A Ferry Good Journey | A Wheelchair User’s Experience

June 13, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

See what I did there? Ha I know cringe, sorry. So you probably know already if you follow me on social media, that I recently took a trip to Belfast from Liverpool via Ferry. You may also know that in the past I’ve had really bad travel anxiety. Taxis, trains, buses – you name it, […]

Surviving Winter as an Achey Extrovert

January 14, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Header image of kindle, facemask, tv remote and phone laying on tartan fabric background

Those who know me in person know I am a #extrovert. I love people, chatting and generally having a good time. In the summer I’m on 99.9% energy (on my good, non-broken bone days), making plans and generally living my best life. However, at this time of year, I feel like a little hedgehog that […]

Ello 2019: Cheers t’year

January 2, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Happy bloomin’ New Year everyone. I’ve been pondering what to say in this post for way too long… so let’s just not over think it shall we? I suppose I just want to acknowledge that it’s a New Year and I’m excited to see what is to come. In my yearly post this time last […]

Vlog: Demi Lovato in Manchester!

June 25, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This week I’ve posted my first ever vlog, it’s a long one so get a brew – sit back and relax. If you’re a fan of Demi Lovato you’ll love this. If not, just watch the first bit and see me and Charben tackle travelling to Manchester! To watch the vlog – click on the […]

Honest life update | PIP and all

June 11, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Woah. Its been a long time since I last blogged and that’s for a number of reasons so I thought I’d give you an update… PIP application In April I got the dreaded letter saying that my DLA (Disability Living Allowance) was stopping and I had to apply for PIP (Personal Independent Payments). For […]

Video: My Favourites (in the sun)

April 30, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello! Welcome back – and if you’re new welcome! This week I’ve posted a chilled video chatting about some of the things I am enjoying. As most of these were gifts I’ve not done the usual youtuber’y thing and linked the products – but to be honest I just had a giggle making this with […]

Turning 25 | 25 Things to be Grateful For

April 22, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

This week I turned 25. Another year! Recently I’ve been seeing people who were in my life years ago. You know how it is, you’re just in the pub and you see that teacher you haven’t seen in aaages. The memories come flooding back and you tell yourself you’re not at school and you’re an […]

Ello 2018 | The Highs and Lows of 2017

January 7, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Right, I haven’t blogged in such a long time so let’s clear the small talk and get straight into it. The main reason why I haven’t blogged? The last bit of the year was a bit sketchy for me. The first reason is my health, nothing major just breaking ribs and the flu. Still flu […]

I’ve Only Gone and Won Blogger of the Year! | Diversity in Media Awards #DiMAwards17

September 18, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

“I don’t think I can do this anymore” These are the words I whispered to my friend when Harry Judd (I went to a lot of McFly concerts when I was younger) walked into the room and it all got a bit too much. Oh and THEN I won the award and that was it. […]

Recovering | Completing a Bucket List Goal

August 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

So I’ve been very quiet recently. That’s because of one reason. People who know me on social media will be SICK of me talking about this but this is one more online outlet and then I promise I’ll stop soon. But this week I ticked something off my bucket list and I’m still overwhelmed – […]

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