A weekly glimpse into my life – the experiences and things that fill the gaps between the day job and the bigger experiences that get their own posts here on Splodz Blogz. This series is currently on pause to provide time for some catching up, but due to return later in 2023.
This month’s journal is a reflection on proactive grief – choosing movement, connection, and small joys to live alongside loss. And how I’ve been doing that. It’s the start of October, and the air is shifting. Okay, I’ll say it… … Continued
In this monthly journal episode, I explore the places where memories live – through family gatherings, days out, stories shared, unexpected deliveries, and the quiet work of learning to carry grief alongside everyday life. Last month, I shared a deeply … Continued
In this blog, I share the shape grief is taking for me two months in – through walking, connection, creativity, and the quiet spaces where life is slowly rearranging itself. June and July have been heavy months. And so, I’ve … Continued
A little over a month ago, my husband died. It was sudden. A road accident. And since then, everything has stopped. Everything has changed. Everything is different. I’m not going to talk about the circumstances here. What happened is being … Continued
A weekly blog-style episode featuring a motorcycle ride out, a long weekend at Center Parcs, and a weekend in London. Oh, and taking a tumble and hurting my rib… Welcome to another weekly blog episode – except, of course, … Continued
A weekly blog episode featuring my winter sun holiday to Paphos, and a day out at this year’s National Outdoor Expo. March went fast, didn’t it?! The last 31 days seem to have absolutely flown by. Again. In my world, … Continued
A weekly (monthly…) blog with a roundup of this year’s One Hour Outside February Photo Challenge, a short hike in south Wales, and a handful of short audiobook reviews. Happy Shrove Tuesday! Assuming you are reading this episode on the … Continued
A weekly blog episode featuring the first week of 2025 – my New Year tradition, a wild hike in Wales, and my 2025 bingo card. Happy New Year! Can you believe we’ve already had the first week of 2025?! Time … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Running plan complete. The Northern Lights. A pyramid in the UK. Eating out in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Viennese Whirls. The Secrets of Flowers. Good morning and thanks for coming to Splodz Blogz to read my … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Not seeing the sea, kind-of celebrating National GetOutside Day, roller coasters at Thorpe Park, and the National Outdoor Expo. Welcome to October, everyone! I’m writing this weekly blog episode from my cozy spot on the … Continued