Thursday 29 January 2015

Relaxation Techniques and Tips

Hello everyone!
As I've mentioned before, I often have trouble staying calm and relaxing, and I don't allow myself much time to wind down and not think about anything, so I thought I'd write a post on ways to stay relaxed and calm, in case anybody struggles with a similar thing!

Sunday 25 January 2015

5 Books to Read in 2015

Good evening!

One of my resolutions for this year was to read 20 books. I know that this doesn't sound like a lot, and it isn't really, but I didn't read nearly enough books in 2014. When I was younger, I used to read every night before I went to bed, and at lunchtimes at school. However, since I've had more schoolwork (and access to the internet), I don't read anywhere near as much as I'd like to.

Thursday 22 January 2015

Daily Make-up !?


Hello everyone!
I haven't posted in about two weeks as I've had January exams in the sciences and English, so that's been my priority for the past couple of weeks! However, January exams are (thank god) over, and now I don't have any exams until May.

Panic Attacks

I've spoken in a previous post a bit about anxiety, but I thought today I would talk more about panic attacks, and what I have found is helpful in these situations.
The dictionary definition for a panic attack is:
'A sudden overwhelming feeling of acute and disabling anxiety'.

Monday 5 January 2015

Favourite Music of 2014

I know that we're almost a week into this year now, but I really wanted to talk about some music that I enjoyed in 2014. As I've mentioned before, music is an enormous part of my life, and I managed to find some albums and artists that I really liked last year.

Saturday 3 January 2015

100 Questions!

I've decided that, with it being the new year, I am going to try and post more. I wasn't entirely sure what to write about to begin doing this, so I though the 100 questions tag might be a good way to start!


What’s your favorite season? 
Autumn or Winter, I absolutely hate being too warm!

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
 'A tabby cat slinking around the corner at the other end of the street.'

Who was the last person you texted? 
My mum.

Before you started this survey, what were you doing? 
I took a bath with a lush bath bomb.

What is the last thing you watched on TV?
100 Funniest Celebrity Moments of 2014 (I'm painting a bad portrait of myself here)

Without looking, guess what time it is. 
11:46pm

Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?
11:43pm

With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
 My Chemical Romance

Do you tan or burn?
 I burn so easily

Do you like fish?
 Definitely not

Mac or PC? 
Dedicated to PC (although given the opportunity probably Mac)

Do you remember your dreams? 
Sometimes, although usually they kind of linger in the back of my mind so I can remember really vaguely what happened, but not in enough detail to satisfy me.

When did you last laugh?
 Maybe a couple of hours ago

Do you remember why / at what?
 I honestly can't remember.

Have you ever been to Canada?
 No

Shoes, socks, or bare feet?
 Socks

Do you wear perfume? 
Not often

What is the last film you saw? 
Elf

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? 
A city like Cardiff or London or Glasgow.

If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
 I would buy a lot, but I really want one of these 


What’s your favorite band? 
That's difficult, but probably Hudson Taylor, MCR or The Kooks.

Have you ever had to have surgery?
 No, which I'm thankful for as I'm absolutely terrified of any sort of medical procedure. 

Do you enjoy school?
 Not particularly, I know that I'm lucky to be able to go but I hate all the ridiculous and unnecessary rules, and the amount of pressure and stress you're put under while you're there.

Are you a righty or a lefty?
 Righty, I've tried to teach myself to write with my left hand on many an occasion, but needless to say it has never been successful. 

Who made the last incoming call on your phone?
 Selom

What is the last thing you downloaded onto your computer?
 A font, wow how boring.

Last time you swam in a pool? 
I can't even remember

Type of music you dislike most?
 I really don't like listening to certain types of jazz.

Are you listening to music right now?
 Yes of course

What’s your favorite colour? 
Most dark colours like burgundy, dark green, grey, black etc

Is there anything that you’re disappointed about? 
I'm not able to go to Summer in the City this year and I was looking forward to going so much.

What was the last thing you bought? 
A t-shirt from Monki.com

Sun or Rain?
 Sun, usually.

Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving?
Probably not. I like the idea, but I'm pretty sure I'd be too scared to actually do it.

What’s you zodiac sign?
 Pisces.

What’s your hair color? 
Brown

What quote do you live by?
'Feel the fear and do it anyway.'

What’s your favorite zoo animal?
 I really hate zoos, but I really like elephants.

Do you have any pets?
 No

What color are your eyes?
 Blue/grey

Do you wear any kind of jewelry 24/7? 
Yes, I wear bracelets on both arms.

Do you turn the water off when you brush your teeth?
 Yes

Do you know how to change your car’s oil?
 No

Do you have any phobias? 
Cows (and other large farm animals), and being trapped in big crowds
What’s your lucky number?
 12 I guess

Have you ever eaten a crayon?
Not that I can remember, but it’s possible

Can you solve a Rubix cube? 
No, which is a constant source of frustration for me

What are you listening to right now?
 A Song About Death by Jim Lockey and the Solemn Suns

Do you like Marmite?
 no NO

Do you wear the hood on hoodies? 
When I'm cold I do

Is the glass half empty or half full?
 Completely empty and smashed on the floor usually

What’s the farthest-away place you’ve been?
 Spain probably how boring

Do you untie your shoes before taking them off?
 Usually not

What’s your favorite radio station?
 Nation

Are you allergic to anything?
 Penicillin

Were you named after anyone? 
No

Do you wear glasses/contacts?
 I do have glasses but they're a really really weak prescription

Have you ever walked out of a movie theater before the film was finished?No

What’s your least favorite school subject?
 Biology

Put your iTunes library on shuffle. What’s the first song that comes up? Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance

Do you wear jeans or sweatpants more?
 Jeans

Where in the world would you like to travel?
 I'd love to go to Italy

Are you traveling anywhere soon? 
I'm going to Portugal in the summer

Have you every built an igloo? 
Well I've tried but we get about 2 inches of snow every 3 years here so it wasn't easy

Best thing at starbucks?
 Iced mocha

Do you like watching scary movies?
 no

What’s the best thing about school?
 My friends probably

What were you doing at midnight last night?
 Watching Gogglebox

What’s under your bed? 
Boxes of things
How do you really feel about what you are doing right now at this exact moment? 
This is taking a very long time

Think fast, what do you like right now?
 Playing flute how cringey

Are you sarcastic? 
Naturally, yes, but I've tried to tone it down a little

What time do you get up?
 anytime between 7am and 12pm

What was the name of your first pet?
 I've never had a pet

What color are your sheets?
 White

How are you feeling right now?
 Kind of tired but mainly okay

What was your favorite food when you were a child? 
Supernoodles, but I ate them so much that I can't stand them now

Can you whistle?
 On a good day

Do you drink soda? 
Yes, too much of it
Have you read the Harry Potter series?
 What do you think?

Can you drive a stick shift?
 A what?

What’s your favorite candle scent?
 The Yankee Candle Clean Cotton one is possibly my favourite smell of all time although no one else seems to understand why

Have your pants ever fallen down in public? 
No thank god

Do you sing in the shower? 
Yes

Can you speak another language?
 I wish I could

Can you close your eyes and raise your eyebrows?
 Yes

Dogs or cats? 
Cats

Do you make wishes at 11:11?
 Not really

What’s your favorite type of chapstick?
 Carmex 

Which came first the chicken or the egg?
 The egg

What are you reading now? 
Paper Towns by John Green

Can you touch your nose with your tongue? 
Yes

Can you walk in heels?
 Surprisingly, yes.

How many rings before you answer the phone?
 3 or 4

Any new and exciting things that you would like to share? 
No!

What is most important in life?
 Probably happiness and positivity, which I know is cheesy and cliche, but true.

What Inspires You?
 Tumblr probably not sorry.