Category: Life
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Cinderella for a Weekend: My Stay at Claridge’s
Instead of a palace, picture a hotel room with a walk in wardrobe and balcony. In place of a carriage, a seat in first class on the train to King’s Cross. But I did have a ballgown, a beautiful dress from Sister Jane that I’d finally tracked down on Vinted.…
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Twenty-Twenty-Five/Survive/Thrive
A few years ago I noted that I was unironically a fan of Mondays. At the time, I was working in a coffee shop that was closed every Monday, so for me, it was a guaranteed day off and when I would complete any necessary life admin and do a…
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The Existential Crisis Persists: A Reflection of 2024
As blogging was supposed to be one of my ‘ins’ for 2024, I probably should’ve tried harder to post this before midnight struck on the 31st of December. However, Cinderella musings aside, I believe it’s a bit easier to reflect on the year gone by when you’re slightly more settled…
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2024; In or Out?
I’ve had this website since early 2018 so I’m pretty consistent when it comes to posting in early January, usually around the anniversary of my domain. This type of post may seem overly familiar to a lot of you, a new year with old promises to myself where all of…
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My Resolutions for 2022
Hogmanay is not my favourite holiday but I’ll never pass up the opportunity to reinvent myself as a new person who is focused and motivated towards achieving her goals. January is the Monday to end all Mondays (my favourite day of the week) but I do give myself a grace…
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It’s Been a Blur
This past year (and a bit), since I last posted on my blog, has been such a rollercoaster that I didn’t know which way was up half of the time. Between studying (and subsequently graduating), working and moving flats I’ve barely had time to collect myself and my thoughts until…
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now
I don’t write nearly as many “progress update” blog posts like I used to so that’s a good sign right? It haven’t stopped trying to ‘better’ myself, it just feels like a significantly leas daunting task now. On occasion if I’m having a hard day, I write out my rambles…
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University in Lockdown: Remote Learning in Edinburgh
When I accepted my place to study Music Technology at the University of Edinburgh little over three years ago, I never thought my studies would be affected to this extent. Having already experienced three different UCU strike periods, I had hoped that it would be relatively plain sailing until my…
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I was Scouted for a Dating Show: My Almost TV Career
If you’re in a slight state of disbelief after reading the title of this post, you’re not alone because it’s been over six months since this happened and I still don’t quite believe it. But yes, I was scouted and asked to audition for a reality dating show in 2019…
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At Home With Me: My Student Flat in Edinburgh
I know that all of us have been staying inside as much as possible recently. It can sometimes feel particularly lonely at times so I wanted to write a blog post that gets you out of your space and invites you into mine. My bedroom is where I’ve been spending…
Becca Marriner 