"The thing is, I know I want to make something of myself and work hard doing so; but as what, I don’t know. I have ambition, but that ambition is not defined."
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Monthly Muses | February 2019
After a long old January, February was short and, admittedly, sweet. I was back in the theatre a few times, read a few books and went on a mini adventure in London. I found a few new favourites along the way, so as usual, here's a list to share and hopefully inspire.
Permission to feel less than festive this Christmas
When it seems like everyone under the sun turns into the Lord or Lady of Christmas Cheer at this time of year – when all you see are adverts full of excess and happiness and excitement and magic – it's so hard to accept that you're not quite feeling it this time around.
Give poetry a chance
We have been brought up seeing poetry as this thing to take very seriously; a high-culture something to think deeply about. And so many people don’t think it’s for them. I don’t think that’s the case at all. It’s time for this to change.
Breaking up with summer
I've got a confession to make; I'm tired of this heat wave, and I'm ready for normal service to resume.
Monthly Muses | May 2018
May was the most manic month of my year so far...and also, somehow, my most successful! Read about the shows, articles and experiences that have been inspiring me recently, and why I'm eating my words when it comes to Netflix.
Making the grade: there are no A*s in adulting
And then, suddenly, you’re in the real world, and after two decades of external validation from assessments and set guidelines and standards…you have to work it out for yourself.
Monthly Muses | March 2018
It's one year since I started sharing my Monthly Muses, so I'm celebrating with a bumper post, full of my loves and inspiration from the month of March.
Monthly Muses | February 2018
February was short and sweet, full of theatre trips, cultural events, new podcasts and excellent reads. Find out what I loved the most in my latest Monthly Muses post.
In defence of celebrating Valentine’s Day
Celebrating Valentine's Day as a single woman isn't a sign of weakness, and it's nothing to feel embarrassed about. I should know.
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