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
Category: Thoughts
Sunday Musings
What things give you energy? I am the textbook definition of an introvert. Whilst there are times when I love hanging out with lots of people, I do find them to be quite draining and I usually need at least a full day of silence to recover. Nothing resets my mind better than a quiet … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat's your all-time favorite album?View all responses A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Panic! At the Disco. Every single song is an absolute banger of a song. I discovered Panic! At the Disco when I was an angsty teen and this album has been a favourite of mine ever since. Even now, … Continue reading Sunday Musings
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
Sunday Musings
Daily writing promptWhat personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?View all responses Wilful ignorance. I don't know if this fully counts as a personality trait, but it really bothers me when people are told new information, but they refuse to accept it because that would require them to change their own world … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Strawberry Jammie Dodgers
For my international readers out there, Jammies Dodgers are probably one of the main pillars of British society. Jammie Dodgers, Digestives and custard creams. These three biscuits are likely the only things keeping most British people together most of the time. I know, at least for myself, that there are very few situations where a … Continue reading Strawberry Jammie Dodgers
Sunday musings
Daily writing promptAre you holding a grudge? About?View all responses I don't care how petty this sounds... Burger King cancelled their vegan nuggets. They did this about 6 months ago...but I am still not over it and every time I walk past my local branch I get disappointed all over again. And no...I am still … Continue reading Sunday musings
The pumpkin cookie is also back!
I believe this cookie has been around for three years or so, but I don't recall seeing it last year otherwise I would have had one. As per my previous review, this cookie is again a very pleasant autumnal treat to enjoy with a warming coffee. It does have a slight pumpkin flavour to it, … Continue reading The pumpkin cookie is also back!
Krispy Kreme Cinnamon Swirl
I love this time of year, because the flavours on offer across the country move away from fruity summer flavours to cosy winter flavours. I was very excited to hear that the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte will be making a comeback in September, and now Krispy Kreme have released their new cinnamon swirl doughnut. I … Continue reading Krispy Kreme Cinnamon Swirl
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 