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Do you even lift, though?

December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 Just another Gem

  A few people have asked me recently why I go to the gym as much as I do. I currently train 4-5 times a week; generally lifting heavy weights and then dragging my butt round a 5k/5mile run or … Continue reading Do you even lift, though?

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Shampoo bars from Lush: A review

December 1, 2018 Just another Gem

I don’t know if you read my last blog, if you didn’t, you should. I’m quite proud of it. But I mention in it that I’m trying to tackle my plastic usage. As part of that I bought a Lush … Continue reading Shampoo bars from Lush: A review

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The final call…

October 20, 2018October 19, 2018 Just another Gem

This is a long one. Grab a cuppa and get comfy. I don’t know about you, but I feel overwhelmed. We’re on the final call for climate change. Make changes now or our children’s generation will suffer. Stop using single … Continue reading The final call…

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Waiting for Wednesday: A review

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Just another Gem

Waiting for Wednesday is the third  book in a series by Nicci French (fun fact, Nicci French is a pseudonym for husband and wife writers Nicci Gerrard and Sean French). The series follows psychotherapist Dr Freida Klein as the main … Continue reading Waiting for Wednesday: A review

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Miss Saigon: A review

June 25, 2018June 24, 2018 Just another Gem

Fifteen years ago my family bought tickets to go and see Miss Saigon at the Edinburgh Playhouse. I was studying Acting and Performance at college at the time and annoyingly I had a show on the same night as Miss … Continue reading Miss Saigon: A review

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THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS: A REVIEW

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 Just another Gem

This book has recently been made into a film, but I didn’t actually know that when I started reading it. My friend told me once I was half way through and now I can remember seeing the trailer and I … Continue reading THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS: A REVIEW

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In shape, my shape

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 Just another Gem

Women’s Health are currently running a body positivity campaign. It’s all about acknowledging that health comes in all shapes and sizes and that for any one person those shapes and sizes may change over the years. The #inshapemyshape campaign involves … Continue reading In shape, my shape

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A Little Life: A review

June 4, 2018June 3, 2018 Just another Gem

It took me a whole month to read it, well nearly. 30th April to 25th May, so just short of 28 days to read the tome that is the 720 page A Little Life  by Hanya Yanagihara. A book that … Continue reading A Little Life: A review

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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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