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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

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5 Things that have helped keep me sane in testing times

The past few weeks have been a wee quiet again from me on the blog posting and social media front, but for different reasons than before. I have plenty that I want to write, snap and post, unfortunately the universe has made other plans for me that just aren't quite as positive.* I've had some… Continue reading 5 Things that have helped keep me sane in testing times

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LIFESTLYE & BLOGGING/ Little tools, big help

Oh heyyyyy there...long time no see! Honestly, I've had a bit of a rough start to 2017 for health reasons (I won't bore you with these here) which has made it tricky to formulate life at times, let alone blog posts, so thank you for taking the time to read after such a long absence!… Continue reading LIFESTLYE & BLOGGING/ Little tools, big help

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Say Whaaaaat…??/ Things my blogging self worries about

I'm one of life's worriers, so for me it's completely expected that I would worry about a part of my life that I'm really passionate about!   Sale items Firstly, I'm not into high street sales because fighting with a lot of other women for one item (a la Becky Bloomwood in the Shopaholic series)… Continue reading Say Whaaaaat…??/ Things my blogging self worries about

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Say Whaaat…?? NO Shame in my Game

  Over the weekend I had a slightly uncomfortable encounter. It started with deciding to try out my new extreme ripped jeans (not the ones in this pic, you'll see them another time) to be brave and push my boundaries. However whilst I was wearing them...first, an older lady looked at me quizzically and started… Continue reading Say Whaaat…?? NO Shame in my Game

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Say Whaaat…?? Addressing the Work/Life/Blog Balance 

    I've just started the next phase in my life - having finished uni I've just started my first full time graduate job. I'm really happy about getting back into the world of work and feeling like I'm making a contribution again, but at the same time it throws up a lot of potential issues… Continue reading Say Whaaat…?? Addressing the Work/Life/Blog Balance