Category Archives: Lifestyle

Growing out the grey: update 07/12/17

Posted on 07/12/2017 by The Librain

I am due for my next hair appointment on Tuesday and have already decided that I will continue to avoid hair dye. My next haircut will be a pretty radical trim so that I can get closer to my grey … Continue reading →

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Update 05/12/17

Posted on 05/12/2017 by The Librain

It has been very difficult today. At around 2.30 this morning, I had a huge asthma coughing attack. I was sitting alone in the bathroom unable to breathe and then realised that I had left my inhaler next to my … Continue reading →

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World gone mad! 04/12/17

Posted on 04/12/2017 by The Librain

The middle aged and elderly have said things similar to this probably since the dawn of time – “The world has gone mad!” Even the Ancient Greeks thought this way: The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 30/11/17

Posted on 30/11/2017 by The Librain

When it is this time of year, with crisp mornings and dark evenings, I feel like snuggling in thick wool jumpers and warm joggers. I also have a nice velvety top and bottoms in navy that I bought from Cotton … Continue reading →

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Update 28/11/17 and Christmas plans

Posted on 28/11/2017 by The Librain

Nowadays, we organise present giving at Christmas in the same way as I just did for my birthday: I buy what I would like in advance and my chaps refund the money and give me the gifts on the day. … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 27/11/17

Posted on 27/11/2017 by The Librain

It is now two months since I last had my hair dyed and the grey has reached over 1 inches long. You can see it clearly, especially at the sides. The coloured parts are not looking good, I must admit. … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 24/11/17

Posted on 24/11/2017 by The Librain

All in all it has been quite a satisfying day so far (it is about 4.30 pm at the time of writing, so a fair bit of the Day is left). I managed to go downstairs earlier than usual this … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 23/11/17

Posted on 23/11/2017 by The Librain

I am quite pleased as I managed to go downstairs for quite a bit longer today. So that feels like progress. I am hoping to be well enough to visit the Library tomorrow as I need some new books to … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 22/11/17

Posted on 22/11/2017 by The Librain

I read three very enjoyable books this week and have almost finished my pile of library books – must take a trip into town on Friday to get some more. The first book of the week was The Strangled Queen … Continue reading →

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Update 21/11/17

Posted on 21/11/2017 by The Librain

I must apologise for the missed post yesterday. Life has been very tough for the last few days. Over the weekend, we had the regular ASD problem which did not help my health issues at all or the family dynamic. … Continue reading →

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