The other girl
Here’s a poem I just wrote. I’m not sure whether I like the last line, but couldn’t think of a better one. Maybe I’ll change it at some point, when I’m feeling inspired. Thought I’d post it here anyway...
View ArticleThe boy done good!
Not being a fan of the forced romance that Valentine’s Day seems to bring out in people (who needs a boyfriend that only says he loves you once a year?!), I didn’t want any gifts from the boy...
View ArticleClearing out
Recently, I have finally faced up to the very real possibility that, come January, I may be moving out of my lovely flat. It’s been five months since the boyfriend and I had one of the worst...
View ArticleA mini breakdown… and a potential breakthrough
An hour ago, Jan called me to let me know that he’s not going to mak it home before the early hours of the morning (he’s working on a paper, deadline midnight and needs access to the computers at work...
View ArticleNine years on
Love ? I love love love you. (Photo credit: @Doug88888) Today, Jan and I have been together for nine years! Unbelievable. At the beginning, I never expected us to make it this far. I was on my year...
View ArticleFriday letter(s): To my mam
Just one letter this Friday, to my mother who turns 50 today. Photo credit: Andreas-photography Dear Mam, When I said I would be attending your 50th birthday while in England, a lot of people were...
View ArticleFriday letter(s): Older
As you all know, my 30th birthday was on Tuesday, which means I’ve now been older than my step mum for a whole three days. Well, technically I’ve been older than her for a while – she died just over a...
View ArticleIt’s all good!
Together (Photo credit: Cristiano Betta) Jan has been back from South America for a week now and since then things have been really good between us… and (TMI alert!!) not only because we’ve had some...
View ArticleA decade is a long time…
This is where most people would insert a photo of themselves with their significant other… but I’m pretty sure Jan wouldn’t like that, so here’s a heart instead. So, the boyfriend and I have been...
View Article11 years
Jan and I have been together for 11 years today! A long time. Unfortunately, he has choir practice tonight so we won’t be celebrating until the weekend. Apparently, if this were a wedding anniversary,...
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