Week four of 2019 began, for all of us, with Blue Monday. On Blue Monday, I felt surprisingly yellow. I spent the tube journey smiling to myself like a fool. I was determined not to let the whole 'Blue Monday' label convince me that it was going to be a difficult day. After all, I did… Continue reading Week Four: Celebrating Small Wins
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Week One: Fireworks at Embankment and a New Year Declutter
This week began with New Year's Eve. I was lucky enough to be working from home; allowing me enough time to get ready and get on a train, with Dave, into London before the rush hour. I've only ever been into London once on New Year's Eve before and even then, steered clear of central… Continue reading Week One: Fireworks at Embankment and a New Year Declutter
Week Zero
I'm curled up on the sofa at my parents' and I've spent the whole day in my PJs. The Christmas tree is twinkling and the living room is super cosy. It's odd isn't it? This week between Christmas and New Year. No-one knows which day of the week it is. Our New Year's resolutions don't… Continue reading Week Zero
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
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
A Vital Life Lesson: There’s Joy in Letting Go, Accepting Change and Staying Put
I'm the happiest of Bronwens today. Autumn simply is the second most wonderful time of year (Christmas being the most wonderful time of the year, of course) and I'm so happy it is here. What's not to love? Good TV. Jumper weather. Beautiful crisp colourful leaves. Monthly reasons to get together with friends and family… Continue reading A Vital Life Lesson: There’s Joy in Letting Go, Accepting Change and Staying Put
Navigating Life in My Twenties: Feeling like I’m on a non-stop rollercoaster ride
Old habits die hard and life in my twenties still feels as complicated as ever. Long gone are the days of blog posts written every Sunday without fail; always about lazy days at my parents', roast dinners, good books and sunshine or rain. Funnily enough, I actually did spend Sunday just gone at my parents'… Continue reading Navigating Life in My Twenties: Feeling like I’m on a non-stop rollercoaster ride
The Best of Brighton: Culture, Food, and Fun
I spent last weekend in Brighton with four friends, celebrating my friend's birthday and I fell in love. I arrived in Brighton tired, hungry, sweaty, clueless and with heavy bags in tow after a very long day at work. The lively atmosphere gave me an immediate boost. Between the squeals of people on hen nights,… Continue reading The Best of Brighton: Culture, Food, and Fun
Why it’s important to slow down when life feels complicated
We, people in general, tend to overcomplicate things. Life's fairly simple when you think about it. We're born. Some things go wrong and some things go right. Some of us are lucky and some of us are incredibly unlucky. Some people like us and some people don't. We make friends and we lose them. Then… Continue reading Why it’s important to slow down when life feels complicated
Tackling new job nerves again and finding calm
"Let go of the familiar and embrace the new" I was super happy and excited, but goodness I was nervous. A small part of me was just rationally worrying about the new job itself. Whether I'd be able to do it, whether the people would be as nice as I hoped, whether I'd impress like… Continue reading Tackling new job nerves again and finding calm
Letting emotions run free and learning to be happy
I'm sat on the sofa by the window, getting blinded by the sun, but refusing to shut it out. I'm two chapters from the end of Harry Potter so when I'm done writing, I'm finishing it. Then I'm rewarding myself with a cream egg or two before taking a deep breath and picking up the… Continue reading Letting emotions run free and learning to be happy
Coping with change and finding positivity again
The last time my anxiety was exacerbated by a big change, it took a lot of adjusting for me to get to a point where I felt like I could live freely again. Perhaps it's cos I'm older and wiser, perhaps it's because I have Dave or perhaps it's actually because this time I've been… Continue reading Coping with change and finding positivity again
Mind over matter: The power of mindfulness meditation
Recently, my beautiful cousin spoke to me for a long time about mindfulness. And I mention it because even more recently I discovered just how practising mindfulness can help. In the spirit of being honest, when I first spoke to my cousin, I didn't think it was for me. I thought a mindfulness meditation was… Continue reading Mind over matter: The power of mindfulness meditation
An honestly good week
I set the bar high with the honesty thing and I've been fretting ever since. Every post that popped up on my Facebook timeline this week, had me second guessing myself. An article titled 'What anxiety actually is, because it's more than just worrying', had me closer to pressing delete on last week's post than… Continue reading An honestly good week
Butterflies find a new home
Move-in day wasn't far from perfect. This was our first time moving into a new home together and yet, everything ran surprisingly smoothly. I was so ridiculously happy when we eventually found ourselves sat on blow up chairs, in our new home's lounge, surrounded by our belongings, eating Chinese takeaway and drinking Prosecco. I'm still… Continue reading Butterflies find a new home
To New Beginnings
This year was for being daring, right? I put an offer down on a flat with Dave, we got it, I handed in my notice at work, two weeks later we've got the keys and I'm moving to Watford! I'm moving into a new flat, in a new town and I'm going to be living… Continue reading To New Beginnings
Resolving to be more daring
Last time I wrote I was going Christmas shopping and now Christmas has been and gone and a new year has begun. Can you believe it? I ended the school term on a high - my position at the school having come to an end. On my last day, everyone wished me well and said… Continue reading Resolving to be more daring
A wonderful Christmas time
I'm sat in the lounge drinking tea. I'm surrounded by Christmas decorations. The fireplace is cluttered with ornamental robins, Santas, snowmen and candles. The darker it gets outside, the brighter the lights on the tree and in the window shine. The whole room looks cheerful and I feel cheerful too. I had a piano lesson… Continue reading A wonderful Christmas time
Let her sleep for when she wakes she will move mountains
Today is my grandad's and my sister's birthday. Waking up this morning and jumping out of bed to give them my birthday wishes made me so happy. I've been at work for most of the afternoon so I'm now feasting on left over birthday cake and drinking the last of the red wine. I did… Continue reading Let her sleep for when she wakes she will move mountains
No rest for the wicked
Or so the saying goes. Luckily for me, wickedness aside, I've finally got a day off today. I'm sat in my room with the curtains closed, because it may only be half four, but it is dark outside already! I've lit candles and I've got Spotify shuffling through my favourite playlist. I've eaten a cooked… Continue reading No rest for the wicked
Blogging Goodbye to Butterflies 