23/10/2025
😂 Today was meant to be my big, professional moment at Crinum Spa Retreat.
The Shadow Minister for Small Business was coming to visit — a very exciting and important day! I made sure the spa looked beautiful, the candles were lit, the flyers and business cards were ready, my hair was neatly up, and makeup done. I even mopped the stairs (because obviously, presentation is everything 😆).
But… being a mum comes with side effects.
As I was putting on my earrings this morning, I got halfway through — and then, chaos. A child was crying, throwing something, smashing something, possibly breaking a limb (honestly, who even knows anymore). Anyway, I never got back to finishing the job.
So there I was… meeting the Shadow Minister of Small Business… with ONE BLOODY EARRING IN. 😭
Trying to be all professional and composed, meanwhile looking like I can’t even mange getting dressed, yet alone run a business . I feel like such a fool — glowing red with embarrassment! Maybe she didn’t notice. Maybe she thought it was a new fashion statement? 😂
Anyway, I’ll report back later about how the meeting actually went… once I recover from my mortification. 💁♀️✨
Joan Pease MP