It occurred to me whilst on my recent blog break that I write with old readers in mind; the ones who have been following my blog from the early days, like talking to old friends I guess (*waves*). But in fact, there are new readers here too and I thought an introduction was way overdue. Hello, new readers!

I’m diving straight into the good and positive things that have happened over the past few weeks because there’s no words to even understand or comprehend the goings on this last week…good vibes only. Squeeze those loved ones tight and find your happy. Manchester | Never have I been more proud of this northern city and its people. I’m so thankful that Hebden Bridge is only a short train ride away from it and I going to make sure we visit…

Another good vibes post? Well yeah, I feel that I need to take note of all the positive things that put a spring in my step on a frequent basis (I do this sporadically anyway) so as not to focus on the crummy stuff. Shall we begin? Quiet moments Listening to blues music and quietly falling asleep. Sometimes the most uneventful things are the most gratifying.  Guilty pleasures Cooking from scratch chills me out at the end of a working day but…

If it weren’t for the small positive moments that I’ve appreciated lately I could have easily written off the past week entirely. I’ve had a silly amount of anxiety attacks that have been upsetting not only because they’ve come out of the blue but also as they suck the life out of you. I’ve somehow managed to get my work done and have a social life, however if I owe you an email, phone call or text, please bear with…

Outfit details at the bottom of the post Well hello there chums. Did you have a grand weekend and are suitably geared up for the week ahead? I’m going to quickly gloss over the fact that these weeks are whizzing by. I’m not going to lie, it’s starting to freak me out. HOW is it almost March? And don’t I say this every single month? Just a reminder, I guess, that time is fleeting and to crack on with fully…

Outfit details at the bottom of the post I’m writing this on my way home from a hen do weekend in Bournemouth and I’m absolutely shattered, on a standing room only train back home. But I’ve had the best weekend with friends and lucky enough to be heading home to a warm house (and bath) to then watch the BAFTAS and Taboo with my two partners in crime. So all is grand. Whilst I nurse my hot chocolate (and a…

Just after the New Year I went to Edinburgh with my chum Julia to celebrate her birthday, for a change of scenery and to stretch our legs (burning off those Christmas mince pies) in a city she used to study in. I’ve been to the city a handful of times before but this time I was looking forward to experiencing some of the culture Edinburgh has to offer; namely the museums, art galleries and historical monuments. It’s the only thing…

Outfit details at the bottom of the post Happy New Year chums! Check me out looking all thoughtful in the photo above. How are we all? Survive your first week back to work or are you still making the most of your holidays like me?