Finding a skincare routine that works for you can take months, even years, but once you’ve created the perfect combination of lotions and potions, you’ll feel like you’ve won the lottery. It’s easy to think products aren’t working and you need to switch things up or take things out of your routine. That’s exactly how I felt during months of trying to find...

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling ★★★★☆ Of all the books on my list of March Reads, I'm almost certain this is the one you recognise the most. I've decided to reread the Harry Potter series though not really in any particular order.  It is definitely noticeable that Rowling's writing style improves with each book in the series and...

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As it was my birthday this week, I thought it would be good to sit down and reflect on the things I have learnt during my time on this planet we call home. It's nice to think about how much I can accomplish in the coming year compared to the last, and I cannot wait to see what position I'm in when it...

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I've decided to take inspiration from Carrie Hope Fletcher, who posted a video simply talking about a list of things she was currently doing, and I thought I would sit down and write out my own take on the list.  Currently I'm reading... Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ah, one of my favourites. I was in a little bit of a reading rut...

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In a time where social media is almost impossible to avoid, it would be silly to assume it doesn't have an affect on us. I'm not making a revolutionary statement, merely just stating the facts. There have been numerous times where I have taken a break from all social media, whether that be getting rid of the app on my phone or deleting...

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Dear Ciara, You're about to turn eleven. It's your last year of primary school and it's time to go out with a bang. You're going to have an amazing fancy dress birthday party and don't worry, even though you warned every one not to dress up as Hannah Montana (because that costume is for you and you only) one of the boys will...

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★★★☆☆ The Truth About Keeping Secrets tells the story of Sydney, a teenage girl who has suddenly come to experience grief after her therapist father is killed in a car accident. Set in Ohio, this sad and honest thriller explores mental health, love and friendship all the while trying to find the truth behind such sudden death. I have mixed feelings on this...

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It's fair to say that podcasts are becoming increasingly popular these days but it's also fair to say that no one has a lineup like David Tennant. With the guests including Olivia Colman, Whoopi Goldberg and Sir Ian Mckellen, it leaves no doubt these chats will consist of answers we've always wanted to know and some we didn't even know we needed. Olivia...

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I originally applied for the two week internship back in September 2018 when they advertised for their November/December placements, however I wasn't successful. I wasn't disheartened because through research I did before applying, a majority of candidates applied a handful of times before snatching their place up. I got accepted the second time round.  The process was quite simple: select the dates within...

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