After an acquisition put my job at risk, I knew redundancy was probably coming. I wasn’t prepared for the process — or for what losing my job would do to my confidence.
Author: Jami
I love words; I believe they have power. I have a passion for telling stories. Fact or fiction, it doesn’t matter.
On the more technical side of things, I have an undergraduate degree in Technical Communications. This means I am trained to be a technical writer. I have been taught to take long and complicated pieces of information and shorten them up and make them readable/digestible to an audience. I also have a special and distracting knack for editing. Finally, I hold a Masters in Marketing Management. Combining these two degrees, I now work as a B2B martech content writer.
Why I Keep Recommending Vegan Restaurants
After eight years of being vegan, I’ve eaten at plenty of memorable places. Here’s why I started sharing my favourite vegan and plant-based restaurant recommendations.
My Experience Learning to Drive in the UK
After more than seven years living in London without a driving licence, I’ve finally started the process. Here’s how I’ve got on so far, from applying for a provisional licence to passing my theory test — and discovering just how difficult it can be to book a practical test.
How Ted Lasso Lets Its Characters Grow
The characters in Ted Lasso rarely change overnight. From Rebecca and Jamie to Roy, Keeley and Nate, their growth is slow, messy and wonderfully believable.
Be Curious and Other Lessons from Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso is funny and heartwarming, but it also has plenty to say about curiosity, friendship, mental health and the importance of having a team around you.
There’s More to Ted Lasso Than Football
I expected Ted Lasso to be another comedy about sport. Instead, I found a warm, funny and deeply human show about kindness, friendship and personal growth.
A Day Trip to Rye: Cobbled Streets, Hilly Lanes and Historic Charm
Our day trip to Rye included crowded trains, cobbled streets, historic buildings and more hills than expected. Here’s what we discovered while exploring this charming East Sussex town.
What a London Heatwave Is Really Like Without Air Conditioning
Temperatures around 29°C may not sound extreme, especially to anyone familiar with summers in the southwestern United States. But without air conditioning in homes, shops or much of London’s public transport, there is often nowhere to escape the heat.
Strawberries, Sunshine and a Day on No. 1 Court
My first visit to Wimbledon included a long journey across London, a day on No. 1 Court, strawberries and cream, brilliant tennis, and a few lessons learned for next time.
Becoming a British Citizen: One Year Later
One year ago today, I officially became a citizen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Yeah, that's me receiving my citizenship certificate Those of you who have been around for a while know this had been my goal since around 2014, when I moved to London for university. It has been a long, expensive, and… Continue reading Becoming a British Citizen: One Year Later