Selectively Juggling

What do you listen to while you work? As I sit here in my hospital-based office, ambient sounds of passing laughter and conversations waft through, working their way under the closed door. Today it’s bearable and my fully charged noised cancelling headphones sit atop my desk, untouched and not needed. If the noise was louder,…

What countries do you want to visit? At this point in time.… I’d rather stay home. My goals are to visit Estonia, Finnish Lapland, Norway, Prague, France (Paris & Provincial) Netherlands and Belgium this coming European Winter. The main goal to experience the Northern Loghts. However, given global issues I think I might delay the…

How do you want to retire? Healthy, wealthy and wise. Not to mention surrounded by love and nature with a healthy dose of detachment and self-compassion thrown into the mix.

What is your favorite season of year? Why? I’m a summer girl -I love swimming, being barefoot and exposed skin. I love the longer shadows of late Autumn. Autumn is a great photographer’s palette of colours, textures and angles. Winter can be stunning, with crystal clear crisp night skies. Nothing like snuggling up in front…

If humans had taglines, what would yours be? But sadly I don’t mean it literally. A second, minute or even hours can seem to disappear when I’m so hyperfocused. So if I say “give me a sec” it means that I’ve heard you, but still need to finish what I’m focusing on, or otherwise I’ll…

If I HAD to change my name, I would opt for a name that is intrinsically linked with nature. Perhaps I would opt for Aurora, after my absolute obsession with the Northern and Southern Auroras. I love the dynamic ethereal beauty, the evolving moods and energy of the lights as they dance in the sky.…

My dream chocolate bar would definitely be dark and nutty, a little like my sense of humour. Actually, add to that a little bit of chilli, to add some spice. So, effectively a decadent nutty and chilli infused centre drenched in rich dark velvety chocolate. It would definitely straddle both worlds – being a little…

Do you remember your favourite book from childhood? Always non-fictional encyclopaedia type books. I had a beautiful set of illustrated books detailing the life and inventions of scientists and inventors. I also had three very special books that I would literally pour myself into, devouring each and every glossy detail. The first was a book…

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. I practice the very simple daily act of connecting with nature. It is here that I experience joy, feelings of gratitude and belonging. It literally supercharges my mental, emotional and physical batteries, enabling me to venture out into the world, whilst selectively juggling…