Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Manners, kindness and decency seem like they should be a distant memory. What are we teaching our children? 'Your standards are too high.' 'You're too harsh'. 'You have hands, do it yourself.' Or simply the classic one, 'You didn't say.' Just a few of the statements I've heard repeatedly in my adult life. Maybe I'm [...]

The Unluckiest Week of My Life & Eurovision!

The Unluckiest Week of My Life & Eurovision!

You know how lockdown's been all about saving money? You can see where this is going... I have one word for you. Eurovision. And no I'm not attending... just yet. Disbelief - J. Alexander from ANTM If you don't know what Eurovision is (I don't think most have if you don't live in Europe), it's [...]

Do Dating Apps Really Work?

Do Dating Apps Really Work?

Are you one swipe away from finding your one true love? Let's find out! Valentine's is round the corner and dating apps are booming with singletons looking for love. Finding romance nowadays is hard enough, but throw COVID and a pandemic into the mix and boom you've got yourself Bridget Jones on steroids. How are [...]

Lockdown 2.0: What Helps You Through These Challenging Times? The Realistic Version

Lockdown 2.0: What Helps You Through These Challenging Times? The Realistic Version

Wherever you are in the world, you may already be in lockdown, or maybe it's looming. Many questions enter our heads, but what's the one thing that keeps you sane and happy? For many, it's food. Whether you like sweet or savoury - it's comforting. Plus, it can't talk back like our friends or family [...]

I’ve Passed My Practical Driving Test!

I’ve Passed My Practical Driving Test!

Now's a time for celebration, and a warning that I'm officially allowed on the roads. Yes, yes - you heard that right! I can't believe it. My first manual driving test - I passed! All the early mornings, late nights. The close shaves. Roundabouts. Stalling. Cars beeping me. Driving me off the road. Even one [...]