why I’m seriously devastated that I’ve only just discovered SRSLY

Since the start of the holidays, I have been making my way through the back catalogue of my favourite podcast, The High Low Show, hosted by the brilliant duo of journalists: Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes. I listen to it when I'm getting ready in the morning, when I'm walking from my house to meet…

post-exams thoughts

I'm finally back! Exam season is finished and I officially don't go to school anymore. Writing that feels so unfathomable and too good to be true. I still don't think I have fully adjusted to the fact that my a levels are finally over and summer has begun. I wonder how long it will take…

my favourite podcasts

I have already written about my love for podcasts on this blog, subtly sliding them into other posts when discussing running and self care. I don't ever really stop listening to them and am always plugged in when walking to school, jogging and before I go to sleep. They keep me focused, cheer me up,…

what I need to focus on in 2019

I'm well aware that I'm pretty late to the bandwagon with a post on resolutions. But, with mocks and a crazy, tough beginning to the year, I just haven't had the time to write. UCAS applications and Year 13 have been a struggle and the worst is yet to come with exams in Summer. I've…

a november update

Life has been hectic. So so hectic. I wish I could purchase a pause button and just take a break as everything feels a little bit overwhelming at the moment. I'm waiting for offers/ rejections from universities and the anticipation is more frustrating than anything I have ever experienced before. All I can do is…

the secret of friendship

"Friendship is born at that one moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one." -C.S. Lewis The other day whilst eating breakfast, I was talking with my Mum about friends and the impact that their actions can have on your own mood and state of mind.…