It’s really common for people to push themselves, always be on the move and never have time to unwind. All that pushing can feel so smart and productive until you’re exhausted, dehydrated, overextended, overwhelmed and about to snap. I’ve felt all of those things and pressures of modern life often get on top of me but I've found a few tips and tricks that help me...

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Last weekend Martyn and I had a wonderful night away in one of my favourite cities - Bath. We only get one in four weekends together so it's nice do something a little special and out of the ordinary on the ones we get together. It's only under and hour away from where I live in Newport and around an hour and a...

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A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend a photography lesson with a professional photographer.  The night was focussed on being able to take amazing photographs if we ever visit the Northern Lights but  (sadly) we couldn't get to Norway or Iceland for a couple of hours so we headed to Canton in Cardiff. I've never turned my Nikon D3200 off...

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You might be think I'm a bit keen posting about Christmas in October, but there's only 65 days until the best day of the year and I'm super excited. Who doesn't love being able to wear your PJs all day, eating your own body weight in chocolate, drinking Baileys until your wobbly and watching The Muppet Christmas Carol? I've been reminiscing about my...

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Birthday parties, a trip to London, a refurbishment in work, going to yoga & the gym and making sure I leave time to hang out with Martyn and see my friends has taken it's toll on me over the past month. I've been off work for a few days as I've got a bad case of shingles. Boohoo. Apparently shingles can appear if...

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Last weekend I attended the Cardiff Country Fair, held within the beautiful grounds of Cardiff Castle which showcased the essence of rural Wales in the city. It celebrated the best of farming, food and the countryside from across the UK. I live in Newport which is only 15 minutes away by train to Cardiff but it's well worth making the journey to the Welsh capital...

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