Musings :: Moments :: Memories
I didn’t expect this liminal stage to last quite so long. I thought I’d leave teaching, take some time to reset, and then move on to the next step with a clear plan and a fresh burst of energy. But here I am, 18 months later, still somewhere in the middle. Once I got a… Continue reading The Space Between
Some time last year, I realised that one of the things that could make me feel particularly good (whether that was happy, calm or some other contented state) was paying attention to nature around me. I acknowledge that this is hardly groundbreaking information. We are often told that being is nature is good for our… Continue reading Nature Journal
There are lots of things that are currently up in the air with a big decision that is looming. Since I have a deadline to make this decision, it makes it even more all-consuming in terms of my thoughts. As such, bedtime has become a real issue. I struggle to relax at bedtime as it… Continue reading *Sighs in burnout*
Last Friday, I made huge progress in getting my first draft structured, even adding some new words to the overall word count. However, my hyper focus on this task meant that it took nearly all day. As a result, I feel like I have been on catch up. Add to that hurting my back at… Continue reading The Friend Trick
The laundry is a cycleIt is never doneStop trying to finish it When someone rude puts you downJust smile and reply'That's such an odd thing to say' Don't worry about sleepingAfter some crossed wordsSometimes you're both just tired Tug of war with your worriesIs so exhaustingYou can let go of the rope Writing haiku is… Continue reading Life Advice in Haiku
When I start to write, I light it. It burns high at first reaching up towards the ceiling like it is happy that it is carrying out its true purpose. The flame settles down after a time and then it burns steadily. Its steadiness feels trustworthy. Reliable. It warms me even though I know it… Continue reading Lighting a Candle
Notes From My Day 