Book Review ~ March 2019 ~ The Illiad by Homer The Illiad is an epic poem by Ancient Greek bard, Homer. Comprising of some 15,693 lines, it is often dubbed the first great work of Western literature, succeeded by its sequel, The Odyssey. Nowadays the Illiad is dated to c. 7th Century BC, to the… Continue reading

A Safe House   Welcome to my Safe House. This small piece of utter tranquillity is where I can escape when I am overwhelmed by the world. Here, in this small corner of my mind, I have complete control, it is somewhere I can go that is truly safe. I developed my Safe House from… Continue reading

Sweet and soft eggy toast coated with crunchy cinnamon sugar. Drizzle over maple syrup and serve with tangy raspberries for a delectable brunch. Continue reading

Stress is a funny old thing. In small doses it can often be a good motivator to get the job done right. Whether it’s slamming on the breaks before an inevitable accident or giving you the strength to defend yourself, stress is our body’s way of protecting us from harm. However, chronic stress, when you… Continue reading

Delicious pink lamb marinated in garlic, rosemary, lemon, olive, salt and pepper. Served with crispy roast potatoes and sweet honey parsnips. Time: Prep 30 minutes Cooking time 1 hour 25 minutes   Ingredients: Leg of lamb on the bone (2kg) King Edwards potatoes Parsnips 5 rosemary sprigs Zest of 1 lemon 5 cloves of garlic… Continue reading

This post started off as an analysis of success and quickly turned into a Life Plan brainstorming session. As it turns out, building a life plan is a little more intricate than I first thought, and requires a great deal more pondering than half a Sunday. As such I think I will assign this post… Continue reading

A Dedication to the Small Things in Life Recently I saw a very old friend for the first time, in a very long time. This very old friend bought me a book, sort of a solution for Bloggers with writer’s block. I flicked through the book gently, until the first page appeared. To my mild… Continue reading

A Brief Account I have been mulling over this post for almost a year now – ridiculous I know! I mean what am I so afraid of? Being judged by strangers, upsetting those close to me, admitting to myself what past me used to be like, to be honest, probably all of the above.  But whats… Continue reading

The Day I Realised I Wanted to Live Tuesday 13th June, 2017 Just over two years ago, in February 2015, I dropped out of my first A-Level school. I had moved there after my GCSE’s but, for various personal reasons, I ended up leaving prior to exams. My parents agreed to this with the understanding… Continue reading