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Japan 2024

A visual diary of my month long journey through Japan as a solo female traveller. This wasn’t just a trip—it was the realisation of a lifelong dream.

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Whitby, 2024

A photo-filled glimpse into Halloween 2024, spent roaming the atmospheric streets of Whitby and York with my friend - costumed, caffeinated, and fully embracing the season.

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FIA: Aerospace Innovation Meets the National Stage

Supported the planning and execution of Reaction Engines’ presence at the Farnborough International Airshow, delivering a high-profile marketing campaign around a press opportunity with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and showcasing our cutting-edge thermal management solutions.

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Abingdon, 2024

A visual reflection on the nine months I spent working in Oxford and Abingdon in 2024, in the space technology industry. It was a slower, steadier chapter—marked by riverside walks, quiet mornings, and a growing familiarity with a town that held its own gentle rhythm. Between technical work and real life, there was space to think, to notice, and to settle into the in-between. This post gathers fragments from that time—photos and impressions from a place that became a quiet backdrop to a year of focus, change, and quiet discovery.

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Oxford, 2024

A visual and personal reflection on my time exploring Oxford—not just as a historic city, but as a lived-in space full of small pleasures and quiet discoveries. Between its dreaming spires and hidden corners, I wandered through museums, cafés, libraries, and markets, letting curiosity lead. This post gathers moments from that time: meals shared, streets walked, exhibitions stumbled upon, and the feeling of making the most of where I was. A slow and mindful exploration of a city that gives generously to those who take the time to look.

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Brighton, 2024

A photo journal from a birthday weekend in Brighton, where I celebrated turning 32 by the sea. It wasn’t about big plans—just good food, salty air, vintage shops, and the feeling of arriving at this age with a bit more ease. Brighton brought its usual charm: pebbled beaches, lively lanes, and a certain kind of freedom that suits a birthday well. This post captures the small, joyful moments—ice cream in the wind, secondhand books, quiet reflections, and laughter shared. A simple celebration of where I’ve been, and where I’m going.

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Kingdom Hearts illustration, a pencil drawing of my friend as a character in an environment inspired by beachy head.

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INSOMNIA 2023

At Insomnia 2023, I represented as part of my marketing role in the video games industry - connecting with players, supporting activations, and gaining insight into community trends. It was a hands-on weekend of strategy, creativity, and celebrating gaming culture.

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New York City 2023

A return to New York City after five years away—Halloween 2023 marked my first visit back since the pandemic, and it was more than just a trip. It was a reunion with my best friends, with the city, and with a part of myself that had been waiting quietly in the wings. The month was full of warmth and mischief: costumes on the subway, crisp autumn air in Central Park, late-night diners, and long overdue conversations. This post is a personal record of that visit—what it meant to come back, to reconnect, and to feel joy return in familiar places.

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Halloween, NYC 2023

Halloween in New York City—louder, weirder, and more electric than ever. I threw on my costume and stepped into the madness of the Village Halloween Parade, where witches danced, skeletons drummed, and the city let its shadowy side take the spotlight. It was a night of eerie lights, fog machines, strange encounters, and pure, chaotic fun. This post captures the magic and mayhem of becoming someone else for a night and joining thousands of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins in the streets of Manhattan. A celebration of Halloween in all its spooky, glittery glory.

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York, 2023

An autumn visit to York, where cobbled streets, curling chimney smoke, and golden leaves made the city feel like something out of a storybook. I wandered through ancient alleyways, explored bookshops and tearooms, and let the season slow everything down. With a chill in the air and the smell of spice and woodfire lingering everywhere, October felt like the perfect time to take it all in. Here is a glimpse into a few days spent in one of England’s most timeless cities - full of quiet beauty, rich history.

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WASD X IGN 2023

In 2023, I attended WASD x IGN in London while working as Head of Marketing in the video games industry - a dynamic event filled with inspiring talks, hands-on previews, and meaningful conversations with developers and players alike. It was a great opportunity to connect with the gaming community, scout new projects, and represent at the heart of the UK games scene.

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Eastbourne, 2023

A seaside weekend in Eastbourne spent catching up with a friend and hiking the dramatic cliffs of Beachy Head. Think windswept hair, salty air, and long conversations as we wandered along the edge of the world (or at least, that’s how it felt). The views were breathtaking, the weather was hot, and the whole trip had that perfect mix of fresh air and good company. This post captures the charm of a coastal escape.

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