Black History Month is over in the UK but knowing, understanding, respecting and sharing the black experience will never end! Therefore, I wanted to share a guide on where to go next to ensure you are keeping up your black experience learning and improving your understanding of how racism, systemic injustice, and history shapes black… Continue reading Beginners Guide to Understanding the Black Experience
A Guide to Horror Books for Those Who Don’t Like Classic Horror
I used to think that horror was all about haunted houses, demons and axe murderers. Instead, this might be classified as classic horror. However, there are so many sub-categories of horror out there that could appeal to you if you, like me, aren't really interested in the former. Social horror Think the Get Out film… Continue reading A Guide to Horror Books for Those Who Don’t Like Classic Horror
My Spooky Season Film & TV Recommendations
I've already done a Ultimate Autumn Watchlist post but I wanted to do another that's specifically perfect for October, perhaps the most vibey, specific month there is! These are films and TV shows perfect for the spooky, witchy, creepy season. Films: Scary and unsettling Jordan Peele's works Us Get Out Nope Se7en Shutter Island Gerald's… Continue reading My Spooky Season Film & TV Recommendations
Want to get into reading? Recommendations for non-readers
Where from? If you’re literally starting from near zero, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with what’s out there before buying willynilly and wasting your money. Think about: Genre - what category of book would you like? fantasy, romance, science fiction, adventure, comedy, cozy, mystery, thriller, horror? (look into sub-genres for even better results)… Continue reading Want to get into reading? Recommendations for non-readers
Healthier Relationships: Phrases for better communication
In this fast-paced world we live in, we sometimes forget that healthy communication is about taking our time with the other person(s) we are conversing with. It's not about the fastest response; most articulate response; who is right; who is smarter; or, worst yet, who shouts the loudest! Instead, healthy communication does a few things,… Continue reading Healthier Relationships: Phrases for better communication
Ultimate Autumn Watch List (2026 Edition)
Rewatch TV shows The Great British Bakeoff (backlist) Game of Thrones Gravity Falls Gilmore Girls Community Stranger Things Rick and Morty The Walking Dead Rewatch films Hocus Pocus The Dead Poets Society Kill Your Darlings Coraline Shrek Hotel Transylvannia Monster House When Harry Met Sally King Fu Panda Transformers series Disney films Pixar films Harry… Continue reading Ultimate Autumn Watch List (2026 Edition)
How to Take Back Control of Your Life
Someone told me that they don't feel in control of their life right now and this hit me. I think we all have times when we don't feel in control or as if everything is decided for us. Since speaking with them, I've been reflecting on our sense of control and I just happened to… Continue reading How to Take Back Control of Your Life
Ultimate Autumn Reading Guide (2026 Edition)
The great thing about reading in autumn (fall) is that so many genres feel better when read during this transitional, eldritch season. Autumn is a time of letting go, considering possibilities, embracing the wild unknown and unleash our childish wonder. Autumn/fall is a time for: The camp The queer (in every sense of the word!)… Continue reading Ultimate Autumn Reading Guide (2026 Edition)
Autumn Reading List
I have already set myself the challenge to read only marginalised authors for the rest of the year, but I thought I'd help you guys with book recommendations for autumn based on the themes I feel work for September, October and November. I will prioritise marginalised authors and voices, but these will just be books… Continue reading Autumn Reading List
Back to School Season: Reflection on Our Learning & Personal Curriculums
https://youtube.com/shorts/xJw8keaZ-lM?si=S5ebabkMD74nojIr September is back to school time for UK students and teachers (I used to work in a school, so this was me too). I now work for a blended-learning university, so we still adhere to September intakes and academia, but not quite in the same way. Alas, I enjoy back to school season. Always… Continue reading Back to School Season: Reflection on Our Learning & Personal Curriculums
