Bookish Lifestyle

Living with the Winter Blues

Although the holiday season is a wonderful time of year, a lot of people feel a lot less jolly than expected around this time of year. I know that as soon as the days start getting shorter and I’m walking home in the dark everyday that I’m feeling a lot moodier, unhappier and just not…
Adulting: Am I Ready?

Today I turn 21 and I remember a whole year ago thinking ‘Now I’m officialy no longer a teenager’. I moved out to go to university and I even lived on my own during second year. But, I just dont feel like I’m being an ‘adult’ properly still, even with my full time work placement.…
Five Fridays: Halloween

It’s four days to Halloween and I’m all ready for the Halloween weekend! With lots of creepiness, the darkness falling before work ends and of course the sweet treats it feels fully autumnal today. I’m ready to snuggle up tonight and binge watch films, have snacks and of course get some reading done. I’m also…
My First Month in Guildford

So it’s already been a whole month since I moved down to Guildford! Time really has flown by as I’ve moved in, started my new job and started to explore the area. As someone who’s from the North, It’s a bit different living in Surrey. The area as a whole seems a lot safer and…
One Year Blogiversary

I’ve officially been blogging for one whole year. It seems like a lifetime ago that I started Uptown Oracle, but this year seems to have flown by so fast. What have I learnt? Over the year I’ve realised what I do and don’t enjoy writing about. I enjoy writing book reviews, my thoughts on make-up…
My New Place | Quick Update

So as many of you will know, I’ve recently moved to Guildford. My room tour last year was really popular so I decided to show you some of my new room here. My flat is now a converted top floor of a house, so it’s a bit older and you can tell from the photos.…
How to Motivate Yourself When You Feel Like Doing Nothing

We all have those days right? You have loads of work that needs doing but all you want to do is veg out and watch TV. Focus on the end result Instead of all the little things you need to do to complete your goals, think of what you will achieve in the end. If…
Q&A: Blogging

Why did you start blogging? This is so different to everyone I know but I started blogging because I want a career in marketing. I did work experience at a digital agency and learnt about copywriting, SEO, affiliates etc and I realised how much I could expand my knowledge on these by blogging. It’s also…
7 Best Chick Flicks

I’m all ready for the weekend. A movie night, some snacks, and some friends invited round are my favourite kind of catch ups. But whenever we get together, we have no idea what to watch? We always end up watching some kind of chick flick as it’s something we can all enjoy. Here’s my top…