What is it like to be a woman in her 40s in the 21st Century? I'm not sure, because as far as my head is concerned, I don't feel 40. But then again, what is 'being in your 40s' supposed to feel like, anyway? I'm pretty sure there's no benchmark; and anyway it's all subjective. My mother... Continue Reading →
1. Put 2. It 3. Fucking 4. Down 5. And 6. Do 7. Something 8. Else (Ironically written on my phone)
I tried to win at YouTube but no one liked my stuff, I tried Instagramming but my art's not good enough. I attempted blogging but had nothing much to say, Plus all my decent posts were depressing anyway. Facebook just got too much, I had to leave it be When I saw my ex having... Continue Reading →
The past couple of weeks, and today in particular, have not been good ones. I can't pinpoint a reason (although I am in the process of selling my flat and moving, so given that moving is supposed to be one of the most stressful things in life next to grief and divorce, I suppose I... Continue Reading →
N.B. None of the images in this article are original, apart from the one of my books- if you want to find them, and more about them, they are all pinned to my Pinterest board, Home Decor Inspiration. I love a dark, moody, dramatic interior. I love a bright, white, Scandinavian-inspired interior. I love a... Continue Reading →
This is not a ‘think positively and you’ll be fine’ post. And yes, I know, I KNOW what I said about hacks and tips here, but I hope these are a little different and a little more realistic. So I’ve been struggling with clinical depression, on and off, for my entire adult life. (I... Continue Reading →
Follow my blog with Bloglovin 1. In the immortal words of Douglas Adams and the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Don’t Panic (and always know where your towel is). Your mood and apathy have been getting the better of you and now, looking at the utter pigsty surrounding you is making you feel worse,... Continue Reading →
Here's what my ideal school would look like (it's probably incredibly naive and unreasonable, but I'm indulging in fantasy here) :- Have students elect their own group of 'governor' students who would then be responsible for the school (new ones each term so everyone gets a chance.) The governors would work alongside the teachers and... Continue Reading →
I’m so bored with ‘popular girl’ blogs.‘Oh look at us, we’re so positive, light-hearted, accomplished, thin, beautiful, rich and HEY WE’RE ONLY 23 AND YOU CAN ACHIEVE THIS TOO! What, you haven’t achieved this? It’s your fault, you’re not being positive enough. Read our Top Ten Lists of How to Achieve Absolutely Anything, Drink more... Continue Reading →
