guess that’s Dissertation Month pretty much over. I mean, I know it’s not been a full calendar month, but the month’s main project – completing…
As you know, I like to swirl. It’s a relaxing pastime and I find it extremely helpful when I need to unwind for a spell.…
I recently finished another swirl drawing and I thought that I’d share it with you. (But you have to read to the end to see…
A little while ago, I told you about my classes for the spring semester and how one of those classes included blogging. Well, yesterday I…
It’s here! It’s here! The start of my 38th year of life is here! (Translation: Yay! It’s my 38th birthday!) My birthday, if I’m honest,…
It took a while to convince myself to get out of bed today. I mean, a long while – it was nearly noon by the time I…
As you probably know by now, I’ve found a lot of solace in creating swirls. There is something relaxing and peaceful about them. I have…
I can’t believe that it’s been more than a week since I last blogged. I’m not exactly off to the best start this year, am…
Today I had a fish pedicure with my sister-in-law, Liz. I had heard about them but was never of the mindset to get one; however,…
Today has been a seaside day. But not just one seaside – three of them! Or, really, I suppose it was all the same sea, but just…