Last week, on 22nd March 2017, my blog turned one year old! I can’t believe I launched Picture Taker Memory Maker a whole year ago – the time seems to have flown by so quickly and simultaneously it feels like it’s been a part of my life forever. I honestly can’t imagine venturing out without…
When I first found out that I was expecting Ella, one April morning almost eleven years ago now, I knew that I would want to remember everything. I knew that if I didn’t record it, all the details would eventually fade over time. I also knew that I would be devastated if that happened. And so I…
I can’t believe another month has flown by already, can you? We’re almost at the end of February, almost at the end of half term, and Spring is just around the corner – yay! I’m joining in with Little Loves again this month to document all the little things I’ve loved throughout February. Read I…
A couple of days ago I went to visit my Dad’s wife Annie (my Stepmum). I haven’t seen her for over a year for various reasons…partly my work schedule getting in the way but also, if I’m truthful, because I find it really difficult going to their flat. Dad’s ashes are still there as we…
It’s crept up on me a bit this year. I didn’t expect that. Last year I was full of the anticipation of the day arriving, the anniversary of the day I got the phone call to say that you were gone. I thought it would be the same this year, that I’d be waiting, in…
January is a funny old month. It’s deep midwinter, the fun and excitement of Christmas is over and the promise of Spring is still a little too far away to feel tangible. It’s dark and grey and cold and, if you’re anything like me, it can be hard to summon up to motivation to do…
I’ve been blogging for about nine months now and even though I’ve connected with as many people as I can in the blogging community, (everyone has been so incredibly lovely and welcoming – thank you all!) I still feel a little bit like ‘the new girl’. I’m an introvert by nature, so I’m not that great naturally at…
I remember as a child I was desperate to grow up. I wanted more independence than I was allowed – I begged to be permitted to go on the bus to our local town centre instead of being dropped off by my Mum in the car and I wanted my ears pierced far earlier than the strict…
A few days ago I wrote about my intention for 2017 and how it is going to be my year of letting go. Within that post I described some of the reasons behind my choice of intention – the main one being winning a competition to attend a photography retreat in Colorado. In the spirit of honesty…
It has taken me a while to formulate this post. I’ve had thoughts going round and round in my head for days and days and days. For the last couple of weeks I’ve been working with therapy clients and supervisees in my day job on helping them to set their intentions for the year ahead. …