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Don’t touch me.

May 8, 2018May 7, 2018 Just another Gem

Don’t touch me. I didn’t give you permission. You know that’s assault? You don’t, do you? I imagine you wouldn’t be doing it if you did. I hope you wouldn’t. You think it’s funny? It’s not. You slapped by bum … Continue reading Don’t touch me.

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Versatile Blogger Award

April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 Just another Gem

So I was nominated for the versatile blogger award by the lovely Carol who blogs over at Born into the Wildlife . She writes about life and identity and her posts often spark further conversation on the topic. Carol is … Continue reading Versatile Blogger Award

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Here’s to a happier 2018

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Just another Gem

I came into 2017 under the shadow of a break up and that sad feeling seems to have lingered through the year. I’ve been very lucky this year with all the travel I’ve been able to do, but in many … Continue reading Here’s to a happier 2018

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Forever

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Just another Gem

If only I’d known, That the last time I saw you would be the last time ever. That in just a few short months, You’d be taken from us forever.   If only I’d known, I’d ask you more questions … Continue reading Forever

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2017 in review

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Just another Gem

Are you even really a blogger if you don’t write a year in review post? Well, here’s mine. A list of things I’m happy happened in 2017 and some I’m even a little bit proud of. I got to see … Continue reading 2017 in review

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Facing my illogical fear

December 3, 2017 Just another Gem

‘Surely you’re getting used to it by now?’ I’ve lost count of how many people have said this to me over the last year. I’ve often wondered myself why I’m not used to it, why the thought of it still … Continue reading Facing my illogical fear

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Robber’s Cave, India

November 26, 2017November 26, 2017 Just another Gem

I count myself quite lucky that with my job I have been given the opportunity to go to India, not once, but twice. As I sit chatting to you in Starbucks back in Bristol, I’m still suffering slightly with jetlag … Continue reading Robber’s Cave, India

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Why blogging is more than just good writing

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 Just another Gem

As a blogger standing out is becoming increasingly difficult due to how overly saturated the industry is. There’s the big bloggers, the ones who amass a following creeping into the millions and manage to make a full time living from … Continue reading Why blogging is more than just good writing

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First date nerves?

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 Just another Gem

So you’re getting ready for a first date. You’ve spent longer than usual styling your hair so that it looks like you’ve tried, but you know, not too hard. You’ve perfected your winged eyeliner, it may have taken you four … Continue reading First date nerves?

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I’m back!

September 3, 2017September 3, 2017 Just another Gem

Wow. Hi guys. I haven’t been here for a while. Sorry about that. I seem to have lost the love for blogging for a while. I think largely because I wasn’t really sure I knew what my direction was. Back … Continue reading I’m back!

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