1. July 2026

Another First...

I have recently had lots of first attempts. From trying to get a first customer to trying a new skill for the first time and starting my first business. But this is the first proper blog that I am writing.

How do I feel?

In short, I feel nervous. Nervous about what I am writing and what messages I want to put out.

This may sound strange but words were always one of those things that I struggled with from a child. I struggled to write. I struggled to talk and say the right thing. And above all, I struggled to read.

These struggles led to a whole lot of bullying in my younger years, so much so that my mental health suffered a lot. My self esteem was in tatters and I spent most of my adolescence either crying or trying to find where I fit in.

This all changed after I had children and went back into education. I knew I had to try to be a role model for my children. So I worked hard to get onto an access course in university, as a mature student. I struggled to take notes and read them. I went to see my tutor and she suggested that I could have a learning difficulty and referred me to student services for testing.

After many tests, I found out that the issues were down to me having dyslexia. Finally an answer for my struggles!

You may be asking why I am sharing this as my first post? Well, the answer is twofold. First, it is to ask you to be kind when reading. I am all for constructive criticism, and welcome views and discussions. I want encourage everyone to have a voice and I will not judge. I hope you will share kind words without judgement too.

And second, this is why I am the way I am, and I want to spread smiles! not sadness. There is enough negativity in the world, I should know, I have lived with more than my fare share. So I want to create a bit of happiness. A happy moment in time and a happy memory. I want everyone to feel like they can smile and forget their troubles and struggles, even for the shortest of time.

I now feel I found my place. I am a creative and I create for you to smile!