I feel like I’ve not posted my face for ages and I feel like I’ve not posted my face for ages and I think because the weather has no idea what it’s doing AND there are boxes infiltrating my MIND at this point because of the kitchen reno, I can’t post outfits because it’s just a mess and I’m not going anywhere? DOES THAT MAKE SENSE? Anyway, I put make up on and did it differently to usual, and I like it. ☺️ 
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7 months of you little Chops ✨ sitting up, lovin 7 months of you little Chops ✨
sitting up, loving food and finally rolling over, particularly during sleep!
still obsessed with books, loves dropping things from his high hair and has started to sing to himself 🥺
there’s not much our littlest doesn’t like apart from watching his parents leave a room but he’s just the smiliest, noisiest cherub and we cannot get enough of you, Casey. 💛
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Anyone else get the fear to post on their grid if Anyone else get the fear to post on their grid if they don’t for weeks on end? Just me? 😅😂
Anyway, I wore double denim the other day and I didn’t hate it? The jeans were a bit baggy towards the bottom so it felt like a really comfortable jumpsuit 👖

Denim shirt - @freepeopleuk 
Jeans - @asos 
Necklace - @muru_jewellery (ad - pr product)
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At the end of October I was made redundant from my At the end of October I was made redundant from my job in marketing. I've been working in the industry for over 8 years and I absolutely love it, but that job and my incredibly toxic manager really made me begin to feel like it wasn't for me anymore. 

Since being furloughed anyway, my mind constantly flitted between going back after having Casey or completely changing careers and doing what I had originally planned on doing before I fell pregnant with Isla - and that was teaching.

I felt like being made redundant was just a sign; the push I needed to just apply and just before Christmas, I was accepted into both of the courses I applied to.
Looking back now, I cringe because I was offered a place on the course on my Zoom interview and I promptly burst into tears hahaha, but I wanted it so badly and I'm so proud that I managed to do it.

I've been volunteering in a Year 2 class for the last two Thursdays and will be continuing to do so until they get sick of me tbh, but I'm loving it!

My Primary teaching course starts in September, for a year and although I am so, so nervous, and SO aware that it's going to be ridiculously intense, I'm excited and really looking forward to good change. ✨
looking forward to the day when it's warm enough t looking forward to the day when it's warm enough to wear dresses in our gardens. 🌚🌼
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Thank you for choosing me to be your mama. 💕 H Thank you for choosing me to be your mama. 💕

Happy Mother's Day, everyone. 🌼 If you are struggling with today, I'm sending you so much love.
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tw: sexual assault I touched on it on my stories tw: sexual assault

I touched on it on my stories yesterday but everything around the Sarah Everard case has brought up a lot of horrible, horrible memories for many people and I truly hope you're okay. 🧡

I've had a sick feeling in my stomach all week about it all and am thinking of Sarah and her poor family, and how much they (and we) are so desperate this nightmare to end, and for her to turn up alive and well.

In 2011, I'd just broken up with a boyfriend and went to visit my old flatmate from first year in SE London. I stayed well into the night, had a few drinks, caught up and left to go home around 1am. My bus was a straight one, stopped right outside the Santander bank  on Walworth road in e&c, but there was a guy on the top deck who kept turning around to look at me - there were only three of us up there.

I got off at my stop, looked behind me to see that he'd got off too and once I'd walked past the bank, I looked behind again and he wasn't there so I carried on. I kept checking and eventually he came back into sight but he was walking at my speed on the opposite side of the road. It was pitch black, no one else was obviously around and he crossed the street towards me whilst I crossed back over to avoid him. 

He skipped back over, and at this point I was literally about 30 steps from my house and he towered over me and asked me if i had a watch and if I could tell him the time (classic). I said no and tried to keep walking, but he grabbed my shoulders and throat, pushing to get me down to the floor. I screamed and screamed and it felt like an age that I was trying to get this man off of me, but I managed to get my arm round and instinctively just went for his eye, stuck the tip of my index finger in there and pushed with as much force as I could to get him off me.

I hurt him enough for him to realise that it wasn't going to work because I was still screaming, he let go and I ran as fast as I could to get home. I've never been more grateful to have @jessicaweston01 and Ash there. We called the police and they dealt with it but after my complaint and one trip to be questioned, I heard nothing else. 

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I feel foggy today - I have so many thoughts whirr I feel foggy today - I have so many thoughts whirring in my head about lockdown, being a mum, work, even Instagram. They're overlapping and crashing into each other and over me so much that I don't get a minute to come up for air. 

Unexplainable anxious thoughts drizzle over me daily, and I can't figure out why I feel the way that I feel??

I love what I'm posting on here at the moment - I have absolutely no idea where I fall, but I like what I share and I'm constantly fighting myself over whether it's what others want to see vs what I enjoy, but luckily I seem to be winning that battle, even if it's not what people care about.

Right now I can't find a minute to finish any task - not even the small things, and I keep shooting myself reminders that I need to soak all of this time up but I also need a few seconds to breathe because all of this, everything, is SO full on. 

It's all so confusing? I don't know, maybe I need to write a list, perhaps the fog will clear a bit then - but here's a carousel of completely unrelated photos I've taken that I like. ✨
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LIFESTYLE · 26th July 2019

Podcasts I’ve Been Enjoying

I do love a podcast.


I tend to stay well away from audiobooks, because it feels like cheating. I don’t know if anyone can relate to that feeling, but having a physical book in your hands, taking the time to read over each word and build up an image of what the characters look like, what their surroundings are like, what their personalities are like through the writing – an audiobook just cannot give you the same feeling.

 

With a podcast, however, I feel like it’s a chat between two friends. Regardless of what the conversation is about, if it’s a subject you feel particularly connected to, it’s so easy to listen to.
I am incredibly varied when it comes to listening to podcasts and I’ll admit that in the beginning, a true crime podcast was my favourite (and it still is), but I’ve branched out now to other subjects that I have a real interest in.

I’ve tried my best to group them together below, but I really do recommend any of these if you’re looking to something to listen to on your run, when you’re working or just commuting.

 


True Crime:

I thought I’d start here because it really is everyone’s favourite. There is something very interesting about how the mind of a psychopath works, and there are a lot of podcasts that I would recommend you start off with. I know My Favourite Murder is a popular one, but I personally just can’t get into it – I think it’s the style that it’s made in, and I quite like the tension that’s built up with the ones like:


Sword & Scale – Each episode is entirely different, and predominantly focuses on stories around the US, but includes clips from actual phone calls, and it’s narrated in quite a tense, dark way. There are a LOT of episodes, but worth a listen!

 

Cold– I’d heard of this story a while back, and knew I’d recognised the names when they were mentioned in the actual story. Do not google it, but it involves a family, and a missing member of that family who still hasn’t been found.

Serial – The story of Adnan Syed is pretty well known now, but this is one podcast I’d listen to again over and over because it’s one of my favourites, and I’m still in two minds over whether I think his imprisonment is just or not.

The Teacher’s Pet – Still an unsolved story of the disappearance of Lynette Dawson, giving you a bit more context on her life and what her family thinks happened to her.

Monster – The Zodiac Killer – You may have heard of the Zodiac killings that ripped through California in the 1960’s and 70’s. The killer still hasn’t been found (and probably won’t be now), but this story left police running around in circles for years.

 


Educational:

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed a big interest in science (I must really get this from my dad), and I find it so fascinating. Again, I have a bit of a morbid fascination with diseases and how they develop, so any podcast related to that is right up my street.


In school, Classical Civilisation (bar drama), was my favourite subject. Part of me wishes I’d studied it at university because I really love history but it would have involved latin and that was my weakness! 

Myths & Legends – Not just classical history, but the stories surrounding the most famous individuals of all time, including the likes of Robin Hood, Nordic Gods and magical eras. It’s lovely to listen to if that’s your cup of tea; it certainly is mine!

The History of Rome – This doesn’t need much explanation. A look back at the whole history of Rome and the all the major events around the city at that time.

Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness – If you’re anything like me, you’ll love Jonathan from Queer Eye (he’s my favourite). Jonathan is very inquisitive, and is keen to learn about any and every subject, from Islam to period poverty, vaccinations, from trade unionship to medical marijuana; it is a diverse podcast and if you’re keen to learn, it’s a great podcast to listen to.

Let’s Talk About Myths Baby – This is another Greek and Roman mythology podcast (see I’m obsessed). All the gods are connected in some way, and there are some great stories of their origins which this podcast delves into.

This Podcast Will Kill You – if, like me, you’re a bit of a morbid soul with a curiosity for science and all things disease related, this podcast is for you. The presenters, Erin and Erin, talk through some of world’s deadliest diseases, discussing their origins and how they spread so quickly; including the plague, the ebola virus and even HIV/AIDs. 

 

Motherhood/Life:

Finally, as a mum and a woman, I’m naturally drawn towards conversations related to motherhood, life as a woman and life in general. I’m always curious about how other mothers cope with their kids and the tip and tricks they have when it comes to parenting, that I could use now, and in the future with other potential children!


Made by Mammas – You will love Zoe and Georgia’s take on the hardships (and positive parts!) of motherhood, delving into the struggles of the newborn stage, weaning, breastfeeding, sleeping and more. Every episode they have a guest with whom they discuss these subjects and it’s both a great insight for me personally having not dealt with many of the issues such as toileting or food. Definitely worth a listen if you’re a mum!

Happy Mum Happy Baby – Giovanna Fletcher is a fab mum. I follow her on Instagram and love her approach to parenting. It was only natural that I moved onto her podcast for more of her chats about motherhood, where it’s not judgmental, but we’re all just trying to get through it as best as possible with the best outcome.

How To Fail with Elizabeth Day – I haven’t had the chance to read Elizabeth’s book, but I really do enjoy her podcast. If I’m having a down day, this is just the pick me up I need to know that things happen for a reason, and usually, with hard work, you will get the positive outcome you desire. She chats to various guests who discuss their failures and how that has shaped them.

The Fringe of It – if you follow Liv (if you’re not, then why?), you’ll know that she has a podcast with her dear with Charlotte. What I love about this podcast is that you really do feel like you’re in the room with them, having a chat with your friends because all the subjects they touch on are so relevant. I’ve known Liv for a very long time and The Fringe of It is definitely in my top 5 favourite podcasts. 

 

 

Listen Louder – One of my fab friends, Megs, recently started Listen Louder; a space to talk openly about mental health, with no judgement. She started a podcast alongside it and I’ve always found listening to Megs talk very comforting. By nature, she is so attentive and listening to her podcast you can really hear that. Each episode discusses things like body image, and how your skin can have a great impact on your mental health – definitely worth a listen for the educational side, but also just to know that you are never alone.

 

 

 

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I feel like I’ve not posted my face for ages and I feel like I’ve not posted my face for ages and I think because the weather has no idea what it’s doing AND there are boxes infiltrating my MIND at this point because of the kitchen reno, I can’t post outfits because it’s just a mess and I’m not going anywhere? DOES THAT MAKE SENSE? Anyway, I put make up on and did it differently to usual, and I like it. ☺️ 
Happy Wednesday! ✨

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7 months of you little Chops ✨ sitting up, lovin 7 months of you little Chops ✨
sitting up, loving food and finally rolling over, particularly during sleep!
still obsessed with books, loves dropping things from his high hair and has started to sing to himself 🥺
there’s not much our littlest doesn’t like apart from watching his parents leave a room but he’s just the smiliest, noisiest cherub and we cannot get enough of you, Casey. 💛
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Anyone else get the fear to post on their grid if Anyone else get the fear to post on their grid if they don’t for weeks on end? Just me? 😅😂
Anyway, I wore double denim the other day and I didn’t hate it? The jeans were a bit baggy towards the bottom so it felt like a really comfortable jumpsuit 👖

Denim shirt - @freepeopleuk 
Jeans - @asos 
Necklace - @muru_jewellery (ad - pr product)
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At the end of October I was made redundant from my At the end of October I was made redundant from my job in marketing. I've been working in the industry for over 8 years and I absolutely love it, but that job and my incredibly toxic manager really made me begin to feel like it wasn't for me anymore. 

Since being furloughed anyway, my mind constantly flitted between going back after having Casey or completely changing careers and doing what I had originally planned on doing before I fell pregnant with Isla - and that was teaching.

I felt like being made redundant was just a sign; the push I needed to just apply and just before Christmas, I was accepted into both of the courses I applied to.
Looking back now, I cringe because I was offered a place on the course on my Zoom interview and I promptly burst into tears hahaha, but I wanted it so badly and I'm so proud that I managed to do it.

I've been volunteering in a Year 2 class for the last two Thursdays and will be continuing to do so until they get sick of me tbh, but I'm loving it!

My Primary teaching course starts in September, for a year and although I am so, so nervous, and SO aware that it's going to be ridiculously intense, I'm excited and really looking forward to good change. ✨
looking forward to the day when it's warm enough t looking forward to the day when it's warm enough to wear dresses in our gardens. 🌚🌼
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Thank you for choosing me to be your mama. 💕 H Thank you for choosing me to be your mama. 💕

Happy Mother's Day, everyone. 🌼 If you are struggling with today, I'm sending you so much love.
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tw: sexual assault I touched on it on my stories tw: sexual assault

I touched on it on my stories yesterday but everything around the Sarah Everard case has brought up a lot of horrible, horrible memories for many people and I truly hope you're okay. 🧡

I've had a sick feeling in my stomach all week about it all and am thinking of Sarah and her poor family, and how much they (and we) are so desperate this nightmare to end, and for her to turn up alive and well.

In 2011, I'd just broken up with a boyfriend and went to visit my old flatmate from first year in SE London. I stayed well into the night, had a few drinks, caught up and left to go home around 1am. My bus was a straight one, stopped right outside the Santander bank  on Walworth road in e&c, but there was a guy on the top deck who kept turning around to look at me - there were only three of us up there.

I got off at my stop, looked behind me to see that he'd got off too and once I'd walked past the bank, I looked behind again and he wasn't there so I carried on. I kept checking and eventually he came back into sight but he was walking at my speed on the opposite side of the road. It was pitch black, no one else was obviously around and he crossed the street towards me whilst I crossed back over to avoid him. 

He skipped back over, and at this point I was literally about 30 steps from my house and he towered over me and asked me if i had a watch and if I could tell him the time (classic). I said no and tried to keep walking, but he grabbed my shoulders and throat, pushing to get me down to the floor. I screamed and screamed and it felt like an age that I was trying to get this man off of me, but I managed to get my arm round and instinctively just went for his eye, stuck the tip of my index finger in there and pushed with as much force as I could to get him off me.

I hurt him enough for him to realise that it wasn't going to work because I was still screaming, he let go and I ran as fast as I could to get home. I've never been more grateful to have @jessicaweston01 and Ash there. We called the police and they dealt with it but after my complaint and one trip to be questioned, I heard nothing else. 

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