It’s that time of year again – mince pies are back on supermarket shelves, fairy lights are shining from windows and trees, and Christmas songs are playing on the radio. However, as magical as Christmas can be, it can also be a stressful time of year: the official countdown now begins as soon as Halloween…
I’ve always loved reading: as a child, my Christmas wish-lists were 90% books or Waterstones gift vouchers and through the recent pandemic and part-time furlough, I relished the escapism of curling up with a book for hours on end. But over the last 12 months, I’ve really struggled to find the motivation to read –…
As mentioned in my previous post, I recently stumbled upon a draft blog post where I had relived the madness of trying to plan a wedding during the Covid pandemic. It was a crazy time and, although I am posting this a little late, I feel it would be a shame to not post it…
Surprise – it’s me! I realised this week that it has been almost two years since my last blog post – whoopsy! I’m reviving the blog, and have some exciting ideas for upcoming posts, but for now I wanted to give a little life update as so much has changed in the last two years.…
It’s almost two years to the day since I received my degree. I remember the anticipation of opening the email which contained my results and then a few weeks later donning a cap and gown, having my photo taken with a scroll and thinking “Wow, I’ve actually made it”. Now I know this sounds quite…
We all know that Coronavirus has put huge amounts of pressure on businesses and the economy, not just in the UK, but the world over. Many small businesses in particular are struggling to keep afloat with the closures of shops during lockdown and the proliferation of huge online companies such as Amazon who stock just…
Welcome back to the blog! Today I wanted to have an honest heart-to-heart about mental health during the global Coronavirus pandemic. It’s been 3 months since the UK went into lockdown and particularly with living in Wales where restrictions still aren’t easing, it feels never-ending. It’s been a tough time for everyone the world over…
If you read my last blog post, you’ll know all about my 2019 reading challenge that I’ve set myself: 20 – 25 books this year. So far I’m steaming ahead, having just finished reading Book 4 within the first month of 2019, ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ by Heather Morris. I wasn’t expecting to write a…
We’re now a few weeks into 2019 which means I’ve had the chance to think about my goals for this year (yes, I know I should have set them before but I was really rather busy!). Every year I set goals to be more confident, more mindful of others and to work harder at keeping…
Well, hello! It’s been more than a little while since I’ve written on here and in the spirit of the New Year and reflecting on the last 12 months, I felt this was the perfect time! 2018 has been a rollercoaster – a cliché, I know – the last 4 months in particular have been…
Hi! My name’s Holly – welcome to my blog, A Cornish Girl in a Big World. I’m a typical Cornish girl who loves writing about her life by the sea. When I’m not on the beach, I can usually be found snuggled with a cup of tea and a good book.
My posts range from Cornish recommendations, to book reviews, to general life musings.
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