This blog had an about page when I first set it up. Eventually I deleted it, because I thought people would be best placed to find out about me, and about the blog, by just reading it. In my about page I described the blog as a series of colloquial, honest diary entries. I guess… Continue reading The Power of Writing: Why Diary Entries Matter
Category: Chapter Four – Mid-Twenties
Embracing Happy Memories
MORNING. Now, I don't want to rub it in, but... Oh stuff it! My weekend starts here. Hooray! I really should not be blogging. My auntie will be here at midday and I've so much life admin to complete before she gets here. The flat's a little messy, should probably do a quick clean up.… Continue reading Embracing Happy Memories
Another year older
I'M FEELIN' 24. And 'what does 24 feel like?' you might ask. In some ways, I've barely grown up at all. I still can't wear high heels. I'm currently listening to Avril Lavigne's Goodbye Lullaby on vinyl. I still don't like gin and tonic. I'm still terrified of spiders. I've never used an iron in… Continue reading Another year older
On Finding Balance
The weekend before last was a bank holiday weekend and it was sunny. So, in summary, it was the best kind of a weekend. I spent it chilling mostly, but also bbq-ing, shopping and eating. The BBQ featured lamb and mint kebabs and Pimms and lemonade and chips and dips and olives and cheese and… Continue reading On Finding Balance
A Fab Time in Dublin
May is one of the best months of the year and I'm very happy it's here. The sun starts to shine a little warmer in May. The trees are leafy again and the flowers are all out and about. Summer is officially on the horizon and it feels closer every day. We're all a little… Continue reading A Fab Time in Dublin
All Sorts of Recommendations: A Month of Discovery
First up, you need to know about a little cafe in Croydon called The Ludoquist. Nearly a month ago now Dave and I were staying with a couple of our loveliest friends and spent an afternoon there. It's a board game cafe. They've more board games than you can imagine and to top it off,… Continue reading All Sorts of Recommendations: A Month of Discovery
Snow Days
I'm a winter girl through and through, but my goodness am I ready for spring now. By Friday night the Beast from the East had been doing it's thing for a few days in a row and somehow, it was still snowing. I had travelled to my parents' house and I hated knowing I couldn't… Continue reading Snow Days
Feel Proud of Your Achievements, No Matter How Small
I remember when I went through a phase of wishing and hoping and dreaming of my blog becoming a massive hit and me being given my own column in a hugely famous magazine. I went and read all these posts from other bloggers about how to gain a following and how to keep them captivated.… Continue reading Feel Proud of Your Achievements, No Matter How Small
Exploring London: Discovering Live Music in Whitechapel and the V&A Museum
Life's been busy, good busy and this weekend has been a good'un. I spent most of it in my favourite city in the world... Friday night I headed to the George Tavern in Whitechapel with some people from work. It's a live music venue and the musicians who played were all so talented! 'Friend of… Continue reading Exploring London: Discovering Live Music in Whitechapel and the V&A Museum
Kind of Blue
I'm in for a quiet Friday tonight and I'm so relieved. I'm curled up all snug under a blanket. I've a glass of red wine on the go which is warming me from the inside out. I've candles lit and music playing and Dave's mentioned that we could get a takeaway. There's no going back… Continue reading Kind of Blue
Focusing On The Here and Now
I love my job, but going back to work after the Christmas break has been SO INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT. I think it has something to do with the fact the weather is all doom and gloom. That and the fact it's a whole 'nother 11 months or so until Christmas comes around again! The holiday ads… Continue reading Focusing On The Here and Now
Blogging Goodbye to Butterflies 