This series of short vignettes are re-imaginings of what lockdown could have looked like in my previous homes, in other times.
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To all the lockdowns I could’ve known before
Why Taika Waititi’s Oscars rant was no joke
Why is his anecdote of suffering from work-related chronic pain being labelled as “hilarious”?
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What swimming has taught me about freelancing
Staring up at the ceiling while trying to quieten my mind after a rough week, it dawned on me that freelancing is a lot like swimming.
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Why there’s no shame in a second job
Working a second job to support your career doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it’s a sign of resilience.
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The best podcasts for freelance writers
Headphones at the ready – these are the podcasts I love listening to as a freelance writer
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Learning to love networking as a freelance journalist
Unless you’re an extrovert, I’m pretty sure the idea of networking sends a lot of people somewhere on the spectrum of panic. But last night, that all changed.
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Going on air about my IBS
How I ended up on the BBC three times in 24 hours talking about how a medical trial helped my IBS symptoms.
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How to shop plastic free: An introduction
Much like plastic itself, the plastic-free movement is going to be around for a long time. Like most people last year, I was brutally shaken by Blue Planet II. I’d instantly wanted to throw out all of the unnecessary plastic in my house until I realised the cruel irony.
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