– Setting yourself targets is really helpful. Sometimes when I was overwhelmed by the task in hand, I would break it down into smaller chunks such as ‘today I am going to get rid of ten things’ or ‘I am going to the charity shop on saturday, so I need to find 50 things to […]

Last week saw the start of the Great British Bake Off. I know that many of my friends enjoy the show as much as I do, so decided to hold a little screening party with some of the Scone Roses ladies. I know it’s a tv highlight of the week for me and I wanted […]

Those that drain me or those that nourish me. Which are you going to pick today? Read this story below and let me know your thoughts. http://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/the-inspiring-beautifully-illustrated-story-of-a-lawyer-who

So July was the month when I set out to use up the stock of food in my cupboards and freezer. A month on, I am really pleased with how my first hackathon went. Firstly, it’s amazing how many meals I was able to create from my existing stock of food. Secondly, it’s amazing how […]

This week I attended two events at opposite the ends of the emotional spectrum. One was the wedding of my sister and the second the funeral of my first love. Both days reminded me of the things that are important in life, that of friends and family, celebrating the good times and the need for […]

This week saw me pass the half-way point in my C100T challenge. And it feels good! This week also saw me realise some of the impact of the project in different ways. Firstly, some rooms in my house are noticeably less cluttered and closer to being functional spaces. As I clear items, space emerges and […]

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Time is flying by as it often does in the summer. The lovely weekends and sunny evenings are a pleasant distraction from the daily grind but I also find that there is such a hive of social activity that weeks can pass without me forging ahead with this project. This weekend,…