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5 Ways to Support Someone With a Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness doesn’t only affect you, but it has a massive impact on those around you who you love and care about. It is really tough to support someone with a chronic illness, and I do think it’s important to acknowledge that. As someone who has lived with people supporting someone with a chronic illness for years (see what I did there?) , I know the struggle. You want to be there for them, but you also want your own life. And balancing the two can seem impossible at times. You know how tough their life is, and how hard they find things that you find simple,…
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Hygge: Self-care this winter.
Something that seems to be everywhere at the moment is Hygge. It’s all over Pinterest, and in all honesty I’m so glad I discovered it. Hygge, pronounced ‘hoo-gah’, is a Danish word and concept with no formal English translation. Most commonly it is a term used to describe something as being cosy, warm or homely. That is not the only definition though. Perhaps the best way to describe it is with a feeling: You’ve just arrived home from a cold walk in the brisk winter air. The fire is lit, and you’re wearing your thickest, warmest socks. In your hands, a warm soothing cup of tea (or whichever hot drink…
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My One True Love: FRIENDS
Today is Valentines Day, which my other half and I don’t really celebrate. So I thought I would share the other love in my life, on this the day of love. That love is FRIENDS. What is FRIENDS? For those who don’t know (have you been living under a rock?) FRIENDS is an American sitcom set in Manhattan, about a group of 6 friends of varying backgrounds and their lives as they go from 20-somethings to 30-somethings. It stopped filming in 2004, so its now been nearly 15 years since the last episode aired. But to me, it has aged well and is still the best thing on TV. It’s…
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It’s ma birthday, it’s ma birthday
I’mma spend my money. Yes, today is the day. The day I turn 26. When I was younger, I used to love my birthday. I would have a party every year as my main present from my mum (we didn’t have a lot of money, but my parties always rocked), and invite all my friends. It was so much fun! I would love looking around the room and seeing all these people who took time out of their week to come and celebrate with me. It was the one day a year I felt like I mattered, the one day that reminded me I was important to people! No time…
