Travel: A Holiday in Scotland​

Dear Readers, Well my time in Scotland has sadly come to an end... Scotland is such a fantastic country. There is so much to do, the history is so rich, the entire country is so beautiful and the people are extremely friendly. I am certain that I will be making many trips back to Scotland…

Tennent’s Brewery

Dear Readers, While back in Glasgow one of the things I did on this trip was visit the Tennent's Brewery. Even though I had lived in Glasgow for over a year I had yet to actually visit the Wellpark Brewery located in the East End of Glasgow. Before moving to Scotland I don't think I…

The University of Glasgow Graduation

Dear Readers, I was so fortunate to return to Glasgow this past week! It was not just a regular visit of course, it was for my Masters Graduation. On Tuesday morning I graduated with my Masters in Letters Art History: Dress & Textiles degree from the University of Glasgow. I must admit, I was extremely…

Kings of Leon: Rock to the Rhythm

Dear Readers, So last week I finally got to see one of my favourite bands, Kings of Leon!!!!! Glasgow put on yet another outdoor music festival called Summer Sessions which Kings of Leon headlined one night. The concert was held in Bellahouston Park, in the south of Glasgow just a quick bus ride away. There…

The Master’s Dissertation

Dear Readers, So the last few months I have been busy working away writing my Master's Dissertation, the final 15 000 words I will write for my MLitt Art History: Dress & Textile degree. Despite the amount of fun I have had this year, exploring, and enjoying Glasgow, it hasn't been all easy. There have…

I called you last night from Glasgow

Dear Readers, So for the last twenty-four hours, I have been on a Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again kick. I went to see the film last night but once I booked tickets yesterday I started listening to the new soundtrack to see what songs they were going to be playing! I have loved ABBA…

TRNSMT: THE KILLERS

Dear Readers, Well, this time last weekend was incredible, as I got to see one of my favourite bands ever!!!! I have been in love with the Killers since my mom bought their first album Hot Fuss back in 2004, and I use to dance around to it in the basement all the time. "Mr…

Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery

Dear Readers, So this past weekend my cousin Jane and her boyfriend Zach were visiting Glasgow! They had been on a two week Euro-trip and their last stop was Glasgow, where I met up with them for a couple of days. One of the items they wanted to check off their bucket lists was to…

Happy Canada Day!

Dear Readers, HAPPY 151st BIRTHDAY CANADA!!!! Despite not being in Canada that did not mean Canada Day was not celebrated. In honour of our homelands birthday, my fellow Canadian friends and some of our other friends decided to go have a picnic in Kelvingrove Park! Kelvingrove is always full of people on a beautiful sunny…

Brunch in Glasgow

Dear Readers, One fact about myself (which I am sure many people know) is that brunch is my favourite meal, and going for brunch is the easiest way to get me out of bed on a Sunday morning. I think I love brunch so much now because until I was eighteen I could not eat eggs!!!…