Author: theempressdiariess

I'll be writing my diary entries about love, life, the gym and lots more entertaining things that happen in the life of the Empress! If you thought Bridget Jones was unlucky, stick with me, I promise I'll keep you laughing at my misfortune!
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24.12.22 – End Of The Year

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Dear diary,

Well here we are – the end of another year.

Is it me or are the years getting shorter?

The beginning of this year was a bit of a shit show for me. A lot was going on and I was really stressed. Middle of the year was better and now…I’m back in a low mood.

Although managing my feelings and pretending I’m OK is extremely easy, I’m finding not working is making me think more and with that, comes a whole dark cloud of negativity.

I hate being negative – nothing comes from it.

So as I see the new year in, here’s a list of what I’m leaving in 2022 –

1 – Not putting myself first! I never do it, not sure why but that’s changing from now.

2 – This fat stomach! It’s gotta go 😂

3 – Self doubt!

4 – Not setting boundaries!

5 – Being scared to go for what I want

Let’s see what 2023 has to bring shall we?

Merry Christmas to all celebrating and wishing you all a happy & positive New Year ❤️

21.5.22 – A day in the life of a copywriter!

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Dear diary,

It’s been a while!

I’ve been settling in to a new career…finally!

It’s been a long hard slog to changing my career from teaching assistant to copywriter, but with the help of an amazing guardian angel called Hannah, my new career has become a reality.

I wasn’t sure how it would go when I started but I knew I’d enjoy it.

I literally hit the ground running! I was given collections on my second day and asked to write about it all in 2 days.

Instantly, I felt overwhelmed!

“Where do I start?”

“What if it’s rubbish ?”

“I shouldn’t be here”

Yep that’s right, imposter syndrome kicked right in!

Well, it’s been a few weeks now and I’m starting to feel settled.

I’m taking all the learning opportunities I can and developing each day!!

I’m extremely proud of myself ❤️

I’ll keep you updated 🥰

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3.3.22 – 33 and…not keeping my promises!

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Dear diary,

Your girl is a year older!

My birthday was last month and last year I set myself 3 goals to achieve by 33-

Lose 2 stone in weight. Volunteer/help those who need it and start a business.

Well…

I probably put 2 stone of weight on, I applied to volunteer but couldn’t do it in the end and I haven’t officially started a business but your girls been selling some Shea Butter so I definitely need to continue to push that!

I don’t know what happened. One minute I was turning 32 and then 33 just crept up on me.

I’m slightly disappointed I didn’t tick off the goals I had set for myself because what comes from not finishing something that you set out to do?

As I’m typing, I’m thinking, should I set some goals for this time next year? But there’s a voice saying “no point, you won’t do it!”

Well, naysayer voice in the background, I am!

By 34, I want to have at least set up a website for my shea butters (which are gorgeous if I do say so myself), be happier in my clothes (particularly my jeans) and I’d like to have published my book.

Boom!

Surely an easy enough set of targets!

Let’s see what’s gonna unfold!

Peace

✌🏾

xoxo

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2.2.22 – Taking the L

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Dear diary,

Remember that job I said I got?

Well due to particular circumstances, I wasn’t able to take the job I had just been offered in December.

I’ve been feeling super down about it.

It was my dream job, in a dream location with a dream salary.

I had received so many rejections that I was absolutely buzzing that finally I go a yes!!!

But, sigh…sometimes in life we gotta take the L and admit defeat.

So, I’m back on the grind, applying to more jobs and continuing being rejected.

But if it happened once before, it’ll happen again…

I’d just like it to be now rather than later 🙃

BUT …did I learn a lesson from all this?

You bet your arse I did!

Keep your mouth shut until your first day 🤣

Ahhhh, it’s laugh or cry!

Wish me luck guys!

Peace ✌🏾

Xoxo

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1.1.22 – HAPPY NEW YEAR! 💫

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Dear diary,

Happy New Year!

Who knows what will come of this year 🤷🏽‍♀️

Will we get our lives back like its 2018 again? Can I step into a nightclub again and bruk it down on the dance floor this year? Will I get engaged this year?

Who knows anything to do with the future?

But a few things I do know is –

1 – I’m grateful for everything I have

2 – I’m going to work extra hard to continue building the life I want for myself

3 – Imma keep on smiling! And maybe singing 😅

Every day is another chance to start again so I haven’t waited on the new year to make certain movements or changes but I have planned more moves to achieve during the first quarter of the year.

Have a great start to the new year guys!

Stay safe

Peace

xoxo

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22.12.21 – I’ve only gone and done it!

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Dear diary,

After months and months of applying for new jobs…

After months and months of rejections and minimal interviews

I can finally say….I HAVE A NEW JOB!!!

You are now looking at a Content Writer!

I cannot believe it 😫

It’s been a hard slog, let me tell you!

I’ve been a Teaching Assistant for 8 years and it’s been the most amazing job!

The children I’ve taught over the years have such a special place in my heart but it’s time to move on and start a new career

2022 is gonna start off with a bang!

I’ll fill you all in once I start ☺️

Peace

Xoxo

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4.12.21 – Taking your partner’s surname?!

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Dear diary,

The topic of marriage pops up sometimes and it got me thinking…

Should he ask, I’m not sure if I want to take his surname 😬

My partner is adamant he wants me to take his surname. He spoke about us being a family and he doesn’t want our children having different surnames to their Mum. Plus, I’d be his wife. He wants to share his name with me.

I didn’t see what the big deal was.

I love my name! It’s mine! Not only am I the only child but I’m the only daughter – if I change my surname, it’ll be no more.

I’ve also heard men talk about marriage as of women are their possessions. If you look back on the history of marriage, women became mens property…..It’s a hell no from me!

But I know my partner wouldn’t see me like that. He doesn’t see me like that.

I took to social media to get other peoples views on it.

“It depends on what their name is. My last name is long so if their name was short I could double barrel. If their name is not popping im not taking that.” – Fair point!

“I won’t change mine. We will both have the same name” – That makes sense!

“I took his surname because it’s just culture. I thought about double barrel but thought that’s just long” – Culture popped up often!

“I would hypen it” – Hyphening names seems to be a popular option.

“….has said he’ll take mine 😂 my last name will die out as there’s 3 granddaughters so if we all got married it wouldn’t exist anymore… booo. Plus my name is my name I ain’t changing it lol” – Totally get this point!!

My favourite response was this…

“I think it shows your commitment to that person and a start of your family” 🥰

The responses were a mixed bag. Some for, some against, some wanting a compromise.

After being at a family wedding and feeling the love all around me, I had experienced something that was totally overwhelming. I never felt it before!

It was like a had an epiphany and I knew in that moment I wanted to take his surname!

Fast forward a few months and I’m back to wanting to keep my surname 🤣

I’ll keep you up to date with my name sitch 🥰

Peace

Xoxo

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22.11.21 – My Instagram freebie!

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Dear diary,

This is just a quick one to let you guys know I have a FREE ebook dedicated to supporting anyone who is/has gone through baby loss.

I created the ebook in time for baby loss awareness week, which takes place annually on 9th-15th October.

If you head on over to my Instagram profile – my handle is @ empress_sah …whilst you’re there you might as well give me a follow 😜 – click on my bio, click on my instabio link and you’ll find it there.

You don’t need to pay anything!

Please use the information to help you in your journey.

We all deal with things differently and you may find some techniques or ideas helpful to your grieving process 🙂❤️

It may not even be you who needs it! You might know someone else who has/is going through baby loss. Just point whoever needs it in the right direction 😘

If I can help only one person, it’ll mean the world!

Peace ✌🏾

Xoxo