Category: Personal

Creating Space

I'm in the process of moving in with my other half. I spend most of my time at his house anyway. A little while ago, we decided that I would have...

Stepping Into The Unknown

I have just started my final week in The Beatles Shop. I have worked here on and off since the end of 1991, and have been full-time for the last 15...

How I Try To Keep Calm and Centred

A few years ago I began to make simple elastic bracelets from wooden beads. I found it very therapeutic. I made lots of them. From there I started...

A Habit I Would Like To Develop

I would love to develop a habit of good time management! I am so disorganized that I often run out of time to get things done. Often, this is due...

Do I Do Enough For My Mental Health?

Today is World Mental Health Day. This seems as good a day as any to reflect on the state of my mental health. On the whole things are pretty...

Apparently I Am Now A Cat Lady

I have always been a dog person. We had dogs as pets when I was younger, but my other half has a cat, so I’ve had to adjust. It’s a bit of a...

The Days Are Growing Shorter

I’m not very good in the winter. I know it’s not quite winter yet, but it's suddenly colder and thanks to the dismal weather it feels darker than...