I am a runner. I eat pizza. I drink beer. And I look good naked*. I realise that’s a bit of an odd opening line,…
I want to go away on holiday somewhere. It doesn’t have to be far away; just a nice holiday away from home. I want to…
You may recall that I made an enquiry about a PhD studentship back in May and that I was a bit uncertain about how it would…
Another week is winding to an end so I thought I’d reflect on the good things that have happened throughout the week. So, here goes!…
I had lunch with a friend today and the topic of my platelet counts came up. Initially, as a genuine curiosity to know how they were, but…
Today’s post is a list. You would be forgiven to think that lists are an easy-out when it comes to writing, but they are really…
For the vast majority of my adult life, I have been alone. I’ve only ever had one “real” boyfriend (after having briefly dated a not-nice…
A couple of years ago, I drew a silly little ‘kidney tree’ to illustrate a story about my kidneys, Bob and Dave. It humoured me, but…
I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…
My dream to rule the world began when I was a young child with much smaller aims. I can vividly recall the start of my…
From the beginning of my university career, my goal has been to get my PhD. It was a no-brainer, really. I love school, I love…
Today was a very different – and very fun! – day for me because I got to be a big important film star for the day. There were script…
Home is a hard place for me to define; more so as I don’t know where I will be living over the next few months – and…
There was an interesting piece in The Guardian’s Running Blog yesterday about running with music. The post offered insights from two runners – a pro-music runner and a no-music runner – and…
Remember how I told you that I submitted my first PhD application? And that I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t get accepted? Well, that…
Today is my 39th birthday. It seems silly to care or to mark the day at all. But it’s my birthday, so I can’t help…
On a ramble through the English countryside this past weekend with my brother-in-law and cousin (also in-law), we came across a bit of the trail…
Two years ago, I decided to sign up for my “one and only” marathon. And I ran that marathon and insisted I would never do one again. And…
Today I want to talk about my belly; my slightly-larger-than-it-should-be belly. And, in a way, I want to talk about my crazy brain and its…
Wow! I’ve just applied to a PhD programme. That’s just crazy! I mean, I’m the girl who suffered years of speech therapy – and the mocking that…