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In front of pink cherry blossom trees I hold up my Kindle which says it will no longer work

why I’m glad Amazon discontinued my Kindle

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 Katie

I’ve had my Kindle since my 13th birthday, and it has served me really well. I like that she’s simple, a device that doesn’t do anything else but books. I love the Paperwhite screen that doesn’t feel like I’m looking … Continue reading why I’m glad Amazon discontinued my Kindle

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Rows of lavendar in a field

2025: the year of love

December 31, 2025January 20, 2026 Katie

I love getting reflective at the end of the year and writing up my wee annual round up. This year, it wasn’t hard to think of the theme because from day 1 it was nothing but love. I feel so … Continue reading 2025: the year of love

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I hold up a book called 'In The Kitchen' in my kitchen

love in the kitchen

April 20, 2025January 4, 2026 Katie

Last month, I read a book of essays called In The Kitchen collected by Daunt Publishing, and it set my mind off on a journey. The book features many authors discussing food and life, and I ate it up. Ella … Continue reading love in the kitchen

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Waves crash around rocks under the cliffs

2024: the year of return

December 27, 2024 Katie

Toward the end of last year, I was feeling pretty worn down but I kicked off 2024 taking some time on my own in my favourite spot, breathing with the waves and appreciating how beautiful the world is. It felt … Continue reading 2024: the year of return

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Overhead view of a mountain and blue lake. Paraglider wires cross over one side

2023: the year of balance

December 27, 2023November 16, 2024 Katie

It’s that reflective end of year time and the word that comes to me for 2023 is balance, or more accurately how I’ve been attempting to feel balanced throughout the year. I came out of 2022 feeling pretty darn exhausted … Continue reading 2023: the year of balance

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2022: the year of abundance

December 28, 2022January 1, 2023 Katie

Holy moly, this has been a year! There’s been a lot of great things happening (almost too much at times) but almost all of it has been exciting and wonderful. 2022 has been my first full year as a Glasgow … Continue reading 2022: the year of abundance

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2021: the year of revival

December 31, 2021 Katie

This year has been…mixed. We’re still battling the tides of the pandemic but at least this year we had moments where life felt almost normal. Getting back to doing the things we love was like a breath of fresh air. … Continue reading 2021: the year of revival

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The next chapter begins

November 9, 2021 Katie

Well hey, dear reader, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve written a personal blog post and following all my recent life changes I suppose now is as good a time as any. I’m stepping into a new chapter of … Continue reading The next chapter begins

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Here’s to the instigators who make shit happen

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021 Katie

This post is for the plan instigators, the conversation starters, the catch up makers, the ‘mums of the group’, the people who make shit happen. I see all that you’re doing and I want you to know that it is … Continue reading Here’s to the instigators who make shit happen

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Taylor Swift looks to the right, her hair splaying out from the movement, her eyes are closed and she is wearing a frilly white blouse. The photo has a sepia style filter on it

Why hearing Taylor Swift’s Fearless again affected me so much

April 10, 2021June 12, 2021 Katie

Never was I a bigger Swiftie than when I was 10 years old and Fearless came out for the first time. Listening to it again now with the re-release was quite the nostalgic journey for me – it actually made … Continue reading Why hearing Taylor Swift’s Fearless again affected me so much

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