Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Are We Making Ourselves Happy or Fulfilling Societal Expectations?

Job, marriage, mortgage, kids; are these the expectations that narrate our reality? What makes you happy? We're constantly on a hamster wheel day in, day out. Sure, our life sequence is quite repetitive and may not be uplifting, but we've become so engrossed into what we should do and fulfil, the mass and materialistic consumption, [...]

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! [...]

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. [...]

In 2023, Are Women Sexually Objectified More Than Ever?

In 2023, Are Women Sexually Objectified More Than Ever?

Womens liberation and rights, yet I have a rape alarm sitting in my back pocket. Why are women being sexualised more than ever? Day to day, it's hard to escape it. Skirt short or long? Shirt fully buttoned or first few undone? Makeup or natural? Long hair or buzzcut? Heels or trainers? It's not about [...]

What’s Mine Is Yours.

What’s Mine Is Yours.

Time gone, still sore. Will I be me again; distance evermore. Paralysis, held up by a crutch, Inhale, feels too much. The density is greater than you could imagine, Half, perished for good, I’d go back, if only you would. Loss, I’m sure you knew, I’d cease my life, just to see you. -- Antonia [...]