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Now Playing: August in Music
August brought a wave of musical gems, with Ravyn Lenae’s Bird’s Eye offering a breath of fresh air and Tinashe’s Quantum Baby solidifying her artistry. From Kali Uchis’ genre-bending versatility to beabadoobee’s emotional growth, this month’s releases continue to redefine what music can offer.
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My Earliest Memory of Skincare
Have you ever thought about the first time you paid attention to your skin? I was probably 10, mashing avocado with yoghurt and lemon juice, driven by curiosity and guided by YouTube.
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Boredom made me a girlblogger.
I started my blog in November, initially keeping it semi-secret and focusing solely on myself. I found the desire to share my experiences and insights through blogging with a wider audience.
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Let’s Start Here: a Hard Launch
Welcome to the relaunch of my blog! After months of planning, I’m excited to share my refreshed space. Look forward to posts on beauty, literature, music, and pop culture every Monday and Thursday. Explore, subscribe, and join the conversation!
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The greatest academic comeback known to man
This week I embrace my non-linear academic trajectory: leaving Chemical Engineering, rethinking academic validation and cherishing my achievements.
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Take Your Time
The Commute It’s a Friday. I’m not late, not early, I’m right on time. I head underground and hop onto the train. 2 stops and change at Westminister. On the Circle and District Line, I’m not surprised when I see a group of 3 young tourists panic onto the train.…
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Be Fun, Be Feb.
You can’t tell me ANYTHING! This is the best month of the year, and I want to shout it from the rooftops. While everyone is busy fixated on Valentine’s Day, I’m over here wanting to scream! Don’t get me wrong—I love love… BUT IT’S MY BIRTHDAY MONTH! I’m 18 now,…
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Zahra’s Room
Why is my room filled with plants, books, coffee and food? Why is there a guitar and a coffee machine on the same desk? Why does your rug look like grass? Because it’s MY ROOM. Living in Zimbabwe taught me a lot about ownership, in a way that the UK…
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Same Year, Same Me??
January 2024 This year does not feel like: New Year, New Me. It feels like: Same Year, Same Me. I heard the countdown, saw the fireworks, screamed happy new year then slept. I could have slept through it if fireworks weren’t going off all night. London, when it comes to…
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Dear Diary
Today I impulsively made a website after realising that I have a lot to say. I’ve actually always known that but I’m deciding to say it how and when I want to, in a space that allows me to do so in my OWN way. Right now, I plan on…