Today's poem is inspired by the First Story writing workshop held by Cecilia Knapp. I am working with First Story to spread the message to get everybody writing each Wednesday and using the hashtag #WriteFromHome to share their work on Twitter and Instagram. To view the full video, see below and have a go! https://www.youtube.com/embed/tK81v1su-r0... Continue Reading →
Easter… Eggs, Bunnies and Chocolate?
Hi Biscuit Breakers! It's Easter! And what better way to celebrate the rebirth of Christ with... Chocolate? Eggs? And Bunnies? Well it's fair enough to say that none of these things were mentioned in the bible. So why is our Easter full of rabbits and chocolate eggs? The correlation between eggs and Easter came about... Continue Reading →
30 Day Writing Challenge: Day 6 – Stars
Space - Day 57: I'll never grow bored looking at the stars. Sure, the thought of suffocating in the vacuum of space seems more appetising than the delicious dried up food of chicken soup, lasagna and even the chocolate fudge cake which was the most satisfying thing to eat in space now tastes like dog... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus… What more can I say?
Hi Biscuit Breakers! I've tried my best to avoid the subject of the dreaded Coronavirus (COVID-19). But unfortunately, this is a serious issue, so much so that my college has now closed to prevent the spread of the virus. I am currently going to be studying at home until the end of Easter. Lucky you!... Continue Reading →
5 Things That Bugged Me in Sex Education
Sex Education is a British series on Netflix, exploring sexual relationships in high school. After its huge success in 2019, the second series was released earlier this year. I've loved both seasons, it balances some incredibly serious issues with some fantastic comic moments. However, I did find some really annoying things whilst watching the programme... Continue Reading →
The Ides of March
The 15th March marks the day known as the 'Ides of March'. If you've heard of it. You'll know that this is the day when Julius Caesar was brutally murdered by his own 'friends'. Cue Gretchen: And this is the quite literal "my friends stabbed me in the back". Why did Caesar get murdered? Well,... Continue Reading →
Sports Relief – 13th March
Hi Biscuit Breakers, Today is Sports Relief. Where sport is used as a way to help those in disadvantaged situations in the UK and around the world. It is a highly anticipated day and people up and down the country do crazy things to raise a crazy amount of money. Sports Relief was introduced in... Continue Reading →
Anatomy of Fear
Sweaty handsTrembling fingersFiddling with my thumbs Throat bobsDry mouthTaste of bile slowly comes Heart poundsRibs shatterThe thunder inside rolls and drums Ears ringWhite noiseA deathly silence constantly numbs Waterfalls floodTear ducts collapseSalty tears runs and runs Empty bucketWeights liftedSomething inside still slightly strums I wrote this poem as a way to express my anxiety. I... Continue Reading →
All the Bright Places: Film Review
I remember starting this blog wanting to highlight the annoying facts that films miss out, but relatively try and stick to the story. Oh boy was this film made for this blog series. When I say I was annoyed and angry at the film from start to finish. I really was. First of all, Violet's... Continue Reading →
All the Bright Places: Book Review
Hi Biscuit Breakers After being recommended this YA novel from many of my friends, I finally managed to get around to reading it in the Summer. Written by Jennifer Niven, All the Bright Places follows suicidal teen Theodore Finch and Violet Markey, who recently lost her older sister. Photo Credit by: SHEmazing! They meet on... Continue Reading →
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