My attitude has changed a lot towards the humble pound coin. I used to be a ‘sort of’ shopaholic. Not now. Ever since I’ve had this new job, the attitude – and my buying of things – has instantly shifted. Why? I’m not entirely sure, but I think it could have something to do with […]
Continue ReadingABC to ABA: Second week survived… (also starring my A.D.D!)
I have just completed my second week as an ABA Tutor in an autistic school. My mind feels as though it has saturated about 98 percent of the universe. I am of course saying this as a joke, but that’s exactly what my brain waves are doing at the moment. Some of my friends know […]
Continue ReadingBack To School…. Finally!
This blog entry is going to be all about how my first week as an ‘ABA Tutor’ went. I was terrified starting a new job, but I didn’t run away. I wanted to give this a shot, and I’m so glad that I did. The people there are really friendly, understanding and welcoming. For someone […]
Continue ReadingNerves jangling, new beginnings, and not-staying-up late anymore!
It’s tomorrow. I’m so nervous. I’ve tried to say to myself that I’ll be fine, but it’s hard when you really want something to go right. I obviously care about this role a lot, already. I’ve packed my bag for the morning, with everything I need, and more. Say goodbye to disorganisation! There’s a ring […]
Continue ReadingAn Emotional Rollercoaster of rejoicing and…. feeling pensive (or should that be ‘pensieve?’)
I wasn’t going to write a new post tonight – given my nervousness from the day – but now I’ve calmed down, I’m ready to supply my thoughts. This morning, I had an interview for an ABA Tutor (Applied Behaviour Analysis) in an autistic primary and secondary school, and throughout the afternoon, I was certain […]
Continue ReadingWhen The Ducks Have Skillets, Apologies, ‘Shillets’…. and other Wacky Windows into My Lucid World!
I haven’t been lucid properly for a while. It was only after I had been talking about the subject recently that things have gradually started happening again. Boy, am I over the moon. The way I always describe lucidity? It’s like going to the movies, without buying a ticket, and you’re the star. Fun Fact: […]
Continue ReadingThe Magic of Lucid Dreaming: How To Control Your Dreams, And Make The Most Of Them….
Introduction Ever wanted to meet God, ride on a Hippogriff’s back, run with Robin Hood or ask William Shakespeare what he thinks about modern poetry? Well, believe it or not there is a way and that is something I am going to discuss tonight. Firstly, it is very rare to be a natural Lucid dreamer (achieve […]
Continue ReadingThe Poetry Files Begins With… ‘Fairytale’
Unexpected. Expected. Always there. Walking dream in daylight, kissing my shoulders, pulling me close. Dancing spirits, cocooned hearts. At night, I’m a playful shadow, lost in the moonlit maze. This time, it doesn’t matter. I’m happy to be here. With you. I’ll hide around, jump-scare, lie under this canopy of stars. We’ll laugh and dance […]
Continue ReadingHarry Potter: The final spell, and how, with one wave of his wand, the boy wizard transfigured my life (Written 2010)
Unlike most, I used to despise the mere mention of Harry Potter. Hard to imagine now, but back when I knew nothing about it, I was filled with disgust and revulsion towards the boy wizard. In the school corridors, if anyone whispered the name, I shuddered! Thinking about this now, I can’t believe I actually […]
Continue ReadingMy Bad Boy of Emmerdale: Why do I love Robert Sugden?
Robert Sugden…. The Schemer. The Manipulator. The Accidental-Killer. A guy with no limits, and sometimes (it appears) no conscience. He’s been beaten up, shot, threatened, and even left for dead, after his step son deliberately tried to poison him with carbon monoxide…. That handsome face has been punched so many times it’s hard to keep […]
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