September 2014
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Dreamvibes: Music to work to
Do you use 8tracks? I discovered it through Susannah Conway (who has some great mixes). If compilation tapes had an online home, this would be it. I love how people create mixes for all sorts of reasons – there are workouts mixes, mediation mixes, productivity mixes, love mixes, and more. It’a a great way to add Continue reading
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The journey to positive fitness
A few months ago, I decided that I wanted to do something about my health, my energy, my fitness. I’m a terrible woman for taking too much on, and getting wrapped up in a project with little consideration to whether or not my brain and body can actually handle it. These words, written by the Continue reading
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6 Great Podcasts for Your Commute
“This is 99% Invisible. I’m Roman Mars.” These words bring me joy. Actual joy. They’re the opening lines of my favourite podcast, 99% Invisible. And when I hear them, I know that the next 15-20 minutes are going to be great; engaging, moving, funny, intriguing. They’ll make me think, smile, and often laugh out loud (sometimes even on the Continue reading
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Girly Portraits by Illustrator Sarah Walsh
I stumbled across illustrator Sarah Walsh while on a late-night Pinterest binge, and was instantly drawn to the sweet, whimsical portraits in her Girly series, which you can buy on Etsy. Not only that, she also has a circus colouring book, and a Day of the Dead one too. A girl after my own heart. Continue reading
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A summer break at Inis Meáin
As the summer draws to a close, I can’t help but look back to the very beginning of it. Long walks, lunch on the edge of a cliff, incredible dry stone walls, and weather warmer than I ever expected – Ben and I visited Inis Meáin, and it was a total delight. Marie-Thérèse and Ruairí have created something truly special. Continue reading