Category Archives: Geekiness

Journey To The Centre Of The TARDIS, And Speculations About The Doctor’s Name

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

I’m going to leave the proper review to my lovely guest writer because she’s pretty awesome at breaking down Classic and New Who. However, I will say this much: For all of its ridiculousness and familiar plot twists and ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, A Madman With A Box, Cyberman, Dalek, Doctor Who, Fandom, Fezes Are Cool, Fish Fingers And Custard, Geekiness, Who Is The Doctor? | 9 Comments

Growing Up Aged Thirty Nine And A Half

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Growing up is something that I tried to avoid for all of my life until now. I inherited Romani blood which runs hot in my veins; I am an autumn child who has spent many years floating free with no … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, A Madman With A Box, Acceptance, Adventures, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Attitudes, Disability, Fezes Are Cool, Geekiness, Health, Hobbies, Home, Homelessness, Hope, Love, Marriage, Memories, Navel Gazing, Neurological, Reminiscense, Romany Gypsy, Self, Tales Of The Rambling Rose, The Black Dog, Travel, Tribble Towers, Vulnerability, Women's Institute | 20 Comments

An Overview Of 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Every year, for as long as I can remember, I have always taken the year that was and written a review of it. As a child it was in paper diaries; for the last twelve years or so it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Epilepsy, Neurological, Confidence, Self-worth, Health, Family, Yule, Home Crafts, Kitchen Witchy, 2012, Friends, Refusing To Be Beaten, Body Image, Geekiness, Cross-stitch, Disabled Gardening, Memories, Positivity, Disability, Attitudes, Cooking, Home, Wedding Gown, Hobbies, I Stitch So I Don't Stab Stupid People, EDNOS, Self, Psychological, Injuries, Exercise, Diet And Fitness, Writing, What Not To Do In The Kitchen, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Making A Lovely Mess, Wedding, Marriage, Epilepsy Action, Born This Way, Proud To Be Me, Proud To Be Autistic, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Medication, Discworld, Tales Of The Rambling Rose, Girl On Film, Epilepsy Awareness, Fun, Winter, Not A Supermarket Tomato, Self-Realisation, Progress, Fezes Are Cool, Pickling, Courgettes | 21 Comments

The Weekend That Was

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Friday: Just for a change I was completely organised and had to do very little packing on Friday morning (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, laptop). All of my family’s Christmas gifts were wrapped and packed, I’d planned my weekend wardrobe (although – … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Adventures In Preserves, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Autism, Autistic Behaviours, Autistic Meltdown, Autistic Temperament, Choose Life, Christmas, Cookery, Cross-stitch, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Scarf, Fandom, Fezes Are Cool, Food, Friends, Geekiness, Hobbies, Homemaking, Hope Orchard, I Stitch So I Don't Stab Stupid People, Kitchen Witchy, Not A Supermarket Tomato, Photographs, Proud Parent Of An Autistic Child, Proud To Be Autistic, Proud To Be Me, The Dark Side Of Autism, The Things I Do In The Name Of Fandom!, Winter | 13 Comments

It’s That Time Of Year Again!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

It’s that time of year again, when we return to my hometown of Cheltenham to visit my family. As usual Mum will have tacky singing, dancing Christmas stuff invading her living room (says the girl with the talking Dalek and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, A Madman With A Box, Adipose, Bohemian Doctor, Christmas, Cyberman, Dalek, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Scarf, Family, Fandom, Fedora, Fezes Are Cool, Friends, Fun, Geekiness, TARDIS | 7 Comments

Restrictions Of Epilepsy And Autism

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

I can be positive all I like concerning my neurological issues, but of course there are restrictions on what I can and cannot do. Everybody has their stone walls and glass ceilings, whoever they are and regardless of health, fitness … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Adapting, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Attitudes, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic Behaviours, Autistic Meltdown, Carers, Conventions, Cross-stitch, Disability, Discworld, Doctor Who, Epilepsy, Epilepsy Awareness, Family, Fandom, Fun, Geekiness, Health, Home, Marvel Characters, Neurological, Patience Is A Virtue, Positivity, Proud Parent Of An Autistic Child, Proud To Be Autistic, Proud To Be Me, Seizures, Sir Terry Pratchett, Strength, Tenacity, Vulnerability | 19 Comments

Sexuality And Doctor Who

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

When I was a little girl, the Doctor was – quite literally – a madman with a box. Wobbly sets, cheesy one-liners, Jelly Babies, aliens, screaming and not a hint of romance or sexual innuendo anywhere. In fact it’s only … Continue reading →

Posted in A Madman With A Box, Doctor Who, Elisabeth Sladen, Fandom, Fish Fingers And Custard, Geekiness, Humour, Science Fiction, Sensuality, Sexuality, Tongue-In-Cheek | 27 Comments

Preparing For Christmas

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

Because our friends and family are scattered all over the country, we at Tribble Towers really have to plan ahead, and even then we can’t fit everybody in! Yesterday I made my now-famous (sort of) piccalilli – with a difference. … Continue reading →

Posted in Neurological, Creativity, Doctor Who, TV, Family, Christmas, Homemaking, Home Crafts, Travel, Food, Kitchen Witchy, Adventures In Preserves, Accomplishments, 2012, Doctor Who Scarf, Geekiness, Fandom, Cross-stitch, Growing Gifts, Disability, Cookery, Cooking, Hobbies, I Stitch So I Don't Stab Stupid People, The Things I Do In The Name Of Fandom!, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Born This Way, Proud To Be Me, Travelling, Fun, Not A Supermarket Tomato | 16 Comments

Upgrade

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

Ever since I bought my first mobile phone, many years ago, I have stuck to Pay As You Go phones. I had never lived anywhere for more than two years and my credit score was through the floor because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Geekiness, Mobile Phones, Technology, Upgrade | 12 Comments

Hallowe’en At Tribble Towers

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

I hope that everybody – children and adults alike – enjoyed last nights’ spooky shenanigans. I don’t generally take part, but this year I decided to jump in with both feet and dress up. Here’s how I did it: Hair … Continue reading →

Posted in Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Cosmetics, Geekiness, Humour | 14 Comments