Blogmas 2019

Well.. not just yet. However, with Christmas just around the corner you can’t help but think about the new year and what awaits. You may have things booked in. Personally, I know that next year I’m going to Birmingham in February,  as well as an […]

In Sight By Nicole X Allen “I see you when you’re sleeping. I know when you’re awake. I know if you’ve been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake. I don’t know, man. It sounds creepy” “First, Christmas songs ain’t creepy. Second, you […]

Does anyone else think over the last year of their life around Christmas, or is that just me? There is so much hustle and bustle, even those who start their ‘New Year, New Me’ / ‘2020 Bucket List and Goals’ planning.  I also do some […]

I didn’t dislike this, but I’m not sure I loved it either. I’m still processing my thoughts. Julie and Julia is the memoir of a woman named Julie Powell who decides that she would attempt to cook every recipe from Julia Child’s ‘Mastering the Art […]

Waterproof By Nicole. X. Allen I wish that you Could see past those flames Because I know She’s just playing games With you Baby the glow of that fire Is nothing more than a liar I know she feels warm But get too close and […]

“When Guinevere Beck strides into the bookshop where Joe works, he is instantly smitten. And so beings an attraction that quickly spirals into a whirlwind of deadly consequences” Let me start off with the word “smitten”. Smitten?? Smitten sounds like a word used in a […]

For a book called “The Big Sleep” this has a lot happening and it’s a struggle to figure out where to start. I suppose we’ll start off with Phillip Marlowe, the private detective with questionable morals yet stone principles. It started out relatively simple. General […]

Abbie By Nicole X Allen Poem: I’m trying to find the words to say How much you meant to me The day we met you became Part of our family I know that now you’re gone But I promise nothing’s changed The only difference is […]

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” A Christmas Carol.  An absolute classic and essential for every Christmas. Although, admittedly this is the first time I’ve read it and my previous experiences have been through various movie adaptations […]

I’m not sure if this is a solely American thing, but I feel like the whole pumpkin thing is coming over to the UK. I’ve never had pumpkin or pumpkin spiced anything, although I did come across Pumpkin Spiced Almond Butter in my local supermarket […]

Tonight is the night of my Christmas Work-Do however, unfortunately I can’t attend as I’m currently unwell. For some, this happened late November and others it’s upcoming. My last place of work had their Christmas Do’s in July… work that one out! I always thoroughly […]

“Your now is not your forever” “Anybody can look at you. It’s quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see.” So, I have a confession. Turtles All the Way Down is my first ever John Green book. I remember when The […]

It’s interesting how lyrics and how people feel about them can change overtime. I think the most obvious song to use for this example is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. It would be so easy to cast this off as  ‘Millennials over-reacting’. I’m not sure it’s […]

“Action is the cause of motivation” I was out for drinks with friends from work and one recommended to me that I read this book, and then they brought it into work for me to read. I can’t imagine why he would think I need […]

I imagine most of us have heard of Band Aid.  I can’t speak for the majority of the world. However, if you live in the UK the chances are you’ve heard of Band Aid. Band Aid formed in 1984. They’re a group made up of […]

“Don’t do it. Eleanor told the little girl; insist on your cup of stars; once they have trapped you into being like everyone else you will never see your cup of stars again” The Haunting of Hill House follows Eleanor Vance. Eleanor has cared for […]

Everyone has their own traditions when it comes to Christmas. Who puts the star or angel at the top of the tree, who cuts the turkey, whether to open gifts before or after Christmas Dinner. One of ours is when we put up our Christmas […]

Or as my family might say “Να ζησης βγοα την εορτή σου Νικολ”. I remember when me and my sister first learned of the concept of a ‘Name Day’, the first thing my sister asked was “Does this mean we get presents??” In fairness, we […]

… is books. However, instead of focusing on the materialistic, today I’m going to share 15 ideas of things to do throughout December. We might want the latest iPhone, a new eyeshadow palette or perhaps you’re voucher person who likes to choose what they’d purchase. […]

Like Me Not By Nicole. X. Allen “He likes me He likes me not He likes me He likes me not He likes me! … Not” My mind keeps spinning, spinning With the words you said Have I built up these moments Inside my head […]

“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” Nineteen Eighty-Four follows a man named Winston Smith who works in the Records Department of the Ministry of Truth. Winston’s job is to ensure that whatever party propaganda latest to headline is reflected in every documented […]

I’m not sure about you, but here where I live in the UK we don’t get snow around Christmas. We usually get snow around April. I always loved Snow Days as a kid. Gathering around in your parents room, hoping to hear the name of […]

Hello! Yep, I’m back. I shouldn’t have stayed away, and I’ve been wanting to return but there’s this strange thing where the longer you don’t do something the harder it is to return.  So, I’m back for Blogmas. The thing that essentially broke me back […]