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Some people think that using pen and paper is outdated.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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Career Spotlight: Professional Services So, tell me a bit about yourself… I started working a few months after graduating from university in 2017. I am now in my third and final year of a graduate programme in Deal Advisory at KPMG. I am working towards my ACA and aim to qualify as a Chartered Accountant
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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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