Author Archives: Monica Mommo

Trauma, tea and treats

We woke early at our B and B, the gables, outside Lincoln and enjoyed a hearty breakfast after our 112 miles.  On return to our room I found my phone to be no longer operative😱 My mother in law, only asked on Sunday what I would do in such an eventuality and I said I’dContinue reading “Trauma, tea and treats”

Taking the biscuit

After a night’s rest, we breakfasted, packed and were on our way. Yesterday we completed 86 miles and today’s destination was Lincoln(hence the biscuit reference!) We stopped at the American Cemetery, rows and rows of marble crosses and stars for loss of life. Time to reflect, time to remember and just time to be.  ItContinue reading “Taking the biscuit”

Cambridge – footlights

Day one of our road trip and our first destination is Cambridge.  Only 45 minutes from where I live and the sights to behold are wondrous!  A trip up the M11 and we arrived at the trumpington park and ride. Sustenance required and we chose too quickly an establishment to eat. Fare was okay butContinue reading “Cambridge – footlights”

Road trip:prequel

Tomorrow my friend Debbie and I embark on a road trip culminating in two rugby cup finals on Friday and Saturday, and I am so 😊  The trip came about after last year’s finals in France. I watched from afar as debbie posted of her travels etc, so we decided to do the trip, stoppingContinue reading “Road trip:prequel”

Mind the gap…..

Tonight I watched ‘Mind over marathon’, about 10 people who have mental health issues preparing to run the London Marathon.  I found it heart warming, emotional, inspiring as it shows how we can overcome things in life by feeling worthy, loved and how important it is to talk about these issues. Struggle and stress areContinue reading “Mind the gap…..”

A surprise flying visit

After a disastrous mothers’ day flower fiasco, I decided on a brief trip to see my parents and also be with my mum on her birthday, so flights, buses and trains were duly booked.  I left a gloriously warm and sunny England for a less warm Scotland, with a delayed flight all part of theContinue reading “A surprise flying visit”

Spring and all it’s beauty 

Spring has definitely sprung, and our garden is beginning to bloom. I love this time of year and the last few days have been unseasonably warm. School broke up last week for the Easter break, but a few of us were back on Monday, me for the year end closure. It has been frustrating andContinue reading “Spring and all it’s beauty “

Making a difference.

I have been unwell over the last few days, which in no small measure, is due to my anxiety over today and the memorial mass for a much loved teacher I have sourced some fantastic pieces and met some fantastic craftsmen. The family planting the Himalayan acer The benches  by Martin Cook and his sonContinue reading “Making a difference.”

Mother’s Day 2017

I’ve had such a lovely weekend…. Saturday was relaxing with a trip to Michaela’s followed by afternoon tea at Dandelion and Burdock in Stock. Since her career change in August, it has been so lovely to have weekend time with Georgina, and yesterday was no exception. After the scrumptious fare, and as it was aContinue reading “Mother’s Day 2017”

Do something that scares you

I recently applied for a job and from 17 applicants, I was one of seven shortlisted.  Interview details were shared and whilst daunted, I was ready to accept the challenge.  As interview day drew close, I was tempted to withdraw, but they say do something that scares you, and it did.  To have to goContinue reading “Do something that scares you”

Morse code…

Today I had my nails painted by the wonderful Yas and she was telling me that she recently attended her great granpops funeral – he was 99. She said she never realised so much about his life and was proud to hear so much that was recounted.  She said he had been something to doContinue reading “Morse code…”

Reliance

Four weeks into 2017 and it has flown by.  I’ve been busy with work, and socially. Learnt how to make a box, made cards, caught up with dear friends, had Jay’s dad stay for a couple nights. I’ve also singed my  hair, been to the cinema and booked a holiday.  I have also been adaptingContinue reading “Reliance”

Positives…

Almost two weeks into 2017, and no ofsted this year. Unfortunately so many people seem to have this nasty bug going around and it has meant visits have had to be cancelled, one in particular to see Bella!  But rather than be too disappointed, I have taken the time freed up to get other thingsContinue reading “Positives…”