I consider myself to be an independent person, I always have. I hate feeling vulnerable or like I am relying on somebody else for anything. My only interpretation of this is that I hate feeling like I am putting somebody out, even if I know that I am not and they are happy to help.… Continue reading What does it mean to be independent?
The book versus movie debate: The Fault in Our Stars
I have just finished reading and watching The Fault in Our Stars for the first time. Yes, I know, better late than never right?! Before I get into this post I have to say I loved both the book and film adaptation! It's pretty rare for me to find a piece that will have me… Continue reading The book versus movie debate: The Fault in Our Stars
How to strike a balance when you blog and work
I have a full time job. It's a shift work job that can cover anything over a 24 hour period, 7 days a week. Some shifts are easy, some are difficult. There are weeks where I feel exhausted because I'm running super low on sleep and weeks where I feel full of energy because my… Continue reading How to strike a balance when you blog and work
My February in a nutshell
Did you read my January in a nutshell post? It's a new thing I'm trying out this year where I post my highs and lows, standout moments and just a general recap of the month. So, as it's now March I thought it was about time I posted my February roundup so here it is!… Continue reading My February in a nutshell
The book versus movie debate: The Silver Linings Playbook
If you aren't new around here then you will be familiar with my structuring of this series, and if you are new then I will link all my previous 'The book versus movie debate' posts at the end of this one so you can check out the others that I have written (if you would… Continue reading The book versus movie debate: The Silver Linings Playbook
I’m another year older
I had a birthday this month. I turned 29. I'm not a birthday person as a general rule, this is probably because I hate having all the attention on me! But, I still like to mark the occasion, so I did. Therefore I thought I would share with you what I got up to. For… Continue reading I’m another year older
A book review: Matilda
So, I have written multiple posts where I have shared my love for Roald Dahl (I shall pop links to those at the bottom of this post if you would like to read them) and I have said about how obsessed I am with Matilda especially. I haven't ever gone into extensive detail on this… Continue reading A book review: Matilda
Some silly ‘get to know me’ facts
In the interest of making my blog a little more personal and wanting you to get to know me a little more I thought it would be a good idea to write some silly 'get to know me' facts. I love reading posts like this so I hope that you enjoy mine! 1 I was… Continue reading Some silly ‘get to know me’ facts
My January in a nutshell
Seeing as it is already halfway through February, I thought I had better get a move on and post my January roundup. This is something I want to try and do every month on here, a little 'in a nutshell' post about the previous month. This will include highs and lows and stand out moments… Continue reading My January in a nutshell
A little thank-you to a favourite thing
Thank-you notes are cool right? Whether they are the old fashioned pen and paper type or the more up to date text or email; they’re nice to give and receive aren’t they? I always try to say thank-you because I’m a stickler for good manners, and I think I achieve it with people but what… Continue reading A little thank-you to a favourite thing
