So I currently have a full-time job, but obviously that wasn't always the case. Job hunting can be really stressful and, from my experience, it can also definitely take a toll on your mental health. And I think it's important to talk about. I don't want to give a blanket statement about how stress affects …
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So the other day, I was scrolling through Twitter and this thread in particular popped up. It details how this person ending up finding the archive of Paud Hegarty who managed the renowned bookshop Gay's the Word in the 80s and 90s. (Definitely go and check out that thread, it was fascinating and encompasses a …
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I went to the beautiful city of Edinburgh with my boyfriend Ben in the middle of January! Edinburgh is such a characteristic city: the mix of old pubs, stunning views, and pretty architecture, with new bars and plenty of cocktails made for a great few days of fun! STAY We stayed a 20 minute tram …
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I recently attended Leakycon in Dublin, which for those who don't know, is a Harry Potter convention and a bloody darn good one at that. Part of that, the Leakylit track, hosts a variety of panels where authors and readers alike can discuss issues such as how Harry Potter influenced literature to how privilege and …
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A few months ago, me and my boyfriend Ben went to the Netherlands for a week, and we had an amsterDAMN good time. I just cannot get enough of it; the endless stream of bicycles twisting and turning amongst the canals is an experience in itself. I think what makes it such a great capital …
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So this is late, naturally. In fact, this blog post is pretty much void until the next Glastonbury in 2019 (2018 is their rest year to give the farm time to breathe). Nevertheless, I’m writing it anyway because now I’m back at work, I want to relive the fun. Don’t get me wrong, the music …
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