Moore To Me

If you can count your real friends on one hand, you have everything you need. Any more; and you’ve hit the jackpot. I think all of us have heard these words at some stage throughout our lives;  if not something of similar effect. It’s an expression I have heard countless times, but only in recent years fully understood and believed. Like many, I have found that with my increasing age, there's been a sizeable decrease in my circle of close friends. This has not come to be, without expected feelings of loss, but on the whole, I believe it be a natural and positive shift. In my early twenties, whilst navigating my way, cluelessly might I add, into adulthood, I often looked at others and their large crew of gal pals with envy. I never struggled to make friends, yet I often felt I didn’t belong to a solid core group. I often observed my sister, and her posse and wondered why I didn’t have the same. I viewed this as a personal failing for the most part, and imag...

What is it with saying no that we find as humans so difficult?  Personally, it’s something I have always struggled to grapple with, and I am certain I’m not on my own, in holding somewhat negative connotations towards this short but powerful word.   I feel that growing up in the nineties, saying “no”, along with questioning authority, and asserting yourself, were not encouraged. On the contrary, they were often deemed to be disrespectful, inappropriate and well, simply not good behaviour. I am aware, to some, I may sound like I am beyond my years, when I reference ‘growing up in the nineties’, but it seems like a generation far removed from the teenage culture we observe today. I’d go as far as saying I envy the youth of today, in some regard. Today’s generation of teenagers and young adults, have a very clear vision of their rights and personal values. They voice their opinions with gusto, and seem to wear proudly, a self-assurance that definitely wasn’t as p...

'Late to the party' is my middle name...This rings true for everything in my life, and stretches much further than the literal meaning, which many would agree, is often true too. Podcasts are not something I can say I've been enjoying for years. To the contrary, I only really began listening to podcasts about a year ago.  Never one to sit on the fence, I instantly fell in love with not only some amazing podcasts, but also the amazing people behind them. In listening to the experiences of others, I found inspiration on days where I have been stuck, I found laughter when it felt like tears were all I could muster up, I found strength when I felt like giving up, and too I found I had a greater understanding of a number of different topics, I wouldn't otherwise have been equipped to string to sentences together about. Here are 6 of my favourite Podcasts. I enjoy some so much that I often go back for a second time, just in case of missed any nuggets of wisdom. 1. Happy Pla...

After toying with the idea, for many months, if not years, I have finally succumbed to my secret desires to start a 'blog'. Social media is saturated with bloggers, influencers, MUAs, campaigners, ands there's almost a general consensus that if you haven't joined the gravy train already, you've missed your chance. A culture obsessed with followers, selfies, impressions, and the portrayal of a perfect life; we are now far from the Ireland that I remember growing up in (along with any other 80's babies that is). Like most young women of my age, I follow many social media accounts. Scrolling through my feed I will see everything and anything from Mental Health Awareness Advocates, to Fitness Fanatics, to 'famous for being famous' Public Figures, Fashion & Makeup veterans, and Skincare Experts. Do I enjoy all of the accounts I follow? Not necessary. Do the accounts and people I follow have a considerable influence on how I feel about myself and/or the ...