Monthly Archives: November 2014

a vicious cycle

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess

Earlier in the year I wrote about my frustration over the ‘them and us’ rhetoric that dogs every conversation about improving road safety. EVERY conversation. On the internet, in person, in the pub – wherever there is a discussion about road … Continue reading →

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No drunkscuses then I know – it’s okay

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess

I mentioned back in Summer that as the year has gone on I’ve had to face up to the fact that I’ve used alcohol as a way to drown out the anxious voices. That alcohol both gave me the courage to … Continue reading →

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Keeping up breaking it down

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess

A few years ago I didn’t own a television. I didn’t miss it. I have little interest in reality TV shows other than Strictly Come Dancing (Because SEQUINS) and have little interest in celebrity culture. Then I moved in with … Continue reading →

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Sew the end is near

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess

As December draws close I’ve become more and more proud of what I have achieved this year.  I swim. I ‘ve lost weight and gained body confidence I never knew I could have. I’ve been writing regularly and one of … Continue reading →

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when Hello is not just Hello

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Rockstar Dinosaur Pirate Princess

My first blog about gender based street harassment was back in 2007. I’ve written about it often since, and joined in various campaigns to raise awareness of the problem. I also experience gender based street harassment on a depressingly regular basis. So much … Continue reading →

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