We are well and truly into 2026! So what does this month mean to you? Enjoying Nature! February's Monthly Check-in: Theme of the month: progress/moving forward. Priorities for this month: the one act festival, free time for relaxing hobbies, daily exercise, sleep & taking vitamins. Main priority of the month:  the one act festival. ​ Self-development goal: to prepare for my upcoming book fairs.  ​ Intention of the month: to lead each day with gratitude.  What am I reading th

If you are looking for chocolate, charm and chic vibes, take a trip to Brussels, Bruges and Ghent! Enjoying a drink in Brussels My Experience: I have visited Belgium twice: back in December 2022 where I went to both Brussels and Bruges and then Ghent in the summer of 2024 (as part of a Baltic cruise). I really loved all three places and I would definitely recommend a visit to all three. For the winter trip, I chose to stay in Brussels but then did a day trip to Bruges and, fo

We're now two weeks into the new year... So what does 2026 mean for you? As we begin 2026, I always find the month of January a great time for a little gentle reflection and reset. Below are a few prompts that I used recently to help consider my routines, priorities and mindset. 2025 Reflection: What went well? Relocating (new home & new job) Progress with acting & writing Meeting new people and making friends What made me happy? Nature Acting Writing Time with friends & fami

Friends, Family and Festive Cheer! Loch Lomond Happy New Year! I can't believe it's already 2026- where did 2025 go? That's one thing I have always found with relocating: time seems to speed up! Last year was a year of 'new' and 'firsts'! New job, new home and first meetings. It can be both exciting and nerve-racking and as a result, it can also be quite tiring! I am looking forward to 2026: feeling more settled; feeling refreshed with renewed goals and priorities; and finall

It's the first month of the new year! What does this time mean for you? Taking time to sit and enjoy the views of Loch Lomond! January's Monthly Check-in: Theme of the month: health & self. Priorities for this month: sleep, nutrition, exercise, de-cluttering & planning. Main priority of the month:  small steps and rest. ​ Self-development goal: to read as much as possible. Intention of the month: to observe my behaviours and actions that stem from the internal pressure I pla

If you are looking for impressive winter landscapes and festive charm, why not add Norway to this season's bucket-list places? Enjoying nature in Åndalsnes My Experience: I visited Norway as part of a Christmas cruise back in 2023 and I loved it! There were four stops made in this beautiful country on the itinerary and each place was simply magical during this time of year. We began our sightseeing amongst the rugged, natural beauty of Åndalsnes, before travelling up to the w

Lights, lunches and laughs! The Lights at The Botanic Garden! We're on the countdown (or run-up, whichever you prefer to call it!) to the festive period and I'm looking forward to some rest and reflection... 2025 has been a busy year and it has now been nearly ten months since I made the move to Scotland. I'm proud of all that I have achieved so far since being here. So although I want to spend this time relaxing with friends and family, I am also keen to start making my 2026