Cher journal, When I was eleven years old my grandma took me to Calais in France, it was there that I fell in love with everything French. Although Calais isn't the most authentically French city, to my eleven year old self it was incredible. Since then I've dreamed of living in France, becoming a cliche … Continue reading Au Revoir! →

Cher journal, How do you define knowing someone? Is it by the years in which you’ve been friends? Is it by the sheer amount you know about them? Or is it simply connecting with that person on a deeper level? I used to think that knowing someone was about surface level; knowing their favourite TV … Continue reading Knowing Me, Knowing You →

Once upon a time there were two leopards. They lived in the jungle together and they were deeply in love. They wandered around the lush greenery, running past the trees and playing by the stream. Every night they would snuggle up under the stars and the female leopard would fall asleep with her head resting … Continue reading Story to My Love →

Cher journal, I wanted to share an excerpt from my journal that's dated 15/05/19... Where am I at this stage in my life? I'm unchanged, lying to myself, pretending to be an independent 18 year-old when in reality I'm still that little girl running round in circles, desperately seeking approval from her father. I can't … Continue reading An Excerpt… →

Cher journal, Do you ever feel like you're fleeting? I love that word; fleeting, "lasting for a very short time". A quick passing moment, something that rushes by, you can barely catch a glimpse of it, barely hold on to it. Just as you think you're about to reach out and touch it, it falls … Continue reading Fleeting… →

Cher journal, I cannot believe that it has been a year since I started my blog! It's really amazing to see how much has changed in a year. At first writing on my blog was just a bit of fun, but now it means so much more. It's a platform for me to share my … Continue reading Anniversary →

Cher journal, I must confess, I was disappointed when you didn't wish me Happy Birthday. I must confess, sometimes when I'm walking alone I wonder if you are watching me somewhere... I find it weirdly comforting. I must confess, I see you in the man wearing burgandy that walks past me, I see you in … Continue reading 4am Confessions →

Cher journal, I'd like to share a story, one that is not mine, but needs to be heard. In March, my Uncle (who is younger than me by 6 years) was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma; bone cancer. For months his symptoms were thought to be growing pains, and when the doctors eventually diagnosed him with osteosarcoma, … Continue reading Bravery in Youth →