Dear Graduates
The real world is hard. I could try to be nicer about this, but that’s the truth of it at the end of the day. I’ve only been in it for about a month at this point (a…
Dealing With Stress
Feeling stressed sucks. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who enjoys feeling stressed – although yes, sometimes it can be a helpful motivator, especially if you’re the sort of person who puts their work off until the last…
End of an Era: On Finishing University
This week I had my last ever university exam. I’m not an overly emotional or sentimental person, but this is the end of a pretty important chunk of my life, so I thought I should reflect a little.…
On Religion & Faith
I’ve written about a whole host of different topics on this blog in the past. I mostly stick to fun posts, about my interests, from music to fashion to film. It’s only occasionally that I stray into the…
Musically Inspired – Ode to Summer
Oh summer, where are you? Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of all the seasons. Summer seems to be the one that gets all our attention though. I love the changing colours of autumn, curling up…
Why You Should Do Things Solo
Are you an independent person? Do you like to stick with the crowd, or do your own thing? For most of my life, I was a very shy person, and therefore didn’t feel comfortable doing things on my…
On Turning Twenty One
So, today is my 21st birthday. In most places, this is considered a pretty significant birthday. Obviously in America, it’s the legal drinking age, but on this side of the pond, we’ve been doing that for three years…
The Roar of the Crowd: On Sporting Events
The ball sails through the air and lands in the waiting hands. Run forward. Dodge. Run on. Pass the ball. Pass again. Run on. Tackled. Release the ball. Pass back. Run. Tackled again. Release the ball. Pass back.…
Musically Inspired – Fear of the Future
For the next four months, I will be completing my university degree. Then, from the end of May, for possibly the first time in my life, I have no idea what I’ll be doing. I’m both excited and…
Herself.com
I am a feminist. This is a statement that has garnered a lot of criticism and judgement in recent years, conjuring images of angry women trying to oppress men. This not what a feminist is. A feminist believes…