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

We are now in the final month of 2025... What does this festive season look like for you? The First Snowfall! December's Monthly Check-in: Theme of the month: wholesome vibes. Priorities for this month: learning my lines for a short film; de-cluttering my space and organising for 2026; promoting and advertising my debut book (with some more writing time); doing less and relaxing; and finally, enjoying the festivities with friends and family. Main priority of the month:  healt

What goes on backstage? How do we get the courage to emerge from the wings? How do we prepare for performance? What is it like onstage? And finally, cue the curtain call! Backstage Since I was very young, I have always loved the theatre! Acting, singing, dancing and just the general buzz of performing and make-believe! I was always involved in the school productions, attended drama groups outside of school and eventually took drama GCSE. I was a perfectionist with it, simply