Wondering what to do this weekend in and around Bristol? I’ve got you covered. From comedy and theatre to outdoor swimming and pottery making, there’s an abundance of places to visit and activities to enjoy in this vibrant city. I’ve categorised my suggestions into: Outdoors, Creative, Culture, Beyond Bristol and Miscellaneous. Happy reading! Bristol Ferry … Continue reading Things To Do in Bristol
Bristol has so much on offer both in and around the city, including a range of events which happen every year, providing a great way to mark the changing of the seasons. The list I’ve curated below is by no means exhaustive, but I hope it provides some inspiration for you. Let’s get stuck in! … Continue reading Bristol Annual Event Guide
I’ve kept a record of all the fiction books I read this year, and there are a few that really stood out that I’d happily recommend to a friend. My 2024 Top Ten Book Recommendations blog post went down well last year, so here we are with 10 more suggestions, shortlisted from the 45 novels … Continue reading 2025 Top Ten Book Recommendations
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
ALEXA ELIZABETH 