It’s been 4 years of not drinking and I don’t see this changing anytime soon. I don’t miss it. I like to think that I’d have reached this point no matter what my circumstances were, as the more time I spend not drinking the more strongly I feel about it. I drafted a rough outline … Continue reading The Joys of Being a Non-Drinker
I am an avid fiction reader, with reading being a firm part of my daily evening routine, helping my mind to wind down before sleeping. I love to read while on holiday too, using my Kindle for travels, and when I’m Bristol based I borrow library books (a library card is free!). I read non-fiction … Continue reading 2024 Top Ten Book Recommendations
A house without plants is a very sad house in my opinion. They really add life and warmth to a space. Many people have the misconception that plants can be difficult to look after – I used to feel exactly the same way! Whether you’re completely new to plant parenthood or looking to brush up … Continue reading Houseplants for Beginners
The last one of these was the start of 2022, so it’s definitely becoming something of a tradition to write every two years. I’d just returned from Thailand and was looking forward to a year with less of an impact from covid, featuring plenty of travel. I definitely delivered on the travel front – in … Continue reading Life Update 04: Mar 2024
I was lucky enough to purchase my first property in May 2023. It’s a really exciting time but also a whole new world to understand. At the time I made some notes of what we learned during the process, here they are: The start of the process Get a good mortgage advisor – they have … Continue reading First Time Buyer Advice
I wrote this near the beginning of 2022 but never posted it. These updates are so interesting for me to read back and to hear my younger voice - each time I’m a slightly different person experiencing different things and I’m glad to have this record. Once again, a lot has changed since I last … Continue reading Life Update 03: Jan 2022
Several months ago I was working in an engineering team where there were more people called Dave than there were women. 6 Daves and 3 women in a team of nearly 40! This stark realisation prompted me to think about the underlying issues and what I could do about it myself, as well as to … Continue reading A Woman in Engineering
While it’s safe to say I haven’t written as regularly on here as I’d hoped, it provides a good opportunity for reflection. A lot has changed, and I would love to be able to reassure my past self that everything would work out. My last post was in January 2018, and things were feeling a … Continue reading Life Update 02: Dec 2019
While a ‘year out’ following university was unplanned for me, it’s certainly given me time to thoroughly think about what I want to be doing and where I want to be. I had been counting on starting a graduate scheme as soon as I’d finished university, and despite coming very close to doing so on … Continue reading Life Update 01: Nov 2017
ALEXA ELIZABETH 