Life as I felt it.

She stood at 4ft 7 and half, and always stopped to say hello to whoever was walking past her front door. I knew her for 25 years of my 29.   When I met her I knew her as the wee woman who lived next door that we all always liked, and that never changed.   She was loud and complained about other things being loud too – a ball bouncing against her wall, her dog yapping because he saw a cat beyond his reach.   You could always hear Margie before you seen her because she would shout at you to say hello. A straight-talker and as blunt as they come, Margie never hesitated to tell you what she thought.   My Mum has two friends saved as Margaret on her phone.   The first is Margie next door and the second a friend who lives in England.   On Christmas day 2018 Mum opened a present from English Margaret and sent her a text saying “Thank you for the thoughtful gift, I hope you have a lovely day.” A few days later Mum went to visit Margie at the hospital.   Margie did not greet her w

It's that time of year! Before I can focus on the year ahead I want to look back, reflect and figure out my main goals for the year ahead. 2018 1. Buy a place of my own. This has been on it for the last few years and every year I want it a little more.  Come on 2018! Shockingly - DONE.  I have bought (through mortgage).  Currently working through the paperwork after being approved for a mortgage and instructing a solicitor. 2. Travel to at least 3 new places in the world. Currently I have Malta booked in March.  Two more please! DONE. I went to Malta, Naples, Capri and Mount Vesuvius. 3. Donate 7inches plus of my hair to Little Princesses Trust. Growing it long to hopefully cut it in April with my friend Noeleen. DONE.  I ended up donating a massive 13 inches, as well as raising £650 for Action Cancer. 4. Get a new job. Limited to no opportunities where I am.  Time to find a job just as fulfilling where I can grow. NOT DONE.  Honestly I had so much fun at work this year and it

I'm not enough of a mi llennial to do this as an "instastory" A year full of months, days and minutes have passed and I spent a lot of time doing things and spending time with people I love.   Here are my highlights.   January New Year's Eve Games Night   Family portrait with Penny Finally got my braces off (On from August 17 - Jan 18)   Musical Binge in London (Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Young Frankenstein and School of Rock)   February   Valentines Day with my glamour puss Sinead   March     Legally Blonde with Judith and Amy   Got my first pair of glasses for distance and driving   Trip to Malta (we did scubadiving) and Gozo   White Collar Boxing night for Sinead with the dream team April   Matilda Hotel Stay with Mum, Judith and Amy   Pottery Away day with the dream team   Chopped off 13 inches of my hair for Little Princesses Trust May   Q Radiothon Brunch Launch   June     S