Was talking to a guy on a dating app and we got talking about how both our grandparents are from Ireland!
Turns out they are both from Galway.
Turns out they both left Galway at the same time in the 50’s and moved to Clapham.
Turns out he’s actually my third cousin…
After 4 weeks off, 4 very scary nights struggling to breathe, a trip to hospital and more sleep than humanly possible - I did my first shift back today
Thanks to those that kept me fed and sane during the roughest few weeks. Absolutely shattered now and might need a nap x
Only one more week of freelancing left until I start my new job 🙌
So excited to say I'm joining the
@absoluteradio
breakfast team as an assistant producer!
Still can't believe it, it's what I moved back to London to do and I'm so excited 💜
It really is the people that make a workplace so special. I've been so lucky to be at
@BBCNottingham
for nearly three years and even luckier so have worked with the people I have.
Sad to leave without hugging and drinking with them all. Off to go cry. Thank you all so much x
From pitching this idea back in May, to helping audition/pick the band members, working with the social team, watching the live session, directing the photoshoot and seeing this idea come to life... I know I have the best job in the world 💜
Listen now
@absoluteradio
!
Proudly presenting...the Band of Mum & Dad! 💜
We're biased, but for 6 people who have never played together before, this is INCREDIBLE! 🔥 (Stick around for a surprise at 3:22)
Speaking to a guy named Dick on the phone just now. As I said goodbye I got my words jumbled up and said "Have a great dick".
I won't be back tomorrow.
If you think you're a drama queen, my dog refused to walk home today because it was raining.
I put my bag down to sort his lead and he jumped in. This is spoilt.
Last show over and out!
Loved my time at Absolute Radio coming up with big ideas like Band Of Mum And Dad to smaller ideas like Trucker Trials. And obviously winning the Producer Challenge!
Hero and I are on to another studio without waking up at 4am I hope…
"Where are you from?"
"Lowestoft"
"Where is that?"
"The East Coast..."
"What is it near?"
"Great Yarmouth"
"No idea"
"Norwich..."
"Um not really, what is that near"
"Somewhere near Cambridge but also no where near Cambridge!!"
"Where are you from?"
"Lancashire."
"Where in Lancashire?"
"Preston."
"Where's that near?"
"Ermmm... Blackburn? Blackpool isn't far away either, I guess Bolton..."
"Huh?"
"Manchester. I'm outside of Manchester. Or Liverpool. Literally the same distance."
CONFIRMED: Banksy has claimed the artwork on Ilkeston road.
He posted a photo on his Instagram this morning, the usual way Banksy claims his street art.
You can hear more at
I've managed to spend 70% of this weekend crying but it's all been made better by a socially distanced walk with my mum and this little guy moving in with me.
Meet Hero 💛
The wait is over 😬
If you're receiving your A-level results tomorrow, we want to celebrate with you 🎉
Drop us a message or email us at radio.nottingham
@bbc
.co.uk to get involved.
Hello personal news claxon 🚨🚨🚨
I’m back on the freelancing train and with two companies I really love!
Taken a day apart, you’ll now either find me at Radio 1 creating radio or Penguin studios working on audiobooks - my two loves have come together 💛💛
Having received a lot mental health help over the years and ending up in hospital myself during the pandemic, the Roman Kemp documentary on BBC3 hits hard.
Don't go and please talk. Always happy to talk to anyone suffering with mental health, no one should feel alone.
My housemates girlfriend has moved in so they don't have to be apart. It's been three hours and they are in the shower together.
This is going to be a long lockdown
Having Borderline Personality Disorder is making everyday difficult at the moment.
I'm crying endlessly, having panic attacks and feel more alone than ever not being near any family or friends.
But I know I'm not the only one.
#TimeToTalk
This year really has been a shambles but I've also been so lucky to have this little thing come into my life.
He gets me up everyday, he gets me out the house, I can cuddle him, often talk to him and feel so much less alone with him. He is my own little therapy dog x
Exciting news… we have been named Guardian University of the Year 2019!🎊 Thank you to everyone involved with the university who helped make this happen, we couldn’t be more proud.
#GdnUniAwards
With my sister being engaged this Valentine's my mum didn't want me to feel left out - I don't know if I'm happy or just really lonely
I aspire to be this extra with my kids
Battling with depression, produced the BBC Music Introducing in Norfolk show for 7 months, presented two shows, had paid work at the BBC, made it back to uni and am somehow still here, cut out toxic people, dealt with having no where to live, learnt more about me & self love
My nan has been knitting a square a day since the beginning of the first lockdown. She's made two whole blankets but I asked for a piece to remember the pandemic and her by in years to come.
Really can't wait to hug my nan x
Went into the office today for a meeting and didn't know if I should shake their hand or give an elbow bump, so I ended up doing a mini bow.
Staying at home from now on.
I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder 4 years ago and soon after found Rosie's
@TalkingAboutBPD
blog.
Today I got to not only meet Rosie (an icon) but also produce her book about BPD (which is the first thing I've ever read that puts it in a positive light).
Fully loving how powerful and in control I feel right now. Really starting to feel back on top of my life for the first time since my depression got bad 💪 I got this
Tried to use the work microwave this morning. I've managed to lock myself out and now it's calling me a child...
Never known a microwave to be so mean.
I've recently moved house from being on top of a hill to on a street at eye level.
Wish I would remember this before flashing the neighbors! 😭
Actually mortified. Please someone locate my decency and send it back.
Working on a breakfast show, you're either eating really healthy, meal prepping, a health icon or you've only eaten chocolate chip cookies for 3 days straight, there is no in-between...
I am the latter 😭
Took a call this morning from a woman heartbroken about the whole situation and how difficult it is not seeing family, ended up having a little cry with her down the phone.
It's bloody tough.
Warning: skirt with poppers are not a good idea.
Bent down to pick up a pen I dropped in the street and they've all burst open flashing my granny pants to many unfortunate drivers. Mortified.
Would like to thank the brilliant virologist
@JonathanKBall
for getting me out of an argument with a woman who wanted my panting dog to wear a mask on the train by (unknowingly) pretending to be my dad.
Welcome to the BBC Notts family
Finished my 16 week emotional regulation therapy today and for the first time since I was 15 I finally feel like I have control over my BPD and it doesn't control me.
I then cried at how far I feel I've come and how strong I now feel. I finally feel I can do this 💛
My nan has just promised me a birthday hug in April and i'm crying at the thought. I haven't hugged her in nearly a year and it might actually be possible in a few months
Last week I was an emotional mess in such a dark place
This week I have really felt like I have had it together! New house sorted, Diss hand in, non stop good news and amazing love and support
Mental health is so shit but remember it will always get better, just keep pushing
Anyone else have weird names for people they fancied?
I had Shoes Guy, Band Guy, ABBA Night Guy, Watch Guy, News Guy, Flakey Guy, Politics Class Guy
And my friends always knew exactly who I was talking about
Looking back on my mental health from the past year I can't believe how far I've actually come. That I'm still here kicking and trying a year on from where I thought it was the end for me. Here is to another year of pushing back against those dark moments
Took the dog to central London this afternoon. He got to ride a bus for the first time, peed on a phone box, barked at Westminster and chased a squirrel.
Successful day all round.
With my sister being engaged this Valentine's my mum didn't want me to feel left out - I don't know if I'm happy or just really lonely
I aspire to be this extra with my kids
All morning I’ve felt like
@ScarletChappell
has been giving off Villanelle vibes like she’s somehow going to poison me with the antibacterial wipes.
So heartbreaking being in Clapham at the moment.
A place that has always felt safe and at home to me now feels scary like someone has attacked my home.
Thought are with the friends and family of
#SarahEverad
and every woman and man who's mental health has been touched by this.
Every morning when
@danxnoble
leaves the Absolute Radio studio he says, "have a great show" and every morning I reply "you too" 😭🤦♀️
He's been too kind to point it out while I'm sitting in shame.
Booked a beer garden table for Sunday 18th April and I can't stop looking at the menu for that first roast dinner and pint.
It's becoming an obsession.
Heard my neighbor having a rough day so sent the dog round to cheer him up.
He's a communal therapy dog, hit me up if you need a session (he also tries to eat flies).