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By Rachel M Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

A happy birthday, happy Hogmanay, and Dinner for One

If you’re looking for something funny to watch this New Year’s Eve then might I suggest this 15-minute British comedy sketch filmed in 1963 which will have you laughing out … Continue reading A happy birthday, happy Hogmanay, and Dinner for One

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, Dinner for One, Hogmanay, New Year's Eve
By Rachel M Posted on September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Half my life

I’m 45 today. If I’m lucky enough to live to 90 then I have lived half my life. I hope I’m still riding my bike at 90. You’re only as … Continue reading Half my life

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, ageing, birthday, dress, food, photos, street art, Vegan, vintage
By Rachel M Posted on February 1, 2020

We have a teenager in the house

Daniel turned 13 this week. They say it gets hard again when kids become teenagers. We’ve been enjoying the golden years with both kids between the ages of 6 and … Continue reading We have a teenager in the house

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, children, Daniel, guitar, teenager, teenagers
By Rachel M Posted on January 31, 2019February 1, 2019

Happy birthday, Daniel

My boy turned 12 yesterday. Where did the time go? He came into the world listening to his mother swear like all babies did prior to the word “epidural” entering … Continue reading Happy birthday, Daniel

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, Daniel
By Rachel M Posted on December 18, 2018

Foodstory

Ben’s mother is staying with us and it was her birthday yesterday so we went to Foodstory for dinner. Foodstory is hands down the best cafe/restaurant in Aberdeen. Daniel’s plate … Continue reading Foodstory

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, cafe, Foodstory, restaurant
By Rachel M Posted on December 31, 2017December 31, 2017

Birthday activity list and happy Hogmanay!

Elizabeth is 8 today and to celebrate her big day she’s put together a list of activities for us to do: We found it interesting that she put “open presents” … Continue reading Birthday activity list and happy Hogmanay!

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, Elizabeth, Happy Hogmanay, New Year's Eve
By Rachel M Posted on September 16, 2017

Goodbye goody two-shoes

Yesterday I did everything in my power to kill myself accidentally. It’s fortunate I survived because today is my birthday and I’m now the meaning of life, 42. I’m a … Continue reading Goodbye goody two-shoes

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, cars, cycling, cyclists, transport
By Rachel M Posted on September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

The best birthday ever

A conversation at school this morning. Elizabeth (to her friend): It’s my mum’s birthday today and she’s 41. Elizabeth’s friend: Wow, my mum’s heaps younger than your mum but your … Continue reading The best birthday ever

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, cycling, Foodstory, Newton Dee, Vegan, vegetarian
By Rachel M Posted on September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Vegan Dr. Martens

It’s my birthday on Friday and so I decided to buy myself a surprise birthday present: a pair of vegan Dr. Martens. I’ve never owned a pair of Dr. Martens before … Continue reading Vegan Dr. Martens

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, boots, docs, Dr. Martens, feet, shoes, Vegan
By Rachel M Posted on January 30, 2016January 30, 2016

Stirling

9 years ago today I became a mother. Daniel’s birth was very quick and hideously painful. I did not get any pain relief for his birth because although I asked … Continue reading Stirling

Categories: Journal, Photos, TravelTags: birthday, castle, photos, Scotland, snow, Stirling
By Rachel M Posted on September 17, 2015

I ate a box of chocolates yesterday

I turned 40 yesterday; I’m officially middle-aged. I didn’t do anything exciting other than eat almost an entire box of chocolates. I didn’t even feel sick and I’m unlikely to … Continue reading I ate a box of chocolates yesterday

Categories: JournalTags: 40, birthday, Busby, carpet, chocolate, cycling
By Rachel M Posted on August 11, 2015

Turning 40

I’m turning 40 next month. If anyone wants to send me a present I like flowers and chocolate. The gym I signed up with for the purposes of teaching my … Continue reading Turning 40

Categories: JournalTags: birthday, car-free, chocolate, cycling, middle age, MOT
By Rachel M Posted on April 12, 2015April 12, 2015

Baby photos

I started this blog because of the Christchurch earthquakes but many women start blogs as a way to record images of their children. My blog has certainly morphed into that … Continue reading Baby photos

Categories: Journal, PhotosTags: babies, baby, birthday, childbirth, epidural, hospital
By Rachel M Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

My birthday, computer science, clouds, pauses, and helmets

I’m 39 tomorrow, boo hoo. Only one more year and I’m 40. That’s scary. Apparently a new computer science curriculum has been launched in English schools as a replacement for the … Continue reading My birthday, computer science, clouds, pauses, and helmets

Categories: Climate changeTags: birthday, Climate change, clouds, computer science, global warming, helmets
By Rachel M Posted on January 1, 2014

A new year: 2014

Elizabeth had a great birthday party yesterday. It was fun for the adults too and not without a few mishaps. At one point, Daniel vomited on the coat of one … Continue reading A new year: 2014

Categories: PhotosTags: birthday, fancy dress, New Year's Eve, party, vomit
By Rachel M Posted on December 31, 2013

Happy birthday, Elizabeth

On this day, four years ago, Elizabeth was born. In hindsight, it wasn’t very well planned but she was due on the 17th of December and kept us waiting. After … Continue reading Happy birthday, Elizabeth

Categories: PhotosTags: birth, birthday, epidural, fancy dress, New Year's Eve, party
By Rachel M Posted on January 30, 2013

Happy birthday, Daniel!

Just before midnight tonight, 6 years ago, Daniel was born. Happy birthday, Daniel! He got to open his presents from us this morning. I crocheted him a solar system. It’s … Continue reading Happy birthday, Daniel!

Categories: UncategorizedTags: animal rights, birthday, crochet, crochet solar system, roosters, solar system, sponsor animals, sponsor child
By Rachel M Posted on December 31, 2012

Happy birthday, Elizabeth

Happy birthday to gorgeous Elizabeth, who turned 3 today! We had a lovely party for her at home with lots of good friends to celebrate with. I made her a … Continue reading Happy birthday, Elizabeth

Categories: Photos, UncategorizedTags: birthday, cake, party

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