Dreams Make Way for Brilliant Storytelling
Reality is whatever you want it to be
Welcome to Is this Life? I'm Ella and I'm writing with the hope of relating my own thoughts to people, to produce engaging content that may resonate. Enjoy

Toxic Relationships - Own Your Truth
Exploring my experience with toxic relationships, and how I learnt to overcome them.
It's Time to Fight Back
I have been holding off this blog post for a while now, ironically, trying to formulate how I can express my views, in such a way that...
Now the Real Thing's Here, Fontaines D.C, A Hero's Death, Album Review
Exploring the success of Fontaines D.C's second album, A Hero's Death
My Scoliosis Story
Looking back at my scoliosis operation five years on
Why is Breaking Bad Considered to be the Best Fictional TV Show?
When I talk about Breaking Bad, I'm not just talking about a TV show; I'm talking about a masterpiece in its own right
Who's Gonna Save Our Souls? Story: Part 1
Anika awoke from a less than peaceful sleep, in which her subconscious had succumbed to the painful recollections of a life of sadness....
Living with Coronavirus
Coronavirus and isolation has caused many of our lives to change quite drastically. Here I explore some of the challenges I've combatted
Punk and Brexit Podcasts
Exploring my new venture in podcasts, and my two-part discussion on the punk movement and modern day Brexit negotiations
The General Election
In the approach to the general election, I explore the manifesto plans and proposes of the parties and what is important as we move forward
Put on a Happy Face: Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' Review
Exploring the most hyped-up film of the year, in Todd Phillips' creation of Gotham City's most well-known villain, The Joker
Grief and Mental Health
Grief never ends. It fluctuates. The memories are never forgotten, and are a pathway to the next stage. It is the infinite price of love.
Kojo and Rowan
The introduction of brother and sister, Kojo and Rowan, to our household, following the passing of Salem
Starting Sixth Form
Exploring the challenges and opportunities that I have faced during my first two weeks at sixth form
This is Not a Safe Place, Ride, Album Review
Exploring the second comeback of Ride since their twenty year break, and it seems the band have assuredly returned to the business
GCSE Results Day 2019
My greatly anticipated GCSE results, my experience of the day and what I now have planned for my future
The Working World (I call it Social Exposure)
My thoughts on what it's like to get a job and start working. Definitely a different experience to school, but one I'm taking in my stride
What it means to be a Pagan
Bide the Wiccan Law ye must, In perfect love and perfect trust. Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill: An harm ye none, do what ye will
Suzie, Do You Copy? Stranger Things Season 3 Review
The week is long. The silver cat feeds when blue meets yellow in the west. A trip to China sounds nice if you tread lightly...



























