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How I’m feeling about my first driving lesson…

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…

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30 Day Writing Challenge

30 Day Writing Challenge Real Time Vlog

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

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30 Day Writing Challenge

What I Learnt From My 30 Day Writing Challenge

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

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How I’m using my Muji planner!

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!

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Social History

Social History Books! (Victorian, Edwardian, Slum Clearance etc)

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)

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Finding Freda’s House / Feeling connected to our ancestors…

  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…