On Monday evening I hit the gym for the first time in a week or two and certainly for the first time since I started walking on two legs sans boot! It was exhilarating both during and after. But greater than the enjoyment of a hard workout was the lightbulb moment that hit me right… Continue reading 1 Quick Tip to Increase Productivity in Your Life
Sports: An Achilles Tendon Rehab Program & Videos – Week 8 Post-Op
Six days ago on Thursday 7th July, I stepped out of the boot and walked unaided for the first time since 30th April 2016. Here's an insight into the rehab journey so far...
Road to Recovery: Striking the Right Balance
My rehab journeys always teach me something. On Monday, after a rather too-intensive 45-minute gym session, I realised I had failed to strike the right balance between pushing myself and pacing myself. Here was my Monday gym program: Cardio Cross trainer (10 mins) Rower (2km 100m "sprint"; 100m steady intervals, approx. 12mins) Steps (500 steps… Continue reading Road to Recovery: Striking the Right Balance
A weekend wedding in Manchester
It was a toss-up between a post about my wonderful weekend at my darling cousin's wedding or one on food prep. Hmmm I wonder which one is more inspiring for a Monday! I can't believe my cousin is entering into marital bliss from Saturday! She's MY AGE. It's at this point and with every wedding… Continue reading A weekend wedding in Manchester
Black Lives Matter? Here’s what I think about that.
This past couple of days has been absolutely insane in my life and the world in general! I am never one to talk politics or to really actively engage in too much of what is going on in the world. It's not me being ignorant. The reason I actively disengage is because most of it… Continue reading Black Lives Matter? Here’s what I think about that.
Are you ready? Set. Fly!
Yesterday I took a cliff dive. Not literally. But here's what happened...
Hasta Luego, Marbella!
"Hasta luego, Marbella!" I'll be back to visit you VERY soon! As I'm taxiing out on this inaugural Easyjet flight from Gibraltar to Manchester, I can't help but begin to reflect on one of my most beautiful week-long holidays ever. Neither pictures nor words can ever do an experience justice - unless you're an incredible… Continue reading Hasta Luego, Marbella!
Top 5 Places to Wine and Dine in Style in the Costa del Sol
I had so much fun living like a lady of leisure for a week. I've been back one day and I miss it already. Of course who wouldn't miss sunbathing by the pool or beach with a good book in one hand and a cocktail in the other? Unfortunately, there's not much to write about… Continue reading Top 5 Places to Wine and Dine in Style in the Costa del Sol
Eleven beautiful things I’m discovering holidaying alone in Marbella
I holidayed alone. It was a choice. It's amazing. Do it!
You’re smarter than you think: Creating my first vlog!
What a phenomenal day! I created a 5 minute vlog. My first ever movie maker experience! It took me the whole of my Thursday evening and I don't have a clue how many people if any will watch but what I love is the fact I did something I thought I'd never be able to… Continue reading You’re smarter than you think: Creating my first vlog!