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Women Don’t Owe You Pretty- Florence Given

Spotted this book earlier today and with my recent dating failures I thought it would be an insightful/empowering read…

If anyone out there has read it, let me know your thoughts! :)

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1871 illustration of the spinal cord, rib cage and pelvis

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Create your own sunshine🦋

So I started my new job on Cardiac Intensive Care nurse this week and I love it. Even though there’s so much to learn and my head feels like it’s about to burst with everything I���ve been taught, I’m really enjoying it!

If anybody has an tips or advice l would really appreciate it :)

Hope everyone in the UK is enjoying this lush weather at the minute!

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Tattoo

Another thing to tick off my 22 things to do before I turn 23🥳

I won’t lie, there isn’t any deep meaning behind this tattoo but I do think it’s pretty cute haha

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Verity - Colleen Hoover

Book 1/30 of my 22 things to do before I turn 23!

Ok, will someone please talk to me about Verity??

This is the first book I've read written by Colleen Hoover and I've just finished it in one sitting. I feel like I need a hot shower, preferably with holy water and a bottle of wine.

This is definitely one of the darkest books I've read in a long time, but is it strange that I throughly enjoyed it? On the flip side I did find the romance concept a little cheesy- I don't really enjoy reading about female characters who conveniently fall upon a handsome, rich man when they're at the lowest points who instantly fall in love.

I've read tonnes of reviews online about the controversial plot twist at the end of the book, but I loved it! But I'd love to know what did you guys think?

If you love novels with suspense, dark themes and page turner then I would highly recommend! I'm definitely interested in reading some more of Hoover's work if you guys have any suggestions?

For those of you that haven't read it, here is the summary:

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue to love her.

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“Clear!”

This is what life coming back to a body (after 300 joules), looks like on paper.

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as a great woman once said:

" I took some time off to rest and now IT'S GAME TIME BITCHES! "

I started to like messier desks hihi 🌷

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The Beginnings of a New Blog

Hey there!

My name is Rosie and I’m a qualified cardiac nurse working in Wales, UK. Welcome to my blog :)

This blog is going to be a mismatch of all the different things that I enjoy including; my work in the medical field, my specialism in cardiology, my studies to become a medical student, my love of literature, travel (now that the world seems to be opening back up again) and my plan to improve my lifestyle and fitness!

Last week I turned the grand old age of 22 and I’ve come up with a ‘bucket list’ of all of the things I would like to achieve by the time I turn 23. So here are my 22 goals:

1. Read 30 books (I love reading but I don’t make enough time to get stuck into my enormous ‘To Be Read’ list, so this year I’m tackling most of them!)

2. Get a tattoo (This will be my second tattoo but I am planning to get more- I actually have a tattoo booked for in a weeks time!)

3. Donate blood (I’ve already donated blood twice before but I’m definitely going to keep on donating as much as I can)

4. Apply for medical school (A large part of my blog is going to be centred on studying and documenting my journey to get into medical school. Even though I have a career as a qualified nurse, I’ve always wanted to be a doctor but not taking college seriously and below excellent grades which are needed to apply meant that I had to chose a different degree. Luckily many universities in the UK have alternative routes into medicine for students who have already obtained a undergraduate degree).

5. Sit the GAMSAT exam (a key entry requirement for all graduates to sit before they apply for medical school is the dreaded GAMSAT exam. My aim is to sit in 2022 but I’ve got a lot of studying to do in the meantime to prepare myself)

6. Lose 5 stone ( lockdown and the stresses of university and working during the covid pandemic has definitely resulted in me binge eating and using food as a comfort. I’ve joined a gym, started swimming and eating a more balanced diet)

7. Travel abroad alone (even though I’ve been lucky enough to travel to a lot of places, I’ve never plucked up the courage to fly somewhere by myself, this will be the year!)

8. Travel to a new city every month (whether this is abroad or just simply exploring new cities around the UK and closer to home)

9. Start a Tumblr blog ( Tick! )

10. Try 10 different cocktail recipes (I do have a bit of a weak spot for cocktails, I feel as though I’ve tried several but would love to actually make my own!)

11. Try 10 different baking recipes (Something that I used to love doing before I moved out and started university was baking. Shared kitchens at university and lack of funds for ingredients stopped all of that but I would love to start up again. There’s something so satisfying and calming about baking!)

12. Go to a comedy show (I’ve always wanted to go to a comedy show! The atmosphere seems amazing and it’s just been on my list of to-dos for a while now)

13. Book a dentist appointment (I know this one is a little bit gross but it’s something I haven't done in a while, I get scared very easily going to the dentist and I’ve been putting it off for ages!)

14. Write 3 medical essays (Is it weird that I actually really enjoyed writing my dissertation?! Well, I did. It’s a goal of mine to eventually have work that is published in medical journals but for now I’m happy just writing for fun and practicing my academic writing)

15. Sort out my wardrobe and give to charity (I’m guilty of buying too many clothes which eventually just end up in the back of my wardrobe, unworn and collecting dust. Last year before I finished university I managed to sort out 3x black bin bags full of clothes and shoes and donate them to charity)

16. Save at least £100 a month ( I know it doesn’t sound a lot but because I rent by myself and I’m paying my car loan, I don’t have a lot of spare money each month)

17. Go to 10 different museums and/or art galleries (one of my favourite pastimes during my days off or when I’m visiting a new city is to explore the local museum and art gallery! There’s just something so relaxing about walking through all of the exhibitions)

18. Grow my fingernails (I have a horrible habit of biting my fingernails when I’m stressed or anxious. The past year has been particularly bad so I’m going to try and make a bit more of an effort to grow them!)

19. Fit into my size large scrubs (the size I started with when I started University which I now can’t physically get past my thighs! I’d love to be able to fit back into them!)

20. Be able to run 5k (I love the couch to 5k app but I’ve never actually managed to complete it)

21. Go on a hike every month (living in Wales there are plenty of walks/hikes that I haven't managed to explore but I’d love to see a bit more of what Wales has to offer).

22. Buy a new MacBook ( I know this one seems strange but I’ve had my MacBook for 6 years now and I’d love an upgrade! Whenever I save up enough money something always happens like car insurance, MOT that I need to use the money on)

So there it is! My list of 22 things I want to achieve by the time I turn 23. I’ll update you along the way :)

I’m really looking forward to starting this blog and hopefully you guys enjoy the content!

See you soon,

Rosie x

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Anatomical Illustrations by Duvet Days

An organization that uses design to create awareness, self discovery, and a space for self-love while supporting those affected by rape and domestic abuse.

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Valais Wallis // Matt Cherubino

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Rome, Italy (by Roy Pek)

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Villa Farnesina, Rome (July 2015)

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Colosseum, Rome

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(Tasha Marie) | Night Sky in Arthur’s Pass website | prints | instagram

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Lake, mountains and a waterfall ✔️

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Lake Wakatipu.