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APRIL FAVOURITES
Spring has sprung, the nights are getting lighter and the days longer, and despite already having had one, we still another lovely Bank...
Jessica Barker
May 8, 20198 min read
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WHAT TO DO IN LIVERPOOL
After a recent visit, I've found myself feeling inspired to recommend some of the fab things Matt and I did while in Liverpool. If you're...
Jessica Barker
Apr 14, 20197 min read
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DEALING WITH STRESS
I wanted to write a short and snappy post about dealing with stress. Lately I have found myself under immense pressure at work and things...
Jessica Barker
Apr 8, 20195 min read
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The Realities of Post-Graduate Life, Part Two.
We're back again for part two, although it is later than promised - apologies, post-graduate responsibilities had to come first this...
Jessica Barker
Mar 29, 20195 min read
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One Year On - The Realities of Postgraduate Life
Some of you will remember that back in August I published a couple of posts in which some of my friends offered advice to fellow...
Jessica Barker
Mar 25, 20197 min read
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January Favourites
Well, the first month of 2019 has ended. I have to say, I quite enjoyed January, it felt refreshing. I was a little worried that I'd be...
Jessica Barker
Feb 9, 20199 min read
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SELF HELP MY WAY
January has been an interesting month. I've had moments of real happiness - when I went away to London and Sheffield, when I've been to...
Jessica Barker
Jan 28, 20194 min read
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IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE FUN TOO
I know it's proper cringe but 'work hard, play hard' is definitely my new motto. If working throughout the week has taught me anything,...
Jessica Barker
Jan 23, 20196 min read
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MY FAVOURITE VEGGIE ALTERNATIVES
With it being Veganuary, it feels like a suitable time to chat to you guys about some of my favourite vegetarian and vegan alternatives....
Jess Barker
Jan 21, 20198 min read
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UNEXPECTEDLY FAILED YOUR ESSAYS?
Happy New Year! Though for some, it might not be such a happy time. January is so often the chance for new beginnings, resolutions and...
Jessica Barker
Jan 14, 20199 min read
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A WEEK OF FESTIVITIES
14 sleeps until Christmas! We're over a week into December now and just two weeks away from Christmas Day. As much as I am VERY busy with...
Jessica Barker
Dec 11, 20188 min read
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WEEKEND IN LEEDS
As a little treat for getting through the first week back at school I spent the weekend in Leeds with my best friend. We're trying to...
Jessica Barker
Nov 12, 20187 min read
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Half Term 2018
My first half-term as a trainee teacher has come and gone and I have to say that it wasn't quite as restful as it perhaps should have...
Jessica Barker
Nov 7, 20186 min read
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018
Long-time no speak, and I can only apologise for that! Training to be a teacher is much more of a commitment than I had ever prepared...
Jessica Barker
Nov 4, 20187 min read
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MY GRADUATION
On the 12th September 2018, after months of anticipation, I finally graduated from the University of Lincoln with an Upper Second Class...
Jessica Barker
Sep 17, 20187 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - DOs AND DON'Ts
Do's 1. Ring home. You're embarking on this brand-new adventure while your poor parents are at home, starring into your empty bedroom,...
Jessica Barker
Sep 10, 20188 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - WELCOME TALKS
Attendance during welcome week usually isn't monitored, however it's pretty essential that you go, and that's not why you think. Yes,...
Jessica Barker
Sep 7, 20184 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - FRESHERS FLU
Lots of people from all over the country are all moving to one place and bringing all of their germs with them, which means Freshers Flu...
Jessica Barker
Sep 5, 20184 min read
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FRESHERS WEEK - MOVING IN
So, the day has finally arrived. The car is loaded, the journey has been planned by the Satnav, and you’re ready to go embark upon this...
Jessica Barker
Sep 3, 20184 min read
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LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP ADVICE
Long distance is something I've been well aware of since beginning my relationship in January 2016, I always knew that ultimately this...
Jessica Barker
Aug 31, 20186 min read
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