Author Archives: Unique

Christmas Day Running

Christmas Day Running It’s Christmas Day – Today marks a day that many people around the world will be opening gifts and stuffing their faces with too much food. I’m off for a morning run – haven’t been out running in a while. I’m nervous! It’s starting over again. But shyness won’t allow me toContinue reading “Christmas Day Running”

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’

Twas The Night Before Christmas I baked a brownie. I had a 2hr nap and delivered a tin of shortbread biscuits to some wonderful people. I bought some apple juice and thought about what it is that tomorrow will bring? Guess what? ‘What Unique?’ I’m going for a run in the morning 😊 I decidedContinue reading “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’”

Labels! I am?

Labels! I am? I ordered Chinese food last week, egg-less fried rice, chips and curry sauce in a tray, vegetarian spring rolls. I had a busy week and was up late completing a few creative pieces. It arrived late. I opened the packaging and discovered that it was egg-fried rice…I was annoyed, deeply annoyed. ButContinue reading “Labels! I am?”

Daisy

Daisy I would like to take a moment to share with you some fond memories of our dear friend Daisy. She was friendly, adorable and more importantly, her heart was real. Daisy loved the calf she bore, and pain consumed her thereafter. For we ripped her baby from her teat and strained her milk forever,Continue reading “Daisy”

99p Is It Worth It?

99P Is It Worth It? Before A few years ago, I used to visit McDonald’s and purchase two double cheese-burgers, two portions of fries and sometimes two apple pies. I would always ask the Cashier to place them into two separate bags and smile while saying, ‘I’m getting lunch today for a friend.’ 99p wasContinue reading “99p Is It Worth It?”

Mind Free

Mind Free Earlier this week, I felt stifled with my life. Everyone inside and out just taking up space it was impossible to breathe. I find that when I can’t think straight, I prefer to be alone – even when people are just trying to help and offer advice. I’m highly indecisive when put onContinue reading “Mind Free”

Don’t Hurt Yourself

Don’t Hurt Yourself The days you’re running late and convince yourself there’s not enough time to make breakfast. The days you head out to work, and you’re hungry, so you visit Greggs, or some café and purchase a hot drink and a pastry. Commence workaround 09:00, and by 10:00 you’re hungry! You’re hungry because youContinue reading “Don’t Hurt Yourself”

You’re Beautiful

You’re Beautiful Look into the mirror and stare deep into your eyes. See how beguilingly they are, how graceful they shine. Circle around the colour, hues different all stunning. Your face, incomparable to any other, because you are beautiful like no other. Trust in these words and speak them loud: I am beautiful I amContinue reading “You’re Beautiful”

Vegan Carrot Curry by Unique Fatso

Vegan Carrot Curry by Unique Fatso Ingredients Carrots Chestnut Mushrooms Onions Sesame Seeds Chinese Curry Powder Brown Basmati Rice White Cabbage Tomato Puree Pink Himalayan Sea-salt Black Pepper. Method for the Curry Place a saucepan on stove and pour a drizzle of sunflower oil. Chop the chestnut mushrooms (rinse) and place into the saucepan. ChopContinue reading “Vegan Carrot Curry by Unique Fatso”

Independent Improvements

Independent Improvements Once upon a time, a time long, long ago. I needed advice, I needed to know what to do and when to do it? How to begin and why? All I found was skinny models inside magazines, wearing swimwear and posing with pieces of fruit between their lips. I asked friends and oneContinue reading “Independent Improvements”

Banana Loaf Recipe – Unique Fatso

Ingredients 4 Very ripe bananas 110g of soft light brown sugar (I use muscovado sugar) 2 large eggs 120ml/ ½ Cup of sunflower oil 225g/ 1 ½ Cup of plain flour 1 tsp of bicarbonate of (baking) soda Golden flaxseeds (I’ve also used pumpkin seeds, and that was delightful.) Method Preheat the oven to 170°CContinue reading “Banana Loaf Recipe – Unique Fatso”

Missed Marathon

Photo credit: Unsplash The day of the ½ Marathon. I had to withdraw, due to coming down with a dreadful cold, days before the event. I felt despondent, like a failure before failing. I even talked myself into attending but only walking through, rather than anything more strenuous. My mind wanted to participate, but myContinue reading “Missed Marathon”