Today I had one of those reflective days, my mum and I were sorting through old photos and I found myself being consumed by a familiar wave of nostalgia. I started reminiscing about my childhood and just how different my youth was compared to that of my younger cousins and nephews and nieces who would all be … More Nineties Nostalgia
Last weekend we were all crammed around the bathroom mirror engaging in our unique beauty regimes before a night out. Gluing on eyelashes to accentuate our eyes, dabbing on foundation to even-out our complexions and spraying our hair with various products to make it appear thicker and fuller. And it got me thinking. In effect, … More Feel Good
Why is it always me? How do I always manage to get myself into the most bizarre situations? Ok, enough with the rhetorical questions, let me explain myself by using today as an example. So a few hours ago I was happily sitting on the train, on my way to meet a friend after work. I was minding … More I’ll Be Your Clown
Painting the house… That’s what I’ve been doing this rainy bank holiday weekend. To be completely honest, the idea of spending three days inhaling paint fumes and accumulating paint drops on my clothes and in my hair did not sound particularly alluring to me to begin with. The thought of tackling the entire house with … More A Pleasant Surprise
This weekend we had a huge family gathering with relatives coming down from all parts of England. It’s safe to say that we were pretty much in each others’ faces and space for 72 hours straight. And now that everyone’s gone back home I’ve realised something. Over the years, whenever I’ve heard people talking about a … More Vibes
I’m absolutely, positively, definitely someone who can be accused of having a sweet tooth. With regards to desserts I can never get enough. Cakes, pastries, gateaux, trifles, donuts, brownies, flapjacks, muffins… You name it, I love it! In particular, cupcakes have been my Achilles’ heel for a long time now. And I’m not ashamed to … More Cupcake Fever
Call it a direct effect of the lovely, summery weather, but yesterday I noticed that in general central Londoners seemed a lot happier! Considering London is notorious for having a population of rude snobs, somehow I managed to pass three people on my way to work who were smiling to themselves as they were walking. And it … More Bubble of Joy
My fingers squeeze the handle bars in a death-grip; palms face down with elbows locked in position. We slowly approach the back garage entrance. Feet flailing next to the pedals, an army of ants could easily overtake us at this point… but we don’t care. This is merely the crawl-up to the starting line. Once … More Just Me, My Friend & My Bike
They’re felt, not verbalized, They’re complex and ambiguous, They’re intense and impenetrable, They’re mutual and reciprocal, They’re inimitable and matchless, They’re prized and treasured, They’re unintended and unforeseen, They’re love and understanding, They’re special bonds.
Recently I discovered a pattern. Whenever I leave my house in the mornings for work I’m pretty much dead to the world. No really I kid you not. Anyone who makes even a slight attempt to interact with me before 8.30am will either be mindlessly grunted at, completely ignored or subjected to one of my deadly … More Don’t Stop The Beat
Just A Small Town Girl... 