Oh January. You crept up on us all didn’t you? It only seems like yesterday I was moisturising my chafing … More
Tag: lifestyle
One year on: feeling sad, finding strength and surprising yourself.
When I was seven, eight, I can’t remember exactly, my fish Bubbles died. He was my first pet – at … More
One for my dog.
When I was 13 I was awkward. I spent all my evenings after school writing medical drama fan fiction, eating … More
Why I’ve stopped waiting for the next big thing.
This summer I experienced (or survived) my first wedding season. It was a whirlwind month, not only brimming with joy, … More
Talking To Strangers.
I wrote this post on the plane on my way to Bilbao last Thursday. It’s now the end of my … More
The best VEGGIE meals for BUSY people that are CHEAP and have nothing to do with QUINOA (YUCK).
Never in my life did I think I’d be recommending anything I’ve cooked to a wider public. Cooking is not … More
Secret Diary of a Tall Girl #2
Oh hi there, friends. Welcome back to the second instalment of SDOATG (I know, I’m not supposed to include the … More
Falling for Celine Dion and why it’s just fine to be a “fangirl.”
It’s no secret I spend a questionable amount of my free time feeling what one might call “nostalgic.” It might … More
Secret Diary of a Tall Girl #1
I thought it could be fun to do a wee diary series on the blog. I’ve never done one before, … More
10 ways to avoid being an adult (without getting into trouble obvs).
I never really wanted to be a grown-up. Sure, at times I fancied a career as a wildlife vet, … More