I had a week off at the start of March and I hardly get time to do anything, what with my current job being as intense as it is. So, I thought I would take advantage of all this free time and book some events in the diary to get myself out and about and... Continue Reading →
Managing Anxious Moments
Last week was a week of anxious momentsโฆ and it can be very exhausting and sometimes paralysing. We all have anxious moments, moments of doubt, ruminatingโฆ everyone will experience them because we are all human with a massive capacity to feel. They key is to not linger too long in those moments. By all means,... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on 30 and a Return to Blogging?
It has been a while since I have sat down and even thought about writing anything. The inner perfectionist in me is panicking, wanting to write a literary masterpiece with witty lines which seamlessly weave a commentary on society, with my personal journey, but the more self-compassionate side of myself knows that level of creativity... Continue Reading →
Why Is It So Important to Balance Protein and Moisture for Naturally Curly Hair?
Disclaimer I was not paid to promote anyone mentioned in this post, nor was I paid to promote any product mentioned in this post. I found all information and videos from my own research and bought all products mentioned with my own money. I am not affiliated with anyone mentioned nor am I affiliated with... Continue Reading →
Things I Miss about Living in South Korea
Featured photo credit: Photo by James Lucian from Pexels After living back in the UK for at least three months now, I realise that I do miss aspects of my life from when I was living in my humble two room apartment in Namyangju, South Korea. I think my feelings are heightened somewhat as well, since we are... Continue Reading →
Things I Donโt Miss about Living in South Korea
Featured Picture Credit: Photo by James Lucian from Pexels Letโs begin by stating that this post is not intending to bash South Korea. Everyone is different which means throughout life you will experience things that you like and things that you dislike. And what you like or dislike may be completely different to what the next person likes... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Gratitude for Me (+ you!)
Featured photo credit: Photo by Madison Inouye from Pexels We are coming to the end of Mental Health Awareness Month and I thought I would write a little bit about some things that help maintain my mental wellness. I am a living, breathing human in this world and I experience a spectrum of emotions that affect my day... Continue Reading →
Vanilla Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
DISCLAIMER This is a recipe from laurainthekitchen.com. I did not create this recipe myself, I just love to use it when I bake because it yields the best results. I was not paid to promote this recipe nor am I affiliated with laurainthekitchen.com or Laura Vitale herself. I will link the original recipe here if... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Change
By now I hope we all understand that itโs beneficial for our mental health that we express our feelings and thoughts, however intense they may be. We all need some kind of healthy outlet to blow off steam. Iโm trying something new by starting these โDiary Entriesโ. A diary is a personal form of journaling... Continue Reading →
Some of My Experiences as an ESL Teacher/Foreigner in Korea: Part 3
Here we are at Part 3 in a three part series about my experiences whilst living and teaching in South Korea. If you missed the previous posts CLICK HERE for Part 1 and CLICK HERE for Part 2. Seoul Forest ParkSeoul Forest ParkSeoul Forest Park Iโve discussed my experiences in the school I teach in... Continue Reading →