• 5 years and all clear, but now what?

    5 years and all clear, but now what?

    Content Warning: Whilst yes, it’s good news that I’ve had the five year all clear after my cancer, this update comes with a warning: this post isn’t celebratory. If you’re expecting a good news, positive vibes update, this isn’t it. read more

  • Back to reality (AKA I don’t wanna)

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    After arriving home yesterday afternoon I’ve been in a bit of denial at my holiday being over. I had a nap, being awake since 5am… read more

  • Final Preparations

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    This weekend I had no plans for what felt like the first time in months. In reality it’s only been about 3 weeks, but they’ve… read more

  • Beautiful Fridays: A Hair Raisin’ Idea (& LOTS of pics!)

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    I started getting grey hair when I was in middle school, so about 12 years old. My natural hair colour is very dark brown, so… read more

  • Vanity Wednesdays: Confidence

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    I think I’ve finally hit my stride. My early 20s were full of (somewhat) reckless abandon and not caring about what anyone thought about what… read more

  • Vanity Wednesdays: Favourite Outfits

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    I’ll be posting fashion, outfit of the day/week, beauty and/or body confidence related topics on Wednesdays from here on out… So without further ado I’m… read more

  • Cancer Shmancer

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    On Father’s Day I participated in my local Race for Life to support Cancer Research UK. It was in Bath and I had decided months… read more

  • I’ll be back

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    Last week I got knocked down by a nasty cold while at Chevron 8.1 (a post on that coming soon!) and that meant my training… read more

  • Holiday Haze

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    Remember earlier in the year when I was doing Insanity? My knee and shin just can’t take it and I had to stop a week… read more

  • Teaching and Learning: Patience

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    It’s important to take a step back sometimes. Back in January we booked a holiday for March, having not gone away since June last year… read more