Hi, I’m Gareth – a somewhat quirky, creative soul doing my best to live my life as best as I can, an appetite for adventure in whatever form that takes , and a passion for the beautifully messy art of being an imperfectly, perfect human.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe and now living in Spain, I share my life with my amazing partner, our two delightful dogs, and a world of musing, insights, stories and whatever else comes out of my mildly interesting mind, waiting to be shared.
When I’m not running a health retreat with my best friend (something we have been doing since 2014), you’ll find me tucked away in the kitchen creating something new and tasty, cheering for Eurovision like it’s a competitive, sport, embracing the sheer fabulousness of drag, buried inside my journal or Remarkable scribbling away, or diving into those big, uncomfortable conversations we all need to have.
Life isn’t perfect, and neither am I. I used to think that I had to have it all worked out. I have made some seriously stupid mistakes in the past that I sometimes still struggle with but I have learned, through the hard knocks of life, that that is where all the magic and beauty of life lies.
I have learned to be at peace with my mental health challenges and although sometimes they get me down, living with Bipolar and Schizophrenia no longer stops me from living my life as best as I can whilst keeping my inner demons under check. The good days now far outweigh the bad days and for that, well let’s just say it’s taken (and still takes) hard work and effort and I just take one day at a time.
This blog is my space to share the ups, downs, and quirks of my daily life – a mix of mental health musings, self-expression, a dash of rebellion, and plenty of reflections on finding peace in imperfection.Welcome to my world – grab a cup of something you like to drink and let’s go on an adventure together.
The Art of Being Perfectly Imperfect 