ARGH! It's Hannah on a Sunday, waaaaatt?! Don't panic, our beloved Creative Director, Hollie, is not dead. She's taken a brie...
Why don't you care?
Sorry?
Thoughts on speech?
Aquaphobia?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
I class myself as HSP - A Highly Sensitive Person (Google it, it's a genuine thing). There's research into the fact that HSPs...
Mystery, science, death, love, Jason Segel? Yep, I'm in. Even the trailer just looks so well put together. Give it a watch as I'm not sure what else to say besides the fact that I need to find a quiet evening to tuck myself away and disappear into this.
Let's be real, you've probably already heard of this, nay, watched it already. But I still haven't. I did watch the first episode a few weeks ago, again, wasn't hooked, but these things take time. I've heard so many great things about this series too that I feel like I am missing the zeitgeist if I don't get involved in a show that covers such a current topic.
Life has been a bit of a whirlwind for me this last month and I am ashamed to admit that I am not watching a lot of new things on N...
Don't panic. We're going to have to do something called *gulp* cooking. Never fear clueless low-maintenance, living-off-the-leftovers chic, I've got you covered with 5 recipes you won't need to lift a saucepan to.
I never cease to be eating this. It's so simple to make and it ain't half bad for you either!
- Put bread in toaster. Don't toast it all the way, just so it's a little less flimsy.
- While bread toasts, beat an egg. (Optional: add cinnamon and nutmeg for flavour)
- Dunk partially toasted bread in egg. Soak on both sides.
- Fry on both sides. Cover in chocolate sauce and fruit.
Warning: Requires use of an oven. Do not attempt if you are under 12 or an imbecile with hot things.
- Grab some jacket spuds. Prick them and microwave them for 5 minutes on each side. (Or use leftover spuds.)
- Cut jackets in half and scoop out the innards.
- Mash the innards and add whatever you like. I add grated cheese, mustard and cream cheese. Sour cream is also a tasty addition but I was all out!
- Put the mash back in the skins and bake at 180° for about 20 mins, depending on how crispy you want them.
I am actually so proud of myself for coming up with this one. I discovered it on study leave for my GCSEs. And yes, it's as great as it sounds.
- Lightly toast some bread.
- Cover bread with tomato puree
- Add grated cheese and toppings. I chose ham and pineapple chunks (don't hate me it's nice.)
- Grill. Serve. Eat.
Throw everything in a pot. Done.
- Grab your favourite veggies and cut them up into small, equal sized cubes.
- Grab leftover meats like chicken, beef or ham. Cut these up real good. I like to get mine to an almost shredded consistency.
- Throw everything in a big pot, cover with veg stock (or whatever meat stock you're using).
- Boil on medium heat and leave it alone for an hour while you go watch Netflix. Voila.
If all else fails and your house burns down, log on to your favourite fast food website (not sponsored by Dominos but please sponsor us) and get food made for you, delivered to the pile of rubble at the end of Low-Maintenance Lane.
We've all been there. You feel a bit peckish so you go to the fridge to look for last-night's leftovers and BAM... an empty fridge e...
If there's one talent I've always had, it's the ability to stay in - a lot. With the rise of Netflix binge watching, it seems a Friday or Saturday night spent indoors, is even more acceptable than ever. As an introvert, who often prefers a weekend at home to recuperate from busy office working days or social events, this is music to my ears. But there is definitely a skill to be honed in how to stay in on weekends.
If there's one talent I've always had, it's the ability to stay in - a lot. With the rise of Netflix binge watching, it s...
Dear 12 year old me, First off, lose the fringe. It's not doing anything for that mature look you're going for. Secondly, we...
Okay, so presumably you clicked on this post because you're 18-24 and are not going to vote in the upcoming General Election. As a 22 year old young British woman, I totally get it. I never had any real education on politics in school - my family are also not political, so throughout my teens, politics always seemed incomprehensible. That was until the last UK election in 2015, when I finally decided to buck up my ideas and get involved, as it was the first election I was actually old enough to vote in. I still quite firmly believe that General Elections are a load of codswallop and a lot of politicians are just very well taught manipulators, spewing shit. That said, Britain is my country and I reserve my right to have what little say in it I can. In this post I'm going to be debunking your excuses to help you realise that you too, should be exercising your right to vote. Let's start with...
I'll bet one of the reasons a lot of young people feel disconnected from politics is because we are not targeted. We're not targeted because not enough of us get involved. If a party know a lot of 60 year old men in a specific area of the UK are consistent voters, they're going to send a crap ton of campaign drivel their way, in order to win that vote, rather than trying to persuade a group of 18 year olds who may not even vote at all. If more 18-24 year olds actually started voting, maybe political parties might start taking an interest in trying to win our votes and tailor their campaigns accordingly. Just a thought.
If you really can't make a decision because you truly do not support any of the parties then fair play. But personally, I void any non-voters complaints on the winning party invalid - no vote, no opinion.
Dear 18-24 Year Olds Who Aren't Voting In The UK General Election on June 8th
Okay, so presumably you clicked on this post because you're 18-24 and are not going to vote in the upcoming General Election. As a ...
So here's the deal. Every year, a cohort of drama school graduates enter the big wide world of entertainment, CVs full to the brim with amateur dramatics productions, a head full of showbiz dreams and thicker skin than Shrek. They head out, trained with all the knowledge they need to tackle auditions and bag agents, primed with their headshot smile and enough black rehearsal clothing to permanently fill Ozzy Ozbourne's closet.
So here's the deal. Every year, a cohort of drama school graduates enter the big wide world of entertainment, CVs full to the brim w...
So, you've got Coeliac Disease, IBS, a common bug, or some other medical condition whereby taking a crap is more in command of you, than you are of taking a crap. I hear you sister, I've been there, as Say Chic's resident Coeliac, sometimes needing to do a number two at work or in public is just a fact of life. If you ask me, there's no shame in it, we're all human and have a right to empty the tank in an appropriate environment wherever we may be. Sadly, not everyone in the world feels that way, so we have to do this sneakily to avoid the judgments of those around us. Luckily, today I'm chatting you through my rules for dropping the kids off at the pool, without anyone suspecting a thing - Cheeky.
Talking of timing, this one requires establishing yourself as a slow wee-er from the early days of starting a job. I never rush myself or hurry back to my desk during toilet time - I've been working flat out for the last 2 hours, I deserve 5 minutes to have a relaxed wee a-thank you. Then, when you're usually gone for a couple of minutes while you pee anyway, no one will ever notice you being gone for the same amount of time for a number two either, hehehe.
Rule No. 4 - Mask The Honk
We're all human, okay. We cannot help if what comes out of us sometimes smells like something long dead. Growing up with an older brother, who often only needed poking in the arm for a fart to release, I am well accustomed to such smells. That said, leaving one behind in public is never well received, so you need to arm yourself. Check for air-freshener already provided in the room or cubical. If not, have one to hand in your bag; pretty sure we've all seen the new Air Wick V.I.Poo Pre-Poo sprays which are definitely worth a shot in my opinion. If all else fails, pick a toilet with multiple cubicles, (don't worry, if you're using rule no.1 no one will hear you!) then you can just tell people it already smelt like that when you walked in...
If on the unlucky chance, you meet one of those people that dare say 'you were gone a long time' - even if you were only gone a few minutes, prepare some excuses and never admit it. You've gone to all this effort to keep your business secret and avoid being labelled 'the office dumper' - particularly after a heated conversation whereby your entire team announced they all DESPISE and are DISGUSTED by the idea of dropping one at work. Say you met an old work colleague, your zip got stuck, you had to queue, you just needed a break! If you have coeliac disease or anything similar you'll know, the pain of suppression is not worth it, it's also very bad for your body, so you just have to go do it... Just don't tell them that.
I hope you find this set of rules useful; may we all go about our business discreetly. Remember - you didn't hear this from me.
So, you've got Coeliac Disease, IBS, a common bug, or some other medical condition whereby taking a crap is more in command of you,...
yourself about the facts and figures regarding Coeliac Disease.
See you next Wednesday!
As someone who never knows what her immune system is doing (or whether it is there at all), I have had a battle with eating for the past co...
Waking up on a Saturday morning knowing I was off to drama classes was one of my favourite feelings for the 5 years I was attending - though I often struggled to actually get out of bed, the minute I got there I woke up. My fondest memories are of those days I spent drama playing games with friends whilst developing my performance skills and building the foundations for all my future career aspirations. My favourite part was capturing some of those memories on camera through short films, its so precious and special to keep and even revisit over the years (it also makes for great blackmail material).
It's informative / educational
Drama has taught me so much, not just about the industry and art of performing but about the world and most of all, about myself. I felt I was constantly learning and exploring new ideas; it never felt like a chore, or even a struggle. For me it was always natural and fun, like I was supposed to be there. I cannot imagine who I would have become if I'd never have studied it.
You'll learn self-acceptance
This is the big one. Most drama enthusiasts are pretty quirky, but our ability to understand the human condition means we are usually one big open and accepting community. It doesn't matter who you are, your passion and talent will be nurtured, and you'll realise that all your individual traits make you the performer and person that you are; you'll finally learn to respect that.
So, are you ready and willing to join our cult now? Yes, I thought so.
Drama has been a prominent part of my life since I was around 14 years old, and I can honestly say, it changed me as a person. It helped...