AMPLIFY, Olympic Games, Resilience - The Bounce Back

Back home where my heart is: Phoenix, AZ

I'm back. Three years on, I'm back in Phoenix, Arizona. I left this place believing I'd retired from the sport I dearly love and enjoy. I left here with a broken heart (dramatic, I know but so true). Because when I left I'd just ruptured my Achilles tendon and was heading home for surgery and… Continue reading Back home where my heart is: Phoenix, AZ

Foodie

The Frugal Foodie – Budget Dining Out

Obviously I'm often wary about how much I'm spending because I am definitely living on a massively frugal budget right now, but I do believe in trying new foods and food combos as often as possible. Although one of my new friends from Phoenix may not agree; he coaxes me to eat a new item every… Continue reading The Frugal Foodie – Budget Dining Out

Success

Beware! The dangers of filming and hiking in the Arizona desert.

I'd like to say: ‘No humans were hurt during the making of this film,' but cannot honestly end with this disclaimer. Filming action shots required real action – not just for the protagonist. Who knew that camera men suffered too? Here’s a picture of my amazing cameraman, Alpha losing in his battle with a cactus.

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An NFL Sunday – ‘football’ through the eyes of a newbie

Church followed by ‘football’ is a typical American Sunday. That’s what I‘ve been told anyway. And that is also my experience so far. Last night was a fabulous novelty for me. I felt like such an American – I have an actual ‘football’ team to support – the Arizona Cardinals. And I watched and enjoyed… Continue reading An NFL Sunday – ‘football’ through the eyes of a newbie