That’s right folks, I finally conned someone into believing I can be trusted behind the wheel. Watch out road users and pedestrians, here I come! Just kidding. I’ve been told I’m a good driver. Which I should be, given I learned on and off for about four and a half years. That many years, four … Continue reading The end of the road: On finally passing my driving test
Tag: Life events
My first tattoo
Credit: Lucas Guimarães/Pexel I got my first tattoo yesterday. A big moment, especially considering that a tattoo is something I’ve wanted for several years. If only vaguely to begin. Still, much as I’ve wanted one and for as long as I’ve wanted one, I was surprised that on the morning of this significant and irreversible event … Continue reading My first tattoo
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
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
The Year of 23 and Me
So, I turned 23 yesterday. Last year, on my birthday, I said 22 is less exciting than 21. 23 is even less so, if only because I’ll never again be able to sing Taylor Swift’s 22, whilst having it be accurate. I’ve decided to remedy the lack of significance associated with my new age by … Continue reading The Year of 23 and Me
Amandah with an 'h' 