Disabilities x Minimalism x Location Independent
When planning the big 2-months ‘graduation holiday’ this summer with my mother, our original plan was to fly around the world. Three weeks and a lot of research later, we decided to change the whole thing and opt for a tour of Europe by train. This may seem like an odd choice – why on… [Read More]
We’ve had some pretty exciting news in the past couple of weeks. First, James got an amazing dream job here in Edinburgh. It’s a major step up for him on the career ladder and is going to give him bags of experiences. It’ll also set him up right for saving for our future travelling. It’s… [Read More]
This is part 2 of the 7- part simplify for an easier life series. Today, we are going to tackle the mountains of toiletries that pile up in people’s houses. Nowadays, it’s so easy to end up buying lots of products because there are so many different products that you are told you need, and… [Read More]
This is part 1 of the 7- part simplify for an easier life series. Clothes are one of the biggest problem areas for many people. It’s so easy to end up with a lot of clothes nowadays because we have to fulfill so many roles, each requiring their own appropriate attire. You have to be… [Read More]
I’m delighted to introduce to you a new series focusing on simplifying your life for an easier life. This series is about taking steps to simply your life so that your life becomes much easier, so you can accommodate your disability or illness into it. The series is not just limited to Asperger, Bipolar and… [Read More]
The above photo is what we took with us on our house move from Preston to Edinburgh. 2 medium suitcases, 2 guitars, a rucksack and a rice cooker. When we were planning our move, we considered all the possible options. Paying for a removal van was out of question due to cost. Although James’ family… [Read More]
We currently live in a two-bedroom flat with a large living/dining room. We used one bedroom as a bedroom (no surprise there) and the other as our study. The bedroom had a floor-to-ceiling triple wardrobe which took up an entire wall, bed, and two bedside tables. The study was a more simple affair, with a… [Read More]
We're Akiyo and James. We believe you can do anything you want even if you have a learning disability or a mental illness, such as Dyslexia, Asperger's and Bipolar. Why those three? Because AK has all three and James has two of them. We don't let that stop us from having a life that makes us happy, and it shouldn't stop you either! Find out more about us here.