Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Derbyshire Dales and its many quaint, peaceful and therapeutic offerings. Derwent Dam is a pretty darn beautiful way to kick off 2024 if you ask me! But first, it’d be rude to ignore the busy outdoor cafe - I haven’t been in the car for over an hour just for the sake of it thankyou [...]

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

Christmas and Materialism – Has The Meaning Of Christmas Changed?

What immediately enters your mind when you think of Christmas? Food, presents, laying down... oh and family time. What's happened to being grateful, living in the moment and attending midnight mass? Unheard of in today's generation. Indoctrination here is key. The decline in appreciating the meaning and concept of wholesome family time without the bells [...]

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 [...]

Smile Though Your Heart Is Aching | Mental Health Awareness Week.

Smile Though Your Heart Is Aching | Mental Health Awareness Week.

Happiness, how is that measured? How can we tell emotions apart? I need to cry to display sadness, right? (trigger warning) I look back at all my childhood photos. Having trouble pinpointing when the change happened. As all I see is the picture of happiness, or what I depict that to be. But away from [...]

North Wales Holiday: Part One!

North Wales Holiday: Part One!

Sheep, sheep and more sheep. Oh and winding roads. Plus Snowdonia, need I say anymore? Beauty, simplified in the best way. Morning views from the cottage. Wales. 7 days to enjoy your surroundings in a lovely quaint cottage decked out with high specs. 30 minute walk to the beach, a slice of welsh heaven. But [...]