Classicallyivy is 8

Classicallyivy is 8. I am excited and overwhelmed that I have been able to keep this blog going for this long. I am grateful to everyone who has subscribed and who reads my posts regularly (special shout-out to Richa Soni-your positivity is much appreciated). Here are 8 of my favourite posts from the past 8...

Life lessons from Mum

5 ways my approach to writing has changed since starting classicallyivy

When I started this Blog in October 2015, my writing mindset was somewhat different from what it is today: -I NEEDED to write. It was a necessity to help clear my mind and to deal with what my experiences were at the time. So, I shared posts on an almost daily basis. -When I started...

Some pet peeves to start the week.

Workplace Lessons (parts 1-4).

I have been sharing my workplace experiences on my Linkedin page. It has been fun (mostly) remembering all of my experiences which I have encountered in the quest for an ideal career. I have decided to share those posts on my personal platform, which you can read below: (Workplace Lessons-Part 1) I believe that almost...

The best rejection.

Of all the 'No, thank you' emails which I have received since I started writing for public consumption in 2015, this is definitely my favourite one. The fact that I even got a response warmed my heart, but also, the fact that a World-renowned Author responded with such kindness and thoughtfulness is fantastic. I ended...

I Love Books: ‘Again, Rachel’ by Marian Keys.

Rachel, a former addict, has turned her life around and is doing well for herself: she's now a Counsellor to recovering addicts, and is in a happy relationship. However,  her Ex-Husband returns to her life, triggering memories and the potential of a relapse to her old self. I finished reading this book some weeks ago,...

I Love Books: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

I won't lie: the title of this book sold me, because it suggests drama and scandal. I wasn't wrong. I completely judged this book by its title. Evelyn Hugo, an acting legend, has invited a Writer, Monique,  to write her biography. There was always the promise of a hidden story amongst all of Evelyn's history...

I Love Music: Brit Babes

I remember that I used to do 'I Love Music' posts years ago! I listen to music all the time, and it occurred to me that there is a very cool category of music that I enjoy: music by British Babes. I would say this was heavily influenced by several factors: My late Mother's musical...

10 RECENT LESSONS WHICH I HAVE LEARNED IN 2023

10 RECENT LESSONS WHICH I HAVE LEARNED IN 2023 People will often dislike you for no obvious reason. You could try your best to get on their ‘good side’, but ultimately, you have to step back, accept this fact and get on with your life. You have to be a persistent person when it comes...