Calm in Chaos: a general rambling post from me amongst the uncertain times which are COVID-19 and how I generally stay sane when it feels like the world is ending.
Tag: girl
An album guide for when you’re going through it
This is more of a laid back July post. So right now we're sitting in my least favourite season, summer. Yes, you read me correctly- summer is my least favourite season as I've mentioned previously in other blogposts. Anyway, the last couple of months have been rather tumultuous for me to say the least. There [...]
Andrew Thomas Huang: nature, aliens and the resurrection of FKA Twigs
An interview with American-Chinese director Andrew Thomas Huang on collaborating with artists such as Björk and FKA Twigs, connecting to his heritage and finding inspiration within nature.
What sobriety taught me about being a better friend
Most of the blog posts I write are heavily influenced by events that have taken place in my personal life, I would love to say that everything I write about is thoroughly and thoughtfully planned out, but the majority of the time, it isn't. Why do I say that? Well, the other night (I would [...]
Mandy Wu and her cinematic take on the muse
It's no secret that I'm seriously infatuated with art and photography, especially when created by self-identifying women (no discrimination, I've interviewed Male artists too!) and so, when I find one that particularly inspires me, I like to grab them for a quick Q&A and feature them here! So, for this months 'Rookie Girl' feature, Mandy [...]
What I learnt from celebrating ‘Galentine’s Day’
The closing of a year is often lead with great anticipation. Halloween, bonfire night, Thanksgiving (for my American readers), Hanukkah, Christmas celebrations and then finally...the New Years build up. Then creeps in January, dragging its oversized shoes on the floor. January is like the Maroon 5 performing at the Super Bowl of months, despite my [...]
Erasing “toxic positivity”
"Be confused, it's where you begin to learn to new things. Be broken, it's where you begin to heal. Be frustrated, it's where you start to make authentic decisions. Be sad, because if we are brave enough, we can hear our heart's wisdom through it. Be whatever you are right now. No more hiding. You [...]
Why you should definitely go to a gig alone
At least once.
How To Act Like You’re Over It (until you actually are)
"Grow from the dirt that they left you in". It's easy for me to just sit here and write "Who cares? Do better and move on". Because that's the sort of guidance that I was usually given to by other people, but let's be honest- it's pretty useless and patronising advice. And I know this [...]
The importance of “Dear White People” and the struggle with self-indentity
An opinion piece on the Netflix series “Dear White People” told from a mixed race perspective.
