Well, October just flew by didn’t it? I probably feel that way because I had a lovely break at the start of this month, so I had to squish some work into the remaining weeks. It’s been a month of connection, that’s for sure. Lots of meetings, dinners and talking which has been pretty wonderful. … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – storm
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Monthly mindscape – clean
How is your summer going so far? Mine started off in a flurry of activity but is slowly calming down, which is nice. We’re at the end of July which means it’s time for another piece of flash fiction. Every month I find an image on Instagram that inspires me and flex my creative writing … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – clean
Monthly mindscape – in bloom
Every month I look through some of my favourite Instagram accounts to find a picture that will spark an idea for a short story. Some months are easier than others, this month it took quite some time, but when I saw the right picture, it stopped me in my tracks. The last year or so … Continue reading Monthly mindscape – in bloom
Responding to terms of endearment at work
In my working life I’ve had three male managers that have made me feel uncomfortable. The first one lingered after conversations too long, looked a little too much and called me 'sweetheart'. The second was aggressive, loud and called everyone in the office “fucking idiots” once. The third was a lovely well-meaning man who loved … Continue reading Responding to terms of endearment at work
In defence of online activism
Would you call yourself an activist? If you asked me that question, I think I would say I’m dipping my toe in the water, discovering my passions and getting more vocal about them - especially online. This is what I want to talk about today - online activism. Some people have a bit of a … Continue reading In defence of online activism
How we use language to undermine ourselves
I remember a while ago reading about using the word ‘just’ in work emails, and that it can make us come across as less competent. I thought about the emails I sent at work and realised... I always use ‘just’. Here are some phrases that come up a lot in my sent mail folder: “Just … Continue reading How we use language to undermine ourselves
What feminism means to me
Feminism. Feminist. What do you think of when you hear those words? Everyone has their own interpretation, so I wanted to chat about what it means to me. Before we get into that though, I want to touch on the fact that feminism has gained a lot of attention recently in the media and has … Continue reading What feminism means to me
The Radical Monarchs
I used to be in the Rainbows, the Brownies and very briefly the Girl Guides. From what I remember, I enjoyed it. It was a great way to gain social skills and learn more about the world. I wasn't particularly outdoorsy (I'm still not) so I didn't love that aspect, but it was a nice … Continue reading The Radical Monarchs