

39 is fine: Party time!
Well, almost. Few more weeks to go… And I’m having my 40th birthday party the day after my birthday, as that’ll be a Saturday. But that’s...


39 is fine: Tonight I shall lose my GBBO virginity...
I am not sure how this has happened. But I am about to turn 40 and I have never watched a full episode of The Great British Bake Off. As...


39 is fine: A trip down Le Memory Lane
First things first. If I knew the name of the hairdresser who PERMED my already HALF BLEACHED hair, I would sue. But these things...


39 is fine: A-Level results day memories
Today is A-levels results day. I'm sure it's bringing back memories for so many people, and yep, that's me included. Back in 1994, my...


39 is fine: Boozy cut backs
What's your drinking like now you're nearly 40 or turned 40? I have realised over the past few months that personally, I am quite the...


39 is fine: Two months of 30s left
I woke up this morning and realised that it’s exactly two months until my 40th birthday. As I mentioned last week I’m not a fan of...


39 is fine: A step tat-too far?
A shorter musing this week after the rambles about dad rock. I am thinking of getting a tattoo when I turn 40. Now I am not ‘pro’ 40th...


39 is fine: Music to my 40 year old ears
I’ve been thinking about writing about my musical taste since I was in New Zealand. Now after two weekends of brilliant gigs (Green Day,...


39 is fine: Glastonbury FOMO
Oh Lord, I thought I’d cope. But no. With every Instagram shot, every Facebook update… GLASTONBURY. And for the first time in years I’m...


39 is fine: Me, me, me and being Little Miss Popular
Anyone who knows me, and indeed who doesn't, is probably familiar with the fact that I like writing about myself. Sometimes it works out...