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the amount of times i randomly sigh a day is ridiculous

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When I came out

they said it could be a “phase”.

As if being gay is a craze.

But my heart is lost in a maze

and, I’ve felt this way for days.

It’s not just a phase.

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5 things to think about after getting a haircut:

1. that it's just hair and it will grow back (hopefully)

2. what hat you are going to wear to try and cover it up??

3. that you're not a model (and if you are a model you're beautiful in other ways)

4. that even if you're not a model you're beautiful in other ways

5. nobody actually cares what you look like (and I mean this in a good way)

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Packed full of carrots for the Easter Bunny, and topped with a generous handful of mini eggs!! Could this cake BE any more Easter??

Spring has sprung!! And, the big day (in the rabbit community) is tomorrow. So, if you're on the hunt for something delectable to devour with some bunny that you love this Easter. Give this chocolate-infused carrot cake a crack.

Cake Ingredients

400g Brown Sugar

300g Plain Flour

300g Grated Carrots

200ml Olive Oil

100g Raisins

75g Chocolate Chips

50g Walnuts

5 Medium Eggs

2 Teaspoons of Cinnamon

2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder

A Pinch of Salt

Buttercream Ingredients

300g Icing Sugar

100g Butter

100g Cream Cheese

2 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract

A Pinch of Salt

Firstly, preheat the oven to 180 degrees and prep your tray/tin. I used a cake tin and some liners but you could do it as a traybake or as cupcakes. A great alternative to Easter eggs!!

Then place all of your dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt and spices) into a large bowl and combine them together. Add your carrots, chocolate chips, fruit and nuts.

In a separate bowl mix the eggs, sugar and olive oil until combined. Before, pouring into the bowl with the flour again stirring until combined.

Pour the cake batter into your tray or tin, make sure that it is spread evenly!! Then bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Once, baked leave to cool in the tin for 20 minutes before hopping it onto a wire rack to completely cool.

Using an electric mixer (on medium speed) mix the butter and cream cheese, until smooth and creamy.

Then add the icing sugar, vanilla extract and pinch of salt and mix again until fully combined. It should be fluffy like a little bunny!!

Then spread all over your cake (and inside if you are doing it Victoria Sponge style). And, sprinkle as much chocolate as you like on top. It is Easter after all!!

For more recipes like this checkout: lifetheblog.com

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Stacks of books in all the nooks!!

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Schools back in session!!

It's the first day of a new term and I already feel the need for another holiday. Roll on the weekend!! 😂

But in all serious the news that schools are re-opening is nerve racking. On top of the normal school stress and not to mention the uncertainty regarding exams.

So, make sure to have some you time throughout the week. Whether that is a coffee break, a relaxing soak or a digital detox on the weekend. Take care of yourself!!

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right now there is lots of anxiety 

and feelings of uncertainty. 

but it will work out you see, 

because one day we will be free 

no more sitting on the settee 

or endlessly watching tv - 

we will go to the sea,

we will be happy...

Just trust me

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Let them eat cake!!

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Study Day

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Homemade Macaroons

Lacking in style but certainly not in taste

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Working hard or hardly working??

In tutor today we were told to make a timetable, to make sure we are revising. Which has led me to worry I'm not revising enough :/ what do you think??

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I wish to spend all my time reading

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cake for breakfast!!

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make time to stop and smell the metaphorical roses

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These feelings

i have for you

so tender and true.

but you don't care

for thoughts you don't share.

They are just things

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working from home can be hard. So, I've created a survival guide to help you get motivated. You can read it on my blog: life the blog

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wondering whether i'm shaking from fear...

or too much coffee??