The other night, Liam said something that stopped me. “Isn’t it funny how we’re always counting down the weeks?” he said. I laughed at first, not really sure what he meant, until he added, “If we’re lucky enough to live until 80, that means we only have about two thousand weeks left.” Two thousand weeks. I went quiet. The number unsettled me, mostly because lately I have been very guilty of living for the weekend. Especially in winter, when the grey fog crawls over London lik

Visualise this: a tiny coastal town 500km north of the closest city. A single general store with a handful of salt-worn beach shacks and a couple of fishing boats lining the horizon. Not exactly the place you picture spending your mid-twenties. But alas, this is where I lived with my rescue cat, and a constant supply of gin to blur the loneliness I refused to acknowledge. But now picture London: a city bursting at the seams, where noise is constant and everything is always i

There’s a quote I heard a while back that I’ve never forgotten: The person who doesn’t read lives only one life, but the person who reads lives a thousand. They say a picture says a thousand words, but a book lets you experience the words. The following is a compilation of books that kept me up at night, and not just because I couldn't stop reading them. Everyone has different tastes and experiences when it comes to reading, and we all have those stories that linger long aft

This weekend, I planned to write a blog about my top European destinations so far. But when my fingers hit the keyboard and I began describing the sunny beaches of Korčula Island (while watching the London rain scatter down the window) I couldn’t help but feel the weight of post-holiday blues. Suddenly, the Sunday Scaries felt a whole lot scarier. I hadn’t even heard the term “Sunday Scaries” until a few months ago, but when I did, I related deeply. Essentially, it means you

This is for anyone standing on the edge of change — the “should I?” phase of moving abroad. It’s not doubt you’re feeling, it’s a...

For a long time, I chased the wrong things. I believed that if I just ticked the right boxes: money, plans, approval, love… then I’d...

Some books entertain you. Some books break your heart. And then there are the rare few that completely shift the way you see the world. Emma Carey’s The Girl Who Fell From the Sky is one of those books. Emma was just twenty years old when a skydiving accident changed everything. She survived a fall that should have killed her, but the impact left her paralysed from the waist down. Within seconds, her entire future was upended. Instead of spending the summer backpacking across

This is something we all struggle with from time to time. It’s completely human. Life ebbs and flows like the tide, and there are moments...

“What’s a queen without her king? Well, historically speaking, more powerful”— Unknown I’m a huge believer that your single years are...

This morning, I’m sat in my favourite spot. The spot is nothing special. In fact, most would probably call it average. It’s a cafe just a...

Earlier this year, my Mum suggested a walking holiday along an “old wall” in northern England. I can’t say I jumped at the idea. It...

When you experience your first heartbreak, it feels like your world has shattered. Glass-splintering into tiny pieces you can’t possibly...

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point—and, full disclosure, it pops into my mind more often than I’d like to admit. And...

Once upon a time (not that long ago), people would meet at the local dance, at the bookstore, at social clubs, or maybe while reaching...

I used to think that if something didn’t work out, it meant I had failed. If a long-term friendship ended, it was my fault. If I lost...

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wandered into the self-help aisle at your local bookstore, only to be met with a wall of pastel covers promising inner peace in ten days or less. Most of the time, I roll my eyes. A lot of it feels like money-grabbing nonsense wrapped in vague affirmations and recycled pinterest quotes. But one theory caught my attention... and stuck. It was so simple that I almost dismissed it too. But then I realised: I’ve spent years doing the ex

I didn’t know it at the time, but when I packed my life into a suitcase and moved to London, I was about to unravel completely. If you’ve ever left behind your family, your friends, and everything familiar to start over somewhere new (even just a different city) you’ll know what I mean. Life abroad is often romanticised, and in many ways, that’s fair. The highs are extraordinary, some of the most liberating, life-affirming experiences I’ve ever had. But before the highs came

Big life decisions can feel overwhelming. You find yourself wondering: What’s the right choice? And sometimes, no answer feels entirely...

If you’ve ever felt like you're running behind in life because you don’t have it all figured out by 30 (or even 40, 50, or 60), you’re...

One: How to Find a Rental Without Getting Scammed or Losing Your Sanity Don’t live with your landlord. Sure, it might seem like a...

This is perhaps not the blog post my Mum would like to read. So, Mum, if you’re reading this, maybe just… skip to the next one. I’ve...

One of my favourite quotes comes from the movie 'Hector and the Search for Happiness', and it goes something like this: "Comparisons...

It was a grey Tuesday afternoon last January when I touched down in London, my body aching from nearly 24 hours of travel. Exhausted, I...

Dating in 2024 isn’t just tricky—it’s downright exhausting. I know this because I’ve lived it (well, living it). From the agony of trying...

In London, autumn is creeping in, making the days feel shorter. It’s funny—back home, you wouldn’t think of the seasons as anything too...

It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog, as I’ve been deeply immersed in another writing project. But today, I felt compelled to...

Many people have asked me about the major differences I've experienced teaching in London compared to Australia. After six months in...

Moving abroad wasn’t something I seriously considered until just four months before I found myself on a plane to London. The idea...

This week, I had the pleasure of visiting the enchanting town of Bath. Not only is it famous for it’s ancient Roman baths and stunning...

As I celebrate my 26th birthday this week, I find myself looking back on my journey that brought me here. The early twenties—a time of...

In the year 2024, I made the conscious decision to break free from the monotony of routine and embrace a life filled with new...

Oh, the joys and pitfalls of modern romance. Being single in this day and age is like trying to find your way through a dense...

As the ungodly hour of 4am pierced through the remnants of my nonexistent sleep, courtesy of my cousin's alarm, I found myself catapulted...

It's 6 a.m. The blare of your alarm jolts you awake, rubbing your eyes after a night disrupted by the cacophony of traffic and your housemate's thunderous snoring. You glance out the window, greeted by a surprising sight, the sun peeking through the clouds. “Finally," you mutter, reaching for a light skirt and top; after all, it is spring. However, as you lace up your shoes and step outside, the sky quickly transforms, clouds gathering ominously, and the first drops of rain b

In the memories of my youth, there exists a chapter where I, at the tender age of thirteen, stood on the precipice of adolescence. My Mum had gifted me with a pair of navy blue sandals, ready for my first day of high school. I adored these sandals, I thought they were the perfect combination of both comfort and practicality. Little did I know that these simple sandals would wield such profound influence over my journey into adulthood. As a child, I revelled in the carefree da

Embarking on the journey of moving abroad is a thrilling yet daunting prospect. The allure of exploring a new country, starting afresh, and embracing new experiences is undeniable. Yet, amidst the excitement, a nagging sense of guilt often creeps in, a gnawing feeling that perhaps we're being selfish, leaving behind the comfort and familiarity of home, and those we love most. As the wheels of the plane lift off, so too do the doubts in our minds. Are we making a mistake by le

Since swapping sunny shores for the bustling streets of London, life's taken a quirky turn. Here are some peculiar insights I've picked up along the way. Money Talks... Differently: Since relocating to London, my spending habits have undergone a complete overhaul. Gone are the days of fortnightly manicures and splurges on new clothes. Instead, my financial focus has shifted towards embracing experiences and forging connections. Dinners and brunches with newfound friends, exor

Picture this: a weathered beach shack, a whiskery feline named Ginny, and a dating pool consisting of grumpy farmers, mullets, and fish enthusiasts. Welcome to my slice of paradise in Horrocks, population 138, where the crashing waves played second fiddle to the deafening silence of solitude. It all began with a breakup. The kind that triggers existential pondering and a newfound ability to relate deeply to Taylor Swift songs. At 24, freshly untethered from a six-year relatio