Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015

2014 has been epic, and full of lots of wonders, which I have enjoyed immensely. Like every year there have been ups, and downs, but looking on today in reflection there have been amazing memories. I am so excited to create more. 

This year I have been punting, made lots of Easter treats, went to Winter wonderland, said goodbye to my cat, moved back to Cambridge, went on lots of walks and finally drank quite a lot of hot chocolate.

Today is New Years Eve, so you know what that means, everyone is finding new years resolutions that are usually to stop eating junk food, or to get fitter. I think it's time that I create feasible new years resolutions for myself.

Number 1: To take more pictures of memories, and days out so I can look back on them later, and remember what I did that day.

Number 2: To read more of my books that are still in my room. 

Number 3: To spend more time on University work, and concentrate more on what I want to do. (Organisation is much needed here)

Number 4: To lessen the amount of sugar I am still eating, this isn't for weight sake it is to keep my teeth healthier. 4 fillings this year is not something I want to continue.

Number 5: To just be happy, and appreciate the time I have when I'm not working, and use it wisely.

Number 6: To not to worry, and let small things get me down. 

Number 7: To save up money, and have goals to what I want to save. 


I hope you all have an amazing New Year, and 2015 is a great one for us all.

What are your resolutions for 2015? Comment below... xo

Instagram Diary

This year has been amazing, and the most roller coaster of them all. There have been ups and down, but mainly ups. 

These six photos all from my instagram (@hannahevickers) definitely are my favourites:

Top Left, was taken on a colder rainy day where my boots were just the comfiest things I could find to walk Penny the dog. 

Top right, was taken on the coach to Donna Nook, where I went with my university course to see, and count seals. We were stood in the cold for about an hour when it decided to rain, so we all had to shelter inside a small metal building, the most fun I had though was on the coach ride to Donna Nook where it was just a stick on some music moment. 

Middle left, is of my amazing Ben, who this year has been the biggest rock and constant. He really has been amazing, and I am so happy to be with him, mainly because no one is madder than us. 

Middle Right, is of a ride at Winter Wonderland where Ben and I went about 3 weeks ago to have a look around. It was quite chilly but we kept warm. 

Bottom Left, is of both Ben and I, on a walk through the Cemetery close to where Ben lives. Taking selfies and trying not to fall over was the main thing that happened on that walk as well as trying to loose one another, and swinging me around. 

Bottom Right, is of my very comfy joggers which I kept on most of summer which means many pj days, very relaxing and much needed. 

Xo

Christmas Holidays

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Christmas is less than a week away, and I am so excited. 

Many people in the UK head home for the holidays, especially if you are at uni. 

However, what if you can't get home for the holidays, or like me you have to work over the holidays? What then do you do?

Well, this year I will be having this question answered.

Firstly I am going to make my room as festive as possible, by using my LED lights over my board, and cracking out my Christmas tree ornament diffuser, which smells of cinnamon and orange. Mmmm.... The place that I'm living in now doesn't allow the use of candles so sadly I can't use them this year. 

Due to the fact I have to stay in Cambridge to work over the holidays I can't go and spend it with my family or go see them over the 2 week school Christmas break. However because I am doing more shifts at work it means I will get more money to save up for my impending trips. 

The only thing about not spending the holidays with my family is that I will miss the nice family time and the fun that you get to have over Christmas. My way around this is to have some really nice food in the house so I have something nice to enjoy. I have already purchased my first Christmas pudding, and some nice Christmas biscuits which I will enjoy on my days off where I will be watching all the nice TV on IPlayer, and all the movies that I enjoy. Elf will definitely be watched, as well as the Doctor Who special.

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This year I am going to be spending Christmas day with Ben and his family, so it's a late train for me on Christmas eve, and a very early start on boxing day where I have to start work at 10am. 

Until next time...

Merry Christmas 

xo

Winter Favourites

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Winter is here, and instead of doing a November or December favourites, I have decided to collate them both together and do a winter favourites. There are amazing things that I absolutely love about winter, and some that I just enjoy all year round but usually have them or do them more in winter. 

Food and Drink

• Mint Hot chocolate- I really love hot chocolate and with the added mint, it becomes really refreshing and so snuggly. If drinks can be snuggly then this one definitely would be. I usually get this one from Starbucks. 
• Christmas Food- Puddings, cakes and mince pies. I absolutely love to just gorge on these foods, all through Christmas time and winter. Admittedly I have already had a Christmas Pudding, and quite a few mince pies. Yes I know it isn't even Christmas yet, its only the start of December. 

Media and Technology

• I absolutely love sitting on the sofa at home, and snuggling up watching movies, and Christmas TV. My favourite Christmas movie has to be Elf, mainly because it is just is so heartwarming and funny. 
• VLOGMAS- I love watching all the vlogmas videos each year from my favourite youtubers. Mainly Zoella and Ingrid Nilsen. I love their beauty and fashion advice, and how real they are on and off camera. They inspire me quite a lot and give me lots of ideas for Christmas. 
• Songs and Albums- This year I have been loving certain songs, and my favourite being Taylor Swifts new song Blank Space. (may have small obsession with the song). I also have been listening to Lily Allen's rendition of 'somewhere only we know' from last years John Lewis advert. AMAZING!!!!

Everything else

• Christmas shopping- This year I have already done all of my Christmas shopping, and even wrapped it all. I love shopping in general, and Christmas shopping is definitely fun but also can be super hard, especially when it comes to shopping for the men. I did get stuck but managed to find a few great things. 
• FAMILY TIME- I love spending time with my family, especially as I no longer live at home. Having all fun and games. This year for Christmas I am going to Ben's family house for Christmas which will be great, as they are so welcoming, so kind. I am so thankful that they are taking me in, especially as i can't get to my family for Christmas. 
• Christmas Pj's- Each year I get super excited for Christmas, and on Christmas eve I get clean pj's out, and get super excited planning what I am going to wear for Christmas morning. This years idea is an exciting one.... watch out for a very excited tweet and photo of this years choice. (Follow here) 
• Woolly socks and Hot water bottles- I love wearing my big dark red woolly socks over my leggings, and having my hot water bottle with me to cuddle on colder nights, especially as my room at uni is very cold. 

Hope you enjoyed my favourites, what are yours, comment below.

Until next time... 

xo

Thanksgiving and Winter Wonderland

This weekend I have been very busy and travelling a lot. I went to a a thanksgiving meal on Saturday after work, at Ben's parents house which was soo lovely and an amazing time just having a great time as a practice round for Christmas with everyone there. I had the best time ever with people who have been there for me. 
I am very thankful for the time I had with them and everything they have done for me over this past year. I ate a lot and I don't think i'll have to eat for at least another couple of days. 


On Sunday Me and Ben went into a very hectic London and experienced Winter wonderland. It was very very busy, we got there about 3-4 o'clock, and there was already a very massive bundle of people waiting to go in. After about 10 minutes we were let in and we could walk around. There was a lot to see, mainly through all the gaps in between the people. There were stalls selling food, gifts, beer and tokens for the rides and fair ground things that were available. We didn't go on any of them as we basically didn't have much money between us. Instead we just walked around and Ben got me some ginger bread and i bought him a waffle. (The ginger bread was amazing, and I ate the rest today). 

Overall it was a fantastic weekend surrounded by lovely people. 

xo

Halloween, Breakfast and Bonfire

These two past weekends have been amazing, and although I was going to do two separate posts I have been soo busy with work, that I kept forgetting, however here it is the most awesome weekends ever. 

Well Halloween was the usual eat tons of sweets and watch scary movies, however Ben and I watched both the Addams Family movies which aren't that scary, however it definitely was nice to just have a night in watching tons of movies to just chill to. The next day, we went out for breakfast to a lovely place called Crepe Affaire, which is a small cafe that do sweet and savoury crepes and waffles, also amazing milkshakes which may have been a bad choice when it was freezing drinking them by the river, however they were lovely nonetheless. 

Then it was walkie time where we walked around the cemetery at the end of the road where Ben lives, and it was really nice, and you could definitely have some time to think and reflect in there. 

We then did some Dog sitting for one of Ben's housemates, who owns a lovely Lakeland Terrier puppy called Raurie. He was very cute and playful. 

xo

Dear Past.

Dear Past Hannah, 

The amount of work you have will never stop whether it be down to University or with a paying job which I now have, it will consume everything you have, and although you may feel guilty about spending soo much time on working, you know and get reminded by the one you love that it is what needs to happen to progress to the future. You gain valuable skills and although motivation is often lacking, you know you get round to it in the end and finish what needs to be done. 

There are soo many good things in the future and everything you are worrying about now, will seem so small and insignificant when you get to where I am now. I know I still need to grow out of the constant worrying and actually realise that everything is okay now. Nothing is going to change apart from modules for next semester and maybe the way I do my hair. It's okay to just have a moment, but having too many will just be a step back and not a step forward. Just concentrate on spending what ever time you can with the one you love and just appreciate every second that little bit more. Remember you are loved, you just have got to stop worrying. 

This new academic year, is a new start, a new way of looking at things, you came so far in your first year of uni, but now it's time to take it further, to let things go, to start to be happier, looking for the good, rather than letting whats happened define what could be. The lessons have been learnt and the changes made. You finished your first assignment, just keep up the good work. 

It's okay. The motivation will come back, and the tiredness will stop, just stay relaxed. Take a deep breath and stay calm. Appreciate the time you have and the time that you will have. The stresses and worries will go away eventually, it just takes time 

From Future Hannah 

xo

Things I have learnt

Well since last year there are soo many things I have learnt some practical, and some just thoughts, plus things to reflect on. 
Some of the practical things like learning how to cook properly, and trying to do things differently in the kitchen, also the importance of cooking things til they are piping hot. I have learnt how to finally do a fishtail plait, and how to lead a better life by eating properly (Tea and biscuits do not make breakfast, lunch and dinner). 

However I have learnt so much just over this summer, like the importance of communication, and staying positive. I'm not saying this summer wasn't great, because it literally was the greatest I have ever had. But it did have its hard parts which did take its toll. The thing is that coming back to Uni after having a great summer, really put things into perspective, and made me see who, and what I had in my life, and all the plans that I got carried away with were just merely just crazy thoughts in my head that I wanted to become real someday, and I started to loose track of where I was now, and where I wanted to be the next day.

Because of this I had a hard look at myself, and decided that I had to calm down the crazy, too far into the future plans, and come back to the present, and get down to enjoying the things that were happening around me, rather than thinking so hard into the future. I now am really enjoying every single second I get to spend with my friends, Ben and my family. I plan for the next week, not the next 5 years. Obviously I do have some thought on where I want to be, but not extensive plans, just musing over the future, rather than going into serious depth. I feel better in myself, and although I'm still learning a few things or two about life, I am remaining positive, and looking forward to the many things to come. 


xo

September Favourites

Well September has been an absolutely roller-coaster of a month. I have officially moved back to uni, and I have enjoyed every minute of being back. (Post to follow). 

I have enjoyed so much this September, so here are my favourites from the start of Autumn. 

• Baskets- I'm meaning small wicker baskets that are soo cute and simple, which make my room feel a lot more cosier.
• Costa's Ginger beer- It really is the nicest thing ever, it is cooling and refreshing especially with the weather we are having at the minute, where the ice keeps me cool but the ginger warms me up. 
• Printstagram- Oh my days, this is amazing, and a great thing to do especially for presents, and for printing out your photos in big or small polaroid prints. You basically go on to the app, and pick the photos you want, from your Facebook, mobile and Instagram. I will be using it again in these coming next months whilst I finish decorating my University room. 
• Natural Collection Mascara- Yes, I do realise this has been on my favourites for the past couple of months now, but I am still loving it and using it daily. I have switched colours, this time, to a black/ brown, which makes my lashes more natural and elongated. It is definitely one thing I keep buying. 
• Primark Home- In the past couple of months I have been watching Gabby's (VelvetGh0st) vlogs about moving to Brighton, and all of her homeware haul videos and it is there that I have seen some amazing products that Primark Home are stocking. From cushions to throws, I kind of want it all. There are some really cool animal silhouette bedding sets (to which I really love), which would be great to add some depth to any bedroom. 
•  Paperchase- I walked into Paperchase last week and saw some amazing wrapping paper which I thought would be a great way to decorate my room at Uni (Post to follow). They had quite a few choices, so I wasn't stuck for a decision. 

Well these have been my favourites of the last month. What were yours? 

Thanks for reading. Til next time!

xo

August Favourites

August has been a one of a kind month, where I have spent most of it, watching loads of it sitting around watching TV. 

I have had lots of favourites for this month so lets start. 

Music 

• Charlie Simpson's new album ' Long Road Home' - I have loved this album it is full of pick me up songs as well as songs to get me through those rainy days coming up. 

TV shows 

• Suits- This TV show is awesome. Me and Ben first started watching it after Grimm had finished its newest series, we found this show as I had heard it was good, I think from Jim Chapman. Anyway, we love the plot lines, and the intrigue it gives us. I absolutely love shows like this.
• Nurse Jackie- I saw this show on Netflix after remembering hearing my sister talking about it. It definitely has fulfilled my Medical drama fix, which I used to get from House. I follows sort of the same story where the main character has a drug addiction, and has to cope with keeping the habit, family and her affair. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loved House. 

Food 

• Dark Chocolate- I have found the wonder that is the dark chocolate. It is the greatest thing as it contains next to no milk, and you only need the tiniest bit to fulfill the chocolate craving. Never ending chocolate supply. As I shouldn't really be having a lot of sugar and milk, dark chocolate definitely solved my problems on that front. 

That's it for these favourites, but i'm sure September will be full of favourites.

xo

Running Between Raindrops

Over the bank holiday weekend I went to Greenbelt with my family and Ben, and it literally was like running between the raindrops, mainly on the Monday. 
I liked the move from Cheltenham racecourse to Boughton House. It gave the festival a bit more of a community feel, and a proper festi-feel. 

Ben really enjoyed his time, although he did say 'not every year' I do agree with his feelings as it was a big change, and I am at the part of my life where I don't have to make strong commitments to going to a certain festival every year. 

Saying that, this year was like no other with lots of stages with speakers, and music. I was slightly let down with the amount of comedy, and performance arts, but then again the festival had downsized with the move to a green site. 

Overall I had a really lovely time with my family and boyfriend, my favourite thing being Folk On (an utterly amazing comedy folk band).  

*sorry it's a short post, but I have been super busy getting ready for my second year at university, possible posts to come with.  However here are some pretty pictures.

Surviving Festivals

Festivals are a great fun, but can get very muddy! They are a place that you can enjoy yourself within the rules and regulations set by the festival. 
I have never been to Leeds Fest or Glastonbury, however every year for the past 6 years I have been going to Greenbelt, which this year is moving to a greenfield site for the first time in a long while. 

So here are my essentials for going to a festival. 

• Lots, and lots of tissues- Tissues are very much needed at a festival, especially when Portaloos run out of toilet paper. They are also very good at soaking up spills, or cleaning yourself off if you get too muddy. Make up wipes are also important, mainly to clean up any mud. 
  
  
  
  
• Antibacterial gel- With there being no proper toilets at festivals, the gel in the portaloo's run out, so it is good to have some to kill the bacteria. 
  
• Pac-a-mac - Small rain coat, which can easily be packed away. No one wants to get soaked in the rain, when enjoying the music on the stage, so it's good to have a small raincoat packed away ready for any occasion. 
  
• Spare set of clothes- No one wants to be walking around in wet clothes, so it's good to have a spare set of clothes, just incase the worst comes. 
• Dry Shampoo- Festivals usually last about 3-4 days ,and so its always good to bring some dry shampoo, to fix some oily problems going all up in the head area. I at the moment are using Garnier Ultimate Blends, it smells nice.
  
   
• Notepad and Pen- If you hear something you like, and you wanna remember it, then you can write it down, also if you get bored, there is always doodling. 
  
• Sunnies- Sunglasses are super important especially if it is really sunny. However with this being England, and with English weather, maybe just have them to look cool. 
  
• Identification- ID is essential especially if you look like your 12 but your actually 20 (like me).  Many festivals sell alcohol, and by British law you have to be 18 or over to buy and consume alcohol. You most likely will get asked for some ID which is essential if you want a great night or day. 
• Wellies- Wellies are the number 1 must have, as festivals can get very muddy, even if it is sunny all the time. They are comfortable ,and durable, they will provide some extra comfort when walking from place to place over grass which thousands of people walk across everyday over the festival. 
  
• Torch- Music sets can go on late into the night, and as you're walking back to your tent/ caravan you may trip over guy ropes or walk into someone tent (It has happened before). A torch can help light up your path but also can be a great help whilst trying to look for your particular tent. (Also helps if you remember where you pitched it.)

Hope these essentials help you enjoy a festival, they are even good for camping holidays as well. 

xox

July Favourites

July is coming to an end, and it only seems like yesterday that I did my June favourites. I haven't been doing a lot this month, mainly lazing around doing this and that. Nevertheless I still have some favourites from this month. 

1. Whatsapp- I have been using Whatsapp all of this month mainly so I don't use up all of my texts, but also so Ben doesn't end up with a huge bill texting me back. It's a great app where it uses your 3G/ internet to send texts/ messages. It's a great way to keep in contact with people if you are starting to run out of credit, or free texts, it also saves the recipient money to so they don't use up all their credit. 
2. Hair Oil- I have been loving putting hair oil on my hair, as it leaves it feeling softer ,and helps my hair repair itself, well at least gives it a chance. Also with the hair oil, I have been doing the inversion method (where you turn your head upside down, and massage your scalp for 5 minutes, without getting light-headed or falling over, I usually lay on my bed, so the scalp gets a bit more circulation to it),which should help my hair to grow, well boost it a little. 
3. Skype- I know this is the same reason as Whatsapp, but Skype has literally been a godsend, as being away for long periods of time, I want to keep in contact with people while I am away, and Skype has helped me do that. It also is cool that I can have it on my phone and tablet so I can Skype while I'm out as well, just incase I have a melt down when I'm away from my computer. 
4. Teen Wolf- I absolutely love this show. I started watching it after I finished watching all my other shows, and realised I still had time to watch another. It is a fantastic show, all about werewolves, and supernatural things. It's also relate able with teen issues, as well as the supernatural story lines. 
5. Green Tea- I have been loving green tea, although it has an acquired taste, the health benefits out weigh the taste. I usually have it in the morning with no sugar, and it flushes out all the toxins which are in my body, and aids my digestion. You can get it in lots of flavours, I have the lemon flavour as lemon is also supposed to detox you. 
6. Fruit Cake- I absolutely LOVE fruit cake. It's basically Christmas cake but without the preparation with alcohol before icing it. I love it mainly for the fruit, which sometimes does sink to the bottom, but that's just the best thing. I have sometimes had it for breakfast, and it's good with even extra fruit. 
7. Beauty Favourites- I have been loving Natural Collection Black waterproof mascara. Even though I like going au naturale, I like to sometimes to put a bit of mascara on, mainly if I have to go out anywhere. 
8. Letters- I'm not talking about the alphabet, I'm meaning the form of communication, of sending letters. It's nice to receive a letter, I feel it's a bit more personal, and it's more permanent. Every time I write a letter, I try, and make everything I write in it the best possible things. I let myself ramble, like how I would if I were talking to the person to their face. It's just personal, and I love to hear of their reaction to the letter. It's exciting because I always try and estimate when they will get the letter and read it. It's quite fun. 
9. Motivational quotes- July has been a bit of a hard month, with a lot of tears shed, and stress piling up. Being away from a bit of a safety net that I was in most of June, I started to miss people a lot, but also started to get stressed, and have more than a few melt downs. I found some motivational quotes on Weheartit, and it helped me feel a bit better. It gave me a new perspective to look at, and get me through the parts where I wasn't happy, or felt anxious. It really helped me, and I will definitely be looking for some more if and when I go into another meltdown. 

Those are my favourites from July. Hope you have enjoyed them. To August we go....

xox

6 Things That I'm Looking Forward To

Here they are:

• Greenbelt- which is a Christian arts festival. There are talks, music, worship, craft, comedy and plays for all to enjoy. It is now at Boughton House this year which is really exciting as it's a new site and going back to basics. Greenbelt is one thing I always try to go to each summer, as it finishes off the summer quite nicely.
• Uni- I am very excited to get back to University, because I get to start my course properly, see all the friends I made last year, and make some new ones as well, but also I get to move in to a new house, which I am super excited for as it means I get to decorate a new room and start a new. 
• Getting Healthy and doing some exercise- I really want to start getting healthier, and doing more exercise, especially as it gives Ben and I sometime together outside of lectures and work, and it means that we are also not just sitting around watching TV all day, although it is good to do sometimes. 
• Going Out- I want to get out a bit more, whether it be actually outside, or coming out of my room. Last year at uni, I mainly stayed in my room , and didn't do much else apart from that. At the beginning of the year I went out a few times with my friends, but then as everyone got busy, I retreated back to my room. There are many things to do in Cambridge that don't require money, and if they do it doesn't cost a lot.

Letting it all go

There are many things that everyone has to cope with, especially when something new happens and your not really prepared for it. You think it is the worst thing in the world when it happens but after a while you start to see it is changing you as a person, as your way of coping isn't the way you should be doing it. 

It can make you stressed as you bottle things up to keep it to yourself. It can make you irritable and grumpy, and changes your personality, and you see the change it is making in you, and you either stay that way or want to move on from it, and be the person you were. It is hard to change back to be who you are inside as there is still a part of you that will get annoyed at things or will revert back to being grumpy or angry. It isn't easy, it's hard, as you just have to let go of the things holding you back, you have to forget about what is making you annoyed, and ignore it all. Push it right back and just forget. 

"Nothing holds you back more than your insecurities"

I found this quote on weheartit, and I agree with it, your own insecurities can hold you back, and will keep holding you back until you let go of them. You can't carry on, and take the next step until you have let everything holding you back go. 

It makes you feel so much better, letting it all go, although I know that it's hard to do that all at once, but slowly letting each thing annoying you and keeping you from taking that step forward go, it feels makes you feel better. 

The thing is to take one thing at a time, and if it doesn't affect you in the long term then let it go and ignore it. You can't stay grumpy forever. There is light at the end of the storm and it's very colourful, and bright. 

Sorry this was a bit of a rant, but sometimes you need one.

xox

Welcome to Yorkshire

I have just returned from a nice day out, where I finally felt relaxed, as being here has been quite stressful and I haven't been coping well.

It started with going up Ilkley moor and seeing the views from the top of the rocks.

It was nice to have a walk up the paths and clear your mind, mainly to just forget about the stresses of things. 

It was very high from the top, but you could see all around the place. 

We then had some lunch and drink at The Cow and Calf, which was very nice and all made there and then. 

The trip then carried on in to Ilkley, where we walked around and looked into some of the shops there. We stopped at Betty's along the way for tea and cake which was really nice, I had a homemade raspberry lemonade and a strawberry meringue ( I would definitely recommend it). 

I didn't take any pictures around Ilkley but here are some more from the moor.  

xox

Art, Culture and Sun

Today I went to an old Victorian Man-made town, called Saltaire which is a world Heritage site. It was a very hot and warm day. Hope you enjoy some snaps from today...

This is the Salts church to which is circular and looked like very pretty architecture. 

All the roads in Saltaire are named after Mr Salts children and grandchildren, so all the names of the roads are very old and Victorian. 

After doing some walking, we went into a Cafe called 'Vicars Cafe' which is a cafe run by two vicars. The food and drink were delicious, I had a prawn sandwich which came with a side salad and cloudy lemonade which was very nice. 

We then did some more walking around Salts Mill which had been redeveloped and had lots of gallery's with art work in and some shops as well. We then walked down and got an icecream from a barge on the canal. (totally normal) I had an orange ribena due to me being lactose intolerant. 

It was a really nice day out with very pretty boutique shops. Hope you enjoy the snaps taken. 

xox

All Things Changing

Along with the name change of this blog to "That's Life" which I think better describes what I am writing ,and although it is kind of a general name it means I am not constricted to just writing about one topic and instead can share on multiple topics. 
Many people say "That's Life" to me, and it is, many people believe that we only get one life and whatever happens in it happens, and we can't go back and change things as much as we would like to be Doctor Who and have our own TARDIS, we can't change the past. 

There have been a lot of changes going on with people getting married ,and me moving away from York to Bradford. Over the space of a month things have changed, and it's weird because you have to get used to other people and their personalities, and everything that your family already know about you, has got to be learnt by the people who come in to the family. For example the jokes that are made, or the routine changes, or the way the household food shop is done. The way things go change, and will most likely slowly change again so everyone is used to this new way. 

Not everyone is used to changing this often or even wants it all to change. Some don't care about the change, others see the differences being made, and others want it the way it was before. I'd say I am in the second category, as I can see the changes being made and although I don't agree with all of them, in hindsight I won't be around enough to put up with it or live like it. Although while things are changing I would like to put in some suggestions of my own, instead of stepping into a world where things are 'set in stone' and people are set in their ways that things can't or won't change to suit others. 

Change can be a good or bad thing ,and I have been on both sides with having good changes and bad. Thankfully, now that I have moved away from Home, and have become a Uni student I don't have to put up with many drastic changes, and if I do, they don't directly involve me ,and so I'm not worried as much.

xox 

Changing Name

This may come as no surprise to some who know me well, but I like to change things up a bit, and so because of this I am changing the name of this blog. It will no longer be 'Living long enough to prosper' as I came up with this name very quickly and on the spot when making this blog and not that I have become a bit more invested in it, I think it needs a proper name that reflects me and the content I am putting out there. 

This is a one time change and it won't be changing again. Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause but I am happy to explain why I am changing it. 

xox 

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Out and About

Yesterday I went to Bradford which was only 10 minutes on the train and had a small shopping trip. 
This being my first trip to Bradford I did do some research before going there, mainly what shops were there, so I could window shop.

However once going there I ended up doing some light shopping, where I bought only a few things.

I firstly went into Primark to find some cheap sandals. I saw a few I liked but none were in my size, so I left and walked over to New look where I found the sales and found these really nice sandals. They come in brown or black, I chose the black ones, and they have a small heel. The bottoms look wooden, but are probably plastic, and look a bit like clogs. They are very comfortable, and I really like the closed toe.

I then next went into Holland and Barrett and bought 2 packets of Caribbean Cocktail, as they are my new favourite snack to have while doing any jobs that need doing. 

I then thought I'd take a quick trip into Boots, where I eventually bought some Boots essential cucumber wipes, Natural collection waterproof mascara, and Rimmel eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown. 

I then went back into Primark and bought a pack of 6 bracelets which I'm now using as anklets. 
After the shopping element of the day. I went to a nice bistro called Forsters, where I had Cajun chicken on brushetta with onions, peppers and a side salad. The flavours were amazing and I would definitely go back again and recommend this to everyone. 

It was a nice trip to Bradford, a nice town and with a Westfield coming to it soon, it will definitely be the closest biggest town I'll be going to while I'm here. 

xox

TAG: Q&A

I've seen quite a few Q&A's so I thought I would do one. So here we go....

What is your current fashion obsession? Sandals... as it's summer.

What is your current make-up obsession? Just a bit of mascara

What are you wearing today? A strippy top from Primark with a Peter Pan collar and Checked leggings also from Primark

Hair? Ombre Long hair

Do you nap a lot? I like to nap, but I'd rather lounge about and watch tv

Why is today special? I am meeting the rest of my mum's husbands kids

What would you like to learn to do? To speak Italian and how to manage money better.

What's for dinner today? Pork steaks with mustard and honey sauce.

What are you listening to right now? Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson

What is your favourite weather? Sunny.

What's the last thing you bought? Caribbean Cocktail from Holland and Barratts

What are your essentials when travelling? Mp3, Tablet, Phone, Water, Caribbean Cocktail, Railcard.

What's your style? Unique, taking inspiration from some of the fashion about.

What is your most challenging goal right now? Getting through University and getting good grades.

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? Either in the middle of nowhere surrounded by acres of fruit trees, or America near a Zoo.

Favourite vacation spot? I haven't been many places so I would have to say France.

Name the things you cannot live without? Phone, Dried Fruit, Herbal Tea

How was your childhood? It went very fast, and was split into two sections.

What would you like to have in your hands right now? My Boyfriend

What are you most excited for? Seeing my boyfriend again in 26 days. 

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? Down South to be with my boyfriend or on holiday with him.

Which countries have you visited? Iceland, France , and Spain.

xox