This week was definitely one of highs and lows, and no mistake. Two nights out threw me a bit, and there were a few stressful moments that, while I didn't reach for the Prosecco or the biscuit tin, I think really had an impact on my rhythms. In a way, I think I've been over… Continue reading Slimming World Week 4…adventures in psychology.
Far From the Tree – ‘missing’ scenes and DVD extras
One of the joys of having my own characters and universe to play with is that I keep thinking of 'scenes between the scenes' from the novels. Much like DVD extras and missing scenes from films, these are the moments that I haven't actually committed to paper in the novel, but that I visualise now… Continue reading Far From the Tree – ‘missing’ scenes and DVD extras
Slimming World Week 3: Don’t Panic!!
This has been an interesting week, really. I'm starting to get into the flow of things, and yet there were one or two definite moments that had me feeling very tested! I've always known I eat in response to stress, and after my children decided to go feral on Saturday afternoon (I kid you not, the… Continue reading Slimming World Week 3: Don’t Panic!!
A look behind the scenes at Thatchers Cider, and some village fun.
Every couple of years, the multinational cider producer, Thatchers Cider, opens its doors for four hours so that the public can take a look behind the scenes. For very obvious, book related reasons, this is great for me, as I often need to immerse myself in the physical geography of a place like Thatchers to… Continue reading A look behind the scenes at Thatchers Cider, and some village fun.
Delayed gratification…and pleasurable anticipation.
I'm waiting with bated breath for Friday. Friday is my first 'official' designated writing day. Unlike my 'lucky break' child free days of the past few months, which have generally been pretty last minute and ad hoc, this has come about through a lucky quirk of my teaching timetable, in which the cards have fallen… Continue reading Delayed gratification…and pleasurable anticipation.
Slimming World Week 2: Mindful Enjoyment
If there's one thing I've learned this week about being back on the SW plan, it's a greater sense of mindfulness about my eating. Mindfulness has been a media buzz word for a while, and it's something I didn't really buy into that much. That might be because I've seen a million or more self… Continue reading Slimming World Week 2: Mindful Enjoyment
Slimming World: Week 1
I blogged last week about taking the first step on my weight loss expedition, writing about what had made me fall off the bus the last time, and thinking about the things that affect my ability to sustain my commitment in the longer term. Well, it's been a week now since I jumped back on… Continue reading Slimming World: Week 1
Back on the bus…
New term, new books! I recently posted about that 'back to school' feeling, and tonight I took another step towards getting back into the rigours of the new school year, albeit a little early. I'm one of those women who generally looks OK in clothes, regardless of a stone (or three's) weight gain, because you… Continue reading Back on the bus…
An intimate issue, or, rather, the issue of intimates…
**CAUTION! The following post contains lots of pictures of beautiful people in their pants. And some rather breathless discussion of the notion of sexy underwear. Proceed carefully...** I'm feeling a bit naughty tonight. It's been raining on and off, and after writing about being in creative stasis, my mind started to wander to other, more,… Continue reading An intimate issue, or, rather, the issue of intimates…
That ‘Back to School’ feeling…
It's getting to the end of August, the A Level results have happened, and the GCSEs are on Thursday, and my thoughts, inevitably, are turning to new term's resolutions. I know it's not just exclusive to teachers, this feeling of a new start, but it's definitely the time of year to make some decisions about… Continue reading That ‘Back to School’ feeling…
Fay Keenan 