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The Collection Diaries: Plush (Teddy Bears):
In honour of National Teddy Bear day which was celebrated last week, I thought it fitting to share my own teddy bears. These are some of my most sentimental and special plush in my entire collection. Like most, I was given a couple of soft toys at birth, and those are still very much with…
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Monthly Roundup – August.
Whilst there’s been many good moments and fun days out in August, for the most part it was led by waves of uncertainty, self-doubt and unwanted recurring thoughts. Just like the seasons, my headspace and mood can fluctuate too; so I’ve been really trying to listen, adapt and redirect my mind where possible. It’s therefore…
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The UK Diaries: Ennerdale, Cumbria.
We’re continuing with some lesser-known spotlights of the Lake District today, as we head further into West Cumbria and to the place of Ennerdale. Ennerdale sits near Cleator, and is a valley that can often feel as far from the hustle of the Lakes as you can get. It’s home to the only water in…
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The Collection Diaries: Plush (Cheetahs).
Perhaps the largest collection of anything I own is that of soft toys and teddy bears. There’s something about those cute faces and the soft furs which make them hard to resist. Though it can often feel quite shameful, or embarrassing even, to admit to collecting toys targeted at a much younger age bracket! My…
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I Let My Grades Define My Worth.
We’re in the midst of exam result season for both A Levels and GCSEs at the moment, and this provided a time for reflection on the 10+ years since my own education journey. Let’s start this off by saying I loved school as a child. I was one of those students that would be described…
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The Collection Diaries: Disney.
My posts have been quite ‘fictional character’ heavy recently, and I suppose what’s one more! In the first of my collection series, I want to share my Disney Doll collection. The majority of which are the Disney Store 17 inch limited edition dolls, with a Mattel set thrown in too. I was a big Disney…
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Monthly Roundup – July.
July has been the month I finally found my feet and (some) direction. I’ve refocused my social media accounts, planned weeks of content, and found the motivation to continue with larger projects. I’ve made positive steps to aid my mental health journey, as well as my writing one; and somehow found the courage to ask…
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The Comfort Character Diaries: Peter Rabbit (and friends).
Tomorrow we celebrate Beatrix Potter’s birthday. The beloved children’s author who put animals and the natural beauty of the countryside at the very heart of her work. As someone who called Cumbria home for many years herself, I find great fondness in revisiting the many animal tales for a slice of homely nostalgia. Peter Rabbit…
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How Writing a Book is Helping Me Understand My Brain.
Did you know National Writing Day is a thing? It happens in June – the 24th to be precise – so a little late to the party here, but something I feel I must mention nonetheless. It’s a day to celebrate storytellers, creative writers, and those who’s work lies in other genres. It’s also a…