In my opinion, Autumn is one of the most atmospheric times of the year. The weather turns cool and crisp, the leaves turn orange and brown and there is a scent of bonfires in the air. And of course, there is Halloween, which brings a spooky and exciting feeling. The distinctiveness of Autumn means it …
Today is the second anniversary of my blog! I published my first post on 16th September 2018 and it feels like yesterday. How time has flown! I suppose I can no longer say that I am a new blogger, although I still feel like one sometimes. I am constantly learning new things about blogging …
Many of us have spent the last 6 months in some degree of lockdown due to the coronavirus situation. COVID-19 is obviously not a good thing. Lockdown, however, can be thought of in a different light. Yes, it is inconvenient, but it is a necessary thing in order to protect lives. It has even had …
I was going to apologise for being late to post content in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Then I realised that saying I’m late would imply that Black Lives Matter is just a trend, which it is not. It is an ongoing movement that must carry on until there is equality for all! …
4 months ago, I decided to try out the Curly Girl Method. This is a haircare methodology for curly or wavy hair, developed by hairstylist Lorraine Massey. It claims to make curly hair healthy, defined and frizz-free. I have wavy, slightly curly hair and I have been following this method in an attempt to improve …
There are quite a few things to remember when creating a blog post. To help me remember everything, I created a blog post checklist that I refer to every time. When I have done everything on the list, I know I am ready to press publish! I am going to share that list with you …
Welcome to the 5th and final part of my University Tips from a Graduate series! In this part, I will be talking about how to save money as a student, as well as sharing a few ways to earn some extra cash! For many students, money is limited, so every penny counts. I remember a …
Welcome to Part 4 of my University Tips from a Graduate! In this part, I am going to be talking about student accommodation. Most students live in halls of residence in their first year and then move out into rented student houses in subsequent years. There are exceptions to this, for example, international students often …
Welcome to Part 3 of my University Tips from a Graduate! In Parts 1 and 2, I covered the social aspects of University life including friendships, clubs and societies and social life. Now it’s time to focus on the studying side! Studying at University We go to University to study, right? Of course, studying is …
Welcome to Part 2 of my University Tips from a Graduate series! As mentioned in Part 1, I studied music at Royal Holloway University. It’s been several years since I graduated, and I am writing this series to share my memories and tips in the hope that they will help current and future students get …
