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DISCLAIMER: some of this post makes me cringe a little… I cannot believe that after nearly 3 years of university, it will all be over in less than 2 months. I feel like a mother when her kid finally grows up and leaves the nest, ‘where did all the time go?’ and ‘How does it…
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It was the hardest night of my life. But, after 10 hours of climbing and 1,295m of ascent I had made it. I was officially at the top of Africa standing upon the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. Finally, all of the pain and exhaustion had been worth it. The elation of having made it, the…
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photo: pawel-czerwinski-jj4LC7iKA6Q-unsplash Man, I get asked this question a lot, and hey, I understand it is a perfectly normal and obvious question to ask as I approach my last year of uni - but if I'm being completely honest I haven't really got a Scooby-Doo. I have sat down many times in front of my…
Nature is fuel for the soul. One of the best habits I adopted a couple of years ago was getting out for my 'daily steps' in the fresh air. If I felt sluggish, tired, stressed or nervous, one of the things I would do that would make me feel instantly better was simply going for…
Continue reading ➞ Simply Put One Foot In Front Of The Other
Christmas is often a time when people indulge, treat themselves and take extra time to relax and be with those they love. But it can also be a time of excess – with lots of trees, wrapping paper, food and gifts going to waste. My family is big on doing what we can to help…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Hello again! I haven’t committed ‘pen to paper’ for a while now, and to be honest I’m not quite sure why. I think partly it is because I have temporarily lost the love of words a little, at least for pure enjoyment anyways. This summer I had to do an exam, and…
Having explored my University city over the past few weeks I have come up with a list of the best places to check out if you're ever in town. With the second lockdown well underway, supporting local businesses is key to their survival, so grab yourself a takeaway coffee with a friend! Below are the…
Continue reading ➞ The best independent coffee shops in Exeter
Isolation, curfews, online teaching and groups of six. Although an accurate description of university so far, it doesn’t cast a very positive light on a new exciting, independent life. Instead, let me rephrase: new friendships, the enjoyment of learning, nights out & the exploration of beautiful places. Yet, reality is somewhere in the middle, always…
Your pesky hypothalamus, a tiny control tower in your brain, decides to send out the order: ‘send out the stress hormones’! These stress hormones are the same ones that trigger your body’s ‘fight or flight’ response, where your heart rate races, your breath quickens, and your muscles ready for action. But most of the time…
As the UK eases out of lockdown, I wanted to share some of my favourites as I’ve had more time to read, cook, workout and watch TV! Below are a few of my top picks from the past few months spent at home. TV/film Big Little Lies - Amazon Prime Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene…
Recently I have begun to wonder, what might happen next? The simplicity of the question doesn’t lead to an easy answer; there is no fairy-tale ending, the story is full of twists and turns. After navigating the strict lockdown period for about 2 months and finally being allowed a bit more freedom, I find myself confused. What…
What if life teaches life? So that through one experience it teaches you for another. With all of us suddenly in the deep end, as lockdown poses a huge curveball for many all facing different circumstances; perhaps this is the case? As lockdown allows many the time to adapt to change and a ‘chance to…
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