Is there anything you feel too old to do anymore? I remember looking forward to growing up and imagining myself getting ready for the club. Not only did I see it in movies but it just seemed like this experience that was out of reach…until it wasn’t… I have to admit the ‘clubbing experience’ wasContinueContinue reading “Clubbing…”
Author Archives: Cristina Ferreira Mendonça 🖤
Is the Lockdown Lift all a Lie?
As many of you know, at least those of you who are from the UK, we have all been given a date of when lockdown rules will be lifted (if all goes well): 21st June. The ‘official’ timeline is: March: “From 8 March, care home residents are allowed a single regular visitor […]” (Yahoo News,ContinueContinue reading “Is the Lockdown Lift all a Lie?”
P.C.O.S. takes the P.I.S.S.
According to Google (my bestie), P.C.O.S. otherwise known as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones (testosterone). In other words, you have mood swings, more hair and…I feel I should maybe list the symptoms to give everyone an idea of how it reallyContinueContinue reading “P.C.O.S. takes the P.I.S.S.”
The Quarantine Mindset
My last official day of lockdown was 28th July and somehow I couldn’t really comprehend my thoughts and feelings on going back to work. On the one hand, I was relieved that I was going to be able to focus on something other than a new hobby but on the other hand…how the hell wasContinueContinue reading “The Quarantine Mindset”
The Quarantine Life: Nosey Neighbours
I made this myself…can you tell? You’re bored, we’re bored, EVERYONE is bored = that is a fact. Now more than ever, we are staying in our homes, staying outside in the gardens and generally finding stuff to do around the house. Sadly, this also means that we’ll be seeing more of our neighbours (whichContinueContinue reading “The Quarantine Life: Nosey Neighbours”
The Quarantine Life: Is answering messages a must?
I swear No matter where you look, whether it be online, via e-mail or even on TV adverts, the advice is to keep in contact, message your loved ones, keep in touch and check in on those closest to you etc. In the beginning, I completely agreed with this, as combating loneliness is one ofContinueContinue reading “The Quarantine Life: Is answering messages a must?”
Are we to blame for Caroline Flack’s death?
In all honesty I do feel awkward and hypocritical about writing this post given that I am about to blame the media for this incredibly sad ending to somebody’s life whilst commenting about it and posting it online but bear with… I understand that it is a very hard thing to write and comment aboutContinueContinue reading “Are we to blame for Caroline Flack’s death?”
Writing is Self-Care
Everyone talks about journaling and how writing stuff down is key to having a clear mind and in being able to organise all of your thoughts. I was inspired to write this post after watching a recent interview with Noah Centineo (GQ), who talks about a journal he was given by his manager where heContinueContinue reading “Writing is Self-Care”
Top Ten Tips when you’re too sick to Travel
You’ve received the bad news: you’re too sick to travel. Now what? Do you still go and risk your health or do you sit at home and mope? Both shitty plans tbh. Here are my top ten tips on how to mentally revive yourself whilst you’re feeling your worst whilst dealing with the fact thatContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Tips when you’re too sick to Travel”
Too sick to travel? *cue the self-pity party*
She killed the teddy bears…and instead of stuffing…there’s blood…*shivers* What to do when you’re too sick to travel? *0 results* What should you do when you can’t travel because you’re too sick? *1 result = ‘don’t travel’* Great Google. Thanks. This December, with the whole new novelty of Annual Leave and being able to haveContinueContinue reading “Too sick to travel? *cue the self-pity party*”
The Anxious Portuguesa 