I always struggle with change. Perhaps because my sight changes and never brings anything good, the prospect of change makes me nervous, worrying it will turn out bad or wrong. Recently, I had to buy a new pair of headphones, as the sound from my usual pair had gone. But the company didn’t make that… Continue reading Changes
Category: Creative Non Fiction
Loving Lego
I love lego. Its such a haven of creativity, and colour. It’s a land where anything is possible, where there are no limits and you can achieve wonders. Its so colourful, with builds big and bold enough to see. It casts a spell ovwr me, for it fills me with wonder, and awe, for every… Continue reading Loving Lego
World Sleep Day
Tomorrow is World Sleep Day, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. I’ve struggled with insomnia since 2012. And even before that, as a child, sleep was something I was never very good at. Back then, teachers and professionals and doctors would say it was just a phase, and even my mum suggested… Continue reading World Sleep Day
The Essential Insomnia Guide
So you’ve tried all the usual tips for insomnia, but you still can’t sleep. You toss and turn, or wake for no reason. Are you looking for some new tricks to help you sleep? Well here are some new things to try, from someone who knows insomnia, and some pieces of advice. I’ve been living… Continue reading The Essential Insomnia Guide
The Flash Fiction Festival
Last weekend, I went to the Flash Fiction Festival, and it was incredible. It’s an annual writing event in Bristol, where we talk and celebrate all things flash, attend workshops, eat cake, and drink a lot of caffeine. I’ve been a couple of times before, but this year’s was the best. It was super accessible,… Continue reading The Flash Fiction Festival
Tips for Sensory Overload
I struggle with something called sensory overload. It means that I find loud sudden noises or places with lot of noise very challenging, and causes extreme anxiety and or panic attacks yesterday. I was looking for some more tips to help me with a large event, but found little online. So in this page, I… Continue reading Tips for Sensory Overload
The Jazz Course
I’ve been playing the clarinet for a long time. And during that time, I’ve played a lot of music. I have a few favourite genres I like playing. Movie soundtracks, or pop songs are always fun. Or a good musical, when those appear at wind band. Classical is a mixed bag – some I love,… Continue reading The Jazz Course
Volunteering Week
This week is volunteering week, and I’m celebrating. Its how I got my foot in the door, how I managed to find a permanent role in the end, and I enjoyed it. I looked for work for a long time. The combination of the pandemic and a visual impairment and not being entirely sure what… Continue reading Volunteering Week
A New Way to Read Poetry
I do love a good poem. And I often write them. But I also like reading them. But many poems are published in print, with small fonts I struggle over. Some are made into Kindle versions, but not many. But I still like to read poetry. Occasionally, I have found Audible versions of poems, perhaps… Continue reading A New Way to Read Poetry
Bigger Bra Stores
I’ve always had a large bust. Even when i was younger. So I’ve always worn large bras. When I was younger, there used to be one shop in Cambridge that did them, Bravissima. We had to go especially, and the bras were usually made for women three or four times my age. Usually frumpy fits… Continue reading Bigger Bra Stores