April 2023 – Starting Over

April was a big month as it felt like one door was finally closing and another was opening. The first 6 days were spent preparing for my operation. I wasn’t sure how much mobility I would have, so I wanted to ensure that I had plenty of meals and food prepped just in case IContinue reading “April 2023 – Starting Over”

February 2023 – The final goodnight

I’ve delayed writing February’s blog post as I know I will find it emotional, but here goes!! The month started with another physio session on my knee, when I say physio session, no hands-on physical physio was done – it was mainly me saying that despite resting it and doing the exercise given to meContinue reading “February 2023 – The final goodnight”

December 2023 – Time to breathe

The first half of December was counting down the days until I could have some time off as I had been for most of November! During this time I also applied for a new role at the university for a seconded position to replace a colleague who had recently moved to a different role withinContinue reading “December 2023 – Time to breathe”

November 2022 – Friendship Matters

November seemed to go by in a blur of working and sleeping. Not much to say about this month as it’s been all about getting my head down and working! I’m not one for wishing days away, however halfway through the month, I started counting down the days until I could rest, not just theContinue reading “November 2022 – Friendship Matters”

August 2022 – Breathing Space

At the beginning of August had a holiday, which might not sound much to some but it is the first holiday I’ve had in about seven years, it is not because I don’t mind holidays, I do, it’s just circumstances that have prevented me from going away. I went to the north coast of ScotlandContinue reading “August 2022 – Breathing Space”

Monday 1st August 2022

A year after I started this blog, I’m not really sure how I’m feeling! I’ve found it really cathartic to record my daily musings but am disappointed that what I set out to do all those days ago I haven’t really done. I do feel like I have moved forward in some areas of myContinue reading “Monday 1st August 2022”