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
Category: Self-Improvement
New Year’s Resolution
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
This is How Being Single is an Opportunity to Become a Better Person
Being single is expensive. When there's no guy to go out to dinner with or have over on a Friday night after work, keeping free time interesting has to be big-scale awesome. Otherwise, your brain will encourage you to do bad things. Like, reaching for the nearest bottle of Merlot, putting on an old-school Mariah … Continue reading This is How Being Single is an Opportunity to Become a Better Person
What is Christmas to You?
Swimming in freezing water doesn't sound very appealing to me, but that's how 100 people spent their Christmas morning in Hyde Park this year. As part of the annual Peter Pan Cup, a brave few whipped out their milk bottles at London's Serpentine and raced to the finish line. Also, whilst we're on the subject … Continue reading What is Christmas to You?
As One Door Closes, a New Door Opens (Chapter 3)
2018 has loved playing this theme into my year - unlocking something so wondrous that my soul feels awakened from the experience, only to then shut it abruptly, leaving behind nothing but mere memories. However, despite this quote's promise, not all new doors have been made accessible to me yet. And after a rollercoaster year, … Continue reading As One Door Closes, a New Door Opens (Chapter 3)
Travel Saved My Life
"Back in the summer of 2018, I was seriously underwhelmed with my life. All odds in achieving something better seemed stacked against me and any effort in trying to change it felt utterly hopeless. Even filling up my world with exciting events didn't soothe the ache in my heart. But something inside me found strength. … Continue reading Travel Saved My Life
It’s Good to be Weird
An old boyfriend used to ridicule the way I spoke. Initially, when we first began dating, he appeared in awe of my colourful vocabulary, stating how he envied the fact that I could express my feelings so well through words. Though, that blossoming admiration was short-lived. And sure enough, it wilted. Green didn't suit him. … Continue reading It’s Good to be Weird
Here’s Why A Digital Detox Will Refresh Your Mental Outlook
Stress makes you fat. Period. And according to the YouTube life-hack prophet, Bright Side, there are certain choices we make that aren't food or exercise related that can pile on the pounds - namely, watching the news. Hearing upsetting news first thing in the morning can make you stressed, stress triggers a hormonal reaction in … Continue reading Here’s Why A Digital Detox Will Refresh Your Mental Outlook
I’ll Never Be Sexy.
I'll never be sexy. Wearing next to nothing gets too chilly. Pouting for the camera looks silly and God didn't bless me with boobies. Talking of boobs, I guess I'm a little skinny. Curves aren't something that suits me. No one is ever happy with their bodies, but I guess I've come to accept mine's … Continue reading I’ll Never Be Sexy.
If You See This, Let Me Know.
Seen - a word now crushingly associated with an accompanied time and date. Sounds like a crime scene, doesn't it? An embedded white outline surrounding the message you've sent to someone, forever lost in a cyber world with no idea as to what killed the conversation. Rationally, you want to reach for the reason of … Continue reading If You See This, Let Me Know.