Nessy Writer
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A freelance writer of all sorts sharing it out with the world. Poetry, prose, advice, reviews and travel writing.
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100 Days Without Alcohol- Challenge Completed! Pt. 1
Well I can honestly say that me 8 months ago would not have predicted attempting the 100 day sober challenge, let alone completing it. And yet here I am, having successfully run through the finishing line ribbon. The road has been long, difficult and, spoiler alert, absolutely worth it. Anyone who knows me would be forgiven for having had their doubts. It’s the first challenge I’ve completed of its kind in my adult life, save perhaps when I was prepping for my MMA fights. I am not someone who barely drank and for whom this challenge was an easy adjustment. Neither am I someone who had hit rock bottom and had no choice. I, like most people for whom drinking is the norm, didn’t know if it was possible for me to go entirely without this most socially acceptable of drugs, and questioned what that would mean for my life.
By Nessy Writera day ago in Longevity
A Tropical Looking Lake in the UK?
Imagine if you could go to a lake with stunning blue waters today and find yourself not on a tropical beach but the spitting image of one right here in the UK? Well, you don't need to imagine it when you visit St. Andrews Lake. Here a beautiful, sandy beach lines the azure water that promises boundless opportunities for leisure in a myriad of forms.
By Nessy Writer3 days ago in Wander
Would You Consider a Staycation in Maidstone?
In this economy, many of us are probably now considering holidays a bit closer to home. Covid definitely also had a hand in making the idea of a “staycation” more normalised. If you’re in the UK and considering where to go this Summer, feel free to join me in this review of our stay at 13 The Mallows in Maidstone. Amongst my friends, the staycation has actually been somewhat of an annual tradition. Every Summer, one of my closest friends hosts a weekend away for her birthday somewhere in the UK.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Wander
What Happened When I Went 60 Days Sober? — Pt.2 The Broken Heart
So if you haven’t caught up with part 1, then take a look. I was about to face the biggest difficulties in this challenge so far. It’s a lesson to learn, tomorrow is not given and life is unpredictable. It can either break you, or make you. It’s your choice.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Longevity
What Happened When We Visited the Java Whiskers Cat Cafe and Book Club?
Imagine a café. Now imagine it’s full of adorable cats or kittens to play with. You’re feeding and snuggling with said cats. Now imagine there’s a bunch of likeminded individuals who are excited to discuss the book you’ve all just read over steaming beverages. I can’t think of a cosier image. Well, you don’t have to imagine it, it’s real! If I could narrow down all of life’s simplest pleasures to the two greatest, it would have to be cats and books. Nothing combines them better than the Java Whiskers Cat Café which also now hosts a book club monthly.
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Geeks
What Happened When I Went 60 Days Sober? - Pt. 1
I did It, I made it through the first 30 days, and they were certainly the most difficult in terms of breaking thought patterns. However, as I went into my next 30, I realised the truth, that 30 days would NOT have been enough. How many of us have done a dry January and then slipped straight back into an old habit or even overcompensated? Research shows that when forming a habit it actually takes (close your eyes and take a guess):
By Nessy Writer2 months ago in Longevity
You Went Sober for 30 Days? Pt. 2
So what happened when I went 30 days into my 100 day sober challenge? Here’s part 1 if you missed it: If you’ve followed my journey you’ll know that in this post I am continuing to share the revelations, realisations and difficulties of the challenge so far. I want to provide proof that what seemed impossible to me and might seem impossible to you, actually isn’t. So if you’ve been following along, I’m sure you’ll be keen to find out what happened on the night of the Jazz Club….
By Nessy Writer5 months ago in Longevity
You Went Sober for 30 Days? Pt. 1
Yes, I am completing a challenge I never thought I would and never have before. 100 days sober. 30 days in, you saw the general lessons I’ve learned in my previous post, as well as the reasons for why you should be sober curious in the first place. Througout the challenge I have recorded my revelations, realisations and difficulties, of which there’ve been many. The remainder of posts in this series will be sharing these with you. Stay tuned and follow for the update at 60 days and finally a hundred, when the challenge is successfully completed.
By Nessy Writer5 months ago in Longevity
- Top Story - October 2023
Review of Six The Musical Top Story - October 2023
If you’re looking for a different kind of West End experience, I would certainly recommend this one. I’d heard the songs floating around various trends on TikTok, even downloaded one or two due to empowering themes. I had no idea that in fact, they came from an interesting and unusual musical based around the stories of Henry VIII’s infamous 6 wives.
By Nessy Writer6 months ago in Geeks
What was it like seeing Beyoncé live on her Renaissance Tour?
Yes, I was one of the lucky ones who managed to nab a ticket for the extravaganza that was Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour. More accurately I was one of the lucky ones with a best friend who entered the warzone of multiple sites and entry points to try to nab tickets as they went fast. Forever thankful. Not just that, but this was admittedly my first time ever attending a concert of this scale in my life. First time for everything right? And what a first time.
By Nessy Writer9 months ago in Beat
