Forever trying to spice up the coffee, but forever spicing down productivity with procrastination. So alongside this new brew review, is a thought to chew and things to do when procrastination hits you...
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Ahh, humble inhabitants of the modern world. So 'independent' yet always searching for a sense of belonging, connection and Snapchat streaks. From the hour I awoke this morning, to this very second as I write, I can see that the majority of my day has been in the company of a screen. Laptop, phone, television, phone, laptop, lecture board, phone. I can feel my innocent oval eyes squaring up and perhaps it's time I pursued that much need optician appointment... (In which there would be more screen staring, how eye-ronic). They say to substitute your crisps and chocolate with healthy fruit alternatives, so why not do the same for your basic moods. Here are some analogical fruity snacks to fortify your friendly small talk...
"For me to be saying I'm not a genius I'd be lying to you and to myself." -Kanye West. Okay, so maybe he wouldn't be your first choice as a scholarly role model, but after a tough day of revision (procrastination) I've decided when it comes to exam stress, Kanye knows best. Life's too short not to reap in the self-efficacy benefits that aid your revision mindset when you act like you're the living embodiment of perfection. So here's the Kanye West guide to making your revision seems easy-peasy-lemon-Yeezy.
There's a lot of stigma around veganism. Jokes and myths and stereotypes fly around. But rather than dwell on politics and other's judgments surrounding the life choices of individuals I thought I'd curiously wonder into the realms of the vegan foodie world as the red carpet (or in this case, checkered table cloth) was rolled out for me in the direction of a vegan restaurant menu debut!
Ready, set, ve-GO! So picture this: you've been invited to Beyonce's house for an evening zumba session, but you've also been asked to go spend the evening penguin watching with David Attenborough.... The inevitable FOMO is too great for you to handle. There is only one solution to this problem. JOMO.
Already one month in. Is the thought of the rest of this year stretching ahead making you feel a bit like...
Attention all students, foodies, humans and Wagamama recruitment teams. Today I made my first Ramen bowl and so I wish to share with you not only this proud moment of Japanese flare, but also this super easy, quick and YUMMY Chicken Tofu & Mushroom Ramen recipe so you too can live the lazy ladle life, without wasting away your wallet at wagamamas...
As a wise Ronan Keating once sang "Life is a rollercoaster." And no truer words have ever left his mouth. With this metaphor in mind, it seems that those dips we have are inevitable and I all too often find my self, in a very British fashion, dwelling on the negatives on life. Be it the weather, politics or those annoying little white ulcers you get on your toungue. All the moaning is infectious and can become a nasty habit, so instead I thought I'd hone in on a few 'tippedy top' feelings that life has to offer! So sit back, relax and enjoy the ride....
If you look closely enough, you can see the Salabhasana posing Yogi in the latte art....
...Okay just kidding, but how cool would that be right? Nothing captures the attention of the slightly groggy blog reader than a cup of coffee. Speaking of groggy, I'm sure you're more than familiar with the 'post-party animal' paralysis that dawns upon you before your 9am start. A time where you must literally wake up and smell the coffee....well, unfortunately for you and your caffeine craving cells, I do not have any coffee to give here...at least, not your typical cup of coffee. More of a 'life hack' My coffee cup of morning yoga. A pick-me-up that has become somewhat of a morning motivation to give the creaking bones of this rusty 20-year-old an espresso shot of energy on those days where the cogs need a kick start. anx·i·e·ty
aNGˈzīədē/ noun A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. FOMO? What is FOMO? Some kind of Japanese soup? No it is not (although I'm sure I could have had you fooled). This is in fact an acronym that has gained frequent usage in my life recently...FOMO, Aka
Fear Of Missing Out I've never seen Forrest Gump, but his insight into the metaphorical value of chocolate boxes has me both intrigued and inspired. This inspiration particularly grew in my mind as I spent my 'pre-Christmas build-up' living away from my family for the first time. Homesickness and spending a little too much time thinking about present buying melted together into some deep thought this December...
What is your favourite Christmas song? Chances are you have about 50, there are just too many to choose from that evoke merry memories of champagne popping and present shopping. As much as I love to join the flurry of pre-christmas consumerism to the angelic voice of Justin Bieber's Mistletoe, there really is only one Christmas Carol(e) that I can truly shop along with...Ladies and gentlemen: My mother. Ahh, the family holiday; a time to road trip, reconnoitre and relax.... YEAH RIGHT! We've all been there, and as much as we love the life long memories of adventure these trips will undoubtedly leave us with, they are not the easiest of experiences. You can forget personal space and you may want to reevaluate your threshold on 'family banter' because believe me, you've got to have some serious strength to withstand the 7am rises on top of jet lag on top of arguments on top of rude waiters without at least 12 nervous breakdowns. Minimum. But never fear because where there's a will, there's a way and where there is a case study of a highly eclectic group of road trippin' Brits, I can pass down a few top tips on how to survive the family holiday. (WARNING: results may vary.)
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