Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

Consent or Choice? The Difference Lies With You.

What happened to choice? You're asked repeatedly throughout life whether you agree / consent to something. But who's making the initial choice, why can't it be me? And can you involuntarily consent? This can cross over into many different aspects in life. Something as minor as a dental appointment or more meaningful like signing a [...]

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

My Secret Driving Pleasures and Regime – I Can’t Be The Only One?

Your car's your own personalised space. Inside, away from onlooking eyes, you lead a different life. Eating cereal, driving barefoot, shaving even, I've heard them all; I'll clarify I haven't done either of these three, scouts honour! What does your double life look like? Ignore my messy bun, my car's used to this by now! [...]

How Do You Know If You’ve Found ‘The One’?

How Do You Know If You’ve Found ‘The One’?

Butterflies, eye-contact, shared interests can clone the feeling, signalling that you've found your soulmate. But how do you decipher the one from the maybes? You know when you know, do you follow your head or your heart? In today’s society, you're lucky to meet someone you just about connect with. I never used to believe [...]

Come with me to see Deacon Blue – All The Old 45s Tour: Nottingham Concert (21/09/2023)!

Come with me to see Deacon Blue – All The Old 45s Tour: Nottingham Concert (21/09/2023)!

Maybe the tour should be called all the Old 45s, bar one. But in the words of the global hit, 'you're a real gone kid'! I managed to nab two tickets very last minute, via ticketmaster. But when I tell you I was checking for the past month, I kid you not. Not one ticket [...]

First Date: Is It Okay To Split The Bill?

First Date: Is It Okay To Split The Bill?

You’re laughing, gazing into each other's eyes, then the bill comes. Romeo turns into the tax man, what next?! Going Dutch? *please send help* The day’s arrived. This could be Prince Charming, potentially the one, hypothetically the father of your children. Women generally think about these things in the hours and minutes approaching the date. [...]