It's been just over 2 months since I received my lupus diagnosis and started on all the treatment and medication that entails. I've discussed things with friends and family, I've already seen a multitude of doctors, and god knows how many blood tests I've had (I think I'm finally getting used to them - have only fainted [...]
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What I’ve learnt so far as a female “adult”
I don't know about you but I love reading articles written by women, for other women, on what they've learnt by being a woman. Little life lessons we should all take on board to make it through the day/week/month/year. To remind us we're doing okay, everybody's doing okay, and that we can achieve/overcome anything. And [...]
Photography Tips 101
Not that I can consider myself much of an expert. Just the other day I was out with my camera and a couple with a fellow Nikon asked me to take their photo. Obviously assuming I would take a decent photo. Nope, it was too shadowy and I wanted to explain that I am still a novice. [...]
Can Cultures Benefit One Another?
I have just stumbled upon this quote, and I think it's quite brilliant. Languages are deeply ingrained into each country's culture - and even though no two countries that speak the same language have the same culture, it is an excellent platform for gaining deeper insight into a culture. And when you have looked and [...]
Student Tips 101
So, A-Level results are out and I'm seeing social media updates about how excited people are to start uni and I feel so, so very old. Also nostalgic for that youthful, innocent flutter of excitement for what uni will be. I was going to Laaandan! I was going to freshers week! I was going to [...]
10 things I have learnt since moving to London
Moving out of your family home, and stepping out into the big wide world is always a daunting, life changing experience. Perhaps even more so when you move to East London, and although they never said anything, your parents are petrified for your life. It's not as scary as it may seem, and I think moving [...]