We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.
Anais Nin
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Blogs and articles from all aspects of my life, quite the eclectic experience! Here you can find writings about my life as a thirty-something woman on the edge of her next life stage, deep dives from a history graduate or musings on a book I have recently read.
Freeing Myself From People Pleasing
I spent years worrying about disappointing people. Then I realised how little most of those choices affected my everyday life — and started saying no.
Can We Stop Pretending She Hasn’t Aged a Day?
Why “she hasn’t aged a day” isn’t the compliment you think it is, and why women don’t need to look eternally youthful to be worthy of praise.
Avengers Doomsday: Why This Marvel Fan Doesn’t Want It
From Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom to undoing Endgame’s perfect endings, here’s why Avengers: Doomsday isn’t winning me over.
A Love Letter to Sophie Kinsella
A personal love letter to Sophie Kinsella and the millennial women who grew up with her stories, humour, heartbreak and unforgettable characters.
Thoughts at (Almost) 40: A Millennial Reflection
Turning 40 made me realise nothing in my life was wasted—from messy twenties to building a home in my thirties. This is what it really feels like to grow, set boundaries, and find peace.
Why I Left Draft2Digital in 2026 (Honest Author Review)
Why I left Draft2Digital in 2026. A personal look at new fees, platform changes, AI concerns, and why I chose to host my books for free instead.
What If We Just… Moved to Cumbria?
I’ve been dreaming about moving house. From Co. Galway to Cumbria, this is how we ended up seriously considering a completely different life.
What is Happening with Legally Blonde? (MK Theatre Experience)
What exactly is happening behind the scenes at Legally Blonde? Including my experience at the Milton Keynes “Concert Production”.
Were the 90s Actually Better — or is it Just Nostalgia?
Did school feel simpler in the 90s? A nostalgic but honest look at education, childhood freedom, public spaces, and why even going swimming now needs a booking.
Why I’m Telling My Children Not to Have Kids
An honest, personal reflection on why I’m encouraging my daughters to question motherhood expectations — and to choose freedom and happiness first.
