Author Archives: Anna Redshaw

Today I am meant to be in Cambridge seeing two of my best friends. Instead, I am at home. But I have made it as far as the sofa and that’s the longest journey I can hope to make at the moment. I know it’s largely out of my control but I still feel sadContinue reading “‘Good’ afternoon”

It is days like today (and the last couple of days) where I make my greatest achievements of all time. I survive, despite the attempts of my illness to break my spirit and conquer my soul. Long story short, I feel awful…it’s the whole poison running through my veins feeling that I dislike the most…butContinue reading “Write off”

I admit I’m getting carried away. I’ve been out twice in the space of a few days which is ‘silly’ in itself, but so soon after Christmas means it was probably more unwise than usual. Alas I shall reign myself in again. It’s hard sometimes though. I am better than I was this time lastContinue reading “Back to reality”

The changing faces of Anna Jones. Until now I haven’t been keen on posting photos of myself. Usually I take more photos of my socks than my face (don’t ask) but I thought it might be good for you to put a face to the name See if you can guess which are the before-M.EContinue reading “Appearances”

Today I have been OUTSIDE! I spent a few hours out of the house with one of my best friends, mixing with those in the real world. Today was a huge achievement, especially so soon after Christmas, and it was wonderful. I am so thankful and happy and proud of myself… But, as a poorlyContinue reading “Unsettled”

Since I spoke to you last I have had three ‘busy’ days; Christmas Day, Boxing Day and my cousin’s birthday. I have also, true to form, consumed more chocolate than I’d thought humanly possible. Most of my family work in education so everyone has been around over the last couple of weeks because of theContinue reading “White Blank Page”

Just a quick post to wish you all a Merry Christmas. So, we are nearing the end of another year. I tend to now live my life in terms of days rather than years, but looking back 2012 hasn’t been all bad. I have ‘met’ so many new and wonderful people over the course ofContinue reading “Seasons Greetings”