Being a girl is hard. There is no denying that. We live in a society where we are expected to behave in certain ways and look, well quite frankly, perfect. I have been taken in by this imaginary rulebook many a time and it has
It has been said that the world has become a war zone of sexism and language has been our weapon of mass destruction. I’m sure feminists would like to argue that our language has been corrupted and torn apart by men in order to slowly
It is, to me anyway, week 75234 of lockdown. The ice cream has gone from the freezer and I can barely remember what some of my friends look like. But, finally, it appears as though the peak of the pandemic is over, and the government
"Everyone sees what you appear to be; few really know what you are" Born in Florence in 1469, Niccolò di Bernado Machiavelli grew up in an Italy dominated by many works of history and philosophy, most noticeably an entire tradition of artistic works known as "mirrors for princes" that almost acted as
In this difficult time, It can be quite hard to focus on anything other than the news of the epidemic, or any updates on the lock-down - which is why I decided to compile a list of 8 brilliant books which I've read (and re-read!)
Hands up if you’re completely terrified about the future. You’re probably among 100 per cent of people who at least feel a little bit worried or confused about what the future is going to hold when we do start to come out of the coronavirus
You can cook yourself a jacket potato, You can make yourself some lovely chips, You can cook yourself a roast potato, You can make yourself some mash potato, You can cook yourself some lovely potato wedges, Potatoes come in different sizes and shapes, Do not worry about the weight on your
A bird on the oak, Wind whistles through leaves, Nature sings to us. The cry of the fox! The whirr of the bumblebee, How lucky are we! To live in this world, Although challenges there be, Which will test resolve. Always remember, The Phoenix, who must first fall To rise from ember. You are the Phoenix, You will
Since television and media began, celebrity culture has gripped the world. Whether it be a singer, an actor, a sports star or a social media influencer, everyone is obsessed with someone famous. But what is it about them that makes them so irresistible, and is this
Adult life is full of decisions. So before launching into how you might go about deciding on university, there’s one point to make. A decision you make now doesn’t have to be forever. Unless you’re getting a tattoo, and even then it can be removed, it’s just