Tag: lifestyle
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Conversations with… Sarah Storton
My friendship with Sarah was one of the only things to survive the end of my four year relationship with my ex other than my love for Dominos pizza. Whilst I still do really love Dominos, and believe me I do, I’ve got to admit that I love Sarah even more. Sarah has always been…
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In a world full of padding, be the underwire
I’ve finally figured out the secret to a successful, happy life – to look at people as if they are bras. Before you close this post down, unfollow me and never read a single thing I write ever again, just hear me out. Some people in your life are the every day bras, the kind…
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Conversations With… Danielle Walker
When my fiancé and I arrived in Brisbane, we realised that it was Brisbane Comedy Festival and decided to attend. The only issue was that, being from England and not knowing the Australian comedy scene at all, we didn’t really know who was on the lineup. Our scientific method of picking whose show to see…
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Don’t leave me alone (I’m lonely)
When I worked on the tills at the local supermarket whilst I was at university, I would get the same customers coming to me every weekend. I worked a ten hour day on a Saturday and the only way to pass that time was to talk to people, so I did. I think I was…
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Monday Musings – what do you have to smile about this week?
Is there only one thing to smile about or more? Is it a selfless or a selfish act? Are you excited for it? Does the event happen every week or is it a one off? How does it feel to smile? How many times a day do you think you smile? Do you wish you…
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Conversations With… Ify Obanye
When I first got the idea for the interview section of this blog, I knew I wanted to share stories from people who I looked up to and admired for their self belief, ambition and for being true to them self no matter what. In an age of self doubt and fear of what other…
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A message for the world
I saw this beautiful Rob Ryan mug when I was out shopping today and wanted to share it after what has gone on in the world today. I only hope that the sickening actions of those responsible do not push us further apart, but instead unite us in grief and a desire to make this…
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Keeping the dream alive
I was always writing when I was a child. Even if I wasn’t sat with a pen and paper, I was still inventing characters in my mind or describing tall tales to my friends on the playground. I’d spend my pocket money on new notebooks and fancy pens. I entered writing competitions and was successful.…
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Conversations with… Sarah Clarke (Subject: Ectopic Pregnancy and Miscarriage)
For most people, ‘Miss Honey’ is the character in Matilda that epitomises having a pure, loving and generous soul. She’s the kind of teacher that every child wishes they had been taught by – optimistic even in the darkest situations, patient even if someone is not getting fractions after the seventh lesson and so unbelievably…
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Conversations with… Sarah Clarke
For most people, ‘Miss Honey’ is the character in Matilda that epitomises having a pure, loving and generous soul. She’s the kind of teacher that every child wishes they had been taught by – optimistic even in the darkest situations, patient even if someone is not getting fractions after the seventh lesson and so unbelievably…