** A piece I wrote last year about my struggle with grief When it comes to sharing a personal message I hesitate. What will they think? Will they think I am mad? Attention seeking? Here she goes again? I tremble with the thought of people talking but then I reassure myself that a problem shared is a problem halved. I struggle to talk openly about, … Continue reading Living With Grief Part 2
I first went to Barcelona when I was just fourteen years old but then I was on a sun holiday with my father and brother so museums, culture and arts weren’t really my thing so I have always wanted to return. Flights: Finally I got the chance. I got really cheap flights so thought why not. I flew from Dublin to Barcelona with Veuling Air … Continue reading The Bright Lights of Barcelona
Over the Christmas I went on a European getaway. I wanted somewhere cheap and cheerful and Cologne was exactly that. In actual fact it went above and beyond expectations. I cannot recommend this German city enough for a low cost excursion. Hotel: Hotels were also cheap in Cologne so with just a one night stay I needed somewhere central. I got a double room just … Continue reading Colourful yet Classy Cologne
Have you seen the Coachella lineup? Radiohead, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Martin Garrix to name but a very few…. Then again the desert based festival never disappoints when it comes to music…. I’ve been to Coachella twice already, 2014 and 2015. Both trips very very different so it seems only right that I give you all the tips and tricks if you are considering making … Continue reading Coachella Music Festival- Tips and Tricks
The Glass is empty yet heavy, The eyes are open yet empty, The heart is beating yet broken, The heart is moving yet silent. Moving forward yet stuck in the past, Living today but dreaming of yesterday, Wanting to move yet cannot walk, Want to be set free but locked inside. Needing love yet pushing it away, Wanting care yet acting alone, Asking for help … Continue reading Loneliness
I never wanted to leave Ireland but now I am part of the ‘Emigration’ gang. I love this country, everything about it from the friendly faces, the comfort, the beautiful landscape and it is a really great place to live in. But when it comes to a career, I had to leave my little island. I went to London and I spent a year and … Continue reading I took the road less travelled by and that has made all the difference
I feel guilty that I don’t blog as often about grief but like some people I get writers block. When life is good my pen won’t write yet when my mind if full the words fall onto the page like autumn leaves falling from a tree. I wrote this poem a few weeks ago when I was feeling a little unsure but that’s what living with … Continue reading Living With Grief
If there one thing you need to do in life it is a Ski/ snowboard holiday! I cannot recommend it enough. Over the years I have heard so many people say, “Once you go on a snow holiday you will never go on a sun holiday again!” And now I know why……. Snow, adventure, sight seeing, sun and fun all in one trip. What more … Continue reading Skiing in the French Alps
It’s so very important to take time out from the concrete jungle, the busy work office and take some time to re-evaluate and reflect. One day recently I woke up, turned my phone off and took a Me Day! I gave myself time to reflect on recent happenings, my current situation and what I want in the future. It is so easy to get distracted … Continue reading The importance of ME Day
In January last year I went to Los Angeles and I am still dreaming from what was the most amazing trip. And trust me I have been to a lot of places but this was the cream of the crop. Anyone planning an LA trip here are some tips and tricks to make this one of the most memorable vacations, be it with friends, family or … Continue reading Los Angeles – The City That Dream Built
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