A brief extract from my novel... don't want to give anything a way, but at the same time, I hope it leaves you wanting to know more! The water is just slightly too hot to be comfortable, but it reminds me that I am alive, and lucky to be so. The slight sting of the water as it turns my skin pink is strangely comforting. If I close my eyes long enough, and and let the water block out the background hum of the generators, I am transported back to my previous life. The one where I took my happiness and wellbeing for granted, where I didn't appreciate those insignificant but special moments. That shine in your eyes, the smell of a home cooked meal, the sound of the wind. The shower shudders to a stop. I let the cold air drift in around me, just for a moment. My head now clearing after I had woken up with a groggy heavy feeling, my vision still blurred with sleep. I dress, my clothes clinging to my damp skin, and pull my short hair back off my face. To be continued... Jeni Bee
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This week I have been nominated for my first blogger award! I was nominated by the beautiful Geraldine who is a lifestyle blogger with a focus on dental hygiene. Her blog is gorgeously presented and well written. Definitely worth a read if you haven’t visited Geraldine’s blog before! Geraldine also loves video games, lives in New Jersey, loves desserts and doesn’t wear makeup often (she is also gorgeous so doesn’t need it!!). Thank you For nominating me for this award! I am over the moon to have been nominated as I am relatively new to blogging and writing. I have found that I have enjoyed writing more than I thought I would and am itching to write more! RULES:
First I pass this award to: @ThompsonC72 @AnnaNuttall @simplymich_xo @GHam23 @Ch_Wonsbeck @sunburntaloe @wa_pineapple @Lauraw08852205 @steffnativerose @FrejaPlummer @MartaAzra @LivsLittleBlog @WeWhoWalkHere @me_and_ink @blcktulipbeauty 7 Things about me: 1. I am the head of textiles and food at a secondary school. I really enjoy my job but have to admit that it is tough going. I teach a subject that is not, in the opinion of the government, very important. Therefore, students are not encouraged to take these subjects. This is a national issue which, sadly, the government fail to take seriously. Any subject that is not part of th EBac is in the same boat. On the other hand, and I know it’s a cliche, seeing students grow and develop is very rewarding. Teaching is emotionally draining for many reasons, but when a child thanks you for teaching them to be proud of their achievements, it makes you feel all warm inside!! 2. I am a twin. My twinny and I are very different. We have different hobbies, likes and dislikes, but we can still end up crying with laughter over silly things!! We have both always been creative but have taken it in different directions. That just makes us more interesting though!! We don’t get psychic messages from each other, although people always ask, and we’re far from identical, although still people ask!? But regardless of our lack of a magical connection, people still think it’s cool when they find I’m a twin! Their first comment is usually “What? There’s two of you?!”. 3. I have always wanted to play the piano. I can recognise notes and can play the odd turn with a lot of concentration, but I’ve never quite found the time to learn properly. I’d love to have actual lessons, but with them averaging out at £35-45 per 1/2 hour, I don’t think that’s going to happen any thime soon! In the mean time I’ll keep tinkling away on my keyboard, hoping that one day I’ll be able to just sit and play with out concentrating to the point of mental collapse, just to try to learn and remember a new piece of music. 4. I have a degree in Fashion Design and Technology. I would love to be able to make coats and jackets all day! McQueen is my favourite designer and I love the sharp juxtaposed lines alongside floaty, fantastical fabrics. I went to Bournemouth Arts uni and would love to, one day, do a Masters in Fashion. 5. I love cats. I currently have 3 cats. A 9 yr old, Vanilla, and 2 5 month old kittens, Solo and Bagheera. We recently lost another cat, Dexter, after being hit by a car. He was only 5 and I am still devastated. Dexter is the kitten in the photo above. He was such a wonderful animal and I will never forget him! 6. I walked across Dartmoor to raise money for orangutans! It took me 2 days and I walked from the top to the bottom. I decided to do this when I was at home on maternity leave. My baby was only 5mths when I went for my walk! I was definitely not at my fittest! I don’t regret doing it because it was absolutely amazing. But, dear lord, did I hurt for a while afterwards!! If you ever feel the need for a walk that will push you mentally and physically, I definitely recommend it, but maybe don’t do it 5 months after having a baby!! 7. I have scoliosis. I try not to let it define me though, which is why is number 7 on my list. It affects me day and night though, so I decided I should mention it. I, however, count myself lucky because I can still maintain an almost normal life, without too many complications. My spine is S shaped and curves at the top and the bottom. Most people don’t notice, but I do have a bit of a hump and my waist is smaller on one side than the other! My ribs on the left are flat and the ones on the right are slightly bumped making my right boob feel slightly more plump!! But it’s not the fact that I’m a bit wonky that’s the issue, it’s the pain! The doctors won’t do anything, apart from prescribe sting painkillers, because it’s not bad enough for surgery. This I’m grateful for because I really don’t know how I feel if I had to have such extreme surgery. On the other hand, I can’t afford other treatments such as chiropody or similar. So the hardest this to deal with is the fact that I don’t really have any options when it comes to reducing the pain! In the mean time, I try not to moan, only take pain killers when absolutely necessary, and try and avoid people who try to petty me!! So, while I’m feeling brave, here’s a pic of my slightly curvier back!! Until next time!!
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