by Arlene My skin has been really dry for the past few months, as I have been undergoing chemotherapy since the start of March. My hands have cracked (all the extra COVID-19 handwashing and hand sanitiser has really taken its toll), as has the skin around my nose and mouth, and my scalp has been … Continue reading Homemade Salve
Film Review
by Amy Here is a review of some of the movies I’ve watched recently! 😊 Titanic: Titanic is one of my favourite movies because; 1. It has Leonardo DiCaprio in it, 2. I like thriller movies, so it was PER-FECT (one direction reference) and 3. Rose and Jack are couple GOALS. I give this move … Continue reading Film Review
Dealing with a Narcissist
by Emily. My top tips on how to deal with narcissistic people in your life. What is narcissistic personality disorder? A person with a narcissistic personality is someone who has an inflated sense of self-importance and strives to make themselves look better or smarter than other people around them, usually by belittling and embarrassing someone … Continue reading Dealing with a Narcissist
Parties and Drinking – Tips from a Socially Awkward Uni Student
by Emily. My top tips on how to make the most of the partying and drinking culture at university (after lockdown only). Find your scene There are plenty of ways to get out and have fun, whether it’s clubbing, pubbing or partying. Everyone is different and everyone has a different idea of fun so it’s … Continue reading Parties and Drinking – Tips from a Socially Awkward Uni Student
Family Photos
by Arlene Thanks to my new hobby of delving around in my family tree, I dragged out the photograph albums to have a look for any photos my mum had kept. Two full days was lost to looking at baby photos of my kids – more on that to come – but I became increasingly … Continue reading Family Photos
Family Tree
by Arlene. I have finally launched myself into researching my family tree. More specifically, researching my mother’s family. Quite a few years ago, my Uncle on my dad's side put together a family tree of sorts. He put together a set of documents and photographs of the Brown family as it was then, put it … Continue reading Family Tree