As my regular readers know, I lost my Mum in July of last year, eight years after Dad passed away very suddenly. As the only family member left with ‘capacity’, I am now responsible for two adults with quite several mental incapability. Albert at 77 and Diverus at 65. It is like having two…

New Year is a funny time of the year for a lot of people. Some like to go out and party hard, whilst others are happy to sit in the warm with the Hogmanay television on for company, along with a glass of something special. For me, I have never been that bothered by…

*** Warning – PHOTO HEAVY POST*** If you follow my Instagram you will know that I have spent a few weeks swanning around Bali and Singapore in November 2023. I had the most amazing 18 days in tropical paradise with my bestie, Boo and 10 other wonderful plus size ladies from all over the…

I am sat in the living room on a chilly Sunday afternoon and I have been back from Bali/Singapore just over 30 hours. And I wish I was there still! The hot climate may have been difficult and a little oppressive however the location were out of this World! I took over 3000 photographs…

Over the nearly 8 years I have been writing a blog, I have mentioned my mental health and anxiety. In fact, the actual writing of the blog helps with my mental health in such a positive way. I have always tried to be open about my struggles with depression and anxiety. In my own…