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The thrill of watching horror
A week ago, I stumbled upon a new Netflix film trilogy—and to my surprise I quite liked it. I’ve always had in interest in thriller/horror films, particularly the classics (Scream, The Grudge and The Silence of the Lambs). However, in recent years I have much preferred light-hearted comedy/drama films. Read on for my thoughts on Fear Street!
Gardening in isolation
Stuck inside? Bored out of your brains? Get gardening!
Disruption during a PhD
I am very lucky to have such supportive supervisors but also to have such encouraging peers amongst my cohort.
What does happiness really mean?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness as something all-encompassing and overwhelming, and also something elusive, often impermanent.
Pasta and puff pastry
It was a lot of work but also a lot of fun. It was great to try some homemade past and puff pastry sheets during the semester break.
Food during lockdown
Food during the pandemic has been a topic of much conversation.
Van Gogh Alive: my thoughts and reflections
I attended the Van Gogh Alive Experience and I would highly recommend! I’ve always been a fan of his work. If you have a day available definitely visit the show – which is on until 1 August!
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Movies and TV shows about women aren't just for women
There's an accepted falsehood that films and TV shows about men are for everyone, while films and TV shows about women are for women only. Finally, that's starting to change.
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Learning to let go of possessions
I can find it difficult to let go of possessions and things I don’t need. However, I am trying to remember some key things.