TikTok and YouTube Faves

 

When I first came across TikTok during the pandemic, how has that been 5 years, I wasn't really sure if I liked it. I mainly watched animal videos as they were just the cutest and I certainly never posted anything myself. It was only in the last 2 year that I became more involved with TikTok and I am really glad I did because I found some amazing accounts from awesome people I could relate to. YouTube has always been my go to for videos on everything that I like and I still love that platform as its connected me with a great community too. Here are some of my fave peeps on the apps.

Petition Update - Remove need for follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood tests before prescribing Hormone Replacement Therapy

 

In April 2023 I opened a petitoin at the Scottish Parliament asking for them to remove the need for the FSH blood test in women aged 40-45 and diagnose menopause on symptoms. I also asked them to make menopause training mandatory. Unfortunately, the petition was closed on December 11th 2024. I feel it was not handled as well as it could have been,

Return To Education

 

Back in school, I did pass my exams but I look back and wish the results were better than that I had more of an effort. A teacher told me that I would amount to nothing and all I would be good for is taking care of my future children or be a nanny. Personally I think thought that was awful as being a mother or working in childcare is hard! At that time (1998) I wanted to work in travel and I went on to gain three travel qualifications (NC, HNC and HND).  After working in travel for a few years, I realised it was not for me. I then went on to work in customer service, mainly within finance. It was in 2008 that I made the choice to return to education.

Taking Back Control

 

The last few years have been really hard on my physically and mentally. Menopause has hit me like a ton of bricks. Palpitations/increased heart rate landed me in hospital convinced I was having a heart attack but all tests were normal. Hot flushes, joint and muscle pains and a list of symptoms as long as my arm started to emerge at a frightening rate. The doctors haven't listened and said I was too young. So with all those symptoms and being dismissed it has had a massive impact on my mood. Anxiety is the worst psychological symptom. It is off the scale. Sadly, this is the norm for many women going through menopause. After almost 3 years of symptoms, its time to take back control.

Recipe: Scottish Raspberry Tarts

 

With autumn just around the corner (yay!) it is time to bring out the recipe book and make some of our favourite treats to enjoy on those darker evenings. Cake and a cuppa, all cosy on the sofa, watching your favourite movie or show. Bliss. So here is my recipe for homemade Scottish raspberry tarts

Midlife - Yikes

 

I turned 44 a few months ago and it really hit me that I am now classed as midlife.  When did that happen?! 

Why I Started Blogging - Quick Read

 

10 years ago I decided to start this blog. It wasn't something I actually gave thought to. It was a random event that led me to blog.