Apparently I read 42 books last year. That’s not bad. Starting 2026 as I mean to go on.

I’ve been absolutely blown away by my 2025 trips. It never ceases to amaze me how the world can be so incredibly varied and yet the people remain so consistently kind wherever I go. Book the trip.

Some of September/October’s reading. A varied bunch.

Studies around a new gymnastics club. If anyone needs me I’ll mostly be in New Brighton.

Daylight saving times should be abolished. We are no longer living in the 19th century, we can do without. It'll be great for mental health, and people hating early darkness during the evening. BST timezone should be permanent

Never trust someone who doesn't have a bookcase in their home.

And apparently also when in Croatia.

When in Italy, one must eat gelato. It’s the law.

There are a lot of things about Brexit that make me mad but none more so than the horribly long lines at passport control in countries we used to wander freely through.

What the audience sees. What I see.

Yesterday in Latham St Annes. Always beautiful. Today in Birmingham. Not so much.

Reading an actual book for the first time in ages. Quite excited about it.

Did a thing…

We all know I love a bit of street art. Belfast does not disappoint.

Off on my travels again.

I’m a day into this because I forgot to post it. But thoroughly enjoying it so far.

At this point I’m using BlueSky as a record of books I’ve read. Which will also be useful to work out how many audible credits I need to buy next year so I don’t keep running out.

Wanted an easy read, some light relief. So obviously chose a book about war. I’m an idiot.

What would life be without Audible Originals?

Really should sort out my Audible subscription. I never have enough credits. But in this instance it’s not a bad thing. This one is not bad at all.

Ryanair had a sale… that’s my next adventure sorted!

Just going to continue down this hole for a while. As is my way.

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek was one of the best books I’ve read for a long time. So imagine my happiness when I discovered there’s a sequel. It doesn’t take much to make me happy.

Still reading. There’s something about the American South accent that just…

The wonders of #Peru. The most spectacular country.

Some spectacular Peruvian ceilings.

And this is why we get the panoramic train upgrade.

Just casually flying over the Andes as though I do it every Friday.

If an airline insists on printing boarding passes they should have to print them the same size as passports. That little overhang when you put the boarding pass in your passport is really annoying.

Just four Peruvian ladies.

Peru part one.

Not even left the UK yet and I’m on Peru book number 2. This one will hopefully see me through the imminent flights across the Atlantic and the Americas.

I always like to read books set in the places I’m travelling to. So this just had to be done. The first of a few I’ve got lined up.

Toady’s the day I embark of my biggest adventure of the year! 12 days in Peru with my son - his destination of choice for working hard and surviving his last year of school. Off we go!

A beautiful day in our fair city today.

I really must find time to read more. I’ve been so busy lately I’ve really let it slide. I will make time.

Apparently I started this in May and forgot. Which is about right for me. I will now endeavour to finish it.

The most perfect few days in London. Sun, shows and special people. My cup is full.

Brighton has knocked a fair few places off my Favourite UK Places list.

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks and I’ve not been able to read as much as I’d like. Hoping to get back to it this week while I’m away.

A few days out of the office this week supporting BAUS 2025 at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

The Handmaid’s Tale definitely deserved the hype. Thoroughly enjoyed it. But in this most horrible or horrible weeks I now need something a little lighter.

Another night supporting our local Am Dram societies.

I know it’s a disgrace that I’ve never read this. But all we can do is try to rectify our mistakes right? The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

Sometimes on a Saturday I get to be home alone for a bit. It is glorious.

At this point America might be better off with actual children in charge.

A busy day of choreo ahead of me. The School Song from Matilda Jr. 36 kids. Sometimes I question my life choices but today I love my job.

Bought four books today. It didn’t occur to me that I’d have to choose between them as to which one I read first. This one won. I like the magpie on the cover.

The National Trust should run a scheme where after you've visited 10 of their places, you get a free scone.

Something a bit different today working at Southport Food and Drink Festival. A welcome change of scene after 22 days straight in the office.