Highlighting the Important Bits.

People have told me that they enjoy my blog because it's relatable. They can identify with it. This may be about to change. I was recently mocked for being passive-aggressive in my pieces. Now, before everyone waves their hands around in a big hoo-ha and gets het up, I am not being passive-aggressive about this. …

Argos Catalogues, Blenders and Wine.

When I was little, which is now starting to feel worryingly long ago, I would sit in the middle of my nana’s living room, legs crossed, with the glossy pages of the Argos magazine spread out in front of me. ‘Have a look and tell me what you want for Christmas.’ She’d instruct, ignoring the …

Coffee Revels and Missing-ness

Everyone has complained at some point that they’re lonely. Whether it’s a quiet house, a break-up or a bereavement, we’ve all felt isolated at some point. The thing is, this isn’t really loneliness, is it. Loneliness is a generalisation of the problem. As you send the message to your friend complaining that you are lonely, …

Disappearing Acts and Things That Are Left Unsaid

People say that you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. They say you should hold on to the things you treasure because you don’t know when it might disappear. Don’t ask me who these people are, I don’t know, but I do know that they’re right. The past month or so gave me …

The ‘Absolutely Not’s

We all have those situations that make us go ‘absolutely not’. Frequently, these are based on things that make us feel vulnerable. Some people suffer from a seemingly commonplace anxiety based on body image. From the charismatic and driven barman who holds a pretty good rep with the ladies to the student who prioritises the …

Relationship status: It’s Complicated.

Boys suck, girls are hard to understand and relationships are just effort, we all know it. Whether we’re ashamed, proud or couldn’t care less, the majority of us have experienced the highs and lows of the dating world. The anticipation of the Tinder match. The stress of a read and ignored message. The smile at …

As White Girl As It Gets

So, it came to me recently that people are actually really judgemental. Shocker, I know. This may not be your noteworthy, move mountains, change your life epiphany, but bear with me. I came to this conclusion after being stood in the front room of a house inhabited by a bunch of rough and tumble rugby …