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The north/south divide. The long running jokes, idiosyncratic differences, language and mentality. It's just grand!
- Hazel Butterfield
- 22 February 2016
I'm a northerner living down south and have done so for the last 14 years. I love London, that's why I'm here, but there's still a place in my heart for West Yorkshire. There's something about going home that, regardless of where you choose to live, just sparks something inside that needs to be embraced every now and again.
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The effect of taking time out from being a gym bunny...
- Hazel Butterfield
- 21 February 2016
Due to a rather daft incident, one found herself in a position that stopped me from partaking in any 'real' exercise for a few weeks. I've been hitting the gym or getting stuck into a good outdoor workout 4-5 times a week for over 10 years. That includes sticking to it until the day I actually went into hospital to give birth to my 2 children and was back to it within days. It's fair to say, I love it, need it and have found ways of fitting it in to my life that just works.
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The best series' ever.... Well, as far as I'm concerned.
- Hazel Butterfield
- 13 February 2016
They are a talking point among friends, dominate social media #Netflix&chill and are responsible for hours of lost afternoons and serve as hangover fodder. They create such an enthusiastic passion in people and now, none of that waiting next week to see what happens in Desperate Housewives (or on occasion being able to watch E4 for the next one). Now we can watch the whole season as and when we choose. It's convenient, addictive and fits in with our impatient need to not wait a whole week for another measly hour. WTF, that is soooo 2012. So here are my top 5. Agree, disagree or maybe you're not even reading this properly because your watching Making A Murderer... Oh crap, let's make it my top 6.
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My Hot Picks... Websites, shopping, food and frivolities.
- Hazel Butterfield
- 10 February 2016
Sometimes you come across things in life that are just too good not to share and I want to make sure you are 'in' on these beauties. I've scoured the net, shopped, ate (and ate some more), roamed the streets and trialed whatever needed to make sure that you, my lovelies, are informed. Stick with me and I'll make sure I make your life that little bit easier, more fun and keep the economy moving!!
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What I have 'learnt' since turning 30....
- Hazel Butterfield
- 04 February 2016
They always say that you get serious and have more or a mature and calm outlook on life in your 30's. That you know what is more important. Your priorities are more rational and focused. With claims of "Ooh I'd never go back to my 20's, but if only I could tell my 20-something self what I know now". I'm not convinced.
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Restaurants in the sky/Cocktails in the clouds.
- Hazel Butterfield
- 02 February 2016
I have a few 'things' that I get very excited about, but undeniably, tall buildings are really big on my list. It's a rarity that I go to a city/country and not go up any of the buildings on the list. In fact they don't even have to be on the list, a good view and a cocktail oppo and that's me sold.
There's just something about being up there and watching the world below from a unique birdseye view and taking in the vastness of city skylines, the squillions of windows, buildings mid-construction, all of it. I love it.
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