I often feel slightly disingenuous by only showing you the tiny details of what it’s like to be a writer. Today I’m going to counterbalance that by telling you what it’s actually like. Buckle up people and let me take you on a mediocre journey that you’ll no doubt soon forget. 8 a.m. I wake … More A Day In The Life Of A Struggling Writer
“The crucial thing is to keep going. Artists appear glamorous and blessedly detached but in reality they are tenacious grafters; they are proverbial dogs with bones. They are still out there gnawing away long after most of us would have given up and gone home.” – Will Gompertz, Think Like An Artist It had been … More When Should You Stop Chasing Your Dream?
I find myself relating to Autumn in a way that I have never done before. It turns out that this year, me and the ol’ season of transformation have quite a bit in common. It feels like the beginning of a fresh start. Change is on the horizon and I find myself in a position … More Outfit ideas for Autumn writing days
It hit home that I’m a fully fledged adult a few days ago when my friend Sophia gave me a ring and asked what I was up to. I found myself reply “I’m just off to buy some fabric softener mate.” And then BOOM. Like a frisbee to the head, it hit me. There’s no … More An Official Goodbye To My Younger Self.
Although “self care” and “self love” are pretty big buzzwords at the moment, something about this feels different. I love the idea that it doesn’t matter if you’re shacked up or single, planning things for your own pleasure and making yourself feel cherished reminds us what romance truly means. … More Romancing Myself
I’m realising as I get older that Diaries are pretty important things to keep. Visiting the Frida Kahlo exhibition at The V&A inspired me to pick up me pen and make another attempt at journaling. … More Small Fish. Big Pond
Whether you see yourself as content or as someone who is craving escapism, there’s no denying that a break away can do the world of good. Trips away are pivotal moments that I truly believe end up shaping our lives in some way or another. I like the fact that capturing those times on camera … More A Photo Diary: Snippets From St Ives
