Portmanteau (noun): A word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others Mum (informal, British, noun): One’s mother Memoir (noun): Historical account or biography written from personal knowledge It’s been two years since launching this website and I’m going …
Our London Summer Run
Cancer Research UK (charity): 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Cancer Research UK funds nearly half of all the publicly funded cancer research, here in the UK I really haven’t given enough time, thought or appreciation …
Mumoirs’ Birthday Blog
Anniversary (noun): The date on which an event took place in a previous year I cannot believe that this website has been running for one whole year – woah! I wanted to come up with something pun-tastic for the one …
In it Together, Innit?
Innit (contraction, informal, British): Isn’t it. Often used in conversation when seeking confirmation I wrapped up my counselling sessions on Monday night. A number of reasons why, but after 6 months of dedicated support, I’ve decided it’s time to take …
For Jennifer
Flower (verb): Of a plant, to produce flowers; bloom My blogs are my personal reflections, the most pressing thoughts on my mind and hopefully tips or suggestions for readers, but Mumoirs also provides a platform to cheerlead and to support …
Six Months of Summer
Reminisce (verb): To indulge in recollection of past events It is exactly six months today since Summer passed away and it’s three months since I launched Mumoirs. So today, I’d like to take some time to reflect. In all honesty, …
Showered in Love
Save the date:Announcement of an upcoming event, asking the recipient to hold or reserve the mentioned date (Saturday 13th June from 11-2pm) on their calendar Today – right now – should have been my baby shower. With the timing of …
Becoming a Net Receiver
Receiver (noun): a person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them I’ve always thought of myself as someone who’s happy receiving. I’m the type of person who will take the last chip on a …
All the Little Things
Memory (noun):the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information Memories are just a collection of little moments, aren’t they? But how we piece together the collection is important. So I wanted to share this letter with you, it’s …