An ode to Beyoncé
I thought I would celebrate Beyoncé’s 40th birthday the only way I know how: with a special birthday blog post dedicated to the Queen B!
I thought I would celebrate Beyoncé’s 40th birthday the only way I know how: with a special birthday blog post dedicated to the Queen B!
26th January 2021 marked 2 years since the last time I chemically straightened my hair. Being a natural babe is significant to me as I honestly don’t remember the last time I had natural hair. My mum initially relaxed my hair when I was young so that it was easier to manage, and it’s all
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So I just turned 25 – more life and more blessings please! I wanted to mark this milestone on my blog with a music playlist – the soundtrack of my life. Even if I can’t go out, music always gets me in the right mood. So I’ve picked 25 songs for each year of my
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2020 has been far from normal, a rollercoaster of more emotions than I can count. It’s definitely had both its surprises and teaching moments. I, for one, am glad to see 2020 draw to a close, although I am maintaining realistic expectations for 2021. I know that when the clock strikes 12, this pandemic won’t
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In honour of the Queen’s birthday last week and my last (hopefully) ever accounting exam for my ACA, I wanted to write a post dedicated to music. Music is everything to me. I have a playlist for every occasion and every mood but wanted to focus specifically on my power playlist in this post. I’ve
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Some people think that using pen and paper is outdated. I beg to differ. I’ve been writing a lot recently, with me starting a blog and all. But I’ve tried to maintain some balance between electronic writing and handwriting. My blog has been a great creative outlet. But there are some other ways I like
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2020 has been a year for the history books and we’re only just over halfway through! Although it feels like not much has happened over the last few months, I wanted to make sure I captured some of my thoughts for my future. So I decided to write a letter to myself: starting with my
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Given the current state of the world, I need a break. So, today I am writing about something a little more light-hearted: Disney films! I was raised on VHS Disney movies, until DVDs were a thing, and I love to rewatch my favourite films from the franchise. And yes, I am a 20-something working professional,
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I’ve been working from home for about 2 months now, since just before the beginning of the UK lockdown on the 23rd March. Recently, my emotions have been in a constant state of flux. I’ve spent a lot of my extra time thinking and reflecting, whilst also trying to remain positive. This lockdown has really
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My first initial experience of blogging I originally started blogging in 2017 to share my travel stories (and more). But to be perfectly honest, it’s been far from my biggest priority. This may sound crazy, but recently all the signs have been directing me towards blogging again. I’ve found myself starting various journals, using a
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