Articles written by Cas Sutherland
October 13, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
Foreigners often get a bad wrap, their reputation clouded by local prejudices and tainted by past errors of other foreigners. Wherever they are, wherever they’re from, whatever they look like, the odd ones out will always get extra attention. Sometimes – particularly when you’re very new to this place – that attention can be daunting and frustrating. Arriving somewhere entirely different... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
September 5, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
So, I’ve got a bit of a situation here, and I’ve no idea how it’ll turn out. I want my personal relationships to bring me happiness. I want to have a successful, fulfilling career. But it seems that wanting both simultaneously is just too much to ask. You can’t have it all. This whole situation would be so much easier... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
August 19, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
Old habits die hard. Or do they? Over one of the many Easter-time bank holidays, a friend of mine visited me in London for a few days. Coming from the country, she’d bought a glossy women’s magazine to occupy her during the journey. I’m not one to buy magazines – so rarely read them. Flicking through her shiny copy of... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Adventureland Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
August 8, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
‘Equality is in the eye of the beholder’ – Linda Grant. For some women, perhaps those of my grandmother’s generation, it must seem like we – the women of generation Y – have got everything women could hope for. That the women’s movement has finished its’ job. That we can do ANYTHING. My grandmother truly believes that EVERYTHING I attempt... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! From the Heart
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
July 18, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
What if choosing the contraception that best suits you was not an option? The Pill revolutionised sex. There’s no denying it. Margaret Sanger probably wouldn’t believe how widespread the oral contraceptive she dreamed of has become. But that’s not to say it’s actually the best or most suitable method out there for you. There are SO many more options available... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Wise up!
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
June 23, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
I recently made a major decision that will change my life. Since then, other parts of my life have really improved. Everything around me has taken on the glisten of wonderment that I hadn’t seen there previously. So, its probably about time I told the world. Or, at least, those in it who don’t already know… I’m moving to China.... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Adventureland From the Heart
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
June 9, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
A few days ago I came across something that further confused my already complicated relationship with make-up: this. My first reaction was amazement. I have never used nor experienced make-up being used like this before (make-up isn’t exactly my forte). Of course I’m not completely oblivious. I know it can work wonders. I realise that the right make-up can create... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! From the Heart Wise up!
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
May 26, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
Last weekend I survived a bit of an ordeal. I’d been invited to an academic event hosted and attended by various people I’ve admired from afar and never met before – the kind of people I quoted in my dissertation, whose plays I studied at university, and who might be the help and inspiration I need in my next life... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
May 12, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
When I booked tickets to head home for the long Easter weekend, I was looking forward to taking a ‘breather’ – I hadn’t left the big city in over 3 months and missed the countryside. So besides baking, drinking ridiculous amounts of tea and hanging out with my family, I took a long bike ride, went for two woodland walks... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: From the Heart Love & Relationships Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Cas Sutherland
May 8, 2014 - Written by: Cas Sutherland
One gorgeous Friday morning recently, I set off for work in clothing rather too warm for the day’s blazing sunshine. I soon shed my scarf and jacket, but was loathe to realise I’d made a major summertime faux pas: I’d forgotten to – or, let’s be honest here, decided not to – shave my armpits for the best part of... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Empowerment: Man! I feel Like a Woman! Fire me up baby!