November 1st marks the start of National Novel Writing Month. Traditionally this means that writers will aim to write 50,000 words over the course of the month of November. There is however scope for people to create whatever writing goal they wish to achieve for this month, be that to write a certain number of … Continue reading National Novel Writing Month has begun!
Category: Advice
How to help pets during firework season
It is Halloween tomorrow, and here in the UK Halloween tends to signal a roughly 2 week period where we get a lot of fireworks. In the UK, we celebrate Bonfire night - also known as Guy Fawkes Night - which traditionally involves, as you can guess, bonfires and over the last few years lots … Continue reading How to help pets during firework season
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhat does it mean to be a kid at heart?View all responses For me, being a kid at heart means maintaining that sense of wonder for the world. Now granted I don't spend much time around children, but the few I have interacted with are just an endless stream of questions about the … Continue reading Sunday musings
Best vegan sweets for Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching, and whilst here in the UK halloween is not really celebrated, I am always looking for an excuse to eat lots of candy and watch spooky movies. I am always in the mood for the spooky, the creepy, and the 'spoopy' - this is a new phrase I learnt that apparently … Continue reading Best vegan sweets for Halloween
I ran a marathon!!
Daily writing promptWhat was the hardest personal goal you've set for yourself?View all responses On the 20th October, I ran my first ever marathon! It has always been a goal of mine and it was a huge fitness challenge that I am so pleased to have accomplished. I followed a 20 week training plan (mainly … Continue reading I ran a marathon!!
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptWhen was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)?View all responses This is something that me and my husband speak about on a regular basis. In my head, I still feel like I am 18, and there are times when I truly feel like I am just making … Continue reading Sunday musings
Sunday Musings
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. Where my food comes from. I know that it is likely a cliche at this point, but I really do wish I had moved towards a vegan diet earlier. Whilst going vegetarian was a good way for 16 year old me to learn how … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Little personal triumph
I have mentioned it before in some of my other posts, but I am currently training for a marathon. The marathon will be in York and takes place on 20th October 2024. For the past 5ish months I have been working super hard to get through my training plan so I can give this marathon … Continue reading Little personal triumph
Review: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams
Book Blurb:Looking at the headlines: the worsening climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval. It can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and … Continue reading Review: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams
Goal Planning tips
Daily writing promptHow do you plan your goals?View all responses This post is to share my current method of goal planning, yet it is also to hopefully gain some insight on how to better implement plans. I find that the planning aspect is fine - I know what I am working towards and what I … Continue reading Goal Planning tips
Taylor Talks Vegan 