Life begins at 26? | Alexis in Amsterdam

I turned 26 and saw my dead mum in Amsterdam.

Goodbye 2018, You Sneaky Son of a…

Goodbye 2018, I won't forget you.

New Year, No New Me

A new year gives us all the chance to start anew. We all have an opportunity to start a new chapter in our book of life. Oh dear, did I really just say that? It's all a bunch of bollocks really, isn't it? When the clock strikes 12, you're not suddenly transformed into this magical, …

What I’m Watching This Christmas

One of my most favourite things about Christmas is the television. I love looking forward to all the specials from my favourite TV shows. I love wondering what big and explosive plotline is going to come to an end/start in the soaps. I love sitting in my pyjamas and eating my weight in Quality Street all …

5 Favourite Christmas Films

I do love a good Christmas film, emphasis on the good. Every year it seems Christmas films are rolled out, trying to be an instant hit and simply missing the mark. It's always the same: two families at war, someone who's a miserable sod and finds the spirit of Christmas, or people finally finding love …

Top 5 Christmas Songs & Christmas Playlist

With Christmas songs, it seems that you've heard one you've heard them all. Every year they seem to play earlier and earlier, and you have a little moan. Although, after a few plays of Paul McCartney, you've fully given yourself over to the festive mood. Below I have given my top 5 ultimate Christmas Songs. You …

Christmas Gift Guide For Her

"Something they'll want, something they'll need, something they'll wear, and something they'll read" Thinking of buying gifts for the women that I actually know is hard enough, let alone total strangers. If you're just sat there thinking: "oh, I'll just buy her some smelly shower stuff and some chocolates", stop. No woman wants smelly shower …