👋 Hello! I’m Anna, and this is a little window into who I am—both on the surface and underneath.
I’m a mum: I’ve single-parented my 3 children (young adults now) for over 15 years. They are my biggest and proudest achievements. I’m by no means an expert on parenting; I only know what has worked for us - most of the time at least!
I’m a dog owner: I have a 9-year-old whippet (Enzo) and recently had to say goodbye to our 11-year-old greyhound (Bridget). Only when I tore my Achilles heel a couple of years ago and was an immobile patient, did I realise how much I needed their daily walks for my own mental wellbeing.
I’m a warrior! (and it’s taken a lot for me to recognise that): Over the past 5 years, I have supported my family through mental illness, COVID and GCSEs/A-levels, understanding Autism diagnoses, and living with a fluffy puppy with an ex-racing greyhound (to cut a very long story short).
Who am I?
📷 Photography lover – Macro shots, flowers, and insects. Capturing small details helped me through tough times. All the photos on this page are mine.
🤷♀️ A contradiction – Fiercely independent but sometimes wish someone would just take over the tough stuff.
🧬 Family detective – Ancestry research is my thing; I have an Ancestry.com subscription and love digging into history.
🚫 Housework hater – Enough said.
🌲 Forest retreat enthusiast – One of my favorite holidays was spent in a log cabin, completely off-grid. No phone signal, just peace.
📝 Memory needs backup – Digital reminders are essential to keep me on track.
🤖 Big fan of AI – Helps me make sense of what I want to say and saves me time in ways I never expected.
🐉 Tattoo collector – My first tattoo was a blue seahorse, and I haven’t stopped since.
❗ Exclamation mark fan – I’m quite fond of them!
Who am I beneath the surface?
