The New Forest in the Fog

I was finishing off a night shift when I noticed how foggy it was outside. I have been wanting to capture the New Forest when it is swathed in a blanket of fog and the time has finally come. Whoop whoop! I love how fog can give an amazingly moody, classic look and atmospheric feel to a composition.

With no sleep at all (I was a walking zombie!), my boys and I drove down to the New Forest to chase the fog.

That Snowy Day in New Forest

We woke up to snow! Yeyyy!! Forget World Book Day - time to go sledding! We don't get snow around here in Southampton, but it did come this winter. Twice! Believe me, to us Sotonians, this is already a treat! The sight of it filled the air with excitement, as we seized the opportunity to go sledding with our furry friend and for walks. 

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Nutrient Wise Soothing Eye Gel Review!

When I saw this eye serum on Amazon, I mmmmed and errrrrred at first as I was not completely sure it would work. My eye area is becoming a problem because of working long nights, three times in a week at least. So I had been searching for that perfect cream, that perfect gel, then I found this - Nutrient Wise Soothing Eye Gel.

It arrived quickly in the post, well-packed. I tried it a few times this week and I am amazed at the results! Bye, bye, tired eyes! Puffy, baggy eyes reduced. You only need to apply a tiny bit around the eye area and it dries fast, not sticky at all. It feels cool and fresh, really hydrating and softening the skin. It is fragrance free, which is very good.

This is also perfect for those mornings where you wake up looking less than bright-eyed. It will instantly awaken the eye area, depuff and get rid of dark circles as it hydrates. I can see results, even my husband noticed! This is an absolute must-buy!

First Day of Preschool

I sent my only boy off to preschool. Suddenly I felt a complex mix of emotions. I am excited by what lies ahead for him and the whole new world he is going to love. Sad because I know it is a time for letting go.. I have savoured all the days when it was just the two of us together during the week, the middle-of-the-day-snuggles and how he would think of me as his only playmate. Now he is off to a wilder world where he will meet new people, create friendships, discover and learn something brand new. Soon I will not be his sole playmate anymore. Soon he will find another best friend. I will miss being needed so much.

I did not worry about how he will feel toward school as unlike other kids, he cried because he did not want to leave his school! It went on like that for four days. Then he came to understand that he will be going back and that school is now part of his life - he now comes home with us gladly. 

As for me, it feels like a new start. Aside from missing him, I kept asking myself, "what to do?", "what to do?".. What to do first when I get home? Shall I go for that movie I have been wanting to see? Should I take a nap?  Shall I go for coffee? But as you know, a mother's job is never done. As soon as I got home, I realised there were so many things to do. Sure the house is tidier now, but I'd rather it be messy; I'd rather he is not out of my sight and out of my care. What can I do? He is definitely growing up!