I am currently sitting in a corner of a local café, and I am fairly certain I am vibrating. It’s the third latte. The “recovery” part of my recovering-overachiever status usually involves a bit more zen and a bit less caffeine-induced heart palpitations, but today we’re talking about compounding. And nothing makes my brain buzz … Read more
When people hear “concrete home,” they tend to imagine a monolithic, joyless block that looks more like a car park than somewhere you’d want to sip your morning coffee. And yes, that’s exactly what we bought. I like to call it a “concrete monstrosity”; my partner calls it a car park. Walk past it too … Read more
Back in 2013: My First Proper Job Fresh out of university in 2012, I stumbled into my first proper job at the Money Shop in early 2013. It was the start of adult life in all its awkward, slightly terrifying glory: uniformed shirts, black slacks, and two trips across the city each day, there and … Read more
It’s funny how the smallest, simplest things can bring the most unexpected joy. For me, that thing is my microwaveable rice cooker. Yes, it’s literally just a plastic container with a clever lid, and yes, I realise how odd it sounds to be this excited about a piece of plastic. But this little contraption has … Read more
Impulse buys. Quick lunch grabs. Those little moments when your stomach rules your wallet.I’d been caught in a cycle: Tesco meal deals, bakery treats, anything that was warm, cheap, and conveniently packaged. They tasted fine, but my wallet felt lighter and my health… less so. Enter the 10 Minute Rule — a tiny pause that … Read more
