I started this blog in July 2004 when I was 31, had a one year old son, was married, working from home sewing cloth nappies and living in Liverpool. The title comes from an Ani DiFranco lyric ‘…and I’m becoming transfixed with nature and my part in it which I believe just signifies I’m finally waking up’.
I’m now almost 51, have 16 and 20 year old sons, have been divorced far longer than I was married and have moved 3 times, finding myself in the NW once again. The lyric from the same song that fits me better now is ‘I walk like I’m on a mission ’cause that’s the way I groove, I’ve got more and more to do, I’ve got less and less to prove.’
I stopped blogging in January 2018 having written over a 1ooo posts across 5 different blogs and a short-lived stint on YouTube.
My previous About page said ‘I am happiest when I’m making something, whether it’s sewing , knitting, crocheting, cross stitch or in the kitchen, I need to be busy and I’m not good at sitting still!’ Turns out that I have ADHD, diagnosed when I was 49, explaining so much about my life and bringing both relief and frustration.
Other general facts: I’ve been vegan for almost 20 years, read a lot, love to travel, am Buddhist and have a PhD and piercings and tattoos.
I’m moving into yet another new phase of life and wanted to go back to sharing the journey in more than a photo and a couple of sentences on social media. Welcome along for the ride
finally waking up 