Category: Personal Experience
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Traveling alone: Mistakes I made

Lets face it. Travelling alone doesn’t have to suck. If everything goes smoothly then it is the ultimate piece of cake. Plus you can have the seat by the window or just switch off for the whole flight/ journey. You just have to be realistic with your travel expectations. Packing light is key. I was…
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The heartbreak of goodbyes

I know I am lucky. I have a great family and they live in the most beautiful parts of the world. When I see them it is like we have never been apart but goodbyes hurt so much. I would give up pretty much everything to have them live closer. There is so much heartbreak…
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Self delusions: weight struggles

I flick through pictures of myself and delete the images where my body looks pregnant. I carry all my weight on my stomach and feel horrendous for it. My weight struggle perhaps isn’t as tough as a lot of people’s by my misery is. I find a picture where my stomach looks flatter and I…
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Exploring The Seychelles; My Recommendations

I try to explore Seychelles every two years. I have family and friends who live out there and it is my heritage so I want to live and learn as much as I can. So, I thought if you were venturing to these beautiful set of islands that maybe you would appreciate some recommendations from…
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Suitcase for The Seychelles: My clothes Packing list

I love packing, love it. Writing a list and creating outfits, remembering what you didn’t use last time. I get so organised packing for holiday it is ridiculous. I don’t really like to over pack and always get frustrated at the end of the holiday if I haven’t used something. I am such a planner.…
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Giving Up My Name and Other Wedding Traditions

I am torn into giving up my name and archaic traditions. I am going to be truthful with you, I find lots of things about a wedding old fashioned. But I also like some of the traditions.
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Wedding Fitness, Calorie Counting: Can I drink and diet?

I need to focus on my wedding fitness and calorie counting is helping. I know what you are thinking, I don’t have to diet for my wedding. I should just be happy in myself. My body isn’t terrible but I don’t like it. Body confidence only works if you like what you see. I can’t…
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Madrid and Engagement ring shopping

I honestly thought this would be easy, I mean it is shopping for my engagement ring? I kind of knew what I wanted, something vintage or unique? I thought I would love shopping for jewellery, I didn’t expect it to be filled with pressure. Having to pick a piece of jewellery that sits on…
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Generic Wedding Saving Blog tips and are they helpful?

As I have been dreaming of a wedding for years I have read hundreds of blogs on helpful tips wedding advice. Where to spend your money and where to splurge. I would have considered myself an expert until I started planning my own wedding. Then I realised that so much of their wedding tips to…
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Heartbreak, Hero’s and Wedding Plans

When we got engaged everyone said “you wait for the drama and family issues”. A wedding really does bring out heartbreak but it also shines a light on the hero’s in our lives. I smiled politely at them, I thought we would be okay with our wedding planning. Although both our parents aren’t together now…
