Having been forced into uniforms for 38 weeks of the year, the thought of being allowed to express themselves is, for many, excruciating.

How much do we let the opinions of our partners, friends and families affect our styles?

Give me a book, a candle and a hot mug of tea any day. I protect my downtime with a strength of mind that matches any athlete.

There are literally a million things to do in New York City. The possibilities are endless… Where should I begin?

Scientists have proven that friendship can extend life expectancy and lower our chances of heart disease. Friends help us to survive.

Whilst many things are good, getting older has brought me a personal struggle - I no longer feel sexy.

The home was well and truly empty, but I was the abandoned party; it was my parents who had chosen to leave.

As I have become older, my eagerness to nosedive into a world of fairy-tale, legend, and myth has returned.

Benjamin Franklin's famous words - ‘Everyone has two countries - their own and France’, could be my own.

I grinned from ear to ear, confident I'd be back on the housing ladder in no time.

We leave behind the chaos of everyday life, travelling roads fastened with new sights.

Some people believe that an apology is an admission of guilt or responsibility. But I offer an apology to start a connection.