May 2012
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An entirely British occasion
The Royal Family are never far from British culture and lifestyle, however in the last couple of years they seem to have grabbed more attention than normal. The highly anticipated wedding of our future king to a “commoner” and now the celebration of 60 years of our Queen’s reign.
The bunting is up, the events are planned and, in keeping with tradition, the weather is not looking...
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Spent the day walking around Carsington Reservoir. Beautiful.
This is the most summer I have had in a long time. A combination of working, studying and generally bad British weather means my face has barely seen the sun in 5 years. So however temporary it may turn out to be, let us all rejoice for summer.
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Giving grumpy Rachel the boot
I’ve moaned too much recently. There is no reason to moan, I am happy with life. My family, my home, my friends all amaze me every day and I am encouraged to strive to be a better person. No more moaning. Just saying.
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This weather is perfect. Instead of hiding inside I have taken to reading outside, long walks by the river and meals in the sun. Except meals in the sun are somewhat ruined. Usually I would never presume to tell someone how to live their lives, never preach because they chose to do things of which I don’t approve. One thing however is really starting to frustrate me. Smoking.
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I feel like I have seen an awful lot of Lego recently.
I told you everyone loved monkeys
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This pic alone is getting a lot of love.
I wonder if this monkey obsession is replacing the empty space left in my life by the completion of second year?
I did something silly. I refuse to accept that it was my fault. I am still trying to blame my younger sister for coercing me into signing up. I have shamelessly shared my sponsor link everywhere. Of course you don’t have to sponsor me, and I won’t be offended you don’t, but it would be great if you went along to your favourite charity and sent them a gift. Having worked with...
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Like monkeys? Who doesn’t! Follow my monkey Pinterest board where I will share with you all my favourite monkey pictures. They’re so cute with their little noses and big eyes!!! Eating bananas and that!
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The reason I can't wear high heels
I love high heels. I always have. When I got my first admin job I spent my lunchtimes window shopping, salivating over a new pair of gorgeous heels, deciding which ones to buy when I had the cash.
My collection has never been huge, but always sufficient. An assemblance of colours, styles, shapes and sizes (of heel). I had a shoe for each and every occasion I met, and if I didn’t, I knew...
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love monkeys.
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Even their name is the best word ever.
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Three avoidable student situations
University has become an accepted rite of passage into adulthood, three years of independent living, self-motivated learning and enriching opportunities. Inevitably this experience comes with a fair few bumps and bruises, but as long as there is no serious damage then it is all part of the learning process.
I take a look at three uncomfortable, but usually avoidable situations in which...
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The problem with charitable donations...
Controversial? Perhaps, but valid.
As someone who considers themselves fairly fortunate I like to try and give back. Over the years this has ranged from volunteering my time, donating possessions and more recently creating a direct debit.
When choosing to make a monthly donation I picked my charity carefully, I selected an amount that I could reasonable afford long-term and ta-dah! I guess I...
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Hello summer
Recently I have found myself a little bit quiet on my blog and Twitter, even Facebook has taken a hit in the final weeks of university. Instead of scanning the web, my nose has been buried in text books. Now I have only 3000 words until I have officially completed second year.
So what will I be doing over summer? My plans include:
Lots of reading, nothing is better than reading.
Learn to run,...
