FILM REVIEW: I Feel Pretty (2018)

Film Synopsis (taken from google) A woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis wakes from a fall believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence, she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly, but what will happen when

How to prepare for the first day in your new job

I think starting a new job is one of the most terrifying things you can do. Having started a new job last week, these feelings are very fresh in my mind, and I thought I would write a blog post about how I prepared and made myself feel as prepared as possible. I will confess,

BOOK REVIEW: Still Me by Jojo Moyes

SUMMARY – Louisa Clark arrives in New York ready to start a new life, confident that she can embrace this new adventure and keep her relationship with Ambulance Sam alive across several thousand miles. She steps into the world of the superrich, working for Leonard Gopnik and his much younger second wife, Agnes. Lou is

30 things to do before my 30th!

Okay, so I have just over 2 and a half years, but you have to be organised with these things! Get another piercing Buy a house Be comfortable with my weight and size Go to Sorrento Go to New York Go to Edinburgh at Christmas time Be in a career I am content in. Run

BOOK REVIEW: Sail Away by Celia Imrie

SYNOPSIS – The deliciously witty, irresistibly indulgent novel from the top ten Sunday Times-bestselling author of Not Quite Nice follows the exploits of two women on board an Atlantic cruise ship Suzy Marshall and Amanda Herbert have both found themselves on a transatlantic cruiser by accident: struggling actress Suzy has had her play abruptly cancelled

REVIEW: The Water Gypsy by Julie Ann Godson

Synopsis: AT DUSK on a snowy evening in 1766 a tired young couple – hardly more than children at 21 and 20 – made out the welcoming lights burning in the windows of the creaky old Berkshire manor house that was to be their home. He was William Flower, 2nd Viscount Ashbrook, 3rd Baron Castle Durrow

FILM REVIEW: Before We Go (2014)

I stumbled across this film on Netflix whilst searching for an easy watch film for that evening. I immediately recognised both actors in the picture still. Chris Evans, aka Captain America and Alice Eve. I later discovered that this film was Chris Evans’ directorial debut, which I think made me love the film all that

My top 5 most anticipated films of 2019

I think it is fair to say that this year we have some absolute corkers of films coming out! I have whittled it down to the top 5 films I am most excited to see!       1. Avengers: Endgame I know this film has a lot of hype and I am not ashamed

Goals for 2019

Can you believe it’s that time of year already?! This year has absolutely flown by, much to my dismay. 2018 has been a year of change. As with most people, it has had it’s ups and downs but one thing is for certain. I have learnt more about myself this year, particularly in these last

Doctor Who Series 11 – Ep 3 – Rosa – REVIEW

My mind is blown. Taking on such an important story and such a delicate story was a brave move, of which I was nervous about how they would handle it. From start to finish I was enthralled. I laughed, I cried, I was angry and I felt helpless. This has got to be the most