We moved to Zurich just over a week ago after more than 8 and a half years living in London. As you can imagine, it’s a culture shock – or maybe I should say, a wonderful change of pace shock! And the amazing thing about travel and really embracing it, is not to judge one […]
Lifestyle
Pure, unadulterated happiness
There are moments of happiness in your life that take you by surprise and the complete and utter joy that I felt watching Mary Poppins Returns with my siblings, brother-in-law and nephew is one hundred per cent, one of these moments! I absolutely love the cinema and it just couldn’t make me any happier that […]
There’s no place like home
Celebrating my birthday last weekend in Dublin was so special. When you live away, you soak up the time with family and friends and I definitely made sure to take everything in. For anyone who lives overseas, you’ll know the special joy of Superquinn (now Supervalue) sausages! No other sausage comes close, and believe me, […]
Autumn reflections
There’s a change in the seasons An intake of breath now cold, crisp and bright Flashes of burnt umber on blue Inky dark skies lit with the screams of a distant firework A time for carving and make-believe A season of all souls and pagan feasts Memories of youth, imagination and wild abandon Little footsteps […]
Spring is coming
Sunrise was at 7:43 am this morning. What a welcome relief to climb out of bed and see a little bit of brightness. I love this time of year. It makes me look forward to brighter, warmer days and that winter, even though beautiful in its own way, is almost over. Spotting brand new shoots […]
Discovering Old Street
One of my favourite tube stations to walk out of is easily Old Street. It’s a place that I never tire of visiting. It just sums up London perfectly. With its many confusing roundabout exits, crowds of people and relentless traffic, there’s a frisson of energy on every corner. If you’re a fan of people-watching, this […]
Dad
My first memory is of you. The early morning light on a French campsite when you brought me for a walk. I remember the feel of my towelling cream and yellow little t-shirt and watching water-spiders skate across the top of the pond. I remember balancing on your feet and laughing, looking at your face […]
To Mom…
For the unwavering support, laughs, fun and happiness. For always saying to live a life without regrets. For making us feel like we can do anything. For adding the little blocks along the way to help us make our dreams a reality. For your joy. For creating a limitless world. For being you. For everything. […]
Just a harmless practical joke?
This road sign that appeared on Tuesday in a predominantly Jewish area of London, Stamford Hill is racism at its worst. It apparently warns people in the area to ‘beware of Jews’. The sign shows the silhouette of an Orthodox Jewish man wearing a Fedora hat. In this pointed attempt to bring unease and anti-Semitic […]
A leap of faith
A quick post tonight and it’s to share this picture as it completely encapsulates what it means to live in London. Opportunities are literally around every corner and if you direct energy to the things that make you happy, just watch the ripples begin to build. You can learn so much from others if you […]