Long-distance friendships and coming home.

A tortoise right now, in all its hibernating glory, is probably still aware deep in its cosy coma that there … More

Goodness, grief, and getting back up again.

Heartbreak is a funny thing. For a long time I’ve thought I’ve known what it is. That bit in The … More

Saying hi to the monsters under your bed.

The other day I did something that truly scared me. And when I say truly scared me I’m talking out … More

11 signs you’re ready to hibernate (when October betrays you)

This year, summer and I did not get on. Intense thigh chafeing, daily sweating between my boobs, and burning all … More

If teenage me could see me now. 

About once a week I get mistaken for a teenager – mostly when I’m buying ibuprofen in a supermarket run … More

What I’ve learned about money, self-worth and happiness when you’re chasing a dream.

In the same way I’m open about my boobs because they’re small I’m open about my bank balance because it’s … More

How I’m not afraid of my birthday (but still scared of watches)

I’m turning 26 next week and I still can’t wear a watch. I’m aware it sounds crazier than giving up … More

20 thoughts we all secretly have in yoga class.

We’ve started yoga at work. It’s at half past six every Tuesday. There are approximately ten of us and I … More

Sneeze if you want to go faster: on hay fever and Brexit.

I’m doing something daring right now. I’m writing about a first-world problem in the wake of the result of the … More

10 things that take more time than registering to vote. 

Just a quick one, because despite feeling comatose on the train to work, so much so I’m considering climbing into … More