I'm not entirely sure how to describe my relationship with alcohol, other than I have one and up until cancer it was a relationship I was very happy with. I wouldnt describe myself as an alcoholic or dependant, maybe habitual or social, but it's a thread that has run through my life very happily.
It has been there at almost every momentous occasion I can think of, weddings, divorce, birthdays, holidays…
This is a self indulgent blog and a tribute to my mum.
I've struggle to write this one as I have so many thoughts surrounding my mum some positive some not so.
My mum was the complete opposite to me in the way she conveyed her love, she was not demonstrative, there were no hugs or I love yous, no kisses, I still hug and kiss my girls even though they are grown up, and I gush about them publicly at every…
Traditionally my husband (Mick) and I take this time of year to have a break away from the humdrum of everyday life and reconnect with each other and enjoy a couple of our passions, this year was to be no different, our annual leave was booked and we were planning a trip to Budapest in out little sports car, a TVR Tamora for those who like cars, and a trip to visit the makers of Tokjai wines.
It became apparent…
I've often contemplated what friendship is and what it means to me, as a child I lived a fairly insular life, my parents never had their friends to the house and I never had friends over to play, we were encouraged to join clubs and after school activities but the people I met were never welcome in the family home, and yet my mum in her younger years seemed to be rather a social butterfly, she maintained a relationship…
I have always approached things in practical and pragmatic manner, so for me cancer is no different, with the added need of surgery it was time to ensure all my affairs were in order.
