A place for my odd thoughts about equality, kindness and life.
I felt like a little storytime post today so make sure you are sitting comfortably whilst I tell you all about how my family of four became a family of five (and considerably smellier). It was in the summer of 2013 when my aunt had just bought home a new labradoodle puppy called Ted. He … Continue reading When Sherlock joined the Holmes Family…
If I think about the way I want to be, it can only be described as "well rounded". I'd love to be able to have time for: academia (whether it's studying or just doing something vaguely intellectual); something sporty, or even just going to the gym regularly; being social and hanging out with all the … Continue reading Being Well Rounded Is Impossible
I loved lists. Absolutely loved 'em. So during my time at university, when I had to commute to lectures in Nottingham from Birmingham; I had shifts at work changing every week; meetings with friends and blog posts to do, I set up an Excel document to help me schedule. And then I added my to … Continue reading Deleting My Lists
I cannot believe it. After all the hard work, the heart breaks, surviving and overcoming depression, finding and losing friends, the hours in labs and the long nights writing my dissertation, I have now graduated from the University of Nottingham with a 2:1 Masters with Honours degree in Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry. Chuffed doesn't begin … Continue reading I Have Graduated!
I am one of those people who just fantasises about life. But because I've had it slap me in the face a bunch of times, it's evolved into fantasies that I know won't happen. I can daydream all I want because I have this firm voice in the back of my head saying not to … Continue reading Making Plans For The Future
I've told a few people by now, but the whole thing doesn't feel real. Okay, I'm just going to say it - I got a 2:1 in my Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry masters degree. And trust me, no-one could be happier and more elated than I feel right now. This is where I say, hey … Continue reading My Degree Results
In two days time I learn how many marks I've been given and the degree award that comes with, and I am shitting myself. The last five years of my life have been spent trying to get through my MSci Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry degree and now it's finally at an end. Whilst I am … Continue reading Impending Degree Results
I recently had a chat with an old friend about how we feel about our weight, and finally gave a verbal recognition to the internal struggle that I feel every day: I try to be a body positive feminist but I feel fat and struggle with my own body image. I would never judge anyone … Continue reading Struggling With My Weight and Appearance
I am freeeee! I've had my last exam and it feels blimin' wonderful. University has had its ups and downs, but I cannot wait to enter the "real world" and get to finding my little niche in it. After being diagnosed with depression in December 2015 and taking some time away from university to focus … Continue reading Commuting To University
Being friends with someone who has depression is hard, but it's even more difficult when you are in a relationship with that person. I'm aware that relationships are individual, but I think it's fair to say that depression can put a strain on every relationship. I was officially diagnosed with depression last year, but my … Continue reading Depression and Relationships
