two year mark

I have spent so long going forward that my past has become a mystery, I don't tend to think much of the past couple of years. Only the moments I wish to remember. The other stuff, well that only comes out when I feel 'safe'. As much as I sound like a complete nutter right now, to me it makes sense. I've spoken at times about depression and anxiety but it is a sore topic and to say college has got me through a lot of it would be completely true, but at the same time it has {at times} made things worse. 

The past few weeks I have jumped from 'thing to thing', in hope to find a more successful path. There is light in the distance, even if the path is still quite a way. We I will get there.
A very big thank you to some lovely people for the last few years, especially lately and although you may never read this. It is here in writing... so I might not have to admit it face to face. {but we shall wait and see on that}

lyrics of the moment -

tea and toast ~ lucy spraggan

off for a walk

So Saturday wasn't the sunniest of days but it was not too windy, and being completely bored out of my mind of shops and my suggestions to go else where were not listened too so a trip to the hills were in order.

Usually we don't see the sheep in the field with us, but the lambs did not seem too fussed with us walking around. It occupied our time for a while before the moaning of being cold and falling down rabbit holes began. {oh wait that was me moaning} 

REVIEW: a game of hoops and crosses anyone?

Usually I only stick to the sweet treats, but when I heard that Walkers had brought out a new selection of crisps. I was quite eager to see what all the fuss was about.

These tasty new treats in the shapes of O's and X's are made from wholegrain (with no artificial colours or preservatives) and are only 85 calories a packet and come in prawn cocktail, roast beef, salt and vinegar flavours.

We received a cute little treat in the post, and it has now taken up residence with a loving family and yes the monkey has been named 'monkey' creative aye?! 

The crisps also went down a charm and we have also brought a 6 pack of the prawn cocktail flavour that I am slowly munching through. They would make a perfect addition to the children's lunch boxes or during picnic season (when ever that decides to turn up this year).

I was told I should never play with my food, but how could I resist!

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Monthly Snaps {April}

April was a time for getting back into routines, celebrating the sunshine and enjoying some more 'me time' if that is even possible.

We have also started to enjoy some messy, sensory play with waterbeads.

Pink Stripes tutorial

I love freshly painted nails, I gave the days of being an art student up a long time ago it seems and in replacement. When I get me time, I will crack open the box and pick out some new colours and get experimenting. 

I decided that the theme for the week should be a bit girly, and bright so after a pretty purple pattern on Sunday. I thought it was time to bring out the pink and after seeing some amazing designs on pinterest. I stuck to something simple and decided to do it free handed.

First I did two coats of a shiny white/silver varnish in which I got from a set at Christmas, my friends know me so well when it comes to presents!

Then with my lighter shade of pink (again from the same set) I did a swipe diagonally across each nail. Waited for it to dry and then went over it again. 

Finishing up I used the same technique, just with a darker shade and left a stripe of the light pink visible. Then cleaned up round the edges with a bit of nail varnish remover and a cotton bud.

Obviously because it was done free-hand my lines and stripes are not exact / perfect but with practice it is possible to get a decent result. Everyone that has seen them have been pretty impressed too! win/win!