My first First!

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While a lot of people are taking their exams this month and still revising I have had an entirely different problem on my hands, trying to forget that I’m getting results back this month (and apparently next month too). For the Creative Writing and English Literature students out work was handed in mostly before Christmas and now we’re waiting to see if we passed. I checked my email this morning to find one from my seminar leader, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I have gotten 71%, a first!! If I’m honest with you I sat and had a little laugh to myself, it’s not secret that I don’t enjoy Creative Writing nearly as much as I do English. Needless to say I was in a pretty good mood today, even though it has brought on a few worries about how my English Literature assignment will come back! I celebrated tonight with some pizza with a few Creative Writing friends, Jess, Bekkie, Ollie and Rhys we even got a free book in our lecture this evening! So all in all it was a pretty good day.

 

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My beautiful photography skills everyone! 

 

So there you have it, first year may not ‘count’ but getting a first in something (even if it’s  something your not keen on) is an amazing feeling, maybe getting one in first year makes it even better! I worked really that assignment and it seems to have paid off. It’s not because I didn’t go out, I did just not in the traditional way. I’m hoping I can keep this up, although I’m not 100% sure my other assignments will come back this good. The fact that it was something I didn’t enjoy makes it better, I feel like I’m definitely a writer if I can write like that when I’m a tad miserable! So I’m going goff to bed now smiling and with my fingers crossed that it all continues.

Practice makes perfect…

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I’m writing this post half delirious with exhaustion…ok maybe not that dramatic but still. Today has been a really gruelling day. After feeling naff since I got up I had a full day at uni followed by a late band practice. After only a week back at uni I’ve remembered how tiring doing everything for yourself actually is! So after going over the songs with the boys as much as possible for an hour and a half I think we might just be ready for the universities Open Mic night on Wedesday…well here’s to hoping anyway!

5 ways to procrastinate

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As you can all guess by this post my day wasn’t as productive as I wanted to be. According to some of my lecturers this is an inevitable part of writing. So here are five things you can ‘get on with’ while that essay is waiting.

The television is now your best friend 

When else can you catch up on all 10 seasons of Friends? 

Go to the pub 

A few beers will DEFINITELY get those creative ideas flowing…  

Worry about said assignment while not actually doing it 

How will I pass? I’m never going to get this done? Why are there no words? WHERE DID MY BRAIN GO

Cook more than you need 

Because food might just give you the energy to carry on…. 

When nothing else is quite working you can always Snapchat everyone you know… 

Now you’ve finished reading this you should probably go start that assignment, good luck! 

The blog after the night before

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Pulling my best duck face with Jodie, Ben and Amy in the SU.

When I woke up this morning I was slightly surprised. My head didn’t hurt too badly and the need to be sick didn’t seem to exist yet, for a brief second I wondered if I could have been as drunk as I thought I was last night. Then things started coming back to me, Malibu, Archers, Vodka, Jager and more doubles than I should have followed by attempts at twerking, slut drops and dancing in the middle of the bar with just Amy…no one else. 

I know what your thinking, where has all this come from? First the pub on Wednesday now out at the bar Friday night? I really don’t know, I suppose I’m trying to enjoy uni more this semester and socialise. I’ve realised that uni isn’t just about getting your degree. So I’m relaxing on the work front a little bit and trying to enjoy the other parts. So far I have something on every night next week. 

Managed to get Ali to come out too! Victory!! 

Although I definitely couldn’t do it every night, the change of company definitely made a difference. I can’t wait to go out with my Kingston Hill friends again! Sadly next weekend is a no go but I’ll be spending a night in with my little sister instead. It’s kind of a relief actually that last night happened. I haven’t been brilliant with my blogging this week because I’ve been struggling at uni. Creative Writing is really starting to wear me down and a lack of motivation doesn’t put me in the best mood. I guess there is a silver lining though,  while I only have to worry about passing Creative Writing I can go ahead and meet up with friends a bit more and simply get on with passing and then being able to let go. 

So there it is my lovely readers I’ve officially been accepted into the fold of ‘the fresher’. Of course there are a lot more embarrassing moments that happened last night, not that I’m going to let you all know them! It was the most brilliant night, I had my band boys around me, I was with friends and I finally let my damn hair down! Here’s hoping this year has started how it means to go on…

 

 

 

Hitting the bar

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I feel like my posts are getting so short lately! I’m going out tonight with the amazing Amy for a few drinks at the SU. The plan? Drink a lot and see what happens, hopefully I will have an interesting (if not slightly embarrassing) blog for you all tomorrow! Have a great weekend 🙂

Getting to know me

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When I was younger I had an obsession with long personality questionnaires, I wasn’t alone we all went a bit mad. I found one online today which isn’t basic but I think will give you all a little bit more of an idea about me. I’m hoping to do some more of these later on and maybe some student ones! If you have any ideas post them in the comments section below.

Who do you work with that you really respect? 

I have a friend at uni called Sonia, she’s totally honest and works hard. She gets a lot of stick from other people but refuses to change herself to make people like her. I really respect that about her.

Who is there that makes you want to be a better person? 

My boyfriend, definitely. He tells me when I’m right and he tells me when I’m wrong. He’s absolutely brilliant with me especially when he knows that I can do better. I want to be the best person I can be for him because of everything he does for m.
Who is the most dependable person in your life? 

Umm again I think it would be my boyfriend.
If you had a year off with pay, what would you do?

I’d spend half of it travelling across the world, hopefully with my band and the other half in internships for jobs I really want so when I came back I could have a better shot at a job I really wanted apart from being a musician.

Where is the funniest place you have ever fallen asleep.
On the floor of my boyfriends bathroom…twice.

Who is the best living guitar player?
That’s a really tricky one! I love so many…too tough!

On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you with your life right now?
I’d say about a 6/7 really want it to go up though.

What makes you laugh?

My friends ‘Amy moments’ are the highlight of my week.

What is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning? 

How long I have until I really have to get up

How old where you when you realized you are lucky?

I wouldn’t say there was an age, I think I started to appreciate things and people more around the time I moves to uni so around 18/19

If you had your own TV network what would you put on it?

Lots of comedy, bands and some great life documentary’s NO SPORT. Pretty much BBC3 minus the football.

What motivates you to exercise?

Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

What Olympic sport would you like to try?

Ice Skating! My boyfriend and his sister done it for sport when they were young and I would love to just be able to stay off my bum!

What is the largest crowd you have ever been in?

Definitely at a gig.

When was the last time you said “I am glad I do not have that job”?

Uni bus drivers when they get a load of attitude when people are running late.

If you could have lunch with anyone living who would it be?

Hayley Williams, J.K Rowling, Jodi Picoult, Jenna McDougall, Tay Jardine..can I have more people!!

What is your idea of heaven?

A nice big family house which has a library, swimming pool and recording studio.

If you could spend five minutes with the president what would you talk about? 

Something fun and silly, let him have five minutes off!

What small town would you like to live in?

I don’t know if I would…I would go mad.

What is your favorite thing about your dad?

I have a note on my wall from my last day or secondary school that I had to go to. It pretty much said to keep my head up, it meant a lot to me.

Who was your best friend growing up?

I had a friend called Kara and a friend called Jordan who now lives in Australia!

If you could ask one person one question and get a completely honest answer who would it be and what would you ask? 

All I’m going to say is I’d ask someone why so that I knew for sure and could move on.

When in your life have you had a “now or never” moment?

Umm I’m not sure off the top of my head.

What was the first professional sporting event you went to?

Golf. I paid no attention but met Gary Linaker

Pub

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After an exhausting day tonight ended up in pizza and alcohol, it’s Wednesday…student night was in full swing. Well it was supposed to be anyway. Today’s blog post is pretty boring the only thing I can really say or give advice about is not drinking anything that contains alcohol and orange juice, bad idea. Very bad idea. Although as you can tell I’ve sobered up by now after a pretty good night out. I’m hoping there will be more of these to come…we’ll wait and see shall we?

The ‘helping yourself’ list

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Smiling while using my new camera. I may not be airbrushed but I think I look pretty good 🙂

I’ve mentioned constantly how I want to try and be more positive whilst I’m at university, partly because the world will be a little bit brighter and partly to beat my anxiety/depression. This morning whilst checking my Facebook and Twitter I came across a list of this to do to help you be generally happier and healthier. As I was scrolling through I noticed that it was actually quite negative. It was full of don’t which wont make anyone want to change or give them the extra push they need. So I’ve rewritten the list and I’m finding it pretty helpful and I’m feeling optimistic. I’m going to share my list with you all and hopefully you’ll find it helpful too!

  1. Spend time with people who make you feel good. 
  2. Face your problems head on, they’re part of this big old crazy life
  3. Stop lying to yourself.
  4. Think of yourself once in a while.
  5. Be yourself, no one else can be.
  6. You can’t think of the future while you’re stuck in the past.
  7. Stop being scared to make a mistake. (My biggest issue)
  8. Past mistakes can stay in the past, you can’t change them, but you can change the future.
  9. The little things will be what you remember, not always the most expensive.
  10. Let yourself be happy – Happiness has to come from within you. – This one is tough, I know that. I struggle with this a lot when I’m on a low, let other people help you but try and help yourself as much as possible.
  11. Get going! Get started on what you want to do! .
  12. Stop thinking you’re not ready. – This is one I also feel all the time especially about driving, now I’m trying to bite the bullet.
  13. Don’t get into relationships for the wrong reasons (Stop looking and you may find what you were looking for!).
  14. Don’t hide from new relationships just because old ones didn’t work.
  15. Life isn’t always a competition, make the most of when it’s not.
  16. Don’t give in to jealousy. (I know this can be really tough!)
  17. Dwelling on your past wont help your future.
  18. Stop holding grudges.
  19. Rise above pettiness .
  20. Let people accept you for who you are, you don’t need to make excuses.
  21. All work and no play is never the right way to go.
  22. Small moments are going to be the ones you remember.
  23. You don’t always have to be perfect.
  24. Sometimes a few hurdles can be a good thing.
  25. Don’t act like everything is fine if it isn’t, be honest with yourself and others.
  26. Can YOU change the things your unhappy about instead of other people?
  27. Don’t try to be everything to everyone.
  28. What’s the use in worrying? 
  29. Try and focus on what you DO want to happen more than what you don’t 
  30. Be grateful for what you have

I’m not saying you can do them all, I don’t think I can, but hopefully this is slightly more positive way to look at it! 🙂

Haaaaaaave you met….who?

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Like many people my age I have a slight obsession with the show How I Met Your Mother. If you’ve never watched it you are SERIOUSLY missing out! So I have a joke with my friend Ben. I’m desperate to be his wingman for a night and I will be eventually, despite how much he politely declines. So while I have more of a Lilly vibe going on rather than a Barney I had a great idea. Although in the show it’s used as a chat up line (hence the joke with Ben) I thought it would be a great idea to start a ‘Have you met…’ part of the blog so I can introduce you to all my lovely friends!

I have a lot to do so I don’t know how long this will take, while your waiting why don’t you go and catch up on How I Met Your Mother… I know I’m going to.

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I’m back!…now what?

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After the fun and games of my mind going into overdrive yesterday I’m finally back at uni. After buying what felt like half of Tescos this morning (thanks again for that Mum, you always seem to remember what I actually need), I got driven back and well here I am. I’ve been back 5 or 6 hours now and I’m bored out of my miiiiiiind. It’s not that I don’t have things to do, I really need to crack on with an absolutely awful assignment I’m meant to hand in Wednesday, but things seem odd in halls. I can’t hear drunken screaming or shouting across the car park, it feels a little like a ghost town. 

I’m not stupid enough to believe that this quiet will last in Seething Wells. Student Loads will go in tomorrow and the partying will begin again, only I can’t because I have driving Tuesday morning…score. For now, as much as I hate losing sleep, it doesn’t feel right around here, it’s all too quiet and I have nothing to do. I apologise for the short blog post tonight, hopefully I’ll have more to talk about tomorrow…