Alt text: a rolled up, pink yoga matt, a pink foam yoga block & a pink yoga strap pokes out of an open blue sports holdall, laying on a grey carpeted floor. Happy New Year! So, let’s talk exercise – because we’re all supposed to be in the gym in January, right?! This month featuresContinue reading “Do a workout? But I’m disabled!”
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The (Alternative) Model
On the first proper wintry weekend in mid-November, I found myself in an east London studio, being photographed with a lovely bunch of kind & funny people. We’re all volunteering to be models in a unique Fashion Show which will take place in Spring 2023. Alt Text: A selfie pose of a White woman withContinue reading “The (Alternative) Model”
Self-doubt – I’m over it!
One of the most debilitating aspects of cancer is the impact on your confidence & self-worth. I can’t tell you how much I want this particular aspect to be over! Alt Text: A selfie of a white woman with long, curly dyed pink here, wearing a blue sweatshirt with a rainbow & the words ‘I’mContinue reading “Self-doubt – I’m over it!“
The IG Stories Takeover
I was invited by Breast Cancer Now to take over their Instagram Stories for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth2022 Alt Text: A screen shot of an Instagram page. A white lady with long brown/blond hair, wearing round pink/brown glasses, a black top, large silver hoop earrings and a silver chain, leans against pink wallpaper with skulls & butterflies onContinue reading “The IG Stories Takeover“
The Queen & I – A “Blogette”
It’s deeply unfashionable for a post-punker to be writing about the Queen. But I’m not in fashion. Alt text: A black woollen winter coat is laid out on a spotted duvet cover. Pinned on one lapel is a round badge with a painting of a woman on it. Pinned on the other lapel is aContinue reading “The Queen & I – A “Blogette”“
The Story of Summer 2022
This year I returned to experiencing outdoor festivals (thank god!) Alt text: A black & white ‘selfie’ of a lady with long hair, wearing a baseball cap backwards, a face mask & a spotty halter neck top on a viewing platform. Her eyes are wide. Behind her a crowd of people are watching a largeContinue reading “The Story of Summer 2022“
The Scare
#TriggerWarning: This blog contains details about medical procedures & emotions before, & after cancer scan results. Alt Text: A pen & ink painting of shapes that resemble waves at sea. The waves are outlined in black & filled in pink. There are random spaces that have been left white to represent glimmers of hope. InContinue reading “The Scare“
Infused With Acid
#TriggerWarning for those with needle phobias. With my lifestyle, you’d be forgiven for thinking the obvious from the blog title, but I’m referring to a wholly different type of acid & not a pleasurable experience! Me photographed at 6 West, Charing Cross Hospital, London, 6th July 2022. Alt Text: A white woman sits in aContinue reading “Infused With Acid”
Holidaying after Breast Cancer
Part of returning to life ‘After B.C.’ (Breast Cancer) is going on holiday outside of the UK. Alt Text: A selfie of a white man & woman, taken at an intersection of the road with a statue in the background (it’s Bastille, Paris). The man is wearing a grey, flat cap, tortoise-shell rimmed glasses, aContinue reading “Holidaying after Breast Cancer”
Getting My Life Back
A rare moment where my personal & professional gig-going life comes together in one blog! Alt Text: A selfie of a white woman with long brown/blond hair, wearing red/brown rimmed glasses & a black puffa jacket with a fake fur hood. She is outside a music venue. Above her head is the venue’s sign whichContinue reading “Getting My Life Back”