I've booked my first driving lesson (finally!). I am itching to get behind the wheel, which is something I never thought I'd say - I always believed I didn't need a car, and I couldn't imagine myself driving. But life has changed, and right now I'm craving the freedom that comes with having a… Continue reading How I’m feeling about my first driving lesson…
This is a behind-the-scenes style vlog of my 30 Day Writing Challenge... I thought it would be interesting to look back on how the challenge developed, and so I filmed lots of little clips throughout the 30 days... hopefully you will find it interesting too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIeF-acP3Lo&t=633s
It's been over a month now since I finished my 30 Day Writing Challenge, and I've had plenty of time to mull over what I've learnt and taken away from the experience. As I mentioned in my initial video, I didn't give myself any rules when I embarked on the challenge, so everything was a… Continue reading What I Learnt From My 30 Day Writing Challenge
Sorry I haven't posted a video for so long! I'm out of practise so this video is a bit incoherent - but I hope you enjoy anyway. I've been reading lots of books about Birmingham lately for a project I'm working on, let me know if you know of any books set in Brum or… Continue reading Currently Reading (and TBR) – July 2018
Last Thursday I hosted my first ever book club meet up... the physical manifestation of something that I've wanted to do for months. I actually wasn't that nervous, even though I am "the leader", and that's not a position I usually hold - not by choice anyway! Interestingly (interesting for myself anyway), I think I… Continue reading Book Club Meet Up no.1
After years of experimenting, I have finally found my perfect planning system... In previous years, I've spent several hours swooning over highly decorated Fliofax planners and Bullet Journals... and although I've tried to be a sticker loving, colour coordinated planner myself, I just can't keep it up. I end up getting worked up about making… Continue reading How I’m using my Muji planner!
Today I'm talking about one my all time fave subjects, social history! I've always had a huge interest in the lives of working people from the Victorian times onwards. Unfortunately, I don't feel like social history is a very hot topic for many of my peers... but I know they'll be someone out there who… Continue reading Social History Books! (Victorian, Edwardian, Slum Clearance etc)
Why do I rely on an outfit to make me feel good? Not completely, that would be extreme, but putting together a fab ensemble certainly appears to help me have a more positive day. I have days where I run out the door in a hurry and instantly know I've made a bad outfit choice...… Continue reading Clothes & Confidence
Walking in the footsteps of my ancestors... Not last Sunday but the Sunday before, my boyfriend, Tom, his grandparents and I went on a very important and highly anticipated trip to Fleetwood. I'm from Birmingham, whereas Tom and his family are all from Bolton. Although I'm a proud Brummie, as an attempt to fit… Continue reading Finding Freda’s House / Feeling connected to our ancestors…
Ruby Newby 