Things I've Learned This Week

- Twitter is not private. Be careful what you rant about. The BBC may just get in touch and ask for a live interview.

- Your gut instinct is 98% always right. Follow your gut.

- Binge watching something you enjoy is never a waste of time.

- Taking advice from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and lifting your chin during selfies leads to the best selfie you've ever taken.

- Watching people open the presents you bought them will always involve a heart-stopping moment of 'Crap, will they like it?'

- Reading the book and then seeing the film do not make the twists and turns any less emotional.

- Sleeping on the bus is the least refreshing nap you will ever take.


- A strong lipstick shade changes everything.

- Home-made Birthday Cards are still the best birthday cards.

- You may be a hoarder, but sometimes you should hoard more and not throw away that list that is now very important for you to find.

- You may still get anxiety about phone calls, but you can do it. It's okay to hate something, and you're strong enough to get through it.


- Chatting to fellow bloggers is so much fun. Always try and make time for that.

- You are more appreciated and valued than you know.

- You always totally deserve that Mocha. Have another Mocha.