Leigh Hooper

Joined August 2018

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A writer in her twenties with a head full of ideas and a room full of books✨

My Instagram handle is: @leighooper

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THE NEW GROOVE: August Tunes
The New Groove is an easy-read article that helps you discover new music every single month! Last month was all about the black women in the music industry who have been, and still are, providing us with amazing tunes to listen to. This week I’m zooming back into the world of new music and giving you all the info on who to discover this month!
By Leigh Hooper5 years ago in Beat
Self-Care Solution
I have to admit, although I can write articles on "how to achieve self-love" and "how to be a morning person", it has taken me a long time to take my own advice and start loving myself and caring for myself the way I care for others.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Longevity
Little Joys of Life
The little things, come what may. There are cliches, they say, "The best things come in small packages". Look at the Hello Kitty bandages,
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Poets
THE NEW GROOVE: Black Female Artists. Top Story - July 2020.
The New Groove is an easy-read article that helps you discover new music every single month! This is the first instalment of this series, and given the current situation of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the power behind it that we cannot let die, I’m kicking off this series with introducing to you a few of my favourite black female musicians, highlighting new musicians that you need to look out for, and educating you on why the Black Lives Matter movement is so important, especially within the black music industry.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
My Three-Legged Friend
I first met this gorgeous cat back in the summer of 2017. My family had just moved into a new house and this cat appeared through the hedge and greeted us with a small "meow". After owning a cat when I was younger, I was happy knowing our new home had a feline friend in the area.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Petlife
Tunes to Get Grooving To (FINAL PART)
Hi all! Welcome back to Tunes to Get Grooving To! This week brings us to week 26 of my music updates, which is half a years’ worth of new tunes and some of my faves too. It also brings us to the last installment of this series. However, after this I will be back on July 1st to bring you The New Groove, which will be monthly updates on all the new tunes!
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
A Secret Within The Scenery
As I sit at my window the Earth holds its breath. At times, everything is perfectly still, and even the leaves freeze in place. This has been my home for many years, and the view is locked in a permanent setting.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Motivation
Isolation Music Station: The UK Music Festivals Going ONLINE. Top Story - May 2020.
Some might say the UK is legendary for having such a variety of popular music festivals. From Glastonbury, to the Isle of Wight Festival. Or from Download to the Reading and Leeds Festival. All across the country, from May to September, festivals become the main focus of a lot of peoples lives.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
Tunes to Get Grooving To (Part 25)
Hi all! Welcome back to Tunes to Get Grooving To! Before I dig into the music of this week, I have a quick announcement. Next week will be week 26 of TTGGT which means I’ve been writing this series for half a year now. As I know I recently started Novels to Discover, a series similar to this but with book reviews. With that being said, NTD didn’t really take off and so I’ve unfortunately decided to stop that series.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Beat
See You Later, Lockdown!
So, we can all agree that lockdown is going on FOREVER. Quarantined life feels like the norm and social distancing is the talk of the town. And right now, I’m glad for it; it is keeping us a whole lot safer than if we were just mixing and mingling with each other during such crazy times.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Motivation
My Virtual Postcard
Take me to this place. Definitely anytime, but not just anywhere. Here. Away from the grey skies and isolation, to clear waters and freedom. Although a virtual holiday is the best we’ll get right now, I know the next real holiday I take will be magical.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Wander
Novels to Discover "Dear Evan Hansen"
Hello and welcome to Novels to Discover! Last week I took you on an adventure in the form of Susanna Kaysen’s memoir, “Girl, Interrupted” which focused on her time in a hospital that specialised in mental illnesses. You can read that article here.
By Leigh Hooper6 years ago in Geeks