*Trigger Warning - mention of rape* I’ve felt unable to articulate anything recently, with a year-long lockdown that’s brought nothing more than the sense of impending doom, I haven’t found much reason to share my thoughts. That is, until I woke up today to the hashtag trending on twitter “notallmen”. This comes so untastefully after [...]
Author: lydiatweed
100 Hours Away From Social Media
Just to eliminate any disappointment right off the bat, I'm afraid this isn't a prequel to 127 hours. I haven't been trapped by a boulder and had to cut my arm off to survive. No, much worse than that. I've spent 100 hours away from social media (just over 4 days to be precise). What [...]
A Ramble on Wellbeing in 2020 – Diet Culture, Societal Pressure & The Theory of Time
The New Year is a time for a fresh start and new beginnings. Wait, it is, right? New Year is seen as a time to make resolutions and be a better person, but under the surface it invites a lot of self-criticism. More often than not, the idea of "bettering" ourselves is often lost amongst [...]
How to Spice Up an Autumn Day
As I'm writing this, I'm sat in a dressing gown with a steaming cup of hot chocolate, staring out of my window onto the rainy garden with my cat on my lap. The only thing I'm missing right now is a cinnamon stick Yankee candle and a wood burning stove. That's right, it's Autumn! It's [...]
Yard & Coop – Afternoon Tea with a Twist
*gifted experience* I was recently invited to Yard & Coop with the NWBG to try one of their greatest inventions yet. Their fried chicken afternoon tea. When you think of afternoon tea, what usually springs to mind is sandwiches, scones and prosecco. Well, this is afternoon tea revamped and turned on it's head. Are you [...]
World Suicide Prevention Day 2019
*TRIGGER WARNING - talk of suicide* This is the third year in a row that I've intended to write some words for World Suicide Prevention Day, and was never able to make it until the end of a post. Part of that was due to the nature of my blog, and not wanting to bring [...]
Five Niche London Food Spots You Need To Visit
London is the place for foodies as there are soooo many different types of cute cafes and incredible restaurants to choose from. Something I noticed when living in London is that there are so many niche food joints that only tend to sell one kind of food. SO, I'm here to share you with my [...]
Neighbourhood Liverpool
[Gifted experience] Neighbourhood Liverpool, the home of fancy cocktails, pink neon lights and reaaally good toilet lighting. Or so we thought. NBHD invited me down for their Roll into Monday's (SUSHI!) offer this month, and also their Hard Knock Wednesdays at the end of the last year. It's always been renowned for it's great atmosphere on [...]
Interrail Italy – Gragnano, Pompeii, Sorrento & Mount Vesuvius
London’s Top 5 Instagrammable Cafes You Have to Visit in 2019
All Things Tweed 