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2017

  • Emergency Self-Care: A Checklist

    Self- care is a big topic online nowadays and although it is one of my favourite trends to have ever hit our screens (an open conversation about looking after yourself? Yes please!) it can be trivialised or even glamorised at times. There are some times when having a Lush bath and pampering yourself just won’t do. Read more

  • A Bargain Book Haul: Showcase

    Like I mentioned in this post I’ve been buying a few books here and there to celebrate the fact I have more time to read now I’m a graduate. Today I thought I’d showcase my latest purchases, because who doesn’t love a good book haul? I find that book hauls are a great way to see Read more

  • Self- Talk: Beware Of The Stories You Tell Yourself

    I talk to myself an awful lot. And I’m not kidding, I mean a lot. In fact, maybe I should be embarrassed for how many conversations I have with myself on a daily basis? I know I certainly feel that way when I talk to myself in public without realising, and meet the eyes of some Read more

  • A Modern Take On Classics: Showcase

    As I explained in a recent post I have fallen back in love with reading, books and all that good stuff. Which is wonderful, of course, but it has resulted in me wanting to buy more books now I’m back in the loop which isn’t so wonderful for my bank balance. Nonetheless, one of my Read more

  • Calling All Freshers: Dealing With Homesickness

    It’s that time of year again! Summer is almost over for those of you who are students and it’s time to think about what’s coming up next. I know for a lot of people, university will be at the forefront of your every thought at the moment. As someone who has literally been there, done Read more

  • Creating Just For The Hell Of It: Shame, Fear and Self-Care

    It may be pretty obvious, as I have this little blog and did I creative degree, but writing is something that I really love. When I was a child, I would spent hours scribbling in notebooks and typing up stories, journal entries and poems. I was never afraid to share my work and on several Read more

  • How To Get Out Of A Reading Slump

    I love reading. It’s been a hobby of mine for as long as I can remember and I love nothing more than getting lost in another world built by someone’s words. It’s something I even talk about occasionally on here too. If you’re also a lover of books then you’ll understand the upset and torment Read more

  • Reaching Goals: A [Pretty Late] Mid-Year Update

    I know it’s so cliche to say, and I swear its something I say almost every post, but how fast is this year going? I can’t believe that we’re already in August. On a personal level, it’s insane to think that I have now been a graduate for almost a month! Anyway, it’s clear that Read more

  • Here’s What No One Tells You About Finishing University

    The time has finally come: I have finished my three year degree. I am no longer a student; I will no longer be attending university. Life has been pretty crazy for the past few months (read: past year) and I always imagined that as soon as university was over, my life would get back on Read more

  • Who Do You Want To Be?

    For some reason recently I’ve been all about self-reflection and just reflecting in general. Maybe it’s because spring is coming, and that’s all about fresh starts and new beginnings, or maybe it’s because I’m getting (scarily) near the end of my university degree so things are changing so fast for me and I have a Read more

  • Regaining Control: How To Reach Your Goals

    There’s been a lot of things going on recently in my life. From turning 21, to dealing with the last handful of university deadlines as well as the usual trying-to-keep-on-top-of-life stuff it’s safe to say that things have taken a toll a little bit. Last week was a total write off. If you know me Read more

  • Twenty-One Things I’ve Learnt In 21 Years

    This is something I’ve seen going around a lot and I think it’s lovely to hear people’s insights, see some changes and generally just try to better yourself. Now I’m a 21 year-old I’ve been reflecting a lot on the past (as well as looking forward to the future!) and even though it might not Read more

  • Here’s The Deal With Porn: Sex, Education & Reality

    When you think about it, the fact that there’s an industry dedicated to watching other people have sex seems a little mad doesn’t it? But porn is a massive player in our current society and it’s been something that has caused many debates over the years. I don’t think there is anything inherently wrong with Read more

  • Benefit Brow Bar Experience: Wax & Tint

    In a couple of weeks I’ll be turning 21 and instead of tackling all of the proper issues that are going on within this time, like reevaluating my future, my ideals and relationships,  I chose to get my eyebrows done professionally. Because I’m a woman now. I have only ever had my eyebrows done once Read more

  • Sexism, Exploitation and Memes

    I wonder how many memes there are on the internet? They’re something we all see pretty much every time we log onto a social media site. That black and white lettering that protests some sarcastic message has basically become iconic now and will forever be recognised. Memes are a way for people to rant, to Read more

  • Introversion: Learning & Accepting

    Realising I was an introvert was a journey that took longer than I could have ever imagined. And even though I’m finally getting towards the end, I still struggle to accept it sometimes. Being the centre of attention is not really my cup of tea, if I’m honest, and it never has been. Of course, Read more