Credit: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash It's 2021! The beginning of a year that will, with any luck, be much better than the year before it. I find myself in a novel position as we enter this new year. I find myself at the beginning of a year that follows another, during which I worked towards my resolutions … Continue reading The journey continues: On continuing efforts to achieve last year’s resolutions
Author: Amanda(h)
2020 – It’s finally coming to an end
Like many, I’m happy to see the back of 2020, but I certainly will miss my Sherlock calendar. My love for the show made quite the comeback this year. It's almost over! 2020 – a year likely to be remembered in infamy – is finally coming to an end. In less than 15 hours it … Continue reading 2020 – It’s finally coming to an end
Christmas movies I love to rewatch
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
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
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