Three Things
Attachment Issues
1. Sigh. Astrology on her upper arm That’s my girl. She’s always done things her way. We’ve been complimented on her growing up but actually it feels like we’ve had nothing to do with how she’s turned out. We’re just fortunate she’s made good choices and not gone into the meth business. In which she’d…
Read MoreDear Jane
1. Dear Jane, Is it acceptable to sniff during a yoga class? Best, Cyril Dear Cyril, It is NOT acceptable to sniff during class. If you feel you need to sniff, leave the studio immediately and do not even think about returning. In fact, it is not acceptable to sniff ever. It is a disgusting,…
Read MoreLike Sands Through The Hourglass…
1. Lunchtime and mock cream donuts When I was at college and Mum and I had had words in the morning I would come home at lunchtime and we’d make up. Yes, I was a ridiculous teenager. I was foul but couldn’t bear my mother to be mad at me. If she was home she’d…
Read MoreDon't Worry, Be Happy
1. Alternatively, worry about everything One of the drugs I’m taking along with my sleeping tablet is an anti-depressant that apparently works more at conquering the anxiety that naturally happens when you go to bed each night not expecting to sleep and getting a little het up over it. Because, sleep. Thing is, and I…
Read MoreDear Jane
1. I am wondering if you could help me be more ordered inside my draws? Any practical solutions would be greatly received. You see I love order on the outside, but when I open the cupboards and draws everything is just stuffed in (shocking, I know!). My socks keep going missing and then I go…
Read MoreDeath Cleaning, Emails And A Late Vinyasa
1. Death cleaning I read about this Swedish initiative and having always been in awe of their maternity AND paternity leave, their schooling, their height and the not-so-secret crush I harboured on a certain Swedish musician many years ago I decided to take this on board as gospel. Or at the very least, a new…
Read MoreThe Upside Of Yoga On A Bad Day
1. You’ll probably eat a banana I find I’m drawn to bananas* mostly when I am trying not to eat ALL the food. Immediately filling and time consuming enough (what with all that peeling and work) that you’ll come straight from class, eat one and bide your time before possibly consuming all your hidden stashes.…
Read MoreDear Jane
1. What’s the deal with email etiquette when you’re getting something for free? You say please and thank you, you little cretin. You don’t treat the lovely person offering you this free service with curt and dismissive messages. Don’t be a cretin. Love, Jane 2. Whenever I enter a yoga class late (due to no…
Read MoreTo Be Honest
1. Sleeping I’ve had some lovely messages asking me how my sleeping has been since getting drugged up. Well, being on a combo of an extremely old-school, highly addictive sleeping tablet and an anti-depressant which is more anti-anxiety seems to have taken effect. An over-effect, you could say. It took a while, my mind desperately…
Read MoreThe Sty, The Feet And The Irish
1. Imaginary Irish friends Despite retaining my dignity when around a good, solid accent for many years, I’ve now lost it after a long weekend binge watching Moone Boy on Netflix. I’ve been thinking, dreaming and alas, speaking with a strong Irish brogue. It’s feckin’ brilliant, so it is, although possibly could be construed as…
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