Since my blog post about how I've coped with the first lockdown as an autistic person (I published that post in July 2020 when I believed that there was still a lockdown albeit with eased restrictions), I feel that certain things have changed, some for the better and some for the worse. In this blog … Continue reading How I’ve Been Coping During Localised Lockdowns, Tiers, Lockdown 2.0, Lockdown 3.0 and the Roadmap Out of Lockdown 3.0
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Things I’m Grateful For
In my sixth post as part of Louna from Bursts of Autumn’s Blogtober challenge, I will share with you some things I’m extremely grateful for, especially during these uncertain times. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com The hard work from frontline workers such as NHS staff, shop assistants, emergency services staff, my house support staff … Continue reading Things I’m Grateful For
10 Things I Love about the Autumn
As suggested by Louna from Bursts of Autumn, here are the things I love about autumn. All photography is mine except the photos that are by Pixabay on Pexels.com while my dad took the photos of my mum and I at St James's Park. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Fallen leaves in various shades of … Continue reading 10 Things I Love about the Autumn
How I’ve Been Coping with the Lockdown as an Autistic Person
On Monday 23rd March 2020, the U.K. went into a nationwide lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak. This meant that non-essential shops, some restaurants, cinemas, theatres, leisure facilities, hairdressers, beauty salons and places of worship were temporarily closed in order to slow down the spread of the virus. People were also advised to stay … Continue reading How I’ve Been Coping with the Lockdown as an Autistic Person
Losing My Grandad During a Global Pandemic (and Reflecting on My Grandma’s Passing 20 Years On)(Updated 4th September 2020)
Grandad and me at his then-local JD Wetherspoon in April 2019 Warning: This is a very emotional blog post, so grab your tissues! My mum and Grandad at Tintern Abbey, Wales, in April 2015 Saturday 27th June 2020 started out just like any other Saturday since the lockdown began. I had a lazy morning, went … Continue reading Losing My Grandad During a Global Pandemic (and Reflecting on My Grandma’s Passing 20 Years On)(Updated 4th September 2020)
The A – Z of Me
Inspired by some blog posts I've read elsewhere, here is a list of facts about me as well as my answers to some questions based on each letter of the alphabet: Allergies - Pollen. I am prone to hay fever in the summer. Best friend - I have quite a few depending on where they … Continue reading The A – Z of Me
2019 Highlights
2019 has been a mixture of peaks and troughs. While the low points included losing my great aunt earlier in the year, dealing with a difficult comment on one of my YouTube videos and being involved in a shocking incident in August as well as several, “Why bother?/What’s the point?” moments, highlights have included the … Continue reading 2019 Highlights
What I Bought and Made My Family and Friends for Christmas 2018
Firstly, I was going to film a video for this idea, but due to time constraints in terms of making some of the gifts as well as a delivery issue with a present I ordered online for one of my friends and arranging to meet with another friend in 2019 to give her present to … Continue reading What I Bought and Made My Family and Friends for Christmas 2018
