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Why it’s better to learn to drive when you’re a bit older

Toot toot beep beep! I don't admit this often, but I'm glad I can drive now. I passed my dricing test at age 32, so I was almost twice the age most people are when they first hit the road. And for me, that was absolutely the best decision. Learning to drive is not always… Continue reading Why it’s better to learn to drive when you’re a bit older

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I couldn’t help but wonder – could I become East Yorkshire’s answer to Carrie Bradshaw? Finding a niche that fits

I'm not the ultimate sassy singleton with a Manhattan apartment, a fabulous wardrobe and a great social life. BUT - I have found my Mr Big (without the on and off bits), I'm in my mid thirties and I've had a decent bit of life experience. Also, I'm a writer. Whereas Carrie Bradshaw had a… Continue reading I couldn’t help but wonder – could I become East Yorkshire’s answer to Carrie Bradshaw? Finding a niche that fits

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Thoughts and actions that creative minds will totally relate to

Having a great idea for a concept, sitting down to do it and thinking "how the frick do I start this?" Having tonnes of scrappy bits of paper/phone notes with random words and phrases on so you don't forget ideas, but then they languish at the bottom of your bag and you forget to look… Continue reading Thoughts and actions that creative minds will totally relate to

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“Being a blogger isn’t a real job” Wrong – it is, AND it makes you more employable

This phrase really boils my p**s. Partly because it's uttered by people who have very little knowledge of what blogging means and what's involved with doing it, but mainly because it's a statement that isn't true. I don't work for myself currently or as a full time blogger, but I know people who are, so… Continue reading “Being a blogger isn’t a real job” Wrong – it is, AND it makes you more employable