Christmas movies aren't for everyone. That's something I was reminded of when I tried and failed, several times, to get my family to watch just one Christmas movie with me so far this month. I, on the other hand, have always been a fan. I will admit that some Christmas movies are entirely too cliché … Continue reading Christmas movies I love to rewatch
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Back to making progress – A weight loss update
Putting in the work to lose weight or get fit is always difficult, but it can be especially difficult when you’re not seeing any progress. I found myself in that position a few months ago, which I discussed in my post Weight loss trials and tribulations. This is an update on that post. It was a … Continue reading Back to making progress – A weight loss update
The Christmas countdown commences
Credit: Any Lane/Pexels It’s December! Which means the countdown to Christmas has officially begun. It is now appropriate to open advent calendars, listen to Christmas songs, watch Christmas movies, and generally start indulging in all of the activities associated with the holiday season. For my part, I started the day with Christmas music. Specifically, Destiny’s … Continue reading The Christmas countdown commences
Black and British: A Forgotten History – Book Review
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga Available on Goodreads My rating: 4.5/5 A great choice for anyone looking to get an overview of black British history, Black and British provides insight into Britain’s historical relationship with black nations and people, and explores these relationships as part of a larger, global picture. And, … Continue reading Black and British: A Forgotten History – Book Review
Three months to go – Another 2020 update
Just three months of 2020 to go and I wanted to another opportunity to update on my progress towards my 2020 goals, because it helps me think about where I am and where I want to be and keep me motivated to keep working towards them. I also took a moment to ponder the bigger … Continue reading Three months to go – Another 2020 update
On uni nostalgia and well wishes to a Fresher
Some say that university is the best time of your life. I’m not necessarily sure if that’s true, or even if it’s true for me (I am only 24 after all) but I’ve certainly been looking back on that time with no small amount of nostalgia recently. On Sunday, my mother and I dropped off … Continue reading On uni nostalgia and well wishes to a Fresher
Weight loss trials and tribulations
There is nothing so demoralising when you’re trying to lose weight than stepping on the scale and seeing that you haven’t made any progress. The realisation is one I’ve had to deal with many times in the past, during my multiple attempts to lose weight over the years, and it’s one that I’ve also been … Continue reading Weight loss trials and tribulations
On taking a break
Credit: Flow Magazine/GIPHY Sometimes you just need to take a break. Life can get busy, and tiring, and when that happens it’s good – essential, even – to take some time to relax and recharge. That’s what I did this week just gone, in celebration of my birthday week. Lovely as it can be to … Continue reading On taking a break
On birthday expectations
Credit: Craig Adderley/Pexels In the lead up to my birthday, I often get asked the same two questions over and over again. “What do you want?” and “what do you want to do?”. For some years now, I’ve struggled to answer both of those questions. In years gone by, the answers came easily to me. … Continue reading On birthday expectations
Added to my reading – Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga and Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch
I’ve added a couple of books to my reading list recently. One is Black and British: A Forgotten History by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga, looks at Black British history and reveals the story of the long relationship between the British Isles and the people of Africa and the Caribbean. Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and … Continue reading Added to my reading – Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga and Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging by Afua Hirsch
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