Am I A Bad Friend?
So let me set the context for this post.A couple of years ago, I decided to undertake my own little social experiment.And nope, don't worry - I wasn't going to be parading around Piccadilly Circus in my underwear or anything like that.Though props to the girls who do have the confidence to do that!Instead, I decided to stop reaching out to friends and see which of them reached out to me.
Bath: The Ultimate City Guide
It's no secret that Bath is one of my all-time favourite UK cities.There's something so peaceful, calming and quite magical about the rows upon rows of terraced limestone fronted houses, cobbled paths, natural springs and incredible Georgian architecture.It's a feel-good city, if there's ever been such a thing.And so when the opportunity arose to visit again, this time with my boyfriend David in tow, I booked the date in the diary immediately.It was a lovely chance to enjoy all the benefits of a city break, without having to hop on a plane.
The Ultimate Guide To London
Often you take your home city for granted a little.Sure it has its cool bits, but it's just the regular, the norm and the un-exciting.Right?Well last year, I made a little pact with myself to really get to know London.Both as a 'local' and a tourist.I wanted to REALLY be able to recommend the good bits whenever one of you guys asked me on YouTube or Instagram.
15 Things Love Island Has Taught Us
Love Island.Whether you're watching it or you're not.Whether you love to hate it or you're counting down the hours until it airs, gathering up your snacks like a hamster at 8.45pm so that you're prepped and ready for the roller-coaster of an hour ahead.You can't deny it's got the nation talking.And whether it's for the right or wrong reasons, there's certainly several things it's taught us all over the past four weeks.So let's chat...
5 Ways To Ensure A Productive Morning
I don't know about you, but I've never been much of a morning person.I used to envy those who could spring out of bed with tumbling perfect locks, dive into work or go on a brisk morning walk, before then taking on the day full steam ahead.Whereas my morning's would involve dragged-through-a-hedge-hair (seriously, I'm not sure what on earth went on during the night to result in such tangles, with hair sticking up at all ends), bad breath and a grouchy, grumpy mood which I couldn't shake until I'd had at least twelve cups of tea.
What's In My Beach Bag
It's June.Love Island is about to start.And the UK has had a fair few sunshine soaked days already.So we all know what that means.Summer is officially upon us.And the new season brings with it a whole host of exciting new things.
7 Things I Learned During My Trek America Trip
When I told my friends and family that David and I were going camping on the West Coast of America for 7 days - with strangers - the reception I got was confusion and laughter.You see I’m not typically renowned within my close circle as being neither spontaneous nor adventurous.And the trip was only a week away, having been booked one week prior.
6 Things I Learned On A Yoga Retreat
Friends and family will know what a cynical person I am.I tend to write things off before I've even tried them, which is probably testament to both my cynicism and my stubbornness.And so it was for the above reasons that I decided around the age of 18, that I just wasn't a 'yoga' person.I'm highly strung, my mind is constantly whirring with ideas and I have a phobia of toe socks.
Why Your Memories Are So Important
Your first school disco.That embarrassing time your mum dressed you up as a giant strawberry - nope, just me then??Your first very wobbly steps.Chances are, if you're around my sort of age (24, FYI) you'll have each of those moments encapsulated in photo form and stuffed in an album filled with equally as cute, but cringe worthy memories.
8 Things I've Learned About Friendship
In my 24 years on this planet, it's fair to say that I've had my share of friendships.The good, the bad and the ugly.I've had friendships that have left me in tears, long-standing friendships, short-lived friendships and painful friendships.And I quickly realised that there's no one-size-fits-all approach.
13 Thoughts When Suffering From The Winter Cold
Is it just me or just everyone seem to be suffering from the dreaded winter cold at the moment?At an event last week, twelve people had to cancel because they had the flu. TWELVE.And another five turned up with the remnants of a cold.Maybe the January Blues are actually the January Flu's. Because no-one seems immune.
How To Plan The Ultimate Date Night
With Valentine's Day on the horizon, LOVE is most definitely in the air.And whether you'll be celebrating February 14th with your other half or your best friend (#Galentines), there's no better time than this to plan the ultimate date night.Or even a date weekend. There's no need to scrimp
Orlando: The Ultimate Guide
Famed for it's abundance of water parks, theme parks and world-class attractions, Orlando is a destination synonymous with family fun.I can recall my first ever trip to the city, aged 18, filled with excitement and a six-year-old sister in tow. It was positioned as the 'holiday of a lifetime' and it certainly lived up to that.
7 Things That Happened When I Gave Up Dairy
Two years ago, I was the biggest cheese addict known to mankind.In fact, I don’t think my friends would have batted an eyelid if I’d announced I was changing my middle name to “Cheese.”I lived, ate, and in fact, I'm pretty sure on one occasion I practically inhaled it.So imagine my huge shock and disappointment when I was told I was severely intolerant to it...
From City Break To Road Trip
I'll be totally honest here, I'm a city girl through and through.I love the hustle and bustle, the vast array of restaurants and shops, the guarantee that you can find whatever you need within a ten minute radius.But I'm the first to admit that sometimes it can get a little bit too much. A tad all consuming - and so it's important to escape the city once in awhile. And I don't just mean your home city.
Girls: We Need To Talk About This
Us girls are pretty good at talking about most things. I know me and my girlfriends bare no bones when it comes to chatting about relationships, break-ups, work-place disputes and general celebrity gossip.We do like a good chin-wag, let's face it.But there's some things that for some reason, we just don't talk about.Whether it's because we're embarrassed, or we feel we'll be judged, or that it's just not commonplace.I know from personal experience, these topics are subjects that I used to feel very conscious about mentioning, for fear of how the other person would react.