There’s a reason why Walthamstow has been dubbed Awesomestow. As a permanent resident of this wonderful neighbourhood, I can think of many. I travel daily on the Victoria Line. Wherever I get on, Oxford Street or Highbury and Islington, there's only one stop I look forward to getting off at and that's at the end [...]
Let me grab my shades. On London’s hottest day I made an on the spot plan to visit Lloyds Park, for some sun, shade and brownies. I entered the grounds through the main entrance on Forest Road. As soon as I walked through the gates I was met with a medley of delicious scents. Coming [...]
10.30 am, I leave Konditor and Cook carrying a box of my favourite brownies. It’s not often I get to visit my favourite bakery, but when I do I don’t leave empty handed. Today, I got two regulars and two rainbow coloured curly whirly’s nicely packed away. Every time I looked down at the packaging, [...]
I was up a little too bright and early for the weekend. But the weather on Sunday had me singing with the birds. I dropped my friend a message and told her to meet me at our “local” coffee shop. The coffee shop in question happens to be Costa Coffee and is based in Central [...]
I was in need of a push, one that would've driven me past my invisible barriers and out of my comfort zone. In more subtle terms, I needed a mentor. I asked the all-important "Will you be my mentor? " question to my cousin; who happens to be a Jane of all trades and now [...]
8 am I gather all my things together mobile, book, keys, card, etc. Double check on my phone, the one thing I can't leave the house without. My bags all set to accommodate my long commute and day. As I go about my journey, before reaching for my book (I’m currently reading I Am Pilgrim [...]
