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theveryhungrylondonerFebruary 22, 2016

A Guide to Solo Travel: The Practical Stuff

While I was home for Christmas I went to a family gathering at my aunt’s house (for those that know me, no this was not a Barrows Bash…. it was the other side of my… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerFebruary 11, 2016

4 weeks in Japan in 5 moodAways

This post is sponsored by moodAway. Back in November I spent four weeks in Japan travelling by train from Yakushima, a small island off the southwestern corner of the country, to Sapporo on Hokkaido, the… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerFebruary 9, 2016

Quiet by Susan Cain and becoming comfortable being an introvert

A few years ago I made a decision: to stop pretending I enjoyed “nights out” and to just not go on them. I was 27 at the time, and quite frankly bored of being in… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerJanuary 27, 2016

Japanese onsens and British nakedness

When was the last time you saw someone naked in a non-sexual way (excluding your partner)? Include images in magazines, on TV shows and in movies. You can’t remember can you? And a few months… View Full Post

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theveryhungrylondonerJanuary 20, 2016

Hello, it’s me…

(Sorry, I couldn’t resist that title) So, how are things with you? It’s been a while hasn’t it? So sorry. My bad. Yet before I resume my usual erratic blogging programme (FYI I have officially… View Full Post

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Hello, and welcome to my tiny corner of this big ol’ internet!

I’m Fiona, and I used to be a food-obsessed literary agent living in London. Now? I’m not so sure.

After six years of giving it a very good go, I finally realised that my hunger wasn't the sort that could be satiated with Hawksmoor short-rib French dips.

So I left. In February 2015 I packed a couple of bags and headed off to Asia. Solo, indefinitely and with the hope that new faces, landscapes and adventures would satisfy me in an entirely different way.

And it kind of worked.

I now live in Bali (for the moment). No longer a Londoner but still, as ever, hungry.

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  • Honesty time: I'm not having the most productive week. The sky is just too blue I can't stand being inside!!! I've added an extra walk in everyday, plus I'm spending my lunchtimes outside reading, but it's still not enough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm almost glad the weather is going to turn tomorrow (I know, I know I'm sorry - and I will probably regret saying this!). At least I might actually get some stuff done. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #frome #somerset #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #creativeliving #untoldvisuals #verilymoment #theeverydayproject #aquietstyle #alittlebeautyeveryday #alliseeispretty #seekinspirecreate #searchwandercollect #beautyinsimplicity #beautyyouseek #simplethingsmadebeautiful #asecondofwhimsey #calmversation #morningscenes #embracingtheseasons #tfispring
  • @pileaplantshop looking gorgeous in @mooandtwo the other day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's podcast day! And this week's episode of #thereareotherways is a conversation with the owner of minimalist jewellery and lifestyle brand @linesandcurrent, Rebekah Johanson. We had such an interesting chat all about why and how she set up Lines & Current, where she gets her inspiration from and her design process, and why being a socially-minded company is so important to her. I also asked her about raising vegetarian kids, and the epic road trip her and her family are going on this summer down the west coast of America! I really, really enjoyed talking her, and I hope you enjoy listening to it! Link is in my profile, as always. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #frome #somerset #wearefrome #supportindependent #supportlocal #ihavethisthingwithplants #leaf_ladies #botanicalcreativity_ #astilllifestyle #cornersofmyworld #ardentfinds #gatheredstyle #thesimpleeveryday #capturequiet #thespacesilike #coffeeshopcorners
  • Cheap Street, the home of my favourite shop in Frome: Hunting Raven Books. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've just published a blog post on why I think people buy from online creative businesses. It's something I've given a lot of thought to, both in terms of my own business and my clients' businesses. In my opinion it boils down to two factors: connection and expertise. And you need both. I use my own purchases from @jencarrington_ and @me_and_orla as examples of how I think this works. If you run your own online creative business then I hope you find it useful! Link in profile as always! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #frome #somerset #wearefrome #supportindependent #supportlocal #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • I rarely post photos of food on here anymore, but today's lunch was just so damn good-looking I couldn't resist! It's the pomegranate and avocado salad from @shona_vertue's The Vertue Method book (I'm doing her 28 day reset at the moment), with poached salmon, and double the amount of runner beans because I'm obsessed! The best thing about this though is the dressing - blended raspberries and olive oil with thyme leaves. Literally want to put it on everything now! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Before my good-lookin' lunch I published a post on my blog on how to survive your first few months running a small creative business. It includes the farmer / hunter analogy that was in this week's newsletter, and a few other things I've found helpful to remember and do. If you are still in the early stages of your own creative business, then I hope it helps! The link is in my profile. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • The gorgeous, and about as quintessentially English you can get (and therefore perfect for visiting Canadians like @caitflanders), @walledgardenatmells. Cait and I walked there on Saturday for a slice of Victoria sponge and a cup of tea! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's podcast day! In this week's episode of #thereareotherwayspodcast I'm chatting with social media manager, blogger, and published author @elle_croft. We had such an interesting conversation about how not having a university degree forced her to prove herself in a different way, and take a unique path to where she is now. And, obviously, what it was like writing, and having published, her first novel, The Guilty Wife. If you've ever wanted to write a book, then this is a great episode for you! I hope you enjoy it, link is in my profile. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** #mells #frome #somerset #wearefrome #supportindependent #supportlocal #podcasts #podcastshow #podernfamily #shepodcasts #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • Maybe I'm just feeling a bit sappy today, but I like how these branches make a heart shape! *** I published a blog post this morning (its been a while) on the lessons I've learnt since launching my business three months ago (although it was off the back of my freelance work which I'd been doing for 18 months or so). It's a very honest post, and possibly a bit ranty at times, as I feel really strongly that creative entrepreneurship is made to look really quick and easy online. And it's not. Or at least that hasn't been my experience of it. I also think there needs to be a lot more transparency about how long it can take to make a full salary. Anyway, link in my profile if you are interested! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I'd be interested to know if you agree with me? Do you think it's made to look too easy? *** #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • Frome town centre was eerily quiet this afternoon, especially in contrast to yesterday's @thefromeindependent madness! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A new episode of #thereareotherways was published this morning! It's a chat with the lovely @kaylahollatz - the first other copywriter I've had on the podcast! It was really great to chat shop with her, and we had a good natter about the difference between the UK and US entrepreneurial spheres (there's a lot more "hustle" in the US!), taking time off, shifting goals, and the value of copywriting. I've followed Kayla for a long time on here, and I find the fact that she's built such a profitable and sustainable business really inspiring! The link is in my profile if you fancy a listen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving #podcasts #podcastshow #podernfamily #shepodcasts
  • The sky has been resolutely grey all day today, this was taken back on a far sunnier day! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've had the same job on my to-do list literally every single day this week, and I've been putting off, not because it will take too long, or because I don't want to do it, but because I've felt scared to do it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So today I set my 15-minute timer (one from @theschooloflifelondon) and told myself to just get it done. I can be brave for 15 minutes. And it totally worked. It only took like 10 minutes, and wasn't even that painful! Lesson learnt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** #15minutesofbrave #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • I've had a very frustrating day, waiting at home for a parcel that STILL hasn't arrived!! Urgh. I'm not good when I can't go outside, or change location. I get really restless and unproductive. There’s a reason I usually spend half my day working from home, and the other half at a co-working space... and today’s proved it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How's your day been? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** #copywriter #copywriting #beingboss #creativeentrepeneur #creativelife #creativebiz #theimperfectboss #choosemust #soulfulcreative #findyourflock #creativeliving
  • Over the last couple of weeks I've let myself get out of the habit of going for regular long walks. When I first moved here I would walk to Great Elm (about 6/7km round trip) almost every single day. And I really loved it. I loved the fresh air. I loved how clear it made my brain. I would walk with a massive smile on my face. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But it's not always easy to keep doing the things we love. Even though I know I will enjoy it when I go out, in the moment before I feel lazy and convince myself that I have too much work on, or too many other things to do. And once you stop doing something regularly it's so much harder to start doing it again. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But this week I've recommitted to walking everyday, and, so far (all of two days!) I've kept it up. I came back from my walk yesterday brimming with ideas, and slept so much better last night than I have done in ages. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's so weird how we sometimes have to force ourselves to do the things we love. Is there anything you really enjoy but sometimes find it hard to motivate yourself to do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *** #simplepleasures #simplejoys #simpleliving #momentsofmine #slowlived #aquietstyle #simpleandstill #embracingtheseasons #capturequiet #thesimpleeveryday

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