Living Life to the Full | Letters in Lockdown #2

The word ‘zoom’ has a whole new meaning, we’re getting savvy with booking online shopping slots, and we could probably measure out exactly 2 metres by eye. The novelty and the shock of change is wearing off and we’re now softening the soles of this ‘new normal’.  ‘New normal’ – Oh, if I had a…

Where is the Hope? | Letters in Lockdown #1

Suuuuurprise!! I’m back! I apologise. I took a little break and I feel a little ashamed at how long that break lasted. But with a schedule stretched every which way and the right side of my brain shrivelled like a raisin, it was inevitable.  But then, life changed. My life changed, your life changed…the life…

A Spot O’ Hygge | 5 Things I Love About Autumn

I love Autumn – it’s my absolute fave. Unfortunately, so far this year it’s been a bit naff. Rain, rain, oh and more rain. It really does put a dampener on your day, quite literally. It’s lovely and cosy when you’re inside and the gentle patter against the window lulls you to sleep. But when…

The Miracle of God’s Mercy | The Story of Jonah

Recently, God has lead me to something new. Like with anything He leads us into, it is a mixture of emotions. Excitement, nervousness; a constant yo-yo of doubting my ability and trusting in His. Following Jesus is never boring, I tell you that.  But, what is this new venture? Well, I have been given the…

I’m a Fresher, help me out a bit here!

It’s that time of year again. Bake off is on, rain is paying a regular visit in dribbles and downpours, paths are littered with crisp caramel coloured leaves, pubs are advertising their Christmas bookings, and most Universities are back in business. I’m back in Sheffield about to embark upon my fourth year and although I…

‘Treat Yourself’ Thai Curry Paste

Curry. It’s a winner in my book. There’s nothing quite like coming in from the cold in the autumn and knowing that a steaming bowl of something spicy is waiting for you to warm your cockles. Or if you’re a student like me and the thermal, two jumpers, dressing gown, hot water bottle and four…

An Attitude to Exercise

As a kind of ‘Part 2’ to my last post about how we view our bodies, this week I thought i’d discuss the ever so marmite-y topic of exercise. Some love it, some hate it. But when it comes to the relationship we have with our bodies, we can so often use exercise as a…

The ‘B’ Word | Thoughts on Body Image

We have all, at one point or another in our lifetime, looked in the mirror and gone, ‘ugh’. For some, it might be once in a blue moon, like waking up after a bad night to eye bags the size of France. For others though, that ‘ugh’ is a frustrated sigh. I have tried everything…

Satay Style Aubergine

When I was living in Spain, I went through a phase of roasting everything in sight. I think it was probably the excitement of having an oven after 6 months in France sharing 4 hob tops between 30 people. Granted, the oven door was adorned with minion stickers and didn’t shut properly, and even the…

Psalm 91 | God’s Promise

Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been delving most mornings into the New Testament and learning more about what it is to live for Jesus, falling more in love with Him as I walk atop every mountain and through every valley. I’ve been taking it very tortoise like. Before I jump into a book…