I’m going to start by saying, my lockdown has been by no means the most productive. I had many lofty ideas at the start of how I was going to become a #healthqueen, but honestly, I love the snacks too much and the thought of getting out of bed when I don’t really need to
What a time we’re in. When I imagined my second pregnancy, I could’ve never anticipated I’d be embarking on this journey in the middle of a global pandemic. When I first learnt of my pregnancy, COVID-19 had just made it’s mark in the UK with only a few reported cases- only 1 reported in Bristol
First dates are awkward enough, but throw a global pandemic into the mix, and things just got even more difficult! We can’t meet friends or family, let alone a potential love interest. But luckily we live in an age of technology, and us singletons are quickly adapting to the ‘new normal’ by using Zoom, Houseparty
So I’m not quite 25 yet, but it is my birthday month! As the probability of me spending it in lockdown continues to look likely, I’m planning the Afternoon Tea I’m going to throw myself (shout out to Katrina @realgirlswobble for the inspo), and am also reflecting on the wisdom (if you could call it
A lot of us are staring at four walls wondering when we are going to be able to step outside freely again. We’re all either living with our parents, partners, spouses or flatmates and wondering how the hell we haven’t gone ape shit at them over the way they suck a Cornetto. Yes, being at
As I write this, we are currently coming to the end week three of lockdown, a review is imminent and although no one is really ready to say it out loud, we know this is going to be extended. So, as we stare down the barrel of at least a few more weeks of staying
It’s taken me a long time, but now when I look in the mirror I no longer see Amelia’s mum, I’m seeing me… And it feels amazing! Scratch that!… It feels f*cking amazing! I lost myself to motherhood since welcoming my daughter into the world back in December 2018 & sadly, I don’t think it’s uncommon. We
As lockdown now starts to ease and we are beginning to see glimpses of normality creeping back in, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the last few months and post a little reminder to myself on what it was like before it all becomes just a distant memory. A Letter to Post
Relationships…we all have them, with each and every person that we know. For many of us relationships are the main thing that our life is centred around. finding the perfect partner and living happily ever after. Now come on Hun, we know that life for most of us just isn’t that simple! Finding your life
Dear Donna, I don’t know if I’m overreacting here but I’d really like your take. I met a man, let’s call him Callum, at a mutual friend’s birthday party about eighteen months ago. we got on really well, have very much the same sense of humour and share quite a few common interests. From my
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I'm going to start by saying, my lockdown has been by no means the most productive. I had many lofty ideas at the start of how I was going to become a #healthqueen, but honestly, I love the snacks too much and the thought of getting out of bed when I don't really need to was painful. However, after many…
What a time we’re in. When I imagined my second pregnancy, I could’ve never anticipated I’d be embarking on this journey in the middle of a global pandemic. When I first learnt of my pregnancy, COVID-19 had just made it’s mark in the UK with only a few reported cases- only 1 reported in Bristol where I live- and life…
First dates are awkward enough, but throw a global pandemic into the mix, and things just got even more difficult! We can't meet friends or family, let alone a potential love interest. But luckily we live in an age of technology, and us singletons are quickly adapting to the 'new normal' by using Zoom, Houseparty and a whole host of…
So I’m not quite 25 yet, but it is my birthday month! As the probability of me spending it in lockdown continues to look likely, I’m planning the Afternoon Tea I’m going to throw myself (shout out to Katrina @realgirlswobble for the inspo), and am also reflecting on the wisdom (if you could call it that) that I’ve picked up…
A lot of us are staring at four walls wondering when we are going to be able to step outside freely again. We're all either living with our parents, partners, spouses or flatmates and wondering how the hell we haven't gone ape shit at them over the way they suck a Cornetto. Yes, being at home, it can suck sometimes.…
As I write this, we are currently coming to the end week three of lockdown, a review is imminent and although no one is really ready to say it out loud, we know this is going to be extended. So, as we stare down the barrel of at least a few more weeks of staying home, I wanted to talk…
It's taken me a long time, but now when I look in the mirror I no longer see Amelia's mum, I'm seeing me... And it feels amazing! Scratch that!... It feels f*cking amazing! I lost myself to motherhood since welcoming my daughter into the world back in December 2018 & sadly, I don't think it's uncommon. We put so much of ourselves…
As lockdown now starts to ease and we are beginning to see glimpses of normality creeping back in, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the last few months and post a little reminder to myself on what it was like before it all becomes just a distant memory. A Letter to Post Lockdown Me: Hi You, How’s…
Relationships…we all have them, with each and every person that we know. For many of us relationships are the main thing that our life is centred around. finding the perfect partner and living happily ever after. Now come on Hun, we know that life for most of us just isn’t that simple! Finding your life partner can be a difficult…
Dear Donna, I don't know if I'm overreacting here but I'd really like your take. I met a man, let's call him Callum, at a mutual friend's birthday party about eighteen months ago. we got on really well, have very much the same sense of humour and share quite a few common interests. From my point of view, there was…