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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]