THE BRANCH BLOG 

There’s a certain kind of magic that casts itself over October evenings, the air turns crisp, candles flicker, and there’s this perfect excuse to slow down and lean into cosiness. The other night, with the faint sound of rain outside we decided to stay in. No fuss, no fancy plans. Just a cozy, spooky night in… the kind that feels like a warm hug.

12/08/2005, my birthday. I always see birthdays as a new year, new you, fresh start type of thing. This one, however, feels like more than just blowing out candles and making wishes. I have left my teenage years behind, and I am starting to feel more like an adult… a new career in law, a wonderful man, and new goals. I am no longer a 'young adult'. I am someone carving a path, defining values, and shaping a future that I get to claim as my own. Nineteen carried the remnants o

To be loved is to be seen: the importance of surrounding yourself with good people This year I have been surrounded by the most wonderful people; some have always been around me, and some came in just at the right time. Those who I have entered the new year with and those who I have met along the way I am extremely grateful for.  ‘To be loved is to be seen’ is one of my favourite quotes, and this branch blog will delve into the meaning of it and how this can help with your p

He loves his warm Vimto. I mean warm. Not room temperature, not hot. Just warm enough to his comfort, done his way. Trying to get the hot to cold ratio just right was a little hard at first, but I think I got there.  He is so particular about his peach loops. Not just any kind. The kind. The kind he got when he was little. The ones from the supermarket with the yellow and blue sign. He knows the difference. Mango and papaya juice and a bar of Cadbury's chocolate are staples n

Paint night, date night Date nights do not always have to be big fancy meals out or hotel trips — instead, they can be cosy nights in....

Love grows Th e last few years of my life have been somewhat hectic to say the least and I often find myself too busy to take a step back, chill out, and truely embrace what is happening in the now, however, when I do manage to take a moment to reflect on the meaningful moments in my life, many of them come from the small, and admittedly often overlooked acts of kindness and care that have been shared with me. The truth is, love isn’t always about the great grand gestures or

I love having a routine. As much as I enjoy a spontaneous, unplanned day, having a structured routine can rest assuredly make me feel at...

I am a firm believer that there’s something special about reaching significant milestones in life —whether it’s a new job, a fresh start...

Recently, there have been appalling scenes in our city and around the country. Today, I am reaching out to you as a fellow human being,...

Yesterday, I went for a much-needed sports massage. Now bear with me because this is going to sound technical, but I had a strain on both my

The zoo reunion and Club essentials Now, I am too young to have experienced ‘Zoo’ the first time around, so when I heard about the...

Mummas', they wipe your tears away, and help you sort out all your difficult problems, listen to all your boy talk, support all your...

Valentines day Ah, Valentine's Day. The day we singles dread every year on the second week of February. But what if I told you it didn't...

be present be grateful be kind This has to be my favourite saying, and in any situation I find myself in, I always retract my mind back...

Dj Tizzle My big cousin Kevin Thompson more commonly known as Dj Tizzle, is probably one of the best DJs out there, not only can he...

Clean day... sweep it all up For me on the Sunday of every week, there is certainly no time to rest, that is until the evening. That’s...

Would you say it to her? The annoying, however, not uncommon “storage device full” notification displayed itself on my iPhone, and so I,...

University. It is a great new adventure, but it is also equally as scary as it is exciting. Although sometimes acting comes along with a...

Now, if you know me you’ll know I’m an all-things Autumn girlie. That’s right I’m an Autumn gal through and through! That means the cosy...

A girl’s night in Now this branch blog is far from ‘a girls' guide to a night in’ because this night was unexpected and we completely...