The amazing impact of play

The amazing impact of play

Do you feel like a big kid? I do. I’ve never wanted to ‘grow up’. It all seemed a bit too serious for me. Growing up meant no more playing, and I couldn’t imagine a life without it! I think many people don’t realise or have forgotten, the...
Chocolate or smears? Which would you choose?

Chocolate or smears? Which would you choose?

Many years ago, I was interviewed for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist role at my local hospital. The only catch was that there was no funding yet for them to take me on. As we all know, it’s one thing being told you’ve got the job in the NHS. Actually getting a start...
I was doing too much, then this happened…

I was doing too much, then this happened…

So much to do We often grow up thinking that life has a certain schedule ahead. Get a job. Get married. Have kids. But the pressure seems to be on Mums to be everything all at once! Be the housewife, take care of the kids, sort out all those ‘little’ things that Mums...
Your husband is a what?!

Your husband is a what?!

Many people grow up and stay in the place they were born, marrying people from their home town. There’s nothing wrong with that. Being proud of where you’re from and dedicated to your hometown is something I admire. The first time we met That’s not the path I took...