Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder characterised by recurrent and disturbing thoughts (called obsessions) and/or repetitive, ritualised behaviours that the person feels driven to perform (called compulsions). A 2001 World Health Organization mental health report estimated that OCD was among the top 20 causes of illness-related disability worldwide for people aged … Continue reading O Is For OCD
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
Book 23/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked it 4 stars – really liked it 5 stars – it was amazing
5 Star Goodreads Book Tag
You do not need to know me intimately to know that I am a book lover. The fact that I have a Book Your Brains Out category on the blog makes it abundantly clear. August 9th is Book Lovers Day, an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature. People are advised … Continue reading 5 Star Goodreads Book Tag
N Is For ntltc
I got that tattoo, my 14th for anyone who is keeping tabs, in my mum’s handwriting on my last evening as a 31 year old. Whenever I tell someone that I have 13 – well now 14 – tattoos, their reaction is usually along the lines of: Now that I think about it, “how many … Continue reading N Is For ntltc
13.31
Today is my last day as a 31 year old so I have scheduled this post to go up during the eleventh hour as opposed to my usual 11:14 a.m. 31 has been the best year of my life. Hands down! But it did not start out that way. As much as my people came … Continue reading 13.31
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
Book 22/30. My rating: 3 of 5 stars Good story. Bad writing. View all my reviews ** A guide to ratings ** 1 star – did not like it 2 stars – it was okay 3 stars – liked it 4 stars – really liked it 5 stars – it was amazing
Let’s Talk Morning Sex
Before Monday morning the last time I had morning sex was with my ex … in January 2018!!! IKR! Over 1 ½ years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!! I came to that realisation at the gym on Monday evening and I had to pause for a minute because my initial thought was: Also, this is the second sex realisation … Continue reading Let’s Talk Morning Sex
Keep Your Friends Close, Your Enemies Closer And Your Best Friend Closest
For those who may not know, when I mention my BFF on the blog I am referring to Adelle Onyango. The magnetic, unapologetic, affable, incomparable Adelle Onyango. Adelle and I met during her last days as a 15 year old. She turned 30 this year so I have known her for half of her life!! … Continue reading Keep Your Friends Close, Your Enemies Closer And Your Best Friend Closest
Guest Post – Edgar J. Odhiambo
My name is Edgar J. Odhiambo, a 31 year old male who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2016 as a result of mommy and daddy issues. I have suffered from Anxiety and Panic Attacks for several years and at some point suffered from Depression for two years. My story began when I was 10 years … Continue reading Guest Post – Edgar J. Odhiambo
A Case For Sex Toys
Before I begin, let me just say that I am sooo excited that Leo season is finally here!! If you know me you know that my birthday and Leo season are an extravaganza. I learnt to love my birthday from my mother and as I got older and grew into my extra-ness, my birthday celebrations … Continue reading A Case For Sex Toys
