When, what and how? — We live in a culture of ‘the side business’. Countless articles, blog posts and YouTube videos have been created, listing various jobs or activities that you can do after work, in the evenings or at the weekends to earn some extra cash. And who doesn’t love extra cash? Some of…

I don’t hate it but I don’t enjoy it either — Over the last couple of months, I have slowly fallen out of love with Medium. More specifically, I don’t enjoy writing on the platform at the moment. I don’t hate it, but I don’t look forward to it. …

What they did worked for them. It may not work for you. — At eighteen, I went to university. During my first year, I became obsessed with Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls. I tried to copy her in many ways. Wardrobe, reading material, study methods. It didn’t work for me. I was trying to be someone I wasn’t. Skip forward twelve years later…

A case study of knowledge, timing and passion. — Scrolling on Facebook (or any social media platform) has led me to watch various videos that I wouldn’t watch. They usually involve 5-minute craft ideas hacks you can do with toothpaste. One day I found a clip on FaceBook. …

Along with other summer-related maladies — In the UK we have just had a few days of very hot weather. Reaching up to 26 celsius (78 fahrenheit), I was drinking a ton and spending a lot of time in the shade. Having experienced the wrong side of dehydration and heatstroke more than once in my life…

Everything you need to stay organised as a student — The Student Undated Study Planner, available at Crispin & Co on Etsy has been designed by a former student for current and future students. Inspired by my own experiences as a student, I created the student undated study planner to help others manage their tasks, health, budget, spending, and school…

Plie, arabesque, develope, piourette, balance — Like most four-year-old girls, I went to ballet class. Once a week, in a local church hall, I would float around like a fairy with my friends. Unlike most 30-year-olds, I still go to ballet class. My friends and I don’t float around like fairies and it’s a lot more…

When you can’t travel — As we move further through 2021, the pandemic is slowly coming to an end. International travel has started to open up a little. There is now travel between Australia and New Zealand. Italy has now opened up its borders to some travellers. …

There’s only one lake in the Lake District called Bassenthwaite Lake. The others are meres or waters. — The Lake District is one of my favourite places in the world. I’ve been there many times and always look forward to going. Located in the North West of England, the Lake District is completely within Cumbria. …