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21 FOR 2021 ROUNDUP

21 FOR 2021 ROUNDUP

At the start of 2021 I made a '21 for 2021' list covering the areas of health, wealth and happiness. In a flash we're at the end of 2021 and it's time to roundup what I've achieve…
21 FOR 2021 - WEALTH

21 FOR 2021 - WEALTH

Wealth to me means a magnitude of things, it can be financial, it can be based on possessions, values or knowledge.  I've been waiting ages to post the sequel  to my happiness post and all for good…
21 FOR 2021 - HEALTH

21 FOR 2021 - HEALTH

I usually set myself goals at the start of the year and they cover all aspects of my life. But, after almost a year of lockdown AND crappy mental health, I've made a 21 for 2021 list, focussing o…
3 GAMES I WANT TO PLAY MORE IN LOCKDOWN

3 GAMES I WANT TO PLAY MORE IN LOCKDOWN

I can't even begin to explain how much I'm miss gigs, the pub and a metalcore night at a club. I've set myself a goal to game more this year. It helps having a boyfriend who's a gamer…
VIRTUAL DATE NIGHT IDEAS FOR LOCKDOWN

VIRTUAL DATE NIGHT IDEAS FOR LOCKDOWN

Lockdown 3.0 seems to have been the toughest yet. It sucks even more if you're currently dating or not able to see your other half. Virtual date nights are a way to spend time together whilst apa…
TOP 5 TIPS FOR DATING SAFELY ONLINE

TOP 5 TIPS FOR DATING SAFELY ONLINE

I might be in a relationship but I did start my journey in the world of online dating back in 2015/2016, finally swiping right on my OH five years ago next month. This post looks at my top 5 tips for…
OOOH, IT'S BEEN A WHILE...

OOOH, IT'S BEEN A WHILE...

Hello, hello, hello!  It's been a long while huh? I've not blogged since January 2020 and I was determined to get back into regular posting and then, ya'know... pandemic .  If anything, lockd…
THE JANUARY ADVENTURES OF CHARLOTTE

THE JANUARY ADVENTURES OF CHARLOTTE

I’m a little late to the January round up party but thought I would introduce this feature on my blog for 2020. Give me a pen and some washi tape and I’ll journal all day in my Leuchtturm 1917 but I…
5 THING I WISH I'D HAVE KNOWN BEFORE BUYING A HOME

5 THING I WISH I'D HAVE KNOWN BEFORE BUYING A HOME

Spending time scrolling through Rightmove looking at the most expensive houses on the market is all fun and games until reality hits and you’re changing the sort to low to high pricing. Joking aside…
HOTEL REVIEW: BRIGHTON HARBOUR HOTEL AND SPA, BRIGHTON // SEPTEMBER 2019

HOTEL REVIEW: BRIGHTON HARBOUR HOTEL AND SPA, BRIGHTON // SEPTEMBER 2019

It's been a while since I did a hotel review, I thought I'd get back into the game after my recent stay at the 4* Brighton Harbour Hotel and Spa whilst visiting a work conference (brightonSE…
LEEDS FESTIVAL: FAVOURITE BANDS OF THE WEEKEND

LEEDS FESTIVAL: FAVOURITE BANDS OF THE WEEKEND

Now it's been a few weeks, the dust has settled, the hangover has gone and I've finally got the smell of bonfire out of EVERYTHING, I think it's about time I looked back over my highligh…
A HULL LOTTA LOVIN' - 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT THE WONDERFUL CITY

A HULL LOTTA LOVIN' - 5 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT THE WONDERFUL CITY

Y ou might have seen that Hull, yet again, made the top 10 of crap towns (it’s actually a city but ya’know), which was published by the Daily Mirror back in February and recently surfaced again on soc…
9 MONEY SAVING HACKS - HOUSEHOLD BILLS AND MORE

9 MONEY SAVING HACKS - HOUSEHOLD BILLS AND MORE

I'm a sucker for spending money. I really am. I've been super good with money over the past few months but sometimes you need to buy things ya'know? I'm a massive geek in looking for…
AN EVENING WITH....ON THE BEACH

AN EVENING WITH....ON THE BEACH

Earlier in June I was invited to On The Beach's Digital HQ in Manchester for an evening of blogging tips, food, cocktails and lots of fun with some other travel bloggers, and yes, what fun was h…
5 HIGHLIGHTS OF DOWNLOAD 2019

5 HIGHLIGHTS OF DOWNLOAD 2019

Download was yet again, super fun - despite the thick mud and the total leg workout after 60KM worth of walking and battling to keep my wellies on! I've highlighted my top 5 things about Downloa…
DEBT - WHY IS IT SUCH A TABOO SUBJECT?

DEBT - WHY IS IT SUCH A TABOO SUBJECT?

Debt is one of those subjects that is rarely discussed in public and some don't even discuss with their families or partners, but why? It's such a taboo subject but it's important to tal…
HAVING YOUR ADENOIDS REMOVED, AS AN ADULT.

HAVING YOUR ADENOIDS REMOVED, AS AN ADULT.

I never really talk about my health on my blog. I mentioned it slightly when I was reviewing 2015 but never any more. I've written this blog post mainly for those that are preparing to undergo a…
2018...I'M NOT READY FOR YOU TO BE OVER!

2018...I'M NOT READY FOR YOU TO BE OVER!

How is it then end of 2018 already?! It's been a hell of a hectic year but it's also been absolutely incredible and I really don't want it to end yet! 2016 was a hard year to beat in ter…
TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2018

TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2018

I'm back and so is my top 10 albums of the year! I didn't get round to doing a blog post last year which is a shame because there were some incredible albums released in 2017 - like some of …
2017 AND WHY I'M GOING ON A BREAK

2017 AND WHY I'M GOING ON A BREAK

Well hello. I've not blogged for so long and I haven't even written my yearly album review. Why's that? I've honestly fallen out of love with blogging and social media in general.