Lauren Chambers
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A Positive Workout Playlist...
Like many people all around the globe, I have had a lot more free time this year. When the world ground to a halt in March, I decided I needed to make the most of what will probably be a once in a lifetime opportunity; to put all of my energy into self care and improvement. I made myself a reading list, found guided meditation courses to follow, began baking and painting again. Unfortunately, my baking got so good (if I may say so myself), that I started to see the repercussions in my body. Although, of course, this was completely okay and understandable as we were all facing unprecedented uncertainty and struggles, I resolved to try working out for 2 weeks. In the past, I had never kept up with working out for one reason or another, but lockdown had given me another opportunity to find something enjoyable that worked for me and my body.
By Lauren Chambers5 years ago in Beat
The Chronicles of the silliest Guard Dog
Knock, knock. My eyes snap open. Knock. My ears prick. Knock, knock. This must be it; the enemy. I leap from the sofa and send out an alarm call. Quiet. I run to the kitchen and grab the nearest weapon. This is what I've been training for. Knock, knock. Again? The enemy is persistent. My cry for back-up has proven futile so I try once more, louder this time. I wait, grasping my weapon firmly. I will not let the enemy win, I need to make the humans proud, if only they were here now to see how brave I am being.
By Lauren Chambers5 years ago in Petlife
Comfort Food for Spooky Season
October; the month of haunted houses, scary movies and... hearty, home-cooked meals? As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, it seems there is nothing better than indulging in the nostalgia of childhood- whether that's dressing up in fun costumes, watching classic horror films (I will never forgive 'The Exorcist' for many sleepless nights), or filling the kitchen with the sweet smell of Grandma's recipe. Maybe even all three, simultaneously!
By Lauren Chambers5 years ago in Feast
The Gentrification of Second Hand Shopping...
For years, thrift stores have been used by people in genuine need of a bargain for clothes and home essentials. However, recently ethical shopping and sustainable fashion has become a huge global trend, with some items being marketed as second hand or vintage even when they’re not! Stores have been flooded by new interest from primarily young, and wealthy, customers looking to pick up something that fits the new ‘aesthetic’. It could be argued that this influx of money going to charity outweighs any negatives, and that the destigmatisation of thrifting has made it easier for people to go shopping. On the other hand, it’s important to consider that generally, for low income families thrifting isn’t a choice but instead a necessity, so any positives are irrelevant in the bigger picture.
By Lauren Chambers5 years ago in Styled
