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
Living in the UK we’re very lucky to have Europe on our doorstep, along with many amazing cities within the UK, and you can fit plenty of exploring into just a long weekend! Here are some ways to make the most of your next trip: Create a List on Google maps where you can save … Continue reading 7 City Break Tips
It’s finally time. I’m frequently recommending restaurants to friends and love to chat about my favourite spots, so I thought I’d compile them all in one place. Bristol’s food scene is one of many reasons why I love the city so much, so I hope you enjoy planning your next restaurant outing! My top suggestion … Continue reading My Ultimate Bristol Food Guide
Unsurprisingly, many of Bristol’s fine eateries have adapted well to our new world of click-and-collect, delivery and takeaway food, demonstrating their adaptability and resilience. I’ve put together a list of some of the favourite food I’ve had in the last few months, and with Asian, Korean and Japanese cuisine featuring heavily, it’s safe to say … Continue reading 8 food favourites to take out in Bristol
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
In Autumn last year I researched places to visit in January for a little warmth and sunshine that didn’t require long haul flights, and Portugal seemed ideal for a weekend getaway. My boyfriend and I went for 4 nights at the end of January, which gave us 3 full days of exploring. Lisbon is a … Continue reading Long Weekend in Lisbon
In September 2019 my family and I were fortunate to return to the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia for a relaxing holiday. We stayed at the wonderful Anse Chastanet resort on the west side of the island, where we spent 8 nights. One of the most remarkable and distinguishing features of this hotel is … Continue reading St Lucia
During my time as a student in Bristol I always lived in the city centre, close to the university. So when I moved back to Bristol in January 2019 for a graduate job and began renting in Filton, Gloucester Road provided me with a whole new area to explore. On weekend mornings we’ve been working … Continue reading Best brunch spots on Gloucester Road
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
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