One of the additional #EdublogsClub prompts is writing about hobbies or interests. I think I may have touched on these in previous posts (eg. reading, journaling and art journaling) but I love journals and zines. I especially enjoy looking at creative journals because I am a huge fan of colour and collage. Recently I rediscovered The Goddess Guide and The Goddess Experience, I bought the former for my favourite blogger but accidentally donated it to a charity shop (fully gift-wrapped with a card inside). The pages are so rich and I’ve always found high fashion fun to look at. It definitely is eye candy for me.

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One of the additional #EdublogsClub prompts is writing about favourite bloggers. I mentioned a handful in my first post but decided to elaborate more on a blog I’ve been enjoying lately.

If you have a young girl in your life, you’ve probably heard of Zoella. She’s a popular vlogger and, to me, a constant reminder of Brighton. While I lived in Brighton, I never stumbled upon her. I also wasn’t really interested in make-up, fashion and shopping which most of the videos I saw with her in involved. But I do remember a colleague writing a letter to her to invite her to an event we were holding at the university (she never attended, but I’m sure she would have if the letter was from me☺️).

Since moving to Kent, I find the glimpses of Zoella comforting. She has products in Superdrug, Boots and probably other places I don’t know the names of. She has co-written a book, talks about anxiety, posts recipes that I love, enjoys scented candles (I hear ya!) and is a fellow lover of autumn. So I probably see Zoella stationery / homeware or smell one of her perfumes once a week.

I admire her, because her hard work and skills in creating enjoyable videos have given her opportunities to do really fun things. Whether you like what she does is another matter. But I have plenty of time in my life for people who do what they love.

And that’s why I love Zoella‘s blog. It’s an online time capsule of things that she enjoys. It’s pretty to look at and just gives me the warm fuzzy feeling.

Here are my top ten Zoella blog posts (in no particular order):

1. Lush Splurge
2. Pumpkin Spiced Cupcakes
3. The Marwood
4. Fell In Love With Edinburgh
5. Stationery Overload
6. The Cornish Detox
7. Gift Wrapping Ideas
8. Peak Inside My Living Room
9. My Bedroom Snippets
10. How To: Blog Photography

One of the additional #EdublogsClub prompts is writing about my commute to work. I’m currently not in work however I do have an article to write this month. I actually prefer to write in a university campus social area. If one of those is not available then a café will do.

Today I’ve had a bit of a wobble so I’m writing from home. I normally start by making notes about the prompt I’ve been given (I prefer visual notes).

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I made £4 from my poetry this month. I won’t link because it’s pretty poor writing. My wi-fi went down today as I was trying to email it to my editor. By the time I reconnected two hours had passed and I found out about the £4. Maybe I should’ve gone to the café after all.

One of the additional #EdublogsClub prompts is describing my short-term and long-term goals. I think I may have done this prompt but I don’t remember doing it. Today is my last week of my current temporary contract with CCCU. I’m feeling a little down as I’ve made some good friends in Canterbury and it’s started feeling like a place I want to stick around but I’ve also been invited to attend four exciting job interviews next week. Four! And I’ve been accepted on to More Pathways to FE so I’ll have a week placement next month.

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Live Stream Video

One of the additional #EdublogsClub prompts is writing about using audio/podcasts. It feels like a good time to share this wellbeing video from Gala Darling. I tried to embed the video but it’s not showing on my browser. I’m not sure why.

I’m going to vlog next year, I promise. I’d love to share thoughts about wellbeing but it feels a bit odd to do right now when I am struggling with a lot of holiday worry.