Happy

My dad loves penguins, genuinely adores them. 

Over the years, many a birthday card, fluffy toy, pairs of socks and a few hats have come his way featuring the beloved bird.

So when he turned 70 last year, there was no question about what we'd be buying him.

Our local zoo offers the chance to get up close and personal with (coincidentally) 70 black and white waddlers of the Humboldt variety.

And, despite Covid, we managed to get the feeding experience in.

It was a genuine joy to see dad (the perfect penguin parent himself) among his favourite creatures.

Couldn't be happier.

:: Happy by Pharrell Williams

Good vibrations

Oh my word.

I have some time off work. I haven't had a week without work (not complaining) since Christmas and I am shattered.

I'm honestly massively, massively grateful to be in work - due to a) Covid and b) MS, but I am very, very tired and I need to rest.

Obviously am now panicking about relapsing but am trying very hard to THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS and embrace calming vibrations.

So I will be staring at the happy balloons, drinking a cup of nice tea and trying to bat away any panicky sensations of doom which may be thinking of heading my way.

:: Good vibrations by the Beach Boys

Smells like teen spirit

My 11-year-old daughter is teaching herself to play Smells like teen spirit on the electric guitar.

She has therefore out-cooled anything I've ever done.*

I'm so proud.

:: Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

* Or possibly will ever do.