While, I'm a sucker for nature and vast open landscapes, London is somewhat pleasing to the eye. These scenes provide us with an alternative nature; a man-made environment, a city where 8 million inhabitants go about their daily lives. The Shard is a 95-storey skyscraper - it is the tallest building in the UK. It has a snazzy... Continue Reading →
Every Saturday morning on the dot of 9am, in 850 parks around the world, thousands of runners embark on a journey. For some this is just their regular 5km work out, for others it means a little more. Families, young children, senior citizens, teenagers and youngsters all group together to take part in a free... Continue Reading →
On average Londoners spend fifty-five minutes getting into work (according to a Guardian article). That is just under ten hours a week sitting on the tube, bus or in a car… In other words most people spend at least 40 hours per month commuting. Think what you could do with 40 extra hours. You could... Continue Reading →
Nursery, Primary School, Secondary School, University and then what? Practically all of my life up until 2015 has been in education. Despite those 17 years of being taught, lectured and prepared for the 'real world,' when I finally left university, I felt totally unprepared to enter the unknown. I didn't want to venture away from the safety... Continue Reading →
There comes a time in everyone’s life were we have to look after our parents. The very people who brought us into the world will need our support. This task is never going to be easy. Seeing our role-models, number one supporters and people we love most, ask us for help, is heart-breaking. Generally speaking, this... Continue Reading →
My time as a door knocker has come to an end. I am about to embark upon a new journey -working for one of London's largest recycling companies. I think it is only fitting to pass on some lessons I have learnt about dealing with the public, using persuasive skills and reading body language. Before... Continue Reading →
'I have traveled all the way from the South of France to see you Sarah,' the middle aged man chirped reading my name badge. 'I am flattered sir - it must have been a bit warmer there,' I replied as I looked up from the sheet of names, numbers, and check in times. 'It was indeed,'... Continue Reading →
As Christmas celebrations commence and 2016 nears its end I want to take a moment to reflect. This year my eyes have been opened to global hardships as well as heartwarming miracles. Spending the beginning of 2016 in poverty-ridden Central American countries, I now realise that most of us in England are blessed. On the one hand, I... Continue Reading →
'Over 2.5 million people worldwide live with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury' according to Spinal Research. This could be from falling down the stairs, getting injured while playing sports or indeed it may be medical (tumors, spinal bleeds etc.) So what happens when a spinal injury occurs? Each case is very different. However, similar questions, emotions and... Continue Reading →
As the white door slowly creaked open at number eight I smiled eagerly. 'Hello, my name is Sarah,' I chirped with enthusiasm. Two beady brown eyes stared back at me. The door was slightly ajar, with the flat owner hiding behind it. 'What do you want?' the shadow hissed. 'I'm working on behalf of the council and... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 