Happy Halloween! I hope you're having a great day whether you are out trick or treating like a big child, or partying with your friends in fancy dress. I had my Halloween celebrations on Friday in Manchester and paid homage to my favourite horror franchise with my Casey Becker costume. This post is actually being scheduled in advance so I'll just assume I had a good time on my weekend trip to Manchester. I'll let you know about everything soon enough though.
This month has been otherwise quiet, aside from the Scottish Greens conference (which I blogged about). The winter is setting in and I'm using that as a massive excuse to be a homebody, especially since I'm on annual leave this week. Not that I've ever needed an excuse, but the summer sun does make me wish I wasn't so introverted.
But enough about Halloween and the chilly weather - on with links!
Marketing, Blogging & Career
I regularly create Facebook Ads and Instagram Ads for the same campaign in my professional life, and I always tailor them to the platform. This article from Zeal Marketing perfectly explains why you should too.58 Tools To Become a Social Media Marketing Hero. There were a few on here I hadn't heard of.
If you're a freelancer, have you ever tried working from the gym?
I have some experience on the interviewer side of the table, and I totally agree with these interview tips from a HR Specialist.
The evolution of women in stock photos. Ha!
I need to tape this to my eyelids: you'd be a better communicator if you weren't so afraid of embarrassing yourself.
Geek & Pop Culture
It might be a little late to read these before Halloween, but psychological horrors are for anytime of year.You should read these books too.
Veganism & Food
Again, a little late for Halloween but these rainbow candy apples are so cute.
Social Justice & Politics
This is an American example but as a Scottish person who lives in SNP/Labour Glasgow but grew up in Conservative/SNP Aberdeenshire, I totally get the concept of voting or moving.
Matthew McGorry wrote the best piece on male privilege I've ever read.
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I'm one of those weirdos who loves surgery videos, and "How to fix a curved spine" is no exception.
When friends fade away because you've changed or family members question your life choices, think of it as an authenticity tax.
If someone you know if going through a rough time - remember to reach out them because you might be the only one who does.
Have a lovely November babes!