I’m assuming the foetal position on the front room sofa. A small square pillow is lodged between my knees, another is pressed against my belly like a shield. Enveloped in my floor length violet dressing gown, hood and all, My silver laptop is positioned on the oak coffee table in front of me. The opening … More Sick Day
Ok sometimes it is. For example, you entered the world as a really, really ridiculously good looking specimen, that is in fact a prime example of genetic-based luck. … More It’s Not Luck
Two things that I wholeheartedly believe: Always trust your gut feeling. As long as you have unwavering faith in yourself, you’ll be fine. Ok, story time! At the start of this year I took a big risk: I quit my job and went travelling across South East Asia for a couple of months. In terms of … More The One Where I Quit My Job And Went Travelling
Sometimes in life you have to take risks. You have break out of your comfort zone in order to follow your instincts and get to where you need to be. But the fact remains that while change is a necessary and healthy part of life, it’s also scary as hell! Turning your back on everything that you … More Taking A Risk
There’s no doubt about it, January is the Monday equivalent of the months (no offence January babies, but you know it’s true!). Everyone’s grudgingly returned to work, no longer encouraged to munch on leftovers throughout the day, no longer able to justify wearing hideous yet comfy festive clothing, no longer able to take untoward naps whenever … More A Quick Pick-You-Up
I stumbled upon an interesting quote the other day: friendship isn’t about being the same, it’s about being on the same page. But what if you feel like you’re not even in the same book anymore, let alone on the same page! Okay, let me explain. When you’re a bright-eyed, carefree student, life is nothing … More Growing Pains
Ok, so earlier today I decided to take one for the team and make a coffee-run on my lunch break. Starbucks was packed out as per usual. With the only alternative being a pop-up Costa that was a good 15 minute walk away, I reluctantly pulled off my scarf and gloves, took my place in line … More Insecurities
Is it just me or has this entire year gone by in a flash? I mean come on, I feel like only yesterday it was February, I blinked and suddenly we’re a week away from December?! How?! How are we already seeing advent calendars, Christmas lights and Starbucks’ festive drinks when I still have uneaten … More Father Time
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