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Birthday Vanilla Cupcakes
This year I celebrated my 23rd birthday, and to commemorate the occasion, I made the most delicious vanilla cupcakes. Here’s the recipe: The full recipe: 110g softened butter 110g golden caster sugar 2 large eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract 110g self-rising flour for the buttercream 150g softened butter 300g Co-op vanilla frosting tub If you…
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How I See The World Now
Growing up, we realize how frustrating it can get sometimes to deal with everything. While you are in high school, you gotta deal with school and its drama. And let’s be honest, school dramas are silly, but at that point it does seem like it’s a huge deal until you apply for college. The application…
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The Art Of Doing Nothing
I was probably 15 when I first heard the saying “time is money,” and not much older when “multitasking” entered my vocabulary. “If you want to succeed in life, you must learn skills and become independent,” I was always told. From an early age, my parents encouraged me to keep busy: if not at school,…
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Inspiration Hits E On The Head (A Chaotic Journal Entry)
January 3rd, 2023 Dearest Journal, Today I will describe to you my day of homesickness. Let’s start now, shall we? I guess I should start at the beginning. You see, as usual, I stayed up late writing again to my heart’s content, and everything was going perfectly. That is, until it didn’t…BOOM… morning hits, and…
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Kylie Jenner Inspired Shrimp Taco Recipe: UK Edition
Let’s make Kylie Jenner-inspired shrimp tacos! Protein: King prawns (or shrimp) Produce: Onions, cilantro, limes, and tomatoes Seasonings: Paprika, salt, garlic powder (or garlic granules), and black pepper. Tortillas: Wheat tortillas (for frying) Toppings/Fillings: Salsa, guacamole (store-bought or fresh), and cheese (as suggested later in the video) Cooking Essentials: Oil (olive oil recommended) For a…
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The Silence I Once Knew
In my head A thousand words flow, Some speak with truth Some laced with dread And some are drenched in fear In them I drown. From all I write My words are but a tapestry, A shroud drenched in mystery If all I do is write Then where is my muse A question for all…
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Reunion
A beef joint was roasting in the Aga along with roast potatoes, creating a really delicious smell; prosecco and wine were chilling in the fridge. Mary was getting ready to greet her guests. Whilst having a sort out a few weeks before, she found a box of old photographs. In her teens, she had four…
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A Slow Dance With Daddy
The first step, claps of joy Turning one, there’s a celebration Training wheels come off Band-Aids cover scrapes Daddy wipes tears away Stuffed animals decorate her room Bows and flowers stitched perfectly into her dress Mommy’s lipstick spread over her lips Makeup brushes sprawled on the bathroom floor Twirls done in the mirror Daddy, I’m…
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NJ Finds: The Blairstown Diner
Diners. New Jersey is famous for them. In fact, we have so many diners that we’re referred to as “The Diner Capital of the World.” We love them. They have amazing food, majority of the time, their fries are amazing no matter what diner you go to, and it’s where we go to eat, hanging…
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White Lies
When we say we want to be happy When we say we want to see the world Earth is full of love Who are we telling this lie to? When we say we are strong When we say we are not in the wrong Everything is fine Who are we telling this lie to? When…
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An Agatha Christie Experience Of Secrets, Caves And Unexpected Verdicts
Although Halloween is still a few weeks away, September provided an early glimpse into a world of mystery, intrigue, and suspense. Accompanied by our cousins, who are devoted Agatha Christie enthusiasts, we spent a memorable couple of nights immersed in the work of the world’s best-known crime writer. Our first adventure took us underground to…
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The Ghost Of The Forest
Roses are seeking for entitlement While you are stroking a leopard on the head Ironing linen with a steamer You call him a lover while he calls you a whiner Even tides have never been more drier triggered by makeup on the counter Every beep from the register makes your head feel lighter Without it…
