One of the advantages of living in the town centre is that I get to watch firework displays from the comfort of my flat.
The town was aglow with Christmas lights. They make Northampton look pretty!
My Christmas tree was up at the end of November.
The mornings were rather frosty, but there was beauty in the coldness.
My December
More Christmas trees in the town centre.
The beautiful All Saints Church. Had to stop and photograph it.
A fun night out with my sister. We went for tapas and a few drinks in places we had never been before. We also went to the panto a couple of weeks later which was fun with the niece and nephew in tow! He’s behind you!!
Another night out and one for the road!
That takes us up to today – 31st December. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!! I hope that 2024 is good to you and all your dreams and wishes come true. Much love 🙂
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I love cooking and trying different recipes – some old, some new. This was my homemade pizza in the making.
Homemade Pizza
It was delicious!
I had a day out at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings – a fabulous outdoor space with beautiful buildings, re-enactments, and history. More on that later but, for now, here’s the windmill.
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
I can’t resist taking photos of the moon from my bathroom window late at night.
Moon over the town centre
Two more weeks and two more recipes – pizza pasta and stuffed tomatoes.
Pizza PastaStuffed Tomatoes
October
As we head towards the end of the year, the colours around us are changing.
Colour of Autumn
I sold my car, so I’ve been getting to work on public transport and foot which has it’s advantages – namely this lovely sunset.
Sunset in Northampton
Sometimes I walk all the way home and get to capture this view across the River Nene near the town centre.
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More than half-way through the year and 4 months on since the last Changing Seasons post, it always amazes me how time flies. Here’s a quick snippet of the things I’ve gotten up to since May.
May
We’ll start with a splash of colour on my daily lunch-time walk with this lovely cherry blossom.
I went to the theatre with a work colleague to see Wuthering Heights at the Royal & Derngate theatre. This performance was in the original theatre – it’s beautiful! I loved it so much, I went again on my own to see another show on another Saturday afternoon in May.
We had a team celebration at work one weekend and it also happened to be my mum’s birthday, so we went together.
A shoot from my money tree fell off the main plant, so I just stuck it in the soil and it continued to grow (it still is).
June
A new recipe – Tahini and Citrus Kebabs – delicious!
I finished another painting – the colours are bright and fabulous.
July
My July was fairly busy, not the norm in my life, but what fun it was. I had a day out at a concert with my brothers and sisters.
A trip to Nottingham to meet up with a couple of friends who I used to teach with in Bangkok. We found a fantastic Thai street-food restaurant with tuk tuks and Thai signs. We loved it and it brought back some good memories.
Teddy came to stay while my sister and niece went on holiday. He enjoyed his Pilates session a lot.
My mum and I enjoyed some more Hilton hospitality with dinner and drinks.
August
After months of feeling unwell and not feeling able to workout, I finally started a new exercise journey and it’s going well. I am enjoying being back in the gym.
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I don’t know where these months are going, but all we can do is enjoy every day.
March
At the beginning of the month, Spring was well underway.
March was my sister’s birthday, so we all went out to celebrate.
– the Turkish meat platter was so good.
A couple of friendly robins.
I won ‘Team Member of the Month’ for coping in a high-pressure environment.
My team found out I am a published author and they got me to sign the copy of my book that they had bought on World Book Day – honestly, it was such a lovely surprise and it really made me smile.
April
I had a couple of trips away in April. The first was to Weston-Super-Mare. I walked, ate, and took lots of photos and it was lovely to see a new place in the UK.
I also visited Cheddar Gorge and explored the caves.
And, for my birthday, I took the Eurostar to Rotterdam to spend a few days with my friend, Chris. It was, as always, great to see him and catch up over a few (many!) drinks.
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With 2023 truly underway, here is a run down of my January and February!
I have been wanting to go to Cirque Du Soleil for years and, finally, in January I took a trip to London with my mum and sister to see Kurios at the Royal Albert Hall.
Kurios is about an inventor who invents a machine that defies the laws of time, space, and dimension. As he reinvents everything he is joined by characters from another dimension who interact with him (Wikipedia).
The show was thrilling with crazy acrobatics and contortionists, great costumes and fabulous music. I could have sat and watched it all over again. The venue was just as stunning as the show!
The Royal Albert Hall
Cirque du Soleil, Kurios
And, for February, here are my ‘photos of the day’ from morrisophotography.
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I always try to get out for a walk at least once over the weekend and I can’t resist taking photos of the vivid colours of nature while they last this late in the year.
November
Four ‘photos of the day’ that make me smile because they evoke some lovely memories.
Holy Sepulchre Church, Northampton
Pink Fuschia
Centraal Station, Rotterdam
Cafe Steijn, Rotterdam
December
The weather changed for the worse in December and we had snow on the ground.
Sending you all love and best wishes for the coming year! Let’s hope 2023 is a year of peace, joy and wellness for us all!
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Before I went on holiday in August, I went for an interview for a new job at Hilton in Northampton and was offered the job on the spot. I could not have been happier!
Since the end of last year, I had not generally been happy at work. I had good days, but overall, I found it extremely stressful. I was going to work with butterflies in my stomach and feeling stressed before I even got there! That kind of feeling is just not sustainable. I felt like I’d aged in the year that I had been working there!
In my life, I have always said that if I am not happy with something, I will do something about it.
Take action. Find a new path and follow it until you can see the wood from the trees – Gill Morris
When I returned to the UK in 2018, I found my perfect job in events. I just loved the environment, the variety of work and the people I met along the way. I found it really exciting! But, in 2020, I was made redundant because the COVID pandemic meant that the business, along with many others, wasn’t making money and had to make cutbacks.
I was gutted!
The two jobs I have had since then have not been for me!
So, when I got offered the job at Hilton, I was over the moon. I am back in events! You are now looking at the new Conference, Events and Sales Executive!
I am learning lots and every day, something new comes along – without fail. No one likes being the newbie, but I am looking at it as a period of growth. Every day, my confidence is growing, and I know I am going to love it even more than I do now. I don’t even mind going into work anymore which is a huge difference, and it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Despite following the wrong path over the last two years, I realise that sometimes we have to go through these negative periods to reach a place of joy once more!
“Every experience makes you grow.” Anonymous
I try to be as positive as I can and even when I might not believe it sometimes, my mantra has always been that everything works out in the end. Peace and love to you all 🙂
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What a wonderful August I had. I got to spend two glorious weeks on holiday with my friends. And where better to go with them, than to one of my favourite places on earth – my old home of Thailand! Plus, we spent three days in Singapore – a new destination for me.
Singapore was nice, but very expensive. I’m glad I went, but probably won’t go back. There are fabulous things to see and do, but I much prefer the crazy and chaotic vibes of a city such as Bangkok.
But, we had a great time and saw as much as we could in the three days we were there.
On the first day, I took a stroll along Orchard Road – one of the main shopping areas in the city.
Orchard Road, Singapore
One of the places you must see if you are ever in Singapore is Marina Bay with its iconic tourist attractions like Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
And the Merlion.
Merlion, Singapore
A short walk away is the lovely Gardens by the Bay, especially attractive in the evening when it’s all lit up. My friends and I were too late to see the light show, but it’s still beautiful in the daytime.
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
A close-up view of the impressive Marina Bay Sands Hotel. This time from the gardens.
Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
You must see the marina in the evening when the lights from the city are reflected in the water. It’s stunning!
Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
Marina Bay, Singapore
Soon enough our time in Singapore was over and we headed to Phuket in Thailand. In all my time living there, I had never been to Phuket, so it was nice to see somewhere new.
We stayed in Splash Beach Resort in Mai Khao. The hotel itself was lovely with a swimming pool, beach bar and restaurant, but as this is their low season a lot of the facilities were not open. Still, we had a lovely ten days there just chilling and exploring.
The beach is some 11 km long, but the sea was very rough, so we couldn’t swim. The views were epic though!
Mai Khao, Phuket
Mai Khao Beach, Phuket
We took a trip to Koh Phi Phi. I had been there in 2008, so it was nice to see it again. It is beautiful and I am happy to see that the authorities now ban tourists from its beaches for a few months at a time in order for the area to replenish!
Maya Beach, Koh Phi Phi
Back in Mai Khao, we were right next to the airport and every day – many times a day – we watched planes take off over the water – what a thrill!
Sunset over Mai Khao
Of course, we also enjoyed some delicious Thai food which I have missed – one of my favourites is Pad Khapow Moo Kai Dow (Pork and rice with a fried egg on top!)
Pad Khapow Moo
And we drank some lovely cocktails while watching the sunset!
Sundowner cocktails
Yes, I had a fabulous holiday and who better to spend it with than my good friends – Trudy, Jamie and Olivia.
Unfortunately, while I was there, I tested positive with COVID. I thought I had got away with it, but there you go.
I am happy to report, I am back in tip-top shape! 🙂
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I’d like to share some July’s ‘photos of the day’ from morrisophotography.
Little Billing in Northampton is rather lovely.
I loved the colours and reflections on a Sunday morning walk.
This beautiful daisy caught my eye.
The Washlands in Northampton is always good for photo opportunities.
Another Sunday morning walk around the racecourse.
A view of the marina on the way home from the Washlands.
I took a stroll around Abington Park.
Another day, the clouds created some cool formations.
I also published my ‘Out in the Countryside’ Calendar – an 18 month calendar (July 22 – Dec 23) featuring images from Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Getting out in the countryside is a great way to get some fresh air, to feel healthy, and to feel alive.
Finally, I’d like to share a round-up of July’s posts from morrisophotography.
The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.
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In June, I travelled to Leicester to meet up with some of the guys I used to work with in Bangkok. They too are currently living in the UK. It was a really fabulous afternoon – we chatted over food and drinks and it was like I only saw them yesterday.
Bangkok Reunion
The “photos of the day” from morrisophotography in June were these lovely flowers I spotted on my walks.
Blue-lilac bushTree blossom
Visitors to my old garden looking for food or taking a rest.
Visitors to the garden
Peacock Butterfly
A waterfall in the woods behind my old house.
Waterfall in Little Billing
Finally, capturing the sunrise one morning at 5 am. Just look at those colours!
5 am sunrise5 am sunrise5 am sunrise
The UK is experiencing some very hot weather – Who would have thought it! We are just not equipped for it here 🙂
The Changing Seasons is a monthly project where bloggers around the world share their thoughts and feelings about the month just gone. We all approach this slightly differently — though generally with an emphasis on the photos we’ve taken during the month.
For many of us, looking back over these photos provides the structure and narrative of our post, so each month is different. Some focus on documenting the changes in a particular project — such as a garden, an art or craft project, or a photographic diary of a familiar landscape.
But in the end, it is your changing season, and you should approach it however works for you.
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