William Cadbury

Famous People… Absolutely no one!? Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? This is quite alarming, upon reflection it is scary to think that the closest I have come to fame is standing in a Rihanna concert in my twenties. I am really thinking and I accept that memory isn’t anything special, but I literally can’t think. I have just asked my wife the same question and she pulls up a picture of her hugging Simon Cowell after randomly spotting him in London. I am pretty sure that I saw Klopp (the old Liverpool manager) having a fag out the back of a hotel about 4 years ago.

Famous People… Absolutely no one!?

Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? This is quite alarming, upon reflection it is scary to think that the closest I have come to fame is standing in a Rihanna concert in my twenties. I am really thinking and I accept that memory isn’t…

People don’t change

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? An old boss once said to me ‘People don’t change’. She wasn’t the nicest person, but to be fair she was committed to doing well and always put the effort in. During a rather boring performance meeting and completely off…

Planes , Trains and Automobiles Daily writing prompt What's your #1 priority tomorrow? View all responses After a relatively relaxing few days away from the family in Turkey, my priority will be ensuring that I get to the ariport on time and don't miss my flight. My mum always used to say that I was a home bird and I have to say that she was right, the sun is great and there is no chance of me being able to sit and read my book for over eights a day at home. But I would have crying kids, nappies and playing bluey figures for hours on end.

Planes , Trains and Automobiles

Daily writing prompt What's your #1 priority tomorrow? View all responses After a relatively relaxing few days away from the family in Turkey, my priority will be ensuring that I get to the ariport on time and don't miss my flight. My mum always used to say that I…

Bring back the written word (if only a little)

What change, big or small, would you like your blog to make in the world? It would be nice if my blog could take people away from the endless shorts and video entertainment given to them by social media. I have fallen victim to this on numerous…

Free to roam – baaahhhhaaaaa

Describe your life in an alternate universe. Nelson the mountain goat. 🐐 Free to roam through nature with only sleeping, eating and shitting to worry about. Nelson has never once been tasked with booking an MOT, dinner with the in laws of being requested to do DIY to…

Hundreds of pounds for a not so ‘experience’ Daily writing prompt What's the most money you've ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? View all responses It was my 28th birthday and my then girlfriend (now wife) had a glorious evening planned of a taster menu at a vegan Michelin Star restaurant. I had spent the day at work looking at the Nando's menu salivating at the amount of chicken I was planning on eating with a pack of Rennie at the ready for afters. Alas this was not to be fate, we sat in a cave - yes a cave.

Hundreds of pounds for a not so ‘experience’

Daily writing prompt What's the most money you've ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? View all responses It was my 28th birthday and my then girlfriend (now wife) had a glorious evening planned of a taster menu at a vegan Michelin Star restaurant. I…

A HOLIDAY WITH 2 KIDS Summary Paradise, it turns out, comes with a side of chaos when you’re travelling with little ones. Fourteen days in what many would call heaven on earth, yet serenity is often interrupted by a seven-month-old who treats everything in sight as a potential snack, and a three-year-old whose attitude suggests they’ve been binge-watching far too much Top Boy. Sometimes, the breathtaking views lose their magic in the face of relentless parenting. Still, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I adore my kids, I cherish my partner, and I’m genuinely grateful for this getaway—no matter how many messes and meltdowns come with it.

A HOLIDAY WITH 2 KIDS

Summary Paradise, it turns out, comes with a side of chaos when you’re travelling with little ones. Fourteen days in what many would call heaven on earth, yet serenity is often interrupted by a seven-month-old who treats everything in sight as a potential snack, and a…

Sri Lanka – Yala – Not so safari

On a family trip and thought it would be a good idea to take the kids on a little safari at the Yala National Park. Driver was amazing and the people in Sri Lanka are next level in terms of kindness but the animals were a little less forthcoming. We were lucky…

Sri Lanka monkeys be like!

Back at it!

I've not found the time or energy to write anything recently, which is crazy really a this I whilst I enjoy this it is also an outlet and a pleasant distraction from the perceived woes in my life. What I have noticed thanks to Apples ruthless yet effective screen indicator that my…

Bad backs

It appears to be the case that you get to a certain age and your back goes. I’ve hit 38 and the simply task of picking up my son who weights an impressive 8kg has resulted in me becoming a borderline cripple, this is despite me being able to throw around 30kg dumbbells easily. I’m now in…

Tomorrow is Friday again!! Where is the sun??? Update on my week, I am off tomorrow to spend some time with the family. Its raining and actually cold and it June which is mental. This has meant that there has been no progress on the patio and I will likely end up indoors rather than being outside with some sun and nature. Where has the sun gone! There is only so much Bluey I can allow the children to watch or playdoh pizzas that can be made. Come on sun do me a solid and save my Friday!

Tomorrow is Friday again!! Where is the sun???

Update on my week, I am off tomorrow to spend some time with the family. Its raining and actually cold and it June which is mental. This has meant that there has been no progress on the patio and I will likely end up indoors rather than being outside…

Its a dream come true Daily writing prompt Describe your dream chocolate bar. View all responses In a world of diminishing scale of chocolate treats there is one front runner for a chocolate bar than can offer some real substance. The collection of caramel, nuts and nougat could fuel you through a marathon. It's comes from a company that is out of this world. It may not be a everyone's favourite celebration but its never left behind like Bounty or the Milkyway. It's a dream come true and thank you Snickers you will forever be my number one.

Its a dream come true

Daily writing prompt Describe your dream chocolate bar. View all responses In a world of diminishing scale of chocolate treats there is one front runner for a chocolate bar than can offer some real substance. The collection of caramel, nuts and nougat could fuel you through a…

Look! Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? One my earliest memories was a book called look. I found a copy recently for my daughter. I’m not sure the question was intended to be answered with a book such as this, but I remember it because it was the first book I finished all on my own and it was the first time I felt pride. The book was actually just the word ‘look’ in different places like the zoo or garden. For me it was fascinating and exhilarating! Completed it with minimal effort and I remember my dad being chuffed as well.

Look!

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? One my earliest memories was a book called look. I found a copy recently for my daughter. I’m not sure the question was intended to be answered with a book such as this, but I remember it because it was the first book I finished all on my…

My Perfect Holiday

It's that time of year where I think about how I want to spend some time away from home and go on an overpriced holiday! My mum always said that I didn't like being away from home, I was that kid who found reasons to avoid school trips and sleep overs and the idea of something…

Everything is out of control until it isn’t

I have written about privilege and stress and concerns a few times. I actually think about it most days, mainly because my brain has tricked itself into a high state over stress on things that don't really matter. I cannot remember the last time I was…

Monday doesn’t have to be doom and gloom… It's Sunday night, the work thoughts are already creeping in and I am thinking where on earth has the weekend gone? Doechii's Anxiety on repeat in my silly little head. It's always been the same since school and I don't think it will ever change. I try and use this nervous energy more often than not but some times I just think I can't be arsed! I mean I could be checking emails in readiness for tomorrow but instead I am on this and just done 15 minutes of weights and thinking about what to rewatch - my go to when I want to chill are:

Monday doesn’t have to be doom and gloom…

It's Sunday night, the work thoughts are already creeping in and I am thinking where on earth has the weekend gone? Doechii's Anxiety on repeat in my silly little head. It's always been the same since school and I don't think it will ever change. I try and…

Patio Update – Sunday 10 days on the Job

Free bricks obtained to do some edging. I’ve ordered a ton of sub base (not sub soil) to be delivered tomorrow along with 2 bags of cement and 5 bags of sharp sand. Still no slabs but they go on last so no worries. I’ve even put some wonky guide lines in:…

Being Content! Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. I’ve mentioned how much I love my family and kids and of course they bring me joy. But there is also that feeling of being content. I achieve this by hiking or some form of physical activity, hopefully there is rain and it’s cold and then you finish and you are tired, hungry and cold. Essentially you hate the activity until it’s over haha. You get on location and you change and start to get warm and eat a meal like a pot noodle- something that you wouldn’t dream of eating at home - and it just hits different!

Being Content!

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. I’ve mentioned how much I love my family and kids and of course they bring me joy. But there is also that feeling of being content. I achieve this by hiking or some form of physical activity, hopefully there is rain and…

The joys of two Children I woke up this morning at 4am thinking that if I get all my admin sorted I will be able to go for a run before the kids and wife are even awake! Alas fate had different plans for me. As I am typing now my three year old daughter is shouting Pirate over and over again! At about 5am, I’ve had some water watched some TV and I am about to get dressed when my phone pings - ping ping ping. Wife: She’s awake and has been awake for a while now if she wakes him up I will be fuming!

The joys of two Children

I woke up this morning at 4am thinking that if I get all my admin sorted I will be able to go for a run before the kids and wife are even awake! Alas fate had different plans for me. As I am typing now my three year old daughter is shouting Pirate over and over again! At…

Average to Poor!

What are you good at? Not a great deal. I don’t mind having a go though. Not being good at things is something that I have come to accept, but on the other hand I am not terrible at things. I am simply average to poor... as the title of the blog indicates. It’s all good fun…

The 3 As of Ice Cream – Anxiety, Acceptance and Anarchy We and had a nice family walk today in and around the rain. Walking across to the park and field where there is a fancy little cafe, inevitably my three year old negotiated (demanded) an ice cream at 1105 in the morning - please don’t judge. The queue was awful and the server took my order of a chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone with flake and chocolate sauce - my kid doesn’t know she is born, 99 mr whippy with fluorescent red sauce was my childhood. The server, then popped the order into a complicated till and took to creating the chocolate ice cream.

The 3 As of Ice Cream – Anxiety, Acceptance and Anarchy

We and had a nice family walk today in and around the rain. Walking across to the park and field where there is a fancy little cafe, inevitably my three year old negotiated (demanded) an ice cream at 1105 in the morning - please don’t judge.…

Every First time!

My son just turned six months old and he has started smiling and showing his personality. Today we gave him mango for the first time and he went crazy for it! After his first taste you could see the passion in his eyes! When we took it away you could see the hurt. Such a bitter…

Weekend Camping ‘Adventure’ in Wales I was given a weekend pass to go and do some camping and hiking around Wales recently. Annoyingly I rolled by ankle the weekend before the big day, a tragic reality of being overweight and getting old. So the gruelling ascent of Snowden followed by an attempt at the Fan Dance (slowly) was sacked off. For those that don't know what the Fan Dance is: Instead I stayed at a nice little camp site in Brecon. Instead of the Fan Dance we did a little walk over to Pen Y Fan which was hard enough and took in some great views.

Weekend Camping ‘Adventure’ in Wales

I was given a weekend pass to go and do some camping and hiking around Wales recently. Annoyingly I rolled by ankle the weekend before the big day, a tragic reality of being overweight and getting old. So the gruelling ascent of Snowden followed by an attempt…

Han Solo is the Best Star Wars Character Ever!

I have just rewatched Solo, the origins story for Han Solo and how he became the lovable scoundrel that he is. I really enjoyed it, it was easy to watch, not too much action and plenty of nostalgic feelings where you can go 'oh yeah that's why' or…

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Busy Busy Busy

Daily writing prompt What jobs have you had? View all responses I have had loads of jobs from a young age: From 13 I was a pot washer at a fancy restaurant - chefs are nutters and I took no issue with…

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What’s for Dinner? The Beginning of the End I know I know. Done to death but still so relevant and frustrating. This question no matter what the context explains why there isn't world peace and harmony. 'I don't mind whatever you want' - MISTAKE! This is not an acceptable response ever. You then proceed to order or make something and of course it's wrong. This anxiety and frustration has now been doubled with the addition of my three year old. She only wants toast with jam, although beans and fishfingers are making it on to the scene. She is more than happy for her little brother to eat broccoli though, and actively encourages it - a little suspect if you ask me!

What’s for Dinner? The Beginning of the End

I know I know. Done to death but still so relevant and frustrating. This question no matter what the context explains why there isn't world peace and harmony. 'I don't mind whatever you want' - MISTAKE! This is not an acceptable response ever. You then…

The Evolutionary Theory of Sleep It's late and I can't sleep. I did psychology and A Level - rather poorly I might add and you are able to get an insight into why! Why we sleep is one of the modules and something that I have always struggled with. I remember asking my science teacher when learning about food as fuel - 'then why do we need to sleep?' her response was because we just do! This was my fourth interruption of the class and the first three were nowhere near as constructive: I had hidden her keys to the storage cupboard and left a ransom note on her desk, started a debate on the best Harry Potter book and flicked elastic bands at a girl I fancied - so her response was more than fair.

The Evolutionary Theory of Sleep

It's late and I can't sleep. I did psychology and A Level - rather poorly I might add and you are able to get an insight into why! Why we sleep is one of the modules and something that I have always struggled with. I remember asking my science teacher when learning…

Dial up…

Do you remember life before the internet? I can’t quite remember completely no internet but I can remember dial up. That unforgettable cluster of noises from the computer as you try and reach the World Wide Web. Slowly watching images download a cm at a time - you know what I’m talking…

Happy Monday – Patio Update… As mentioned on Friday, I am building a Patio in my back garden all on my jack jones (like seriously friends and family nowhere to be seen). Currently, we have a hole in the ground and I have purchased a breaker from Amazon. That's a drill that gets rid of concrete - all I can say is thank god it rained for part of Sunday as I was shattered! a The hole is almost a foot deep and all I have do now is: Break the concrete where original bricks were;

Happy Monday – Patio Update…

As mentioned on Friday, I am building a Patio in my back garden all on my jack jones (like seriously friends and family nowhere to be seen). Currently, we have a hole in the ground and I have purchased a breaker from Amazon. That's a drill that gets rid of concrete -…