Ain't it fun being a spoonie? After juggling all the daily meds, doctor appointments, "normal" symptoms and worrying symptoms - sometimes it gives you an extra kick and you're left feeling red faced. Eventually you learn to shrug these things off, even laugh at the slightly ridiculous things that can only come with being a [...]
If there is anything I really appreciated in Berlin, it was the amount of cafes ideal for "freelancing", or studying. in. I would have loved to have lived longer in Berlin, partly because a lot of my time was dedicated to studying and finishing my master's dissertation rather than fun tourist things or getting really [...]
If there is one thing having a chronic illness gives people, it is compassion. A desire to be more considerate of others, and to help when you can. Sadly, as any spoonie knows, putting in more effort than what is required of you in work/school can be too much. But if you still want to [...]
Born Voraz Carrer de la Princesa, 33 A great and friendly restaurant in El Born, serving classic Spanish dishes with contemporary twists. They also change the menu fairly regularly, but classics such as padron peppers and patatas bravas always remain. Milk Bistro Carrer d'en Gignàs, 21 Found in the Gothic Quarter, this bistro is small [...]
Disclaimer: I know some people don't like the term spoonie, because they find it belittling or that the spoon theory doesn't fit their experiences. I also find it is not the best metaphor for my fatigue, because to me it sounds like you can plan and manage your energy resources whereas sometimes you can't. But anyways, [...]
Living abroad is an amazing experience and adventure. You develop as a human being, and have amazing stories to tell your future grandkids/anyone who will listen to you brag. But it's not what films and books always describe it to be, or how your family and friends imagine your cool new life. You're still human, [...]
I love living in Spain, I love the culture, the lifestyle, and that I feel like it's made me a warmer person (ish...) But I also am very stereotypically British, and no matter how amazing our adopted country is, there are always some little things that can make you homesick... I wrote a similar post about a [...]
