Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day

Valentines Day. The one time of year we can eat chocolate, have our cheeks flushed pink, watch chic flicks and write clichés in cards… Actually that’s every other weekend for me. Regardless of how often you eat a box of heart shaped chocolates, there’s no escaping the fact that the 14th of February is all … Continue reading Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day

Have We Lost Our Ability to Talk to Strangers?

Yesterday, whilst waiting for my mum to pick me up from the train station, I took a seat on a 4 person bench where a guy was seated at the other side. He had his earphones plugged in and nervously looked at me once or twice. I was struggling with eating an icy-pole given that … Continue reading Have We Lost Our Ability to Talk to Strangers?

Does Working in Hospitality Make You Cynical?

(This post is dedicated to all the waiters working their asses off in hospitality) * Short answer... yes. Long answer... YEEEEEEESSSSS! But don't get me wrong, hospitality work is great. It's generally flexible on hours, good pay, interesting customers, every night is different and you become really close with your work mates. People treat you … Continue reading Does Working in Hospitality Make You Cynical?

The Difference Between Being Adventurous And Being Naive

People like to see themselves as being adventurous, spontaneous and risk taking... I sure do. Especially whilst travelling or trying to spice up your daily routine, you might adopt mottos like 'always say yes,' 'what have you got to lose,' or 'why not?' And whilst having these spontaneous adventures makes for some pretty memorable times, it … Continue reading The Difference Between Being Adventurous And Being Naive