Oftentimes silence is seen as something comforting, a momentary respite from the clamoring of an increasingly chaotic world. Yet, silence isn't always golden. For victims of sexual violence and harassment, silence has been an oppressor. However, that's all starting to change. With the rise of movements like #metoo, more and more voices are starting to... Continue Reading →
This week we are throwing it back to 2006 when I first discovered Bright Eyes and became almost immediately obsessed. I LOVE everything about Bright Eyes, and I am no longer ashamed to say it out loud. Friends have good-naturedly teased me in the past for liking "that indie band with the bad singer" and... Continue Reading →
Confession: I like my coffee on the decadent side: sweet, milky and preferably with a sprinkle of chocolate thrown in. The first time I tried one of these in a Viet restaurant I was immediately hooked! Vietnamese coffee is an easy and delicious spin on regular coffee that makes a great weekend treat. There's two... Continue Reading →
Whether you're an Instagram fan or not, most of us can agree that cute dog photos always a good reason to smile. The Instagram dog community is growing and we happily follow our fair share of doggos. There's just something comforting about seeing a happy pup, especially on days that could've turned out better. If... Continue Reading →
Happy Saturday, readers! We hope you survived the week and that you have a relaxing weekend ahead of you (be sure to slip some fun in, too). Barbara and I set off on a train down to London on Thursday and are enjoying spending time with our friend Izzie. Spending a weekend with some of... Continue Reading →
I can't remember where I first heard about this book, but being a huge fan of Greek mythology it immediately piqued my interest and was added to my virtual 'to-read' pile. I received a copy for my birthday last year (thanks Izzie!) and couldn't put it down once I'd started; it was probably my favourite... Continue Reading →
Moving far from home can be just as exciting as it is terrifying. On the one hand, you have endless opportunities waiting at your doorstep, but, on the other hand, you must leave behind familiar comforts. One of the most difficult things to be removed from, in my opinion, are established friendships. It's easy to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Hear This, our weekly recommendation of some of the best music, podcasts and audiobooks we've been enjoying lately. Today I have five ear-worms that have been playing on repeat inside my head for days. First up is The Trailing Skirts of God by Bell X1 - my favourite Irish band. I saw them... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year friends! Hallmark Day Fake Love Day Valentine's Day has rolled around once again. I used to be rather disdainful of Valentine's day, mainly because the focus always seems to be on giant teddy bears, overpriced red roses and "totally unexpected" engagement announcements, but I have softened slightly this year. If you... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to Life, Annotated! We are so excited about launching this blog and we’re looking forward to growing it into something spectacular. You’ve probably already read a little about us on our “About” page, but we wanted to add some depth to that in our first post. After several years of occasionally updating... Continue Reading →
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