I’ve not been enjoying my reading very much so far this year. And that’s sad! Reading is an amazing hobby that is so good for us, but I feel that I, like many others, have taken some of the fun out of it. Here are some ideas I have for how to enjoy reading again… Continue reading How to Make Reading Fun Again
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What I’ve Learned from Years on Vinted: Second-hand Shopping Guide
I feel confident in saying that 90% of my clothes are bought second-hand now. It feels odd to me to buy from fast-fashion stores anymore. Instead, I shop on Vinted, in charity shops and take things second-hand from family members. This has meant I now have a second-hand wardrobe that I'm proud of and feels… Continue reading What I’ve Learned from Years on Vinted: Second-hand Shopping Guide
Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
That's it, our last day in this house. A house that felt like home since 2022. A place that saved us from our last rented home which didn't turn out too well in the end. Convenient location, perfect size, space to make our own. And while we are moving on to bigger and better (hopefully),… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
On How We Perceive Art: Critical Analysis of “Wuthering Heights” film
Withering Heights by Emerald Fennell (director of the raunchy Saltburn) has released another controversial film, this time tackling a classic more head-on. Fans of the 1849 classic by Emily Bronte are up in arms (and quite rightly so, it seems) about the adaptation, but I myself haven't read the original source material or watched other… Continue reading On How We Perceive Art: Critical Analysis of “Wuthering Heights” film
How to Breathe Series & Content Changes on YouTube
Happy February, everyone! How we feeling about the last month of winter? I know I can’t wait for springtime! I wanted to just let you know about my channel changes going forward. I will no longer be called “Yoga for Writers” on YouTube. Instead, introducing the “Pages & Pauses” channel! The reason for the change… Continue reading How to Breathe Series & Content Changes on YouTube
Get to Know Me: My Fumbles and Triumphs
This is another post in the Get to Know Me series of January. Today, I wanted to share open and honestly all the ways I've felt I've failed, fallen, or fumbled in life and the ways I've triumphed. I am calling them "failures" but they aren't. Not really. But they are all things I've felt… Continue reading Get to Know Me: My Fumbles and Triumphs
Why I shaved my head – hair journey
I have a buzzcut now. This is a massive change from the head of curly hair I've had for years. But I've thought about a "big chop" for ages now. Finally, I felt brave enough and took the plunge! I decided not to share a fundraising page before shaving my head because that would give… Continue reading Why I shaved my head – hair journey
Get to Know Me: Confessions
For January, I want to reintroduce myself. I've gained new followers and readers, so it seemed apt in January to reacquaint you with who I am and why I'm here. So, for my first "Get to Know Me" series post, I thought I'd do a playful one: my confessions! *insert dark secret image from Inside… Continue reading Get to Know Me: Confessions
12 New Year’s Eve Activities to Invite a Fresh Start
This New Year's Eve, I'd like to do something different to thank 2025 for what it has given me and to invite in the new year with a clean slate. Write down your goals / ideas for 2026 on paper, and cut into strips then fold. Then, burn each one until one is left. Whatever… Continue reading 12 New Year’s Eve Activities to Invite a Fresh Start
Consider some different goals / resolutions this year
As 2025 comes to a close, everyone is reflecting on their year and thinking up goals and resolutions for 2026. I invite you to ditch the overdone basics and think outside of the box! No more: Run a marathon Lose 5kg Become a vegan (when you’ve never tried it before and expect it to happen… Continue reading Consider some different goals / resolutions this year
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