A story of childhood wonder, hidden mysteries, and a friendship we would all love to have.Oli has been Alfie's best friend since he was born. Now nine years old, Alfie spends one unforgettable summer holiday with him—filled with treasure hunts, secret maps, and adventures that turn ordinary places into worlds of discovery.Together, they follow clues through woods, streams, and forgotten corners of their neighbourhood, where every path seems to lead to something just out of reach. What begins as a simple summer quickly becomes something bigger: a season of imagination, bravery, and the thrill of uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight.This is a moving, atmospheric story about childhood adventure and the magic found in everyday places—about growing up, chasing mysteries, and holding on to the feeling that the world is always full of something waiting to be found.And at the heart of it all is a friendship that remains unforgotten through the decades—unshaken by time, shaped by love and loss, and the kind of bond that will last for eternity.

Words impact how people see the world, and themselves.By definition, most remain innocent but two simple words that do not appear to be threatening or harmful come to mind:FOOD: something that people eat to keep them alive.ADDICTION: an inability to stop doing something, especially something harmful.Both words have twisted my existence from the time I turned eighteen.Food obsession ruled me for several decades, and tired of the yo-yo compulsive dieting and waves of never-ending guilt, I toyed with losing myself to the will of the addiction.Now, thirty years later, I reframed my mental game and fought for myself, digging deep into my soul for the strength to take back control over this love-hate addiction to food.Storm clouds parted, and sunlight brightened my days.Then, diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, suddenly, the fight to save myself became the toughest battle I have ever faced. Although this conflict differs from my past experiences because I have chosen myself rather than allowing the devils of addiction to further plummet my insecurities.My iron clad will to lose weight, and navigating my declining health pushed me into unknown territory.Come along for the ride and join me as I journal my way to a happier, healthier lifestyle.

A story of childhood wonder, hidden mysteries, and a friendship we would all love to have.Oli has been Alfie's best friend since he was born. Now nine years old, Alfie spends one unforgettable summer holiday with him—filled with treasure hunts, secret maps, and adventures that turn ordinary places into worlds of discovery.Together, they follow clues through woods, streams, and forgotten corners of their neighbourhood, where every path seems to lead to something just out of reach. What begins as a simple summer quickly becomes something bigger: a season of imagination, bravery, and the thrill of uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight.This is a moving, atmospheric story about childhood adventure and the magic found in everyday places—about growing up, chasing mysteries, and holding on to the feeling that the world is always full of something waiting to be found.And at the heart of it all is a friendship that remains unforgotten through the decades—unshaken by time, shaped by love and loss, and the kind of bond that will last for eternity.

Words impact how people see the world, and themselves.By definition, most remain innocent but two simple words that do not appear to be threatening or harmful come to mind:FOOD: something that people eat to keep them alive.ADDICTION: an inability to stop doing something, especially something harmful.Both words have twisted my existence from the time I turned eighteen.Food obsession ruled me for several decades, and tired of the yo-yo compulsive dieting and waves of never-ending guilt, I toyed with losing myself to the will of the addiction.Now, thirty years later, I reframed my mental game and fought for myself, digging deep into my soul for the strength to take back control over this love-hate addiction to food.Storm clouds parted, and sunlight brightened my days.Then, diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, suddenly, the fight to save myself became the toughest battle I have ever faced. Although this conflict differs from my past experiences because I have chosen myself rather than allowing the devils of addiction to further plummet my insecurities.My iron clad will to lose weight, and navigating my declining health pushed me into unknown territory.Come along for the ride and join me as I journal my way to a happier, healthier lifestyle.