This post is a continuation from My Bucket List – Part 1 Experiment more with cooking. Despite my longlasting love of cooking and food, it wasn’t until a…… Read more “My Bucket List – Part 2. “
Tag: life
[Poem]: In Hope.
It feels as if you’re gradually falling; as you ponder every detail, every moment all within in few minutes but repetitively. Your head whirls & aches from…… Read more “[Poem]: In Hope.”
My Bucket List – Part 1.
Shamefully I haven’t written a bucket list post before, nor have I fully composed one in my head. All in the consideration of the new year, which…… Read more “My Bucket List – Part 1. “
[2017]: The Last Few Days.
So the inevitable new year’s eve of 2017 has finally come. Typically the last few days of a year brings an overwhelming urge to spend the remaining…… Read more “[2017]: The Last Few Days.”
[Blogmas] Day 25: A Trip to Osaka, Japan – 19/12/17
The events of our holiday unravelled, replaying in my mind as we woke up with heavy eyes. We slept quite late as we much rather preferred spending…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 25: A Trip to Osaka, Japan – 19/12/17”
[Blogmas] Day 24: A Trip to Osaka, Japan – 18/12/17
That Monday was our last full day in Japan. More so or less we had achieved to experience everything we had set out in our rough plans…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 24: A Trip to Osaka, Japan – 18/12/17”
[Blogmas] Day 23: A Trip to Kyoto, Japan – 17/12/17
As it was a Sunday, our friends very kindly used their only day off from work to explore Kyoto with us. Our meeting destination was Osaka Station…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 23: A Trip to Kyoto, Japan – 17/12/17”
How I Feel About The Year I was Born In.
Being born in 1995 categorises people born within that year in the same age group as people who were born in the late 80’s and early 90’s…… Read more “How I Feel About The Year I was Born In.”
[Blogmas] Day 22: A Trip to Osaka, Japan – 16/12/17
Our third day in Osaka didn’t exactly begin until past midday, as we decided to stay indoors to restore our energy levels until meeting our friends once…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 22: A Trip to Osaka, Japan – 16/12/17”
[Blogmas] Day 10: Last Minute Secret Santa Gifts.
Giving secret santa gifts can be a dreaded workplace tradition. Apparently it’s not good enough to constantly buy alcohol, chocolates and toiletry sets each year for your…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 10: Last Minute Secret Santa Gifts.”
[Blogmas] Day 8: [Q&A] – Christmas Edition.
Q – What do I do for Christmas? A – Usually on Christmas day I would stay at home opening presents from my parent’s and brother in…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 8: [Q&A] – Christmas Edition.”
[Blogmas] Day 6: No more bland Vegetables for Christmas Dinner!
Whichever country you are in that celebrates Christmas, and Christmas with a specially prepared traditional dinner it has many components; it takes a lot of preparation to…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 6: No more bland Vegetables for Christmas Dinner!”
[Blogmas] Day 3: Christmas Decorating on a Budget.
How much or how little money you spend on Christmas decorations alongside all the other treats you decide to provide at your expense is entirely your choice.…… Read more “[Blogmas] Day 3: Christmas Decorating on a Budget.”
Did I achieve my November Goals?
Honestly… I failed alot of the targets I set out for myself in my ‘To-do-list’: My Goals for November post which I wrote towards the start of this month.…… Read more “Did I achieve my November Goals?”
[Poem]: Night’s Silence.
Laying beside your loved one, tears welling in your eyes. Staying close, breaths and heartbeats insync. You are in utter happiness, yet internally pained by worries. Thoughts…… Read more “[Poem]: Night’s Silence.”
Life with a Kitten.
A few weeks ago I vaguely mentioned my new pet kitten named Aki. She has been a wonderful introduction to our lives so it was guaranteed that…… Read more “Life with a Kitten.”
[Skincare & Haircare]: Men’s Routine.
Undoubtedly physical appearance will never be as important as personality, however, it’s always attractive when a man cares about his hygiene and personal style just as much…… Read more “[Skincare & Haircare]: Men’s Routine.”
Simple British Things I Miss.
As expected I would mainly miss my family and friends when moving abroad, I knew no one but my boyfriend. With time I am becoming less depressed…… Read more “Simple British Things I Miss.”
This past weekend.
This past weekend was a little different for usual. I barely spent time at home and past through the crowded city of Seoul which I preferably would…… Read more “This past weekend.”
[Poem]: Autumn evening.
Arms interlinked like a necklace, footsteps in perfect symmetry. Following the night lights which glimmer, illuminating their smiling faces. Captivated by the tranquillity of a Japanese water…… Read more “[Poem]: Autumn evening. “
[Recipes]: Pasta Galore.
Undeniably pasta is one of may favourite foods. Spaghetti bolognese has been my all time favourite dish for as long as I can remember and as a…… Read more “[Recipes]: Pasta Galore. “
Learning is a life long process.
We never stop learning. From the moment we’re born we’re learning about our bodies and exploring our environments through the use of our senses, we spend our…… Read more “Learning is a life long process.”
2 Days in 1 Blog Post.
Quite late into yesterday afternoon my boyfriend and I unexpectedly decided to take a little shopping trip to Myeondong, which is the biggest most famous shopping district…… Read more “2 Days in 1 Blog Post. “
My travel essentials for my trip to Osaka, Japan.
In a month I’m taking a brief week long trip to Osaka, Japan. It’s going to be equally or even colder there this December than it is…… Read more “My travel essentials for my trip to Osaka, Japan.”
Food Diary – 9/11/17.
When I first saw ‘what I eat in a day’ vlogs and blogs, I thought it was a little irritating how people boasted of how healthy their…… Read more “Food Diary – 9/11/17.”
What’s in my bag?
The ever recurring ‘what’s in my bag’ tag?’… and all other versions of it, is something I’ve never joined in with. I’m not a trend follower or…… Read more “What’s in my bag? “
Makeup suitable for fair skin.
In the Western parts of the world there is such a diversity in race, that most makeup brands aim to produce a wide variety of base makeup…… Read more “Makeup suitable for fair skin.”
Hearty Beef, Vegetable & Dumpling Stew: Recipe.
I’m not entirely sure whether vegetable, beef and dumpling stew is a British dish or not. Of course there are many variations of this stew among Europe…… Read more “Hearty Beef, Vegetable & Dumpling Stew: Recipe.”
Autumn Favourites.
I don’t usually write any form of a ‘favourites’ post, mainly because I like to repeatedly use the same products that I already know work best for…… Read more “Autumn Favourites.”
3 ‘must read’ non-fiction books based on WWII.
Today I thought I’d share with you, 3 insightful non-fiction books. I will briefly highlight what each book is about without spoiling every detail. As expected these…… Read more “3 ‘must read’ non-fiction books based on WWII.”
Feline friend.
Milly, also known as ‘Milly-kins’ or ‘squiggy’ is the black, white & ginger patched cat I received on my 13th Birthday from my parents. Before receiving Milly…… Read more “Feline friend.”
[Poem]: Conflicting.
Simultaneously pressured with restrictive emotions, alongside a mind fog of emptiness. A longing to be caressed to restore self-worth, held in the mould of their arms: symbolic…… Read more “[Poem]: Conflicting.”
‘To-do-list’: My goals for November.
Recently I’ve seen quite a few blog posts by others who have set themselves targets to complete either within a week or for the duration of a…… Read more “‘To-do-list’: My goals for November.”
‘Away with the Fairies’.
The day dreamers captivated by ideas and thoughts. Staring into thin air, appearing deranged or full of dispair. Some become depleated, skin a pale merge of a…… Read more “‘Away with the Fairies’.”
Onwards.
Not too long ago I wrote a post entitled: ‘If depression was a person’, a letter in which I wrote to my depression detailing how it made…… Read more “Onwards.”
Confessions of a foodie: South Korea.
Whenever abroad it’s a natural urge from within us to try new foods and flavours, especially when it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit somewhere.…… Read more “Confessions of a foodie: South Korea. “
[Poem]: Comfortable.
I wouldn’t desire to live another way, laying beside you is where I must stay. Protected by your presence dowst in your essence. It’s too effortless to…… Read more “[Poem]: Comfortable.”
[Poem]: Finding strength.
Its pathetic. I miss you when you’re gone, no matter how brief the hours are. I want nothing more than for you to grow as a person,…… Read more “[Poem]: Finding strength.”
A letter.
I’m not the kind of person to usually expose my relationship with my boyfriend so publicly on social media; infact not a single one of our moments…… Read more “A letter.”
[Poem]: Throughout the Autumn nights.
The Sapphire tinted sky casts over the cities and fields around midnight. Stars barely gleam through the fogginess. Deep Cyan ripples glint through the sparse clusters of…… Read more “[Poem]: Throughout the Autumn nights.”
[Poem]: Uncertainties.
Positioned beside a cinnamon scented candle, captivated by it flame. She ponders about her destiny, whether it beholds someone providing succor. Reflecting about what should be implemented,…… Read more “[Poem]: Uncertainties.”
Simple comforts.
I’m someone who is easily pleased: I would consider that to be a nice personality trait but some may think otherwise. I don’t need expensive materialistic belongings…… Read more “Simple comforts.”
[FREE] apps that can help promote positive mental health.
It’s quite common thesedays to come across apps that claim to aid the recovery of stress and anxiety to help us sleep and relax. Each app isn’t…… Read more “[FREE] apps that can help promote positive mental health.”
If depression was a person.
‘Dear’ depression, I thought I had defeated you. Somehow you dragged me back into the shadows of dispair. I distracted myself, keeping guarded, yet you repeatedly cast…… Read more “If depression was a person.”
25 British traditions and traits.
‘So what traditions does the UK have?’ – The dreaded questions that foreigners have often asked me, which simply cannot be answer with anything interesting or unique.…… Read more “25 British traditions and traits.”
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