Tag Archives: sister

“But first, let me take a selfie”

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Raven

During my 3 weeks of work experience, my cousin invited my 2 sisters and I to her birthday dinner. It was at a restaurant in central Edinburgh, and she’d invited about 20 people. My youngest sister couldn’t go because she … Continue reading →

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My anxieties have anxieties

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Raven

Despite having more good days over the last couple of months, my anxiety has also been really bad at times, and I’ve been worrying about my future a lot. Even though I only work at the stables one day a week … Continue reading →

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Temporary Job

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Raven

After applying for a temporary retail job a few weeks ago, I was contacted by phone and asked to do a phone interview right there and then. I did have some advance warning of this in the form of an … Continue reading →

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Somewhere I Belong

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Raven

We (me, my mum, and my other sister) visited my sister – who’s living in student dorms in another city – again yesterday. I tend to get a bit jealous when I go there, wishing that I could move out … Continue reading →

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Low self-esteem strikes again

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Raven

My sister moved into her university accommodation yesterday. My mum, my other sister and I went with her to help her unpack and settle in. I suppose I’m jealous of her in a number of ways. The campus there is … Continue reading →

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Somewhat disappointing

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Raven

Yay, I finally have the time to post something! There are a lot of different things that I’ve been meaning to write about on here for a while now but I’ve been really busy lately. I’m going to try and … Continue reading →

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The Outsider

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Raven

Well…I said that I was going to mention the positive things that I’ve achieved recently, but today has been quite negative so I’m not really in the mood for that right now. (I promise I will get to the positive … Continue reading →

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Post-holiday update

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Raven

I got back from my holiday – which was mostly enjoyable – on Sunday. The food there was fantastic and the people were very friendly. The first week was great, though my mood was worse during the second week, mostly … Continue reading →

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A Bad Night

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Raven

Friday night was my uncle’s surprise 50th birthday party, at which there were loads of long-lost relatives – some of whom I haven’t seen since I was four years old or younger. I don’t do well at parties and Friday … Continue reading →

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Roller coaster

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Raven

I have absolutely no idea what my mood is even doing right now. I’m having the weirdest mood swings ever. I can go from happy and positive to breaking down in tears and feeling suicidal again in a matter of … Continue reading →

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