I used to do a lot of baking when I was in college and my second year of uni, but one thing I had never made was a cheesecake. Why, I do not know, because cheese + cake = h e a v e n. I found a recipe online on Nigella’s website, but put … Continue reading Bake with me: Quick and Easy Vanilla and Chocolate Cheesecake
Holly Bourne has been one of my favourite YA authors for the past few years, and having read three of her books previously, I thought it was time to give another a read. Spoiler warning. This will contain a few general spoilers for me to be able to give a good review. I won’t talk … Continue reading Book Review: The Manifesto on How to Be Interesting, by Holly Bourne
Firstly, I would like to say thank you to Brian and Chelsea from Two of A Mind for nominating me for this award - it feels good knowing the blogging community is so supportive. Here are the rules for the award: Thank the blogger who nominated you in a blog post and link back to their … Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award
I was quite lucky in my first year not to get homesick too much. I think it was because I was 100% ready to experience something new, as well as not being too close to my family. Homesickness hit me in my third year after taking a year out of university and coming back. So … Continue reading University 101: Homesickness
Practicing self-care is one of the more important things we should remember to do, but it can easily be pushed aside and overlooked. We can practice self-care for any reason and in any way we want, which is the beauty of it. There are no set rules, no guidelines, no restrictions. Self-care should be exactly … Continue reading How I Practice Self-Care
University students have a reputation for going out drinking every night of the week, but for students, this really isn’t the case. I couldn’t afford more than one night out a week, or two at a push, with my (shambles) student loan, and I know some of my friends were in the same boat. But … Continue reading University 101: Staying Safe on a Night Out
Hello September! Does this mean it’s autumn yet? I am praying this cooler weather stays so I can keep wearing jumpers and being cosy. Anyway, today I am going to be chatting about some of the things I have been loving this month. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again - soundtrack I know I’m not … Continue reading August Favourites
