It's been just over a month since my last lockdown diary entry. I've completely lost track of the days and weeks, my concept of time is absolutely non-existent. Every ounce of routine I once had has vanished. As the lockdown goes on, everyone seems to be feeling worse. Many people around the country are starting … Continue reading The Lockdown Diaries: An Update
Category: Opinion
Coronavirus is not an excuse to be racist
Ever since the start of the coronavirus outbreak last year, the world has been embroiled in mass panic. With more and more cases being confirmed worldwide and the virus slowly spreading to every nation, people are growing scared. Scared of being infected, scared of being quarantined and if we're being really honest, people are scared … Continue reading Coronavirus is not an excuse to be racist
Calling time on the disgusting normality of sexual assault
It is 2020, the start of a new year and the start of the next decade. With a new decade comes new prospects, new ambitions and new opportunities. A fresh decade means we are full of hope. Despite the shining promise that is 2020, it has a dark underbelly. With the Harvey Weinstein trial process … Continue reading Calling time on the disgusting normality of sexual assault
Healing Crystals: True or False?
For years healing crystals have always been popular and for many, a source of great spirituality and comfort. Despite our advances in medicine and science, healing crystals still remain a trusted and popular remedy to physical and mental illness to many people. People still rely on them as an energy source as well as to … Continue reading Healing Crystals: True or False?
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
*SPOILERS ALERT Since the announcement of a sequel to 2014 fantasy film Maleficent I was beyond excited. I couldn't wait to see Angelina Jolie don those iconic black horns and flaunt her cheekbones once more. But as excited as I was, I was also nervous. Would a sequel to the film mean that the franchise … Continue reading Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
September Anxiety
I recently read an article that explained that some people suffer from something known as 'September Anxiety'. As the summer draws to a close and we all begin returning to school or university, the nights get shorter and the weather turns colder. Experts say that Autumn can heighten depression and anxiety, but why is this? … Continue reading September Anxiety
Victory for Vinyls
In modern times, we love all things vintage and all things vintage is making a big comeback. From bomber jackets to polaroid cameras, vinyls are just the latest in a long line of things that are coming back into fashion. Having recently received a turntable and my first vinyl as a gift, I became part … Continue reading Victory for Vinyls
High Street Sadness
All around the UK right now, we are seeing a slow decline in our local High Streets. The rise of online shopping is beginning to take over because it is so convenient. We've all been in situations where we have forgotten a birthday or an anniversary and the only friend who can help, is the … Continue reading High Street Sadness
Love Island Rant
Once again the ITV2 reality show has taken over, dominating all talk shows, radio shows, newspapers and magazines. It's the show everyone is talking about and it has given us some of the most iconic reality TV moments to date. Love Island has propelled it's contestants into fame but it has also doomed them into … Continue reading Love Island Rant
Jo Brand is cancelled
In the news recently, British comedian Jo Brand has been heavily criticised for joking that people should throw battery acid rather than milkshakes over politicians. The radio show 'Heresy' in which Brand appeared on, is known for its controversial and provocative humour. I respect that the circumstances in which the joke was made, is supposed … Continue reading Jo Brand is cancelled
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