Daily writing promptIf you could pick any fictional animal to be your lifelong companion (like a Pokémon or fantasy pet), what would it be?View all responses You could give me any and I'd probably be happy, but in all honesty I would have to pick a Piplup from Pokemon. A small, sassy penguin. If you've … Continue reading Sunday Musings
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My first raspberry haul!
This summer I have been trying my hand at gardening. House plants do not tend to last in my house, but I thought as these will be outside, maybe they stand a better chance against the forces of nature rather than me. I have been looking after my little garden as little as possible, so … Continue reading My first raspberry haul!
Sunday Musings
What’s a cultural tradition from your country that you love? I find British culture so interesting because I feel there is so much to it and yet so little at the same time. For me, British culture is seen most commonly in the shared, tiny mannerisms that every single British person will have whether they … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Long-haul travel tips
Daily writing promptWhat’s the longest trip you’ve ever taken?View all responses Whilst I would say I am relatively well travelled, I am preparing to go on my longest trip ever. I think it may be the longest trip anyone can do, now I think about it. Next year I am booked to travel from the … Continue reading Long-haul travel tips
Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London
In order to raise awareness of the plight of pigs reared in Britain’s factory farms, an animal rights activist is currently spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Trafalgar Square, in Central London. At the time of writing this post, she is currently on Day 7, and you can follow her journey on her … Continue reading Activist spending 21 days inside a farrowing crate in Central London
Sunday Musings
What’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult? Recently, it has shocked me how excited I am about very mundane things in my house. I got an air fryer about a year ago and I am STILL super impressed with it everyday. And don't even get me started on how good my … Continue reading Sunday Musings
Sunday musings
Which author would you love to have dinner with? Stephen King. I have loved his work since I was about 12 and read Pet Cemetary for the first time. His way of writing and telling a story is such an art form, and I would love to be able to ask more about his entire … Continue reading Sunday musings
Floof friday
I don't think I will ever get tired of seeing these red kites in my area. We have quite a large flock of them which nest in a small woodland area at the end of my street, and even though they can be seen circling the houses all hours of the day, I still find … Continue reading Floof friday
I have grown fruit!
With the recent (multiple) heatwaves here in the UK, I was just hoping for my plants in the garden to survive. I did not imagine that they would actually grow anything, so I am VERY excited that my raspberry plant and my strawberry plant has actually produced fruit! Look at the size of them! My … Continue reading I have grown fruit!
Sunday musings
Who is the fictional character you relate to the most? Elle Woods. Yes, she inspired me to pursue a career in law, but she has also inspired me to not lose myself in that profession. It can very easy in any career I think to get lost climbing that career ladder without actually stopping to … Continue reading Sunday musings