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  • 10 Reasons I love Rock Climbing… and you will too!

    10 Reasons I love Rock Climbing… and you will too!

    1. It’s fun! The hole experience is addictive, you can totally get the most amazing feeling when you go. Its tiring but you come out with such an emotional high that the muscle aches the next day are totally worth it. 2. You burn calories! The bonus when doing any physical activity is whether it Read more

  • Finding Some Comfort | Primary School Cake

    Finding Some Comfort | Primary School Cake

    I have fond memories of getting a huge slab of cake with pink icing and colourful sprinkles. Usually accompanied by custard all for less than £1.50. It was a cake that when I was at school was a real comfort, so when they redecorated the canteen and they stopped selling it I was heart broken. Read more

  • Med School Diaries: Back on Track

    This week a much happier medical student is writing this post, the one who finally feels they are getting back on track with life. It’s been a combination of smiling through the mental break, eating healthy and exercising, and gaining some confidence.  The confidence came from Friday’s Clinical skills lesson. During this season we get Read more

  • Med School Diaries: Breaking Down and Building Back Up

    Med School Diaries: Breaking Down and Building Back Up

    Well, mine came this week, and it was honestly one of the most embarrassing, draining and confusing experiences in my life. Yet by the end of the week I had proven to myself and others that I could succeed through a vast range of challenges… Read more

  • Breakfasts on the go | Cheese and Bacon Scones

    Breakfasts on the go | Cheese and Bacon Scones

    Everyone has established i’m a bit of a baking fanatic, if you haven’t figured that out I’m a little worried…. So i have been so busy in the last few weeks, med school really has been taking its toll. So i’ve really begun focusing on baking items that can make my life easier and make Read more

  • Med School Diaries: Its okay to take a break

    Med School Diaries: Its okay to take a break

    It’s been a tough two weeks back since Christmas. I have pushed myself almost to breaking point, mainly due to forgetting that my mind needs a break too. This weekend I full on crashed. I did no work and spent most of my time in bed sleeping.  I think I was incredibly anxious and tired, Read more