Here’s to sixteen– the year I thought I’d wasted because it wasn’t like the Disney Channel films that I’d grown up watching or even the John Hughes coming-of-age comedies I graduated to in my preteens. I thought I’d misspent all of sixteen studying…
My Results & Academic Future
Yesterday, I finally got to find out if the list of grades, that I have to plonk on my CV, is a true reflection of all of the studying, sacrifices and late nights over the last 3 years. I’ve learnt…
Anticipation: Pre-GCSE Results
So I’ve been sat here, waiting for the GCSE results day anxiety to kick in so that I can write a witty and relatable blog post, but I’ve left it as long as possible and am yet to feel worried…
What I’ve learnt from my exchange students
I just got back from Geneva and wow…what a way to kick off 2019. I’ve spent a week hiking through the snow, conversing in French and meeting so many incredible people who have given me a lot to reflect on…
New Age Flirting
Why is it that direct-messaging a stranger and asking for their Snapchat username is now seen as an effective and acceptable way to flirt with somebody? Forbid that a teenage girl in 2018 actually prefers good-manners, romance and face-to-face interaction…
2018 Reading Goal
This year, my aim is to finish 20 books. That may not sound like a lot to some but with a busy and stressful GCSE year ahead of me, I want to keep it realistic. I cherish the joy that…
Snow Day
Enveloped in thick duvets, furry throws and woollen blankets to the point where it’s impossible to tell where my pyjamas start and socks end. I’ve consumed approximately 27 digestive biscuits and heaven knows how many cups of tea whilst watching…
Finding your own style
In an attempt for self-love and improvement, I’ve decided to embark on a style journey in 2018. I’m equipped with my Pinterest boards, books and blog posts, and I’m as ready as I’ll ever be… My love for fashion kind…
Am I doing this all wrong?
Recently, since I turned 15, I’ve been feeling as if I’m doing the whole teenage thing wrong… I decided that with secondary school I was just going to get my head down get the grades I need and stay out…
Making peace with your teenage self
As far as I am concerned, I should be doing everything I can to love my teenage self so that when I am older I am not so bitter about my teenage years, right? Easier said than done – a…
Reinventing My Space
I am quite late with my new year greetings this year, the blog took a back seat for a while whilst I dealt with school, exams, dance shows and thinking about the future. The blog is back online now with…
Growing apart from friends
Growing apart from your friends is inevitable. We’re warned about it as we move to secondary school but when your relationship changes with someone who is such a huge part of your life it can sometimes be emotionally draining but it’s normal…
