Helllooo WordPress. I was previously another blog and became inactive with final year deadlines and applying for my PGCE and everything else that came in between. Since my last post I have; Graduated from my BA English with creative writing. Began my PGCE Primary. Began my placement in a primary school, year 2 classroom. Broke … Continue reading Beginnings
Author: MusingsAndMargaritas
Should vegans abstain from… owning pets?
I had so much fun writing my should vegans and vegetarians abstain from drugs post that it's inspired me to write about if vegans should own pets. Now, please hear me out before you judge, I'm not saying they shouldn't own pets, I am just discussing reasons why some people may think they shouldn't... Vegans … Continue reading Should vegans abstain from… owning pets?
Should vegans abstain from… drugs?
Vegans believe in not indulging in a lifestyle that affects the lives of animals- be it eating meat, wearing leather or fur or even drinking milk which the animal does not need to be killed to produce. Yet, a lot of vegans I know spend their spare time smoking cannabis or doing cocaine? Yes, it's … Continue reading Should vegans abstain from… drugs?
Living with an Alcoholic
I see a lot of posts about how to live with your own mental illnesses or how to live with a partners anxiety or depression. Today I want to talk about living with a mental illness in the family that is still heavily stigmatised. Alcoholism. My mother is an alcoholic. She always will be, … Continue reading Living with an Alcoholic
Problematic Artists
Okay, so I'm going to skip out on conspiracy theory Monday this week to talk about a topic that has been rife in the news lately- famous people being accused of horrible things aka your fave is problematic. With everything going on with Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein I thought it would be relevant to talk … Continue reading Problematic Artists
Book Review- Eleanor and Park
Blurb- Eleanor is the new girl in town, and she's never felt more alone. All mismatched clothes, mad red hair, and chaotic home life, she couldn't stick out more if she tried. Then she takes the seat on the bus next to Park. Quiet, careful and - in Eleanor's eyes - impossibly cool, Park's worked … Continue reading Book Review- Eleanor and Park
Creative Writing- Worthless
Worthless Warmth spread from fingertips to toes, on all those nights I was full of woes. Your hand reached out to me and held me until I felt complete. But now; I see the way you roll your eyes, with every utterance I make. I see you shake your head, at every step that I … Continue reading Creative Writing- Worthless