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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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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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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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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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Sunshine blogger award

April 16, 2018April 15, 2018 Just another Gem

Well this is exciting. I have never been nominated for one of these before and in the last two weeks I’ve been nominated for three! Since I only post once a week it might take me a while to go … Continue reading Sunshine blogger award

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