My Top Tips for Visiting Reykjavik – Iceland Travel Diary Part 3
Here it is, the third and final part of my Reykjavik Travel Diary! Now, we’ve already covered all the admin stuff, the sightseeing and (perhaps most importantly) the delicious food and drink. So, I thought it would be helpful to…
Reykjavik Travel Diary Part 2 – Eating & Drinking
Welcome to Part 2 of my Reykjavik Travel Diary series from my recent 3 day trip to Iceland! Today, it’s all about the good stuff – eating and drinking! I list the top places we ate at during our trip, hopefully…
Reykjavik Travel Diary Part 1 – Flights, Hotels & Sightseeing
This was a holiday for me like no other. I’m not exactly one for lounging around on beaches, but it seems like with the exception of a cold but crisp November trip to NYC, my excursions have always been to…
#AskTheQuestion Week 2 – Shedding Expectations
Week 2 of Laura Jane Williams’ #AskTheQuestion was a funny one for me, and kind of knocked me out of my flow with writing responses to the questions because I felt like I quite simply didn’t have an answer. Week…
A Love Letter To My Body
I know you may be surprised at the title of this letter, as I’ve treated you with such great unkindness for so long. I’ve felt separate to you for such a long time, like you’re letting me down, like you’re…
Two Resolutions Only
I know, I know – New Year’s resolutions, yawn right? But bear with me. The whole ‘new year, new you’ thing – pass the bucket – is a total chore. I am indeed a firm believer that if you want…
Managing Binge Eating Disorder: My Triggers and How I’m Trying to …
I’ve used the word ‘managing’ in the title of this blog, rather than my initial idea of ‘recovering from’, for a reason. What I’m learning about mental health and eating disorders is that they never really leave you; there’s no…
September 6th: A Short(er) Story
We’d sat in the cold white student house for hours, and when no-one turned up, thought ‘Fuck it’. I was designated driver, as always, so had that weird fake-but-real buzz you get when you’re around drunk people despite not having…
Why I Chose The 9 to 5 Over Working For Myself
There’s so much talk on the internet about being self-employed, going freelance, joining the flexible working revolution and how if you’re doing so, you’re living the dream. And for some that may be true, but what if it’s not sunshine…
Binge Eating Disorder & My Pre-Diabetic Wake Up Call
Yep, things are about to get personal. I’ve always struggled with eating, with my weight, with knowing when to stop. Ever since I was a kid I would find ways to eat more food, to sneak it when no-one was…
#AskTheQuestion Week 1 – MILK – Honouring Your Preferences
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you may have seen that I have recently joined #AskTheQuestion, an email series ran by author, blogger, columnist and my all round writing idol Laura Jane Williams. Each week she shares a…
