As we begin to fly towards the springtime with the longer days and warmer weather, are you getting the spring back into your step? If not, maybe it's time for your monthly check-in! Enjoying Nature! March's Monthly Check-in: Theme of the month: writing goals. Priorities for this month: free time for relaxing hobbies; free time for rest and relaxation; establishing healthy and consistent routines; book fairs; and finally, looking at possible side hustles. Main priority of the

Mocktails, magic and merriment! The National Gallery in Edinburgh The months of January and February have been busy! Between work, rehearsals, writing, socialising, catching the dreaded winter bugs and everything else, it's been tricky to find time for a wee Scotland update. However, this should hopefully summarise the highs and lows of the last couple of months- I have now added an extra section of the 'lowlights' to accompany my 'lessons learnt'! Enjoy! Coro Chocolate Cafe

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