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Whenever I tell someone I own a pet hedgehog it usually prompts two reactions: “why?” and “omg I want one!” If you're in the latter category, this post is for you. I've had my own hedgehog Florence for just over a year now, and whilst I'm by no means a hedgehog expert (and each hedgie is different) I've learnt a couple of things along the way. I think it's important before committing to any pet, to do your research first. I researched African Pygmy Hedgehogs 2 years prior to owning one (this is mostly because I still lived at home and our family dog is an incredibly jealous attention hogger who would flip his shit if another animal took that away.) So, as soon as I moved into my own place with Mike, I set about turning my ideas into actions. Here are the things I learnt: Pygmy Hedgehogs aren't naturally inclined to love you straight away like a dog, so you have to put the work in. They can be very huffy and grumpy (especially in the morning, ...

Because I want to.  End of blog. Case closed. Discussion over.  Okay fine I won't leave it there.. I suppose i’ll indulge on the topic a bit further...you're welcome.  This always strikes me as an odd question - because well, why not? And more importantly, why is it any of your business what anyone decides to wear on their face? If I want to slap on a highlighter so bright the moon gets jealous then damn, I WILL.  I'd overheard a colleague ask this very question about me - something along the lines of “why does Hayley wear so much make up? Is it because she's really insecure and feels she needs to? I bet she’d look so pretty without it.” Well thanks for your two pence Sally, but I don't decide whether or not to wear make up to impress middle aged women like yourself - nor do I do it to mask the dragon scales beneath a layer of Estee Lauder’s Double Wear. I do it because I want to. (Her name wasn't actually Sally by the way but I'm being nice...

Guys and girls, stop being annoying on Valentines day. If you're single then it's really not the worst thing in the world to be ‘alone’ on Valentines day and if you're in a relationship it's not a competition to outdo your friends/that hot girl you follow on insta whose boyfriend bought her a Michael Kors watch and ran her a bath.  Let me elaborate. I have been single on Valentines day and I have been in a relationship on Valentines day and both are fine if you accept it for what it is - a bit of fun and a way for Clinton's to squeeze some money out of us all. £5.95 for a card?! I could get a happy meal for that Mr Clinton and that comes with a free toy AND chips  (and who doesn't love chips? no seriously….who?)  Valentines day doesn't dictate that you have to have a partner to enjoy it - go out with your girlfriends, grab the lads for a pint - spend time with your friends! Host a Galentines party like I did and end up a strip club in the early ...

Wait...you DO WANT kids?! I used to think that too, but I changed my mind and so will you don't worry. I mean aren't you worried you’ll get BORED? Not to mention it's pretty selfish of you...what does everyone else think about your decision? Your mum and dad? I really think you'll change your mind, trust me on this one. If you read this and felt a little bit offended because you DO want children then that's great, as that was the point. The above is mostly the reaction I receive whenever I tell anybody I have no interest in having children. My boyfriend also doesn't want to have children, but that's okay, men are allowed to make their own minds up...but I am a woman. My sole purpose is to BREED, goddamnit and it makes people feel uncomfortable when you admit you don't want to follow the grain. People assume you're cold and unloving and immediately call for the womb police to come and detain  you for daring to think your life would be absolutely fi...