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Winter is coming (and I can’t bloody wait)
Belle:I am ALL about winter this year. After a pretty kind summer (especially for Wales, aka, the wettest place in the world) I’m so happy to be finally snuggling into my divalicious fur cape with a...
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November is…
…the final month in the city I have called my home for the past four years. It’s my final month in the UK for God knows how long. It’s the final goodbye. It’s full of panic and worry as I desperately...
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Diary of an Insomniac.
For as long as I can remember, I have always battled with stress and anxiety. Even when I was little, I would get myself worked up about the most ridiculous things that I had absolutely no control...
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The “F” word.
A couple of weeks ago I found myself reading two articles in the same day that absolutely blew my mind. The first was about WRU voting on appointing women to the board, and the second was about...
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30 reasons why Lion King is the best thing in the world ever.
Much to the joy of all my work colleagues, The Lion King has finally arrived at the Wales Millennium Centre. You know what that means? I get to listen to them rehearsing erry gahd damn day and get to...
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A letter to my best friend.
Hey little monkey face, Since the ho-mance is reaching new heights, I thought it was about time I dedicated a blog post to you. I struggle to believe you’ve only been in my life for 18 months… yet the...
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REVIEW: The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan
Belle:A perfect summary of an incredibly moving book – a must read. Originally posted on Flower & Glory: I first heard about The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan the night of it’s UK launch...
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Step into Christmas.
Last night Cardiff was finally blessed with the arrival of all things Christmas-sy. Why, you might ask? Why has Christmas reared its fluffy head six glorious weeks early? I’ll tell you for why....
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A day in the life of a hungover beast.
7:00am – I feel absolutely fantastic. Amber – 1 Hangover – 0. Best go get some food. 7:05am – Oh shit. Fridge is empty. Okay, a bowl of sweet corn will do for now. 7:15am – Still feeling fabulous....
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Writing Grief
Last night I attended my final ever Ignite Cardiff; and bloody hell it was a goodun. A perfect mixture of poignant and hilarious talks, coupled with the dynamic atmosphere the night is renowned for…...
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What I’m going to miss most about Cardiff.
It’s funny isn’t it? Five months ago I felt like I would never feel happy or comfortable in Cardiff ever again. I couldn’t wait for that moment I packed up all my things and said “ta-ra” for the...
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Lost in the City.
Believe it or not, I’ve actually done it. Backpack wanker I don’t quite believe it myself. It seems like it’s something I’ve been dreaming about for so long, constantly fantasizing about this exciting...
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23 things to do at 23.
So just over a week ago I graciously turned the glorious age of 23. I celebrated this joyous occasion in true, sophisticated adult style lol jk I spent it downing gin and being the drunkest prinny...
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My first week as an Expat.
I can’t believe I’ve been here a week; I need to accept that now the holiday is officially over. This is where it starts getting real and I can’t use the excuse “oh I’ll sort that out another week…...
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A path untrodden
Belle:What a beautiful post to wake up to – particularly when mornings are the time I feel most homesick. Thank you, you beautiful, incredible, intelligent, inspiring lady. Thank you! Originally posted...
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On being alone.
I’m getting used to this whole “being alone” thing. There was a time when it felt like the most frightening thing imaginable. Just being alone with your own thoughts… no where to hide. I wanted people...
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14 things I’ve learnt in 14 days.
Another week in Florence comes to a close; I just can’t believe how quickly the time’s gone! I guess it’s because it’s becoming natural. This place really is becoming my home. It hit me today as I was...
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Gratitude List.
I’ve been feeling a bit sorry for myself the past few days. I guess it’s a little mixture of winter germs infecting my tired body, missing family and friends and realising this will be my first...
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Why travel?
I was out for cocktails with my friend last night (big shock) and we started talking about travelling. Rather, it was the main topic of conversation all night. I told her how even after just three...
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The Italian Life
I mentioned in a previous blog post that I wanted to throw myself into The Italian Life after Christmas. These few weeks have been my warm-up; my opportunity to find my feet and slowly start to get to...
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