Great confessions always seem to happen in car journeys. Have you ever noticed that? Maybe it's because when we're driving along, eyes pinched to dodge every cloudburst pothole, we become so transfixed by the murky path ahead that it works as a gateway for our inner-most thoughts and feelings to escape. Strange, but definitely true. … Continue reading It’s Cool to be a Nerd
I can't sleep. All I can hear is the relentless wind outside tearing up my lawn and yanking on my house's vent flaps. I'd have a better chance of catching z's sleeping in Grand Central Station than in my crooked little house in the North of England. Also, tornado scenes from the Wizard of Oz … Continue reading Listening is a Superpower
People always tell you to stop dreaming. They tell you to get your head out of the clouds and to find a “real” job, as if that’s the only way to live. But that way of living isn’t for everyone. Some of us yearn for something different, something bigger and wilder than the average expectation. … Continue reading Reverie or Reality? The Choice is Yours
For some reason, I let people get away with murder. Not literally, of course! Rather, in terms of our relationship. Allow me to explain. Ever since I was young, I've always been a pretty open and warm-hearted character. And I've allowed others to see that because - whether we're old friends or newly-acquainted ones - … Continue reading Being a Good Person Doesn’t Mean You Have to be a Doormat
In theory, I should be in a relationship by now. That is if my romantic history is anything to go by, anyway. For instance, from 2009-2011, I was in a relationship. And then, for the following 3 years after, I was single. Same goes for 2014-2016. I was in a relationship for nearly 2 years … Continue reading Loving Yourself is the Greatest Revolution
Before I'd even touched the ground, I'd made a new friend. That's the first thing you'll learn in Italy: The locals are incredibly friendly. Another fun fact about Italy is that everyone always applauds on the plane's landing. Honestly, as soon as those wheels skim the runway, the clapping and cheering will sound. It's great! … Continue reading An Italian Escapade – My Time in Naples
Dating in the millennial age is driving Jenna Payton crazy. All she wants to do is to meet Mr Right, and yet, all she seems to find herself doing is forever swiping left . They're just not what she's looking for. In her eyes, modern-day men and their attitude to romance was nothing but a … Continue reading My Vintage Boyfriend
Booking the perfect trip to Dubai was made up of a few very important things for me... Firstly, it had to be good value for money Finding a decent flight + hotel in a safe district near all the hotspots is pretty imperative for a solo female traveller with only a few days to work with! … Continue reading Top 12 Things to do in Dubai During Winter
A lot of people thought I'd lost my marbles when I told them I was going to Japan on my own. Even if they didn't say it in so many words, their phrasing of the question, "You're not going on your own, are you?!" kind of said it all. Then again, I suppose you've gotta … Continue reading 10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers
Death comes to us all. In the last 3 years, I have lost 3 cats and 1 friend to the Reaper's vengeful grip. In fact, it was only a month ago today that my little Louis passed away. Time may have gone by, but it still hurts me just as much to recollect. Spurred on … Continue reading New Year’s Resolution
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