October 2024 round-up

October brought some beautiful sunsets, the last flowers from my garden, lots of leaves on the sidewalk, a concert with the family and, possibly, the last outdoor swim of the year. I started doing physio and my knee is already feeling better. I am grateful for a job that allowed me to accompany Child 1 … Continue reading October 2024 round-up

October 2023 round-up

October was... intense. I didn’t make enough – and much needed - progress on a paper. But, maybe, that was a bit unrealistic given everything else that was going on. I even managed to spend some time with my parents, with the kids and with friends. As well as some much needed me-time. Research This … Continue reading October 2023 round-up

October 2022 round-up

I am writing this round up post well into November - Halloween is gone, the term is halfway through, and the John Lewis's Christmas advert is already out. This year is well and truly flying by, which makes it the more important to take time to stop and reflect on how the last month went. … Continue reading October 2022 round-up

October 2021 round-up

October was not a good month, overall. Productivity was low, I burned some bridges, and there was a bereavement in my other half’s side of the family. I even thought about not writing a round-up post this month. But, in the spirit of authenticity that I try to bring to this blog, here is a … Continue reading October 2021 round-up