There’s a certain type of maths that feels like sorcery. The sort that makes you squint at your calculator and mutter, “that can’t be right.” I stumbled into one of those sums recently, and it left me equal parts amused and quietly hopeful. Here’s the gist: if you invest just a fiver a day — … Read more
There’s something strangely comforting about eating three bowls of instant ramen in one day. I can’t quite explain it—maybe it’s the pull of carbs on a gloomy head-cold afternoon, or perhaps the thrill of little indulgences that evolve slowly over time. Today, I started with the spicy chilli ramen that clears your sinuses and makes … Read more
The Simple Joy of Autumn: Little Ones and Snug Walks There’s something quietly magical about Autumn. The way the leaves turn copper and gold, the air grows crisp, and mornings carry a gentle hush that makes you slow down, even if just a little. This week, I bundled my little one into their snug pram … Read more
A Sick Day Like No Other It was a sick day — the first one in a while. My body felt heavy and awkward, stiff-necked, bunged up, and my own breathing sounded loud and alien. The little one, so generous with germs, had kindly shared this lurgy with me. My partner, also under the weather, … Read more
How a Cancelled Holiday Can Actually Make Life Better There was supposed to be sand, grandparents, and the kind of fried seaside food you pretend is “part of the experience.” Instead, there was a pharmacy bag on the kitchen counter, a GP appointment on a Saturday, and antibiotics lined up next to the kettle. Our … Read more
