Book recommendations for autumn Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs (just read)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, J K Rowling (about to read)Pet Sematary, Stephen King (will read after during Halloween week!)Ninth House, Leigh BardugoThe Graveyard Book, Neil GaimanClassic Fairytales (Brothers Grimm etc.)The Handmaids Tale, Margaret AtwoodCirce, Madeline MillerCarry On, Rainbow RowellThe Knife… Continue reading 10 Book and Film Recommendations for the Autumn/Halloween Mood
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Reflecting on the Lessons from 2020 & the Last 3 Months (podcast)
I feel like 2020 has been a Microcosm of life as a whole: uncontrollable, unpredictable, up and down, emotional, but a blessing if you look close enough... What has your 2020 looked like? What have you learned? What does it all mean for you, your life, and your future? And what will you do to… Continue reading Reflecting on the Lessons from 2020 & the Last 3 Months (podcast)
Autumn Bucket List 2019
It's Autumn and the days are shorter and colder. I love this time of year in general, but I know for some it can feel a little sad, too. Here are 10 things you can do this time of year to enjoy the colder months: Watch Horror films around Halloween Have a bonfire; marshmallows,… Continue reading Autumn Bucket List 2019
How to Make the Most of Autumn (Video)
Let's talk about how to make the most of Autumn. It is officially Autumn time now, and for some that's great but for others, it's not. However, it's here and there's nothing we can do but enjoy it! Here's how I'm going to enjoy Autumn... Click to play! https://youtu.be/ObRnUSFAbnY Don't forget to like, comment,… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Autumn (Video)
Getting Back into the Swing of Things: Back to School Advice
Seeing as it's September, when many people go back to school or univeristy, I thought I'd talk about how to get back into the swing of things after summer ends. We've had our time of relaxing and doing nothing for long days, so now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get stuck into… Continue reading Getting Back into the Swing of Things: Back to School Advice
Affects of Authenticity on Your Mental Health
"Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you." - George R. R. Martin You have to be careful with what you're doing or saying. I believe that doing… Continue reading Affects of Authenticity on Your Mental Health
7 Scary Things in the Eternity Series
Due to it being Halloween and all that, let's list 7 scary things that are featured in my dark fantasy series... Demons of the Underworld, appearing in three forms: The Winged, The Imprinted, and The Colossal. Their skeletal and shredded wings, leaking irises, greying skin and dual voices. Vampires who become skeletal under the curse… Continue reading 7 Scary Things in the Eternity Series
What We Did in Paris, France
I know I still owe you a post or two about South Africa - they're coming, I swear - but here is a post about my beautiful weekend trip to France... Walked to the top of the Eiffel Tower, much to my legs' agony. Found the Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum - amongst many… Continue reading What We Did in Paris, France
How to Enjoy The Season
As someone who has had issues with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), I felt I needed to compose a list about how to best enjoy the Autumn/Winter season. If you, too, were looking for some fun ideas, here's a list to get you started. Collect fallen leaves of varying colours Find conkers Buy some new clothes:… Continue reading How to Enjoy The Season
“The Fall” – A Poem
For as long as I can remember, I have feared the Fall. That time, they call it September, when things change. The sun retreats behind the clouds. The biting chill comes stalking. And the days shrink away... Leaving only the grey. Then, I inevitably fall. Fall into anxiety. Fall into depression. Fall into self-doubt and… Continue reading “The Fall” – A Poem