Nothing Special

Dumping Ground for My Thoughts

[aliialex]

It’s been a pretty rough week - getting back to work after surgery is hard but it gets a little easier every day. I’m not making excuses or nothin’ but I haven’t been feeling 100% and let’s be honest no one wants to take photos when they feel like shit. When I’m feeling a little better I’ll post about my haircut properly but in the mean time here’s a heavily filtered photo for those of you dying to see it. Sorry for the wait! #hairdonation #littleprincesstrust #anglesaredifficult #instafilterwhenyoufeelcrap (at Newry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WuFTlisW3/?igshid=a67hg1sq5mqb

[aliialex]

He stopped me eating to improve the presentation. Let’s hope it tastes as good as it looks 😋 #dinnerdate #nightoutturnednightin #cooking (at Ranelagh) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0O0U0hCGsV/?igshid=1dqpt6soe3io3

[aliialex]

So impressed with the thank you card from Clodagh and Martin! Once again you’ve made my week. You’re so welcome and thanks again for a wonderful weekend ❤️ xx #wedding #firstofmany #memories #photographs #waxseal (at Dublin, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz-dy_eH1hA/?igshid=19onpvfyo31er

[aliialex]

Thank you all for making my birthday so special! Five birthday cakes, tear jerking cards and some really thoughtful gifts. Chuffed doesn’t cover it! #birthdaycards #birthdaypressies #birthdaycakes #feelinggrateful #closertothirtythantwenty https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEK9uNHo0s/?igshid=1e0vxswdw2ayn

[aliialex]

Big thank you to @ryan.o.hanlon for his donation to the Little Princess Trust for my sponsored hair cut! Consultation is planned for Monday and then we’ll have a confirmed date for the cut! Can’t wait! #littleprincesstrust #wigsforkids #sponsoredcut #fundraising https://www.instagram.com/p/By7tCTenyon/?igshid=15dmhlq1r12u8

[aliialex]

I can’t begin to describe how excited I am to get the ball rolling on this hair cut. I’ll be popping into @jennicrawford8405 Monday week to discuss options, watch this space!! I’ve nearly reached my £550 goal too! Thanks to everyone who donated and shared my posts. If there’s anyone who still wants to donate or share it’s not too late. It’s looking like the cut will happen early July! https://www.gofundme.com/SponsoredHaircutForLittlePrincessTrust #hairdonation #littleprincesstrust #donationsneeded #wigsforkids #fundraising https://www.instagram.com/p/Byfd2rRnZvz/?igshid=6vukvhhnef90

[aliialex]

Such a wonderful weekend at Clodagh and Martin’s wedding! Congrats again and I can’t wait to see all the photos from Japan when you come home! #firstofmany #wedding #whosnext (at Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Golf Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BySTKNIHmvu/?igshid=cfjfy4to2mgr

[aliialex]

If I can dash from the office in Newry to the polling stations you can (at least do your best to) get to yours! It’s our future so make sure you have your say and use your vote #voting #localelections2019 #europeanelections2019 #divorcereferendum2019 (at Baile Átha Cliath, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx2zi1tHda3/?igshid=1fxdu22qz9e5x

[aliialex]

I love my long hair but I need to mix things up so I’ve decided to donate my hair to the @littleprincesstrustcharity They provide wigs for children and young people who are suffering from cancer and other conditions that cause hair loss. It cost £550 to actually make a wig so I’m fundraising to try cover the cost. Any and all support is appreciated 🙏🏻 #littleprincesstrust #hairdonation #cancer #hairloss #wigsforkids https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0Pcn4lUfX/?igshid=5642zmkqrb3b

[aliialex]

Thanks to everyone who donated and showed their support. You’re probably sick of hearing it at this point but it really does mean the world to me. I’m so glad I was able to walk even though I was ill and with such good company too. I was dead after but it was so worth it. It was a pity that some of the people around us were so rude and inconsiderate but having my friends around me really kept me going. I will only focus on the positive experience from this walk and I won’t let the negative experiences discourage me from future walks but I think this will be the first and last time I walk in Phoenix Park. On a more positive note, the park itself was beautiful and it was amazing to see the number of people who turned up for the event. Some with beautiful banners for their loved ones and others dressed in bright clothing with fairy lights wrapped around them. One group brought red balloons to release at the end of the walk which was such a lovely idea and it was moving to watch 🎈 Well done to all the organisers, volunteers and participants! #dil2019 #thankyou #pietahouse #stayingpositive (at Baile Átha Cliath, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/aliialex/p/BxYRRCPldMw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19lxo4491u74z

[aliialex]

Or at least I’ll try to! I’ve had antibiotics prescribed twice while working in NI and both times I’ve felt a million times worse within twelve hours of the first dose. I know where the line is and I’ll know if I need to sit it out but I can’t stress the importance of this walk. I don’t just do it to raise awareness and money for the cause (although it is so important). I do it for myself. It’s a form of self care and a reminder for when I’m on my own, and things feel like their falling apart or irreparable, and the monster that is anxiety comes up with some bullshit excuse not to call home or friend that I believe until I’m out the other side, that I’m not alone and there’s always help if I need it. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Keep your fingers crossed that this turns around quickly cause I don’t want to wait a year🤞🏻 #dil2019 #dilphoenixpark #pietahouse #selfcare (at Newry) https://www.instagram.com/aliialex/p/BxR3z2FlW-b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19luqtjsqjvbv

[aliialex]

Think I have enough chocolate to get me through the post holiday blues? 😂 #timtams #lindt #toblerone #belated #easter #oldandnewobsessions (at Baile Átha Cliath, Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/aliialex/p/Bw1dua_FfqQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lp2ql1zsp7g6

[aliialex]

And we’re off! I’ve just uploaded my first #dil2019 blog post and I’d really appreciate it if you could take a minute to read it, maybe give it a share 😉 I’m hoping to update it regularly so watch this space! https://www.darknessintolight.ie/fundraisers/ alexhayden/phoenix-park #darknessintolight #pietahouse #sharetoraiseawareness (at Northern Ireland) https://www.instagram.com/aliialex/p/BuZxhqOlt52/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uewjrhgdbwjd

[aliialex]

Beautiful 😍 #wildlightsatdublinzoo #tourismathome #keepingbusy (at Dublin Zoo Wild Lights) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsBpYvBlHfK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=480pcrprtwis

[aliialex]

We had a good run Fiesta but it’s time I got my own wheels. Say hello to Leslie 😁 #firstcar #feelingveryadult #moneywellspent https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp11fVTlVqt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a1h7j4jzwm36

[aliialex]

Honestly I’d rather spend the day in bed but anything is better than work I guess 😂 #windyweather #thisismystorm #workinghardothardlyworking (at Glasgow, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8Me6vFsVA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q8d3yyty58nn

[aliialex]

Wishing I had more breakfast food 💔 (at Newry)