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A world filled with sadness
Solemnity. It seems such an old word; an old folks’ word. Respectful, and that’s just it. Quiet respect. And yet, there have been exactly two moments in my life when it is the only word that completely understands the pit … Continue reading
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Beauty
It’s music. The feeling. It’s indescribable. It never ceases to amaze me, And when you find it,..it’s love.
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Stepping into milestones
DS2 just passed a major one. ‘Passed’ being the operative word. He is now a fully licensed driver courtesy of Dubai, UAE Roads and Transport Authority. I recall, pre-babies and actual, live parental duties, thinking I would document each and … Continue reading
Steps
When I hear the word ‘steps’, my brain immediately diverts to 10,000; the minimum number of actual physical steps one is advised to take on a daily basis in order to contribute to the optimal healthy lifestyle. Most days, I … Continue reading
Steps
When I hear the word ‘steps’, my brain immediately diverts to 10,000; the minimum number of actual physical steps one is advised to take on a daily basis in order to contribute to the optimal healthy lifestyle. Most days, I … Continue reading
Melting
The decision was not an easy one. There were tears. There was raw honesty. And there were more tears. It was more than a ‘farewell’ to DD’s new life at uni. At the time, my heart broke. My stomach churned … Continue reading
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And then I saw the pineapple
My heart crumpled into tiny pieces. DS1. One of his favourites. It was in the tub – sliced. I forgot to chop it up into chunks for his snack. That will live with me forever. Now, he is gone. Back … Continue reading
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My ‘Love Actually’
Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year, especially here in Dubai. Despite the Hallmark movie association of the festive season being more special, more romantic, more magical when pictured against a snowy backdrop, there is something quite … Continue reading
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An unexpected rabbit hole
It all started with ‘where and how did it go wrong? So, so, so wrong, in what felt like a very short period of time.’ I mean how do you, a divorced (two times, if rumours are to be believed!) … Continue reading
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The firsts and the lasts
I blinked. Honestly. That’s all I did. I was tired. They were twins. For the first time she slept through at 12 months on the dot. He, on the other hand, screamed his way through night terrors for a further six … Continue reading
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