Archive - The Adventures of Gem

She Emerges Victorious!

Gem does the Island Run 10k

Apr 2

March 2025

A Folder Full of Drafts and Zero Running

or "life right now"

Mar 21

February 2025

What if the drugs DO work?

Or should I stop taking my meds?

Feb 13

January 2025

Removing the Paywall

Looking for a new home

Jan 23

October 2024

My First Marathon

Otherwise known as the first in a long list of stupid things I've done.

Oct 3, 2024

July 2024

Introducing Sick Girl Summer

Apparently, this year, we should all be having a brat girl summer. I'm not.

Jul 31, 2024

Is it OK to Want to Lose Weight

Diet Culture and intentional weight loss have a bad rap for a reason. But is it ever ok to want to lose weight?

Jul 24, 2024

15th July 2024. A week of Covid, poorly Pugs, sunny days and kitchen removals.

Jul 21, 2024

8th July 2024. A week in which my 8 weekly cancer checkup happens, as does some football.

Jul 14, 2024

1st July 2024. In which I walk 11 miles, exercise my democratic right to vote, and have a poorly pug.

Jul 7, 2024

June 2024

Jun 30, 2024

Where Have You Been?

Lets have a catch up!

Jun 26, 2024

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