Kudos I've noticed there's a multitude of early teens and even pre teens on here. I have to say mostly (although not always) I'm incredibly impressed with their work. It's miles better than the self indulgent drivel I was scribbling in the back of my sketch books at that age!

Alzheimer's Upon attempting explaining the concept of Alzheimer's (something I've always considered terrifying, and my grandad was diagnosed with) to my Seven year cousin I found myself astounded but also delighted when she replied 'yes but Ali it mustn't always be terrible, because grandad gets to make new friends every day.'

Growing Out Of My Emotions I find it very strange how people often talk about how they miss someone so passionately. Maybe I'm one of these keep calm and carry on wannabe war wives, but honestly I don't feel it. I can't say I have since I was in my mid teens. With that in mind, i wonder if I've grown out of my emotions? I don't miss the intensity, (well I'm not sure I remember what missing is, that's my point) but I'm starting to think that being sensible and rational is very dull. I look back at throwing tantrums and I wish I still cared that much. Perhaps that's what it is, with age we give up on being emotional, unless something incredibly serious crops up. Maybe my opinion of serious has altered? Or maybe I just don't have the time.

The Notebook If you're a bird, then I'm a bird.

Taboo Words I do love a good word, but of course there are words I can't stand. Crease is one of them, and scrape is another. Why exactly? I have no idea. Just thought I'd share that with the world.