I recently created a Facebook page for my writing, and in the space of just under 2 weeks it’s garnered over 300 likes already! To show how thankful I am for the support, I am hosting a giveaway, where 2 lucky winners will receive a copy of my poetry book, One For Sorrow! You can… Continue reading Giveaway!
I am very exicited to finally announce that the poetry chapbook that I have been working is finally live and ready to buy! It’s taken a little longer than an anticipated figuring out designs and things, but I’ve done it all myself, self-published, and I’m really happy with the way it has turned out, and… Continue reading My Poetry Book Is Now Available To Buy!
It’s been a little while! But, I wanted to come here to announce something that I’ve been working on. I’ve been working on creating a short poetry chapbook, and while I’m very excited about it, I’m equal parts nervous! I’m working on finalising it today, and if all goes well, it should be live within… Continue reading Writing a Chapbook
I currently have a few weeks off volunteering full time doing a temporary exam marking job that I picked up last year. I can’t tell you how much lighter I have felt not going into school and having the feeling of constant dread weighing heavily on my chest. It’s so nice to get away for… Continue reading Lighter
Teetering on the edge of everything Negative feelings sinking in A lonely bird stumbling With broken wings. By Nicole Tallow (https://pin.it/7smckrua2vtecu)
I don’t know what’s happened these past few weeks, but something has changed. I’ve cracked. I do love City Year and the kids I work with – so much – but things are taking tolls. I feel heavy. It feels like a chore. And it sort of is; I’m feeling the effects now of being… Continue reading
It’s half-term and I finally have some free time alone to knuckle down on some work, and research and think about whats next for me. Life after City Year. Which up until a week ago, had been a daunting thought that loomed over me like a grey, unsure cloud. However, I think I’ve found something… Continue reading Clouds are Clearing
(Scorpion image found on Pinterest https://pin.it/tipbj5nw3wzlr2)
Over at City Year we are split up into different teams, which are each named after the founding stories of City Year. These stories are sewn into the fabric of City Year and create the foundation for our work, each one providing guidance, different values, or gets us thinking about service. We serve on Team… Continue reading My Team
Blessed With a Curse 