So a few months in to living somewhere new what can I tell you?

Well, one lovely weekend morning we decided to go to Stromness. Absolutely lovely, kiddo enjoyed running around.

Mother’s day was lovely, we did little odds and sods, I quite enjoyed the relaxing.

I attempted to make a Chinese BBQ pork belly. It was ok, the crackling caught in a few spots but otherwise good reviews.

I gave in and got myself an old lady trolley, or a “push me pull you” trolley as nana would say. I had to get it just to make life a little easier than using a pram as an aid. Starting to accept the accommodations I need to make for myself and my disabilities. While I may not want to and do struggle with how my health etc is I do need to stop living in denial of it.

For international women’s day we popped into the fate at the Masonic hall, it was lovely and we did treat ourselves to some lovely candles by Orkney Mangata and some gorgeous macarons from Odins Bakery so far my favourites are the blueberry ones.

We’ve been loving the move, it’s been a really healthy choice for myself and my family, the lifestyle is helping to calm us down.

Oh and the one thing I am struggling to get used to, is that there is a relaxed way about life, especially with shop opening times, it’s been quite unusual and a little challenging to get used to but I am sure that it will all chill out soon.