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Farm, gym, journalism and politics make up my life.

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I have never been more grateful to have insurance in my entire life. My little one had a terrible accident today which saw his tooth distorted and his lip split. He is currently under anesthetic getting the tooth remove and some stitches plus some X-rays to make sure his jaw is okay. I was was out the house for about an hour and all this has happened in the last 2 hours. So thankful to the vets in this world for just being incredible. If you don't have insurance for your animals please invest because things can happen in a split second. Now we're just waiting on Dom coming out of surgery and then it is home for all the cuddles #dogs #dog #vets #vet #dogowner #dogmom #petsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #injury #petsurgery #petinsurance #instadog #domino #getinsured #lovemydog #praying #jackrussell #jrt #crossbreed #jackrussellcross #rottweiler #rottweilercross #rottie #jackweiler https://www.instagram.com/p/BxDNTvIlYQX/?igshid=g0amaekau7gg

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Harboured myself away in the media center for an editing marathon. Happy Monday!📰🎥☀☕❤ #editing #news #journalism #journalist #editor #universityofglasgow #uofg #glasgowmediagroup #student #deadline #newsmaking #masters #gradschool #postgrad #postgraduate #instagram #studentlife #sendhelp #film #filmmaking https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu3ZSs0Fe_j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ojo3dnp90tf6

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Born and raised around challenges bigger than myself. I love looking back through old photographs, especially when I'm feeling overwhelmed, as it makes me appreciate life so much more. Since going to do my Masters my life has been one massive whirlwind. It has been the best decision I've made but I'm right in the midst of it now with deadlines appearing before I even know it. This picture was me with my first serious horse. He taught me so much without my teenage self even knowing it. I had to challenge myself to trust him after a bad experience and we managed it. This picture reminds me that I can do this. If I can conquer a challenge this big then this stage of my life has got nothing on me 👊 #horses #throwbackpicture #throwback #girlswithhorses #equestian #oldphotograph #farmlife #horse #student #stress #life #postgrad #masters #journalismmajor #photograph #instagram #instahorse #horsesofinstagram #igotthis #lgbtq #womenofinstagram #deadlines #motivation #countrygirl #challenge #positivity #insta https://www.instagram.com/p/BupSJuwl3ix/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=inlzck6v993y

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This is me at my happiest. Reading about foreign policy & all the shady shit that goes on in the world while watching a TV show about the exact same thing 😂 @houseofcards #houseofcards #netflix #foreignpolicy #student #mastersstudent #postgrad #studying #robinwright #politics #HOC https://www.instagram.com/p/Bprl3ajFWLw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7lncwrmjmb3g

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I am so proud of my brother. He has worked damn hard over the past 20 years, often sacrificing being here in order to provide a better life for himself. He's 36 now and he's finally finding his base. To see him make a home for himself is truly a privilege. A special recognition has to go to @pawlahn for it hasn't always been easy on either of them but against all the odds they've made it though. Enjoy your new home ❤️ #brother #proud #sisterinlaw #family #firsthome #foreverhome #makeover #home #interiordesign #militaryfamily #sacrifice #siblings #brotherandsister #livingroom https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXnS4SBnWZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6wegf046y0y6

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How else would you spend your afternoon when there's 5 hours between class #student #glasgow #universityofglasgow #postgraduate #journalismmajor #journalism #journalist #studentlife https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUHNkiBdf4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mlx1ihuga4uz

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Another great show by the incredible @lindsayell and @thejakemorrell I say it every time I leave a gig but there genuinely is nothing quite like live music. That post gig feeling should be bottled and sold. Heading back to the hotel before I set off on the 200 mile journey home in the morning. During the gig there was a discussion about being single and how it can be great for you, which is totally true. I mean how else would I get away with last minute trapes across the country just to follow the music😂🎶❤️ #music #livemusic #countrymusic #solotravel #musicians #lovewhatyoudo #worthit #lindsayell #manchester #backtoreality #gig https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDRmc2hwDP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13814b2a702r

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This woman gave birth and married at 16 ,gave birth again at 25 and 27. She buried her newborn son at 27, she ran her own business until she was 32 when she gave it up to look after her cancer stricken mum. She was an orphan at 38 and she's my best friend at the age of 52. I love my mum and I admire her daily. Today would have been my brother's 25 birthday and this woman's strength makes me know I can get through anything #daughter #mother #bestfriend #parent #mom #mum #parent #stillborn #family #familyfirst #love #admiration #femalestrength #love https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4v4i0laMa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12lkjv3q1mhqg

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Taking the old fashioned way of essay prep by going back to pen and paper 👩‍🎓📝 #student #masters #essayprep #study #studying #journalismmajor #foreignpolicy #criticalanalysis #essaypreparation #needthatgpa #mastersstudent #universityofglasgow #scottish #instagram #journalism #journalismstudent #journalist #politics https://www.instagram.com/p/BojkHElh1MG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1st3qo0zm9wc1

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Of all the relationships in my life, the one with this man was the most complex. He was a complicated soul. He could cast darkness and light in equal measure all at the same time. He could be violent and loving, he could be the best dad and the worst parent, he knew how to make me laugh like no one else but also broke me like no-one else. Everyone knew something of or about him, but very few knew all of him. Even now when he's no longer here we're still learning. It's been 12 years to the day since I lost my dad. I remember it well and I feel more this year than any other. When I lost my dad I had just got home from America and I was awaiting my standard grade results in high school. This year it's 2 weeks till I go back to America and when I get back I'm going to be going to grad school to do my Master's in International Journalism. It seems significant that it's the same story but a little different. That's my dad over the back. Dickens summed it up best when he said "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only" #father #rip #anniversary #reflection #dad #lossofaparent #12years #2006 #dickens #daughter #daughterthoughts #death

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Thank fuck it's Friday ❤️ What a week it has been. So pleased to be off the weekend and can get back to country livin' * * * * * * * * * #workingweek #tgif #tfif #friday #thankful #unwind #socialmedia #countrygirl #countrylivin #instagram #busyweek #chillout #metime #officelife #commuting #womenofinsta #country

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Trying to keep hydrated. Not even at the gym but instead trying to paint your house in 31°C heat. My Scottish skin ain't built for this. * * * * * * * #summer #scotland #hydrated #water #frazzled #workout #outdoors #homeimprovement #painting #gymlife #instagram #scottishsummer #sweating #sweatymess #boiling #girlsofinsta #womenwhodiy #diy #gymgirls

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Trying to keep hydrated. Not even at the gym but instead trying to paint your house in 31°C heat. My Scottish skin ain't built for this. * * * * * * * #summer #scotland #hydrated #water #frazzled #workout #outdoors #homeimprovement #painting #gymlife #instagram #scottishsummer #sweating #sweatymess #boiling #girlsofinsta #womenwhodiy #diy #gymgirls

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Trying to keep hydrated. Not even at the gym but instead trying to paint your house in 31°C heat. My Scottish skin ain't built for this. * * * * * * * #summer #scotland #hydrated #water #frazzled #workout #outdoors #homeimprovement #painting #gymlife #instagram #scottishsummer #sweating #sweatymess #boiling #girlsofinsta #womenwhodiy #diy #gymgirls

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Off to train with @darrenmcmahon. Looking forward to a wee gym session as my head has been like mush this week with all the big decisions I've had to make. Finally made my mind up though. So by next year I should have my Masters in International Journalism 🤓💪 #sunday #gym #gymlife #training #dayoff #gymgirls #journalism #student #masters #journalismstudent #fitness #adidasaddict #ritaoracollection #pt #personaltraining #instagram #instagirls #focused #mastersstudent #education #university #backtoschool #gradschool #adulting #workout #ambition #followingmydreams

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Off to train with @darrenmcmahon. Looking forward to a wee gym session as my head has been like mush this week with all the big decisions I've had to make. Finally made my mind up though. So by next year I should have my Masters in International Journalism 🤓💪 #sunday #gym #gymlife #training #dayoff #gymgirls #journalism #student #masters #journalismstudent #fitness #adidasaddict #ritaoracollection #pt #personaltraining #instagram #instagirls #focused #mastersstudent #education #university #backtoschool #gradschool #adulting #workout #ambition #followingmydreams

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I broke the cardinal sin. I filmed parts of tonight. I always swore I'd never do it and I'd always live in the moment of a gig, but sometimes you just know you're going to want to replay an evening. I did it with @tashsultanaofficial and again tonight with @camila_cabello. Now traveling home to get up at 5.30am to get to work and then the gym and hopefully be home for 8.30pm tomorrow. Worth every second of grumpiness tomorrow will bring #music #livemusic #camila #camilacabello #neverbethesametour #glasgow #sleepy #norest #worthit