First 100K: May Update – From freezing to Scorching Weather

The transition happened practically overnight. Writing this First 100K log, the damp chill of winter is a distant memory, replaced by the kind of heat that demands immediate respect. “Warm” is the classic British understatement for what is currently happening outside. It is officially melting hot. Consequently, survival in the house now revolves around a … Read more

First 100K: December Update – Good Food, Adventure, and a Freezing Coastline

December always has its own tempo. A strange mix of soft lights, freezing winds, and the slightly dazed feeling of trying to do “normal life” while also navigating school closures, tinsel, and a steady stream of snack plates. This year felt gentler than usual, though — maybe because December didn’t ask for anything dramatic from … Read more