August. My birthday month. A month of salt air, of wine bottles sipped away, of Taylor Swift lyrics looping. A month where I feel an intense pressure to make every moment count. This year was a little different, though. I've been carrying a kind of pain I've never known before, and was finally at a … Continue reading Living for the Hope of It All
Say whatever you feel, be wherever you are I wonder if Noah Kahan realised when he wrote the song "You're Gonna Go Far" that he would have changed my life for all time with just one lyric. Probs not. But thank you anyways, Noah. This song is the main song I associate with my exchange year abroad, … Continue reading Be Wherever You Are
So I know this is a bit late and it's like halfway through January already, however I really wanted to take the time to sit and think about what I want to get out of this year. Not resolutions that I’ll never achieve or performative goals to make it seem as if I was "productive". … Continue reading 2023 Promises
It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem, it’s me. Another 6 months and I’m finally writing a blog post. This year has been so fully of unexpected changes and surprises. Good and bad naturally. But I think it is time to wrap up the year that was 2022. I find it so hard to describe what … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy Existential Crisis!
It has been a while since I have posted and I am so sorry! I had other commitments that I had to prioritise. But now, I have some time on my hands again and am hoping to be posting regularly. My November favourites might seem a little late but here we are with a few … Continue reading November Favourites
Christmas is drawing closer and closer so I thought this might be a fun post to do! I've been told by many friends and family that I have quite the knack for being able to give meaningful gifts. Now while giving gifts is not my love language, when I do give gifts I like them … Continue reading Inexpensive Gift Ideas
Hello lovelies! For today's post I thought I would give you the opportunity to get to know me a little better. After all, you're reading what I write so why not get to know the person behind the words? In a simple way, I'm going to list 10 things you might not (or might) know … Continue reading Get To Know Me
In honour of World Mental Health day, I thought I would write a bit about a topic that I feel sometimes does not get the recognition it deserves as many people take it too lightly. While saying this, please know that how you choose to look after your mind is a totally personal choice and … Continue reading Self Care Sunday
We have finished another month off which means it is time for another favourites. These 5 things have been in my daily reach this whole September. 1. 'Maybe in another life' - taylor jenkins reid If you are looking for a new book recommendation - you found it. This book has been one of my … Continue reading September Favourites
Fitness can be a tricky subject and is actually a very broad one. I personally believe fitness is a personal thing and some folks might prefer some methods over others and that is okay. Fitness is a personal journey and at the end of the day, you need to do what makes you and your … Continue reading How I Keep Active
Just Jay 