I think I was raped

Small PrintIf you are a friend that may have worked out who One ‘Crazy’ Cook is, please don’t worry, I’m ok talking about it. I will talk to you about it in person when I’m ready. I don’t need you to reach out. It was a long long time ago, I was 19, it’s been…

Depression isn’t…

Depression isn’t simply feeling ‘sad’ or ‘down.’ It’s waking up and all of the colors of the world are faded. It’s feeling nothing and everything at once. It’s nothing and everything at once. It’s trying to go about your daily life while wearing an extremely heavy lead outfit. It’s your mind telling you that things…

I, I, I.

I AM LOST I can’t seem to change I keep repeating my old mistakes Life isn’t changing fast enough Change is slow I’ll be 50 before I’ve got anywhere I may only live to 80. I’m over half way there I don’t have the confidence anymore No one is going to find me attractive I…

I’m struggling at the moment

I’m struggling, really struggling at the moment. It was my birthday during the week, it often difficult for me. It reminds me of time passing, the loss I’ve experienced and so much more. I have been sleeping too much, eating too much and I cannot seem to feel anything positive. The intrusive thoughts are getting…

Good News for us Hippies!

Most hip and knee replacements ‘last longer than thought’ Eight out of 10 knee replacements and six out of 10 hip replacements last as long as 25 years, says a large study from the University of Bristol. Philippa Roxby, Health reporter, BBC News I have had two hip replacements, so this is good news for…

Simple Keto Coleslaw

I was getting bored of cauliflower and broccoli. So, I decided to do some research and find some alternatives, the first that came up was Keto Coleslaw, and it worked out really well! It’s really simple too! Ingredients 4 oz. green cabbage 4 tbsp mayonnaise Pinch of Salt Black Pepper Note, Its important for this…

Adventures in Tattoo’s

Tonight I’m off to meet a new tattoo artist to plan the work on my first new piece in 5 years. I’m going along with a mate who is also having some work done. I’ve chosen to go with King of Hearts in London. We were really impressed when we popped into the shop on…

[27/10] Weigh In – The Slow Down

Notes Not much change this week. Diets often stall. I’m not too worried. Weight 123kg Having used this diet before I have known that around this time my progress my stall. BUT, I’m not worried about it. Stalling is par for the course. Plus, it’s not totally stalling, I’ve lost a little bit, and I’m…

More than Monday Morning Blues?

I’ve come to accept the Monday morning blues as something that is normal. I am though starting to think that there is something else behind why I find I am affected by them in such an extreme way. OK, so I know I don’t have ovaries, but this is me on a nightly basis. I…

Roasted Green Beans with Mushrooms, Balsamic, and Parmesan

This dish is a great side for roast meats and makes an alternative to cauliflower or broccoli. If you a meal prepping then it works just as well cold the next day. Ingredients 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced in 1/2 inch slices 1 lb. fresh green beans 1 1/2 T olive oil 1 T balsamic vinegar…