Summer’s finally here and it’s here in full force! I spent my weekend soaking up the sun walking along the Seawall and through the rose garden in Stanley Park. It was perfection. Continue reading “Summer Days”
Getting to Know Scottish Writers – Edinburgh Day 5
We spent a relatively lazy Sunday visiting the Writer’s Museum, going on a writer’s walking tour, and ending off at the Edinburgh Museum. Continue reading “Getting to Know Scottish Writers – Edinburgh Day 5”
My Skincare Routine
My skin is a sensitive beast. The slightest alteration in product, routine, or even water can make it go crazy. It’s taken some experimenting and patience, but I think I’ve finally discovered the perfect routine for my skin. It leaves my skin feeling fresh, rejuvenated, and rarely irritated. Continue reading “My Skincare Routine”
Climbing a Volcano and Eating at the End of the World – Edinburgh Day 4
Our fourth day in Edinburgh was spent hiking and finishing our visit to the National Museum of Scotland we were too tired to complete the day before. I never thought I’d be hiking up a volcano in Scotland, but there I was, hiking up a volcano in Scotland. Continue reading “Climbing a Volcano and Eating at the End of the World – Edinburgh Day 4”
What’s a Girl To Do?
I’m having what I like to call a mid-mid-life crisis. I have no idea what to do with my life. And it is causing me endless amounts of stress and panic. And no, it does not help to know that everyone else my age is going through the same thing. I realise that. That does not help me, because I still don’t know what I want to do. Continue reading “What’s a Girl To Do?”
The National Museum of Scotland – Edinburgh Day 3
Our third day in Edinburgh was spend wandering the National Museum of Scotland. This was an incredible place, one of the coolest museums I’ve been to – which is saying a lot. The place was huge too, with a vast and diverse collection; we couldn’t even finish it one day, we had to go back the following day to see the rest. It was an exhausting, but well-spent day. Continue reading “The National Museum of Scotland – Edinburgh Day 3”
Updating My Blog
The theme I was previously using for my blog has been moved to inactive, so I spent some time redoing it. So welcome to the new (and hopefully improved) Violetsams! Continue reading “Updating My Blog”
Exploring Edinburgh Castle – Edinburgh Day 2
Our first castle of the trip was Edinburgh Castle. More of a military fortress than a royal home, Edinburgh Castle is full of museums of war and houses Scotland’s Crown Jewels, as well as the infamous Stone of Destiny. Edinburgh Castle sits at the top of a hill and has survived countless attacks, its position proving to be pretty much impenetrable – in fact, the only successful takeover of the castle was done by the Scots themselves, when they were taking back their castle from the English. Continue reading “Exploring Edinburgh Castle – Edinburgh Day 2”
The Stories of Edinburgh – Edinburgh Day 1
Our first official day in Edinburgh was filled with the stories of the city, from the writers who found inspiration there to the grave robbers who startled a corpse. Let the exploration begin! Continue reading “The Stories of Edinburgh – Edinburgh Day 1”
I’m Back!
I’m back from my vacation and it was amazing! I’m incredibly sad to be home and back in reality. It definitely wasn’t a long enough trip (but when is it ever?) and I’m already dreaming about the next one. Continue reading “I’m Back!”
