Tag: diary
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Girls trip to Lisbon
It’s about time that I fill you in on my long weekend in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. At the beginning of March I headed to Lisbon with two work colleagues who I also consider to be good friends of mine. We had talked for a long time about a trip away together as we…
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Colin the Crohn’s
So it’s about time I update you all on Mr Colin the Crohn’s Disease, especially as two days ago I had my 6 month consultant review at St. Marks Hospital. http://www.panesarwellbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dgd.jpg I continue to be appreciative of the level of support and time that the consultants there give each patient that walk through the doors…
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Beauty blogger!
I am delighted to announce that I am the new beauty blogger for EAUX Lifestyle and my first product review in my series ‘Rachel Reviews…’ is up on their website! I have reviewed själ’s bio regeneratif serum (active energy lift) and my review can be read here: http://www.eaux.co.uk/sjal-bio-regeneratif-serum/ I hope you enjoy the review! Love & Hugs,…
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I really want to blog!
Sometimes life just gets in the way right? I’m sorry it’s been forever since I last blogged but I’ve been swamped with all sorts and exciting sorts at that! So here’s a quick update on what you’ve missed: The BBC Sport #MakeYourMove campaign is now over and I received a lovely medal from the BBC…
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Wish List | July
With fashion and beauty trends changing quicker than the British weather, it can be hard to keep up with what looks are on trend or totally ‘in’ this season. I’ve never particularly been fashion conscious and I wouldn’t say I am a trendsetter. The majority of the time I’d rather go with comfort over style…
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New Job!!
So 3 weeks ago, I started my first graduate job! As you may be able to tell by the lack of blogging, I am very busy settling in and I’ve also just moved house. A new chapter in my life has begun and I’m so excited. For those who may have missed any previous posts,…
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#BodyPositive
Following my involvement as an ambassador for BBC Sport’s #MakeYourMove Campaign (which involves me taking on the Couch to 5K challenge), I am privileged to have been asked to share a bit about me and my Crohn’s through a Q&A for a sister campaign : #BodyPositive. BodyPositive exists to empower individuals to feel comfortable in…
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Review: Benefit Mini’s
For a while I’ve been eying up benefit products but have been unable to choose a single product to try. When I saw that Boots were doing a deal where you could buy any four mini benefit products for £15, I jumped on the opportunity. There were an assortment of products and I must have…
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My Hospital Box
In August 2011, I spent 5 weeks in hospital while the doctors worked hard to eventually diagnose me with Crohn’s Disease. This was my first time being admitted to hospital and I was sure it was only going to be a couple of days at the most. Little did I realise how ill I was and…
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WALK IT | London
Yesterday, I took part in the Crohn’s and Colitis UK ‘WALK IT’ event in London with my sister, mum and dad. This is an annual event which is held in the following 6 locations: London, Edinburgh, Swansea, Manchester, Rutland and York. The London walk started at the Victoria Embankment Gardens at 11am and the route finished…