Hannah Blackmore

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Surviving 25 •

Work hard, play hard, network harder - is networking the new 'hard graft'? — Surviving 25

And for those of us who do want to achieve in the corporate World, grow and move up one day, maybe networking is now a non-negotiable. Unless you want to progress your career as a lone wolf without any outside help, the chances are, networking can be your friend. It gives you the chance to learn from others, to share insights into your industry, and to keep up to date with what’s happening in the world. Or, in the case of Digital Marketing, how on Earth does one get into the AI Overview on Googl...
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AI: the creative's mortal enemy or guilty pleasure? — Surviving 25

I admit, I am also included in the group of 6 in 10, and that I have often turned to AI for simple questions such as ‘how’s the best way to wash jeans?’ and ‘what’s the exchange rate of the currency in Dubai?’ However, I also admit (to my faceless readers) that my search for deeper answers to life has also fallen at the silent yet ever-watchful door of AI. Getting considerably more unhinged, I find myself asking AI ‘What’s this growth on my body and is this normal?’. Or worse, sending screenshot...
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Wacky Wicked Ways The World Celebrates Spring — Surviving 25

Carrying on our breakfast themed weird and wonderful spring traditions, is that of the Bosnian 'Cimburijada'. Translated to 'The Festival of Scrambled Eggs', it's exactly what you're probably imagining. In Zenica in Bosnia, the whole city will wake up to delightful smells of the largest breakfast ever. A huge pan set by the river with a seemingly endless quantity of eggs. The residents of Zenica gather round to joyfully shove as many eggs as they please down the gullet, in celebration of the bir
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Exploring Xplor in the Riviera Maya — Surviving 25

If you ever happen to be in the scenic area of the Riviera Maya and fancied an exhilarating and potentially nerve-wracking day out, then look no further than Xplor. Oh, and if you’re into caves, it has that too. Loads of them! It's an adrenaline junkie/cave enthusiast's dream experience day in Mexico and I definitely came out more of a cave lover than when I walked in. On risk of being too cave-heavy, let’s Xplor some of the activities you can get up to at Xplor. Get it? Yep, you get it...

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Winter Woe By Me - How To Feel Sorry For Yourself This Winter —

Yes, it's winter time. We're smack bang in the middle of it. We don't even have the luxury of half-heartedly saying 'it's nearly spring' because it isn't. We're stuck with winter for now. And unless you're one of those mythical beings who is a 'winter person', although I fail to believe you actually exist, you're probably desperately trying to remain positive until Springtime, a fake smile plastered on your face as you say 'the frost is beautiful this morning' even though you're secretly hating
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The Doom-Like Reality of a Recent Graduate Student —

You've graduated! You didn't think you could do it. You stare at the (fake) certificate with the little ribbon on that's clutched in your hand. You're head to toe in graduation robes and have just taken a million pictures with your family that will haunt your living room, and your grandparents', for approximately the next 20 years. Better get one on your good side. You shake the sweaty hand of the university dean and wonder if your legs will make it down that aisle without buckling. But you've g
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Snorkeling Through Tectonic Plates in Iceland - And It Was A Challenge —

Once kitted out, I thought I could conquer anything. I tried to push the humiliating task of actually getting into the suit to the back of my mind. What came next was the short walk from our van to the descent into the icy water. I'm afraid to say the idea of getting a slow-mo video of me walking through this icy tundra crossed my mind, but immediately flew out again. I soon took to flailing along the ice as, being already co-ordinately challenged, wasn't helped by a pure icy downward slope. Wha
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How To Fail Your Driving Test in 10 Easy Steps — Surviving 25

Yes, you read that right. If you're looking for an easy-to-follow guide on how to best pass your driving test, and come home with that red license in hand and a new lease of road-related freedom, then look no further!

Only joking, this isn't for you. This is a simple guide on how best to FAIL that test, so you can tell all your friends and family what a complete loser you are! Joking again. Only the best people fail their test, so let's not worry. Let's embrace our collective failures, it's cha
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Dry Your Mouth Out With A Dry Jan — Surviving 25

If you're reading this on a golden throne of moral high ground, sipping your Green Herbal Tea and revelling in just how fresh you feel, you may be doing Dry January. It's an incredible New Year's Resolution that many of us dream of one day achieving. You, dear reader, have taken the steps to commit this time to a never ending journey of health, early mornings and a clear mind for the rest of your days. Or until February 1st...

If you're searching for ways to justify this dry-mouthed month, read