it's people like you that make the world go 'round

monday cuddles with this bear

and just like that, my bad mood is no more. turns out going shopping really does help with "s.a.d" and i encourage all of you to brave the shops now because town wasn't as apocalyptic as it's been over the past few days (granted i've just been for two hours in 1 degree heat at 5pm but that's by the by). there were a few lovely things that happened during my session today which i want to share with you because it might instil you with some faith in the world. if you already have faith, what are you doing on this blog???!!?!

sorry you're not a winner

WHO'S INSIDE (spoiler: everyone)

and so here it is again! giveaway day GIVE-A-DAY i always use that one but it never sticks. "stop trying to make give-a-day happen". back on track, this is where i take some time out to say thank you so much for continuing to support this blog. i hit 5000 views the other day and 6000 is already creeping up which, in three months, is unbelievable. i love each and every one of you who has clicked a link, "liked" something, shared a post or, better yet, commented on anything. this is for you.

you can stand right there if you want but i'm going on

and i mean every word

i just want to take this moment to thank each and every single one of you. yesterday's blog took a lot of balls for me to post and all the anxiety melted away the second it went live. over 400 of you (WHAT) have read that depressing essay (depressay? that might just be my best) and offered up even more words of support and love. some of you have spoken out about your own experiences, some have told me it gets better and some have silently appreciated it. it doesn't matter what was said or done, i'm just glad it was so well received. a heartfelt thank you. 

too much of nothing is just as tough

my current spirit animal

i don't beat around the bush here at "oh, mitch please!" and after a few days of some solid content, it's come to light that i don't really know what to write about tonight. i'm home from work late after a lovely evening with some friends and, to be frank, i'm fucking knackered. ever get those days where you just can't even begin to fathom doing anything constructive at all? well today wasn't one of those at all but this last hour is sit back, relax and enjoy the "show". sorry in advance for everything you're about to read.

& i know it's gunna be a lovely day

these cost £2.20, thanks ebay

spread the word: today was a good day! aside from my imaginary ovaries aching in some kind of sympathy period pain for one of the babes i work with, it was actually alright. i got shit done, i was in good spirits and i've come home to new shoes so what more could i need? me me me that's enough of that. it got me (sorry) thinking about the bigger picture and in particular other people who are going through all kind of madness and still maintain a positive frame of mind.

make it strong, shine a light and send it on

a 3 year old took this photo of me

today is a harsh comedown from the delightful wedding and i feel like i've taken one step forward and two steps back. waking up in the dank hotel room this morning, after four words my brother said "are you feeling alright? are you low again or just apathetic?" other people realising i am feeling like shit is not acceptable: i've had 23 years to perfect this brave face. so it's time to think about the things which have made me happy and strive for that again. reflection time kids, buckle up.

the best things in life are free

my body is ready

today is the day we've all (...) been waiting for. it's giveaway day! GIVEADAY. nope, doesn't really work sorry. but it really is the day when i round up the names of all of you babes who have spoken to me about basically anything related to "oh, mitch please!" and let the internet decide which diamond i give wonderful things to. if i had it my way, i would give stuff to everyone. but i'm not rich or jesus so two of you will have to do for now. sorry everyone else xo

with friends like these

this is me and rach, she's divine

today is sunday which means it's god's day which means it's the day of rest which means you can get away with doing shag all. and that's exactly what i intended to do. i went out last night with some friends and had a gay old time but cut to a 7am impromptu panic wake up, an 11am formal request to get out of bed and a midday arrival of some family friends. not the kind of sunday i had planned but in the end, it turned out to be a lovely little day.

what goes around comes around

i bought this tie for my dad today

being nice is nice, isn't it? and it's really important too. there are a lot of absolute cocks in this world, too many some would argue (i would be leading that argument fyi), and it's only fair to level the playing field with just as many sweethearts. i'm lucky (and conscious) enough to have surrounded myself with a bunch of absolute gems; i might not have a lot of friends but the few that i can count on my fingers i would trust with my life. but being a nicer person is hard work when you're naturally inclined to be a bitter old bastard. can i get an amen up in here?