Freedom from Facebook
I am approximately two months free of Facebook. You could call it a social experiment, or a life change. Either way, if you have ever entertained the idea of breaking away from Facebook’s seductive clutches, […]
Je Suis Charlie
I found liberation in “ugly”
The first time I thought of myself as ugly was in second grade, after receiving a particularly bad haircut. It was the first time I had even noticed the distinction between what was perceived as […]
Outside the Moment – thoughts of an overthinker
Another instalment from our resident overthinker, Celina Macdonald: To see more of Celina’s work, check out Outside the Moment on Tumblr.
The murky side of fish spas
The popularity of fish spas in the UK has exploded over the past few years, with the treatment now offered in spas and beauty parlours all over the country. The primary purpose of the spas […]
Outside the Moment – thoughts of an overthinker
Another instalment from our resident overthinker, Celina Macdonald: To see more of Celina’s work, check out Outside the Moment on Tumblr.
Teenagers have been a nuisance to mankind for centuries: and we’re not stopping now
The teenage years are a time of freedom and great frustration. By the time you hit your teenage years, you’ll find that you have suddenly become emotionally attached to your electrical devices and find it […]
Fur better or worse: Is the Greek fur trade dying out?
The cries to ban fur trading in Europe are growing louder, but the booming voice of industry continues to silence them. In 2010, the EU farmed fur industry was worth EUR1.5bn, creating jobs and stability […]
Introverts and extroverts: are they really polar opposites?
Amy sits in the classroom staring at the clock, chewing the end of her pen. She works out in her head that there’s only 17 minutes until the end of her lunch break, and then […]
FGM: What is it and why does it matter?
I was talking to my boyfriend a few weeks ago and the subject of circumcision came up (he had a Jewish upbringing). Here’s part of the conversation: Boyfriend: …I mean it’s not as if girls […]
Hanna 