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 [...]

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

In 2023, a child can walk out of her local pharmacy/drugstore with a new shampoo... oh and 'the pill' to prevent pregnancy. How did we get here?! - Children by law in England and Wales, are those up to the age of 18. How I knew it when I was growing up, which was a few [...]

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 Two!

North Wales Holiday: Part Two!

A 5.6 mile walk, consisting of Panorama Walk and a seagull dispersing last night's dinner all over me. *Crying* 8am. Leggings? Check. Jacket? Check. Walking boots? Most definitely! It's not a hike without these bad boys. Let the journey commence! Did I mislead us to a few dead ends by misinterpreting my GPS? Of course [...]

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 [...]