Father's Day Hamper with Moonpig

- This Post Contains Items Gifted in Return for this Post -

Moonpig's Fathers Day Gifts*

As I'm writing this post Father's Day is just over two weeks away and I've put very little thought into what I might get my dad as a little gift. I did well on Mother's Day so the pressure is really on!

The one place that always pops into my head when I think about cards for my favourite people is Moonpig. I'm always really happy with the quality. If your are always last minute like me they have a feature on their app which allows you to use your own hand writing inside the card too. 

However, did you know they sell gifts on their website too. This hamper was sent to me because I couldn't make their Father's Day event earlier in the month. It's full of sweet treats but I was particularly impressed with the hamper itself. It will be the perfect keepsake because it is so sturdy and not too big for storing. This one isn't available on their website at the moment but it should be back in time for Father's Day. 

As for my own dad, he is a beer drinker so this Beerhawk Award Winning British Ales would be perfect for him or I think this The Letterbox Chilli Plant is such a fun idea! I've not decided what I'll be treating my dad too yet but their are so many great ideas on Moonpig's site. 

Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt

Adam Kay's This Is Going To Hurt

"Adam Kay was a junior doctor from 2004 until 2010, before a devastating experience on a ward caused him to reconsider his future. He kept a diary throughout his training, and This Is Going to Hurt intersperses tales from the front line of the NHS with reflections on the current crisis. The result is a first-hand account of life as a junior doctor in all its joy, pain, sacrifice and maddening bureaucracy, and a love letter to those who might at any moment be holding our lives in their hands."

I am almost put off books that are really hyped but there was something about 'This is Going To Hurt' which interested me. Maybe it is because I am already a big advocate for the NHS or maybe because I have friends from uni who will soon be junior doctors but I decided to pick it up. Spoiler alert - I loved it (much like everyone else).

The NHS is criticised a lot for a service which is essential to so many peoples lives. The government but more and more pressure on the staff but I don't think that majority of the public really understand what it is like to be a doctor. That is where Adam Kay perfectly bridges that gap.

The book is full of interesting and insightful anecdotes which guide you through from graduation to slowly climbing the ladder at the hospital.At first I was worried Adam was coming across slightly self-entitled. However, as the book progressed you really saw how much Adam cared about being a doctor and caring for his patients despite working hours and pay.

I think that is what the book comes down to for me. Despite the long hours and low pay the majority of doctors want to care for their patients. I urge anyone who is criticising NHS staff or the waiting at A&E to read this book. Understand how much pressure they are under and instead focus your energy on the government who have the ability to alleviate some of the pressure.

Check out my last book review - Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things

My First Interview Outfit

Blouse : Warehouse* | Trousers: Next | Shoes: New Look (similar) | Bag: Zaful*

This might not be the most interesting outfit in the world, however, I really wanted to document it on my blog because it is what I wore to my first job interview. The job I started almost two weeks ago now!

The shirt was originally gifted from warehouse in 2014 and is one of the blouses I regularly wear when I must dress smartly. It is funny how things work out – one of the first fashion items I was gifted helps land me my first full-time adult job.

While I was at school I avoided trousers because I hated wearing them but knowing they would be a necessity I didn’t really know where to start to find a pair that would suit me. My boyfriend buys his work trousers from next so that was my first port of all. I ordered five pairs in different styles (and prices) then settled on this pair of slim fit navy trousers.

Going to this assessment day with two half hour interviews and group tasks to complete was one of the most nerve-wracking things I’ve ever done – only beaten by, three weeks later, my first day of work.

I mentioned in last weeks post that keeping my blog up to date when I’m settling in is a challenge, but I have a few things planned I just need to prioritise sitting down and getting them done.