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Scottish girl living in Bristol. Further into my 30s than I'd like to be.
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Wanna be in my hype gang?

April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 Just another Gem

It might be cringey to admit, but I want more social media followers Continue reading Wanna be in my hype gang?

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2020 in review

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 Just another Gem

February also heralded the start of something I can only describe as miraculous. Continue reading 2020 in review

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Lockdown

April 5, 2020 Just another Gem

Day 13 lockdown Almost two weeks into lockdown in the UK. I am a person who is very comfortable in my own company. I enjoy my own space and almost need my time alone to re-boot and re-charge. You would … Continue reading Lockdown

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For the love of writing

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 Just another Gem

Well, hello. It certainly seems like it’s been a hot minute since I was round these parts. For the best part of a year I’ve been silent over here. Strangely coincides with the arrival of a new website I started … Continue reading For the love of writing

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Can I get you a drink?

March 11, 2019March 10, 2019 Just another Gem

Alcohol is the one drug that is so ingrained in our society that you have to justify yourself if you choose not to consume it. It’s highly addictive and can be just as dangerous as drugs that are actually illegal. … Continue reading Can I get you a drink?

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17 ways life has changed since 17

February 17, 2019February 16, 2019 Just another Gem

I turned 34 today. My friend told me recently not to worry about it because it’s only 2 x 17. Like, 17 is a smaller number so less scary. But I think that’s the first time it dawned on me … Continue reading 17 ways life has changed since 17

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Post-book blues

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 Just another Gem

You may have spent hours with them, they kept you company on your commute to work or on your lunch hour… Continue reading Post-book blues

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My commitments to 2019

January 2, 2019January 3, 2019 Just another Gem

‘It might just be a different word for ‘resolution’ dressed up so that maybe the name won’t lead to failure’ Continue reading My commitments to 2019

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Still not a vegan

December 17, 2018December 16, 2018 Just another Gem

Still not a vegan. I’m still not a vegan. I might never go vegan, but the possibility is always there and I have considered it. I do feel guilty about animals being killed so that we can eat. In the … Continue reading Still not a vegan

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The Lines We Leave Behind by Eliza Graham: A review

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 Just another Gem

I don’t think I know anyone who isn’t an Amazon Prime member. Next day free delivery from the online store that stocks everything from stainless steel straws to novelty socks and everything in between. I guess you could call this … Continue reading The Lines We Leave Behind by Eliza Graham: A review

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