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A Post-Lockdown 21st

Turning 21 is surreal enough at the best of times. I'm now officially an adult- even though everyone insists I'm still young and can get away with doing stupid stuff. Your 21st birthday is your last "big" birthday. There's not much you can't do after you're 21. So, many people go all out on their 21st, throwing huge parties to celebrate their crossover to adulthood. But over the past year and a half, most of us couldn't do that. I was fortunate enough to celebrate my 21st with my friends, but feel bad for those who were stuck inside for their birthday...

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Has Lockdown Changed How I Dress?

Lockdown has affected our lives in a hundred different ways. I've delved into how students have been affected by the pandemic before. But I haven't addressed how fashion has changed in the past year and a half. During the pandemic, most of us swapped out our jeans and tops for jogging bottoms and PJs. So, …

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Things I’ve been Grateful for During Lockdown

This past year has been crazy. Lockdown has changed how many of us see the world. Our lives were flipped upside down and the definition of "normal life" will possibly never be the same again. The pandemic has prevented us from seeing loved ones and has caused the loss of family members, friends and livelihoods. However, I've been trying to see the good that has come out of the past year and I want to encourage people to consider what they were grateful for during lockdown. So, here are some things that I was thankful to have during the pandemic...

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6 Rainy Afternoon Reads

Who doesn't love a good book? I love lighting a scented candle, making a cup of tea and curling up to immerse myself in a page-turner. As much as I like my Kindle- which is better for the environment- I can't help but prefer physical books. I cherish the texture and smell of the pages and adore having cute bookmarks to keep track of my progress. But if you're anything like me, you struggle to find the time to read. I read plenty of articles and magazines but, books have been gathering dust on my bookshelf in recent years. However, I made a New Years Resolution that I'd read 20 novels in 2021 (not exactly a huge number but, it'll still be a challenge). So, I thought I'd try writing more posts about books to share what I have read with you all and encourage myself to read more. These are some of my favourite books, and please let me know what your favourites are in the comments or on social media...

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My Lockdown Morning Routine

It's always difficult to wake up motivated and ready for work, especially during lockdown. But there are ways to wake yourself up quicker and easier and increase productivity throughout the day. I might not be the most productive person, but I enjoy finding new ways to start my day. So my morning routine is always changing, but the fundamentals stay the same. I like to appreciate my mornings- relishing every second of them and savouring them. That's the best way to enjoy your day- at least, I think so. If you start your day well- the rest of your day should go smoothly...

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My Lockdown Recommendations

Throughout lockdown, I've been watching, listening, reading and gaming a LOT. I've been planning to write more about entertainment since it's how I spend most of my time- especially right now. Everyone who knows me is aware that I'm a big nerd. I love losing myself in a new TV series, I know an embarrassing amount of Lord of the Rings lore and I've written a LOT of fan-fiction. So, I thought it was about time I share some of my favourite books, movies, TV shows, albums and video games with you all.

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More Things to do in Lockdown

Last spring, we were put into lockdown for the first time. It was a time of home-haircuts, panic-buying and eating tinned food for weeks on end. This was when I properly started writing for Thrifty Mango to keep me occupied while cooped up in my flat and to spread positivity during a terrible time. Now- 10 months later- we're back to square one and more fed up than ever. So, if you're struggling for ideas for how to spend your time until the restrictions are eased, you can check out my 10 Things to Do in Self-Isolation post and find more suggestions below...

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Getting my Life Together: My 2021 Self-care Routine

As some of you may know already, one of my goals for this year is to take better care of myself and make more time for me. I have a habit of overworking and exhausting myself but I want to start pacing myself by taking small breaks to keep me productive. I haven't had a consistent skin-care routine since I don't know when. I forget to use moisturiser and when I run out of something I forget to buy a replacement. However, I know that self-care improves mental health and overall well-being so I thought I should try harder. Since this is new to me, I decided to share my self-care plans with you all...

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Home for Christmas

After having a "mini Christmas" with Ryan in Aberdeen, exchanging presents and having a Christmas-y date, I headed down to Ayrshire to spend time with my family. Before leaving, I had 2 free, asymptomatic Covid tests given to me for free by the university. Thankfully, both of them were negative and I was able to travel 170 miles to get home for Christmas...

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A COVID-Proof Halloween

With social distancing and limited household gatherings in public- parties can’t happen this year. Halloween 2020 won’t be going ahead for a lot of people, after all a global pandemic is enough horror for some of us. However, by being a little creative and with cooperation from neighbours, we may be able to arrange a safe Halloween for everyone. Here are some ideas that I’ll be using to make this year’s Hallows Eve something worth celebrating...

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