Samantha Graham

I was born in England in June 1991. Currently living in sunny Brighton, I’m fresh out of university and ready to inspire others through my words. I’ve always had an instinct to be creative; I grew up drawing, painting and playing the electric keyboard. It wasn’t until high school that I appreciated the written word – I took English Language on a whim and it soon became my favourite subject. I’ve just spent 3 years studying it at university, as well as working on the student newspaper as an Arts Editor. I now have a clear vision of what I want to do and how to get there. Work experience at other newspapers has given me a taste of written media and I’m set to take a Journalism course at the end of the year. When I’m not writing I enjoy going to comedy gigs, editing photos, raving to dubstep, collecting jewellery, eating cake and, of course, blogging (follow my tumblr at truthbeautyfreedomloveandstuff.tumblr.com). I believe that beauty in all forms should be celebrated and Reasons to be Beautiful does just that. I’m very excited to write for the Lifestyle section; I’ve had many experiences in my 21 years and I want to share them with those in similar situations.