October arrived like clockwork — steady, predictable, and somehow quietly satisfying. There was a rhythm to our weeks that almost felt like a private lullaby: nursery runs, workdays, a couple of extra hours of rest on the weekends, park strolls to look at dogs, and visits with friends and family. My partner and I weren’t … Read more
September didn’t arrive with a bang this year. No grand adventures, no big leaps forward, just… a lot of sleep. It was, quite frankly, the month of illness. The whole family caught the bug in some form or another, and the days blurred together with extra naps, cups of tea, and the kind of slow … Read more
First 100K: Climbing Away – August Update August brought a baby-free weekend (more dates, fewer negotiations about bedtime), with the small human safely in the care of Granny and Grandpa. It reminded me why I’m chasing my First 100K in the first place: freedom. Turns out that “time off” as a parent is a lot … Read more
One small update. One big number. One Percent Closer to My First 100K It was a regular Monday. Nothing dramatic. No pay rise, no unexpected windfall, no spreadsheet epiphany. Just my usual automated investment ticking along in the background. When I opened my account, the number said £17,005. And I laughed. Because, technically? That’s 17% … Read more
First 100K – July Update: A Slow Burn Summer £16,889 and Still Climbing to My First 100K Some months feel like you blinked and managed to do everything and nothing all at once. That was July. There were BBQs, birthdays, joint baby parties, and a family-wide mystery illness we passed to each other like some … Read more
