Spending Time Alone

I’ve been spending some time alone. At work on my lunch breaks I’ll sit outside with an iced coffee; sometimes my work friends will join me other times I’ll just sit there for a while myself. It’s nice. I’ve noticed this one rose growing by itself and some smaller pink and purple flowers I don’t…

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going To The Gym

Things i wish I knew before going to the gym. 1) Nobody cares about you. In respect, they’re only there for their own progress and are not bothered by you or what you do/don’t look like. Eyes are not all on you and as you get on with your workout, you’ll realise everyone else is…

I’m Not Always A Good Person And Here’s Why.

I have a confession. I’m not always a good person. I do things that aren’t things that good people would do. But here’s the catch – I’m glad I do them. Before you jump to wild conclusions, I’m not a bad person either. I regard myself as a good being and I try to do…

I’m In My 20s And Feel Like I’m Running Out Of Time.

As soon as you hit your 20s, there seems to be an overwhelming sense of time running out. Suddenly (yet, gradually) over the former years of your 20’s are you met with an unavoidable, distractingly nagging sense of pressure. You’ll find yourself at that stage at some point, regardless of what that form takes. Quarter-life…

The Art Of Isolation

Solitude isn’t always recognised for the necessity it is. Often associating it to loneliness and rather a “lack of”. But really it’s only everything you can want or need for it to be. Isolation is an empty space and what you choose to fill it with is really up to you. It’s an art of…

Get To Know Me

I asked my followers to send me questions, and I was surprisingly met with a lot. I didn’t/don’t intend to make this an extremely long post so I’ve selected a hand full. What’s the reason behind your blog name, what’s the purpose of your blog, what motivates you to continue? @withloveyossy At the start of making this…

Dear Millennials

Dear Millennials, Those of all ages, genders and identities. Whether you fit into the ‘generation y’ or ‘generation z’. This one is for you. We’ve grown up around smartphones and gadgets, tablets and apps. Our whole societal identity is based on technology. Bookmarked as problematic. Unsocial. Selfish. As well as stupid, ignorant and lazy. We’re…

Types of Flatmates You Should Expect to Meet at University

If you’re looking forward to university but the idea of living with strangers for a year is creeping you out, or you’re just trying to grasp an idea of the kinds of people you might live with, then this is the post for you. I’ve lived in University halls – twice. So I’ve lived with two very…

Crime Documentaries You Need To Watch

I’ve listed my top recommendations for insanely fascinating crime documentaries! Including the case of JonBenet Ramsey and Natascha Kampusch.

Blogger Backlash

If you were online yesterday, specifically within the blogging community, you may (or may not) have noticed a form of backlash, as most bloggers responded to a post which caused a lot of upset, particularly to beauty bloggers.