I was at the pub this evening with King Russell, Fat Sister, Harry and Boyfriend Ollie. An elderly man came up to King Russell and said, ‘Is your girl alright, does she need any help?’ I didn’t catch King Russell’s full response but did hear him say, “Don’t worry, it’s normal.’

This afternoon I had an Orthotics appointment that’d been brought forward because of the difficulties I’m having with walking. The orthotist was great and we spent a lot of time discussing the problems. He also called a specialist from the neuro-physio team I’ve been referred to by my consultant.…

This evening Leftwing Idiot, Poppy and I went over to Kyle and Rozzie’s to meet their new baby, Jacob, for the first time.

Kyle didn’t think twice about putting his tiny son into my arms. Hannah’s baby was a bit older when I held him, but Jacob’s only a few weeks old.…

Poppy moved into the Lair today. I’ve been living on my own since Fat Sister and King Russell moved out in May so it’s great to have her here now. We get on very well and I don’t enjoy living on my own.…

While Leftwing Idiot and I sat on a wall this morning waiting to meet someone, I asked him to time how long I could hold in my tics and keep quiet and still.

We had three goes, and the result was exactly the same each time.…

Recently I’ve been feeling my independence slipping away. When we talked about it today, Leftwing Idiot said, “I don’t think you’re becoming less independent, you’re just having to work a lot harder to maintain the independence you have.”

Please welcome, “Apples.”

Are we destined to spend the whole summer together, just a few weeks, or will you be a fleeting visitor just for today?

Fat Sister told me that yesterday, during her night shift at her hospital, one of the nurses was offering people biscuits. She kept saying “Biscuit?” “Biscuit?” “Biscuit?” Fat Sister started laughing because she found it so odd to hear this very familiar word without me being around.…

My longstanding ‘Happy Christmas’ tic evolved a few weeks ago when I started ticcing ‘Happy Birthday’ as well. Today this mutation was exactly appropriate as it’s my actual birthday. Although, Laura pointed out earlier it’s not customary to wish yourself a happy birthday.

Fat Sister and King Russell have just left after popping over this evening to help me with some DIY. In the process King Russell broke my sink. My tics have claimed he’s broken lots of stuff, many times, but now he actually has.…