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  • life’s too short to think it’s too late

    Hello! This morning (as I write this), I went for an appointment to be fitted for my first pair of pointe shoes as an adult dancer. I have not been fitted for pointe shoes since I was probably about 10,… Continue reading

    life’s too short to think it’s too late
  • August Goals 2022

    Hello! Is there anything more satisfying than a new month starting on a Monday? Almost certainly, but it definitely made me happy, that’s for sure! Last months goals were a bit hit and miss, but it felt productive so even… Continue reading

    August Goals 2022
  • What I Read in July

    Hello! I have absolutely adored reading this month – other than the disgusting record-breaking heatwave in the middle of the month, I have very much enjoyed taking some time outside with my book, whether it’s on my lunch break, after… Continue reading

    What I Read in July
  • learning to do things badly

    Hello! The first words I went to type on this post is ‘I love trying new things’, but I paused to allow myself to recognise that this is a lie I’ve told myself because I think it’s something I wish… Continue reading

    learning to do things badly
  • actually enjoying exercise

    Hello! I’ve written many, many blog posts over my eight years with this blog about fitness, weight loss and my perception of my body image and it’s been all over the place – rock bottom, somewhere where I was pleasantly… Continue reading

    actually enjoying exercise
  • I’m Getting Married in 4 Months!

    Hello! If you’ve ever gotten married or know someone who has, you probably understand that it becomes all consuming, especially as the big day gets closer and closer! In the last couple of weeks, my partner and I attended the… Continue reading

    I’m Getting Married in 4 Months!
  • July Goals 2022

    Hello! June has been a really good month – my goals were really sensible and achievable and by being able to actually achieve some of them, made me feel really motivated to carry on working for the rest! Having a… Continue reading

    July Goals 2022
  • What I read in June

    Hello! Another month is coming to an end and although the reading speed of last month has not maintained, I’ve finished two audiobooks this month and I’m almost halfway through a third! Most of my reading has been audio when… Continue reading

    What I read in June
  • 2022 Goals – Mid Year Review

    Hello! June always feels like a really significant month for me – I will forever think of it as my nanny’s birthday month, but in June 2019 I shaved my head for charity and bought my car which were really… Continue reading

    2022 Goals – Mid Year Review
  • June Goals 2022

    Hello! June feels like it couldn’t have come soon enough this year – I think we’re already for a bit more sunshine and less dreary weather but I always like the marker for the middle of the year; a chance… Continue reading

    June Goals 2022