Over the last few months I've been far less active online (both blogging and social media etc) than I have previously. I've been really busy with "real life"which has included lots of work, moving to a new flat, and trips to here, there and everywhere. I'm working really hard at my Ph.D. with research (lab and fieldwork), LOTS of paperwork, speaking at conferences, and attending training. Added to this, I don't have proper internet at home at the moment so I'm relying entirely on my phone in the evenings and weekends. I'm tired and need a holiday, but happy to say I'm keeping on trucking and just about surviving ;) It feels like everything is happening all at once; hands up who else would like to just stop being an adult for a while?!

Although I'm somewhat less active here and on most social media, I have been maintaining a reasonable presence on Instagram where amongst other things I've been posting fairly regular outfit photos. If you don't already follow me on Instagram, I'd love to see you join me there! Here are a few recent outfits:

#ootd in @lindy_bop blouse #ootdsocialclub #sharesies #vintagestyle #vintageinspired

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on Jun 14, 2016 at 4:42am PDT

Shout out to the damp weather this morning for ruining my hair but at least my outfit is cute. #truevintageootd #sharesies #1960s #1970s #retro #ootd

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on Jun 9, 2016 at 2:24am PDT

Today's #ootd featuring a pretty #1950s summer dress while the weather is nice! #ootdsocialclub #truevintageootd #sharesies

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on Jun 6, 2016 at 2:17am PDT

Getting my money's worth out of these @collectifclothing jeans. Double denim and Bowie T-shirt today. #ootd #ootdsocialclub #retro #sharesies

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on May 23, 2016 at 2:37am PDT

#ootd today is this dress by @lindy_bop #ootdsocialclub #vintage #sharesies

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on May 20, 2016 at 4:35am PDT

So apart from taking selfies in the same location several times a week (and, um, working obviously), what else have I been up to?

My friend at work has a new kitten and I'm absolutely convinced she's the cutest thing on the planet.😻 #sharesies

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on Jun 2, 2016 at 9:51am PDT

I enjoyed some cuddle time with my friend's new kitten, who is an absolute darling. I really recommend kitten therapy for the highly stressed, the little pink paws and eyebrow whiskers are guaranteed to help with facing any of life's less fun times.

#sharesies #hmgabroad

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on May 27, 2016 at 12:32am PDT

I also was lucky enough to be able to visit beautiful Budapest on one of my many recent trips (all the others were in the UK) and although I was there for work, I did manage to grab a few photos of the town, most of which I'll be sharing in a blog post that I hope to have ready soon.

Not how I'd choose to spend my afternoon but the coffee helps.

A photo posted by @helenmaegreen on May 5, 2016 at 7:36am PDT

Everything else has been more or less the usual. I treat myself about once or twice a week to a "special" coffee either by way of a break or to help keep me motivated. My current poison is actually the iced frappés from Wetherspoons (which are way cheaper than Starbucks or Costa, just FYI) and I try to go running at least occasionally to help burn the calories off...

Well, I should go now and get on with some more work. Wish me good luck and strong willpower to get it finished! xoxo