Watch the sun set and sun rise Listen to the bird song See the beauty of the natural world all around you Deeply breathe in the wonders of the great outdoors Drink that coffee slowly Enjoy every minute of that night out Savour every minute of laughter Listen to everything you are told by thoseContinue reading “A time to breathe…”
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An illuminating trip
Lyon has long been one of my most favourite French cities, having spent considerable time there whilst studying in Grenoble. Something which now, seems like many lifetimes ago. And for my 50th birthday in July, my brother and sister outdid themselves by giving me the present of a trip there. Accompanied by them both, noContinue reading “An illuminating trip”
The small things in life…
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the past few years (and mainly thanks to my move to France) it’s to appreciate the small things and grasp the joy they bring to you! This could mean buying stupid things that make you smile, doing things that don’t cost money and raise your mood, both ofContinue reading “The small things in life…”
France’s impact on my mental health
As I look back on my first 5 years in France, I realise just how much I have to be thankful for. Living a different life, certainly. But more importantly perhaps, becoming a completely different person. Do I think France is responsible for in so many ways for bettering my mental health and wellbeing? WithoutContinue reading “France’s impact on my mental health”
The best time of year
Spring in France is one of my favourite times. The start of the best time of the year ahead. After winters during which many including myself hide away and activity around my village is noticeably diminished, it is a time of great hope and energy… Perhaps the first sign of spring here is the re-arrivalContinue reading “The best time of year”
Take me back to London
After over two months, I’ve only just realized that i didn’t even update you about my trip back to the UK at Christmas. And let’s face it, after 5 years, it probably deserves at least a cursory mention but actually perhaps so much more than that… This trip encompassed every single anxiety I have inContinue reading “Take me back to London”
Who is Beth?
The other day I was asked a seemingly unassuming question. Who is Beth? And for a moment it stopped me in my tracks. But not for long. Because I realised quite quickly that contrary to not really knowing, which may have been a reality in the past, I am now more aware than ever ofContinue reading “Who is Beth?”
It’s all coming together
As always, with the impending end of a year comes the inevitable thoughts back of what has happened this year. And taking stock. And, during a fantastically relaxed day off today, it dawned on me, once again how many things have changed and evolved for me throughout the course of this year. And how veryContinue reading “It’s all coming together”
The original GOAT
Imagine a life where just because of the family you were born into, your whole life was already mapped out in advance, your freedoms to make any of your own lifestyle choices simply didn’t exist, every move you made was under surveillance and scrutinised, everything you said could come back to bite you and youContinue reading “The original GOAT”
Loosing the sound of silence
One of the biggest changes in my life, when I first moved to a tiny rural village in the middle of France from a large bustling town in the UK, was getting used to the sound of silence. And in the beginning I won’t lie, it was very strange. And one of those things thatContinue reading “Loosing the sound of silence”
My Life in France 