IBS, anxiety and joyful things

Of Course My New Gucci Sunnies Are Glittery

As soon as I plan a holiday I find it necessary to stock up on sunglasses. The fact that I already have an obscene amount in my possession doesn’t seem…

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Cyclone Berguitta Gatecrashed Our Mauritian Honeymoon But We Still Had the Best Time Ever

I don’t know what it is about Al and I that attracts freakish weather but we do. Hurricane Irma and the smaller José turned up at our September wedding in…

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The Feel-Good Power of Buying Yourself Flowers

I bought myself flowers last weekend, a bunch of both orange and pink lillies, and it felt all kinds of indulgent and wonderful and they’ve put a smile on my face…

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My Little Antiguan Corner of Joy

I like to spend a lot of time on the sofa, in my pjs – call it self-care, laziness or constant IBS fatigue – so it’s important for me and…

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VIDEO: What it Feels Like to Have an IBS Flare

I figured it was about time I got my ass back in front of the camera and filmed a video about what it feels like to have an IBS flare.…

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A Word to All Upcoming Brides, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

I’m going to put it out there, that due to not one but two hurricanes featuring in our wedding last September, I know a thing or two about stuff not going…

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What I’ve Learnt from Writing the Highlight of My Day Throughout 2017

For my birthday last December, Sanjana (aka the work bestie) made me this thoughtful self-care box. The item that’s had the biggest impact was the Review Your Day journal. A place…

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30 Things That Have Happened in the First Year of My 30’s

As I write this it’s my last day in my first year of my thirties. It’s been an extraordinary year – we got married, wahhhh! – full of family, friends…

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The Wedding Rings, the Sentimental Garter and the Groom’s Pants

I’ve saved three of what I would call the little treasures for my last post about our big day. These items individually made me laugh, cry and turned me into…

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