Why is slut shaming still ok? Perhaps the more obvious question here is why is slut shaming even a thing? Why do we, as a society think it is ok to label someone based solely on who they choose to sleep with? I use the same argument for this as I use for gay … [Read more…]
I was really looking forward to reading this book. It’s kind of a mix between horror and fantasy, although it’s probably more horror, and I am a massive horror junkie. I haven’t read any of Derek Landy’s books before and I always like discovering a new author. I know the old saying about judging books … [Read more…]
Anyone who saw my Instagram post from last week, will know I received a parcel I was very excited about, but I couldn’t reveal at that point what it was. Well now I can: The parcel was (drum roll please) the Shrinking Violet Home Edition Shrink Wrap Kit. I love the idea of … [Read more…]
Sometimes, when two people have been in a relationship together for a lot of years you can start taking each other for granted, and once that happens, I think that’s when the spark dies. In the beginning, I think people generally make more of an effort to spend time doing things as a couple, but … [Read more…]
Welcome to this week’s thought of the day round up! Monday New week, new beginning. Let’s do this! Tuesday Instead of looking for physical beauty in a person, look for kindness and compassion. You just found true beauty! Wednesday Spread a little happiness today. Smile! Thursday Life is like poker, you can only play the … [Read more…]
People say if a relationship is worth having then you must be willing to stand up and fight for it. I’m not sure I agree with this. Surely if the relationship really is meant to be, it wouldn’t be a fight? I’m not suggesting that as soon as it gets a bit tough you just … [Read more…]
This post was going to be some ideas for a great first date. However, as I was brain storming some ideas, I realised how much of a cliché they all were – dinner followed by cocktails, moonlight picnic, trip to theatre. Doing all the traditional first date things seems a little boring, and puts on … [Read more…]
Do you sometimes feel like your relationship isn’t meant to be? Of course you do, it’s normal to have doubts, especially after a fight. If you find you feel like this almost constantly and without any trigger though, it could be that it’s time to end the relationship. Here are three signs it might be … [Read more…]
Time for my review of the first book from September’s reading list. See the list here if you missed it. Book Review: Kisscut by Karin Slaughter Blurb from The Back Cover When a teenage quarrel in the small town of Heartsdale explodes into a deadly shoot out, Sara Linton – paediatrician and medical examiner … [Read more…]
Women fought for years to have equal rights. The right to vote, the right to work for a fair salary and the right to work in a male dominated environment. Along with that, women fought to no longer be the “good little housewife”. Women no longer wanted to be the fairer sex, the weaker sex, … [Read more…]