Starting College

Yes you probably already know it's that dreaded time of year again to go back to school, or in my case to start college. So that also means it's time to say goodbye to the lovely weather we've being having and being to sleep as much as we want; two things I know I'm going to miss dearly! 

If you'd asked me a couple months back how I felt about leaving school and starting college I probably would have told you I couldn't wait for it, however now that the time has actually come I couldn't feel more unprepared. After being at school for 5 years and seeing the same faces and surroundings almost everyday it's safe to say that not going back to that familiarity is very nerve-racking for me. I've never been the best at adjusting to new things or making new friends for that matter as I always manage to think of every possible scenario that could go wrong 

However despite all the anxiety I'm feeling I've decided that I need to start focusing on the positive aspects of starting college in order to help me feel more comfortable with the situation. To help me do this I've managed to write a list of 5 things I'm actually looking forward to and I thought I would share them with you; 
1. Studying subjects I actually want to learn about 
2. Being more independent
3. Expressing myself through the way I dress
4. Finally being treated like an adult
5. Having free periods to do what I want

Hopefully with these things in mind I can somewhat block out all the negative thoughts I'm having, stop worrying about everything and try my best to actually look forward to and enjoy college.

what are you looking forward to about starting school/college.

- Meg♥

10 Things That Make Me Happy

One. Stationary ~ it's safe to say that I may have an unhealthy obsession when it comes to stationary, anything like notebooks, colourful pens and post it notes make me extremely happy.

Two. Being happy with my appearance ~ although these occurrences don’t come around very often I love those rare days when I can look in the mirror and be happy with the way I look.

Three. Clean bed sheets ~ I love getting into bed after the bed sheets have been washed, it somehow manages to make the bed a lot more comfortable.

Four. Driving at night ~ although I can’t drive myself yet I still love being driven in the car during the night time. There’s just something calming about it which I love.

Five. Pinterest ~ one of my favourite things to do is scroll through pinterest and look at all the different pictures of animals and different places.

Six. Cats ~ I actually have 2 cats of my own and they fill me with joy every day, I just love cats.

Seven. Musicals ~ two of my favourite things are movies and music so when they come together to form a musical it makes me very happy. Some of my favourite musicals are Grease, Wicked, The Wizard Of Oz, Annie and Mamma Mia.

Eight. Even numbers ~ yes I'm one of those people who has to have everything on an even number, so when things happen to automatically fall on even numbers it makes me very happy.

Nine. Discovering new music ~ I love finding new bands/artists that I've never heard of before and instantly falling in love with their music.

Ten. Making others happy ~ in my opinion one of the best feelings is seeing other people smiling and happy, especially when you were the one to make them happy.

What are some things that make you happy? 

- Meg ♥

Summer Reads

It’s no secret that I am a huge book worm and once I get into a good book I can’t bring myself to put it down. Reading is my way to get away from the world and almost live inside somebody else’s life for a little while, you could say it’s my escape from reality. So due to having so much time to spare over the past couple of months I've got through quite a few books and these are just a few of my favourites. 

To give you an idea of what each book is about here's a description of each along with a link to Amazon in case you're interested in purchasing any;

Fallen: 17-year-old Lucinda falls in love with a gorgeous, intelligent boy, Daniel, at her new school, the grim, foreboding Sword & Cross . . . only to find out that Daniel is a fallen angel, and that they have spent lifetimes finding and losing one another as good & evil forces plot to keep them apart. 

The Shock Of The Fall: ‘I’ll tell you what happened because it will be a good way to introduce my brother. His name’s Simon. I think you’re going to like him. I really do. But in a couple of pages he’ll be dead. And he was never the same after that.’ The Shock of the Fall is an extraordinary portrait of one man’s descent into mental illness. It is a brave and ground-breaking novel from one of the most exciting new voices in fiction.

Girl, Interrupted: In 1967, after a session with a psychiatrist she'd never seen before, eighteen-year-old Susanna Kaysen was put in a taxi and sent to McLean Hospital. She spent most of the next two years on the ward for teenage girls in a psychiatric hospital as renowned for its famous clientele, as for its progressive methods of treating those who could afford its sanctuary. 

It’s Kind Of A Funny Story: Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life - which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. Craig's suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where his new neighbours include a transsexual sex addict, a girl who has scarred her own face with scissors, and the self-elected President Armelio. There, Craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety.

Allegiant: The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

- Meg ♥

Hello and welcome to my blog!

I've been considering writing a blog for quite some time now so since recently finishing school I thought this would be the perfect time to start. I've loved writing ever since I was young however I was usually drawn towards more creative pieces which means blogging is something completely new for me, but I thought I’d give it a go anyway.

I feel it’s probably important for me to tell you a few things about myself so back to basics – My name’s Meg and I'm 16 years old from a small town in England. On a more personal note here’s 5 facts about myself;

♥ Reading is my favourite hobby
♥ I love all the Harry Potter films
♥ I love anything fashion related
♥ I listen to an array of different music from country to pop punk to indie

♥ I adore animals and currently have 2 cats and a turtle

My blog will be broadly lifestyle based about things I'm loving and just anything happening in my life that’s worth blogging about. However you may also find a few fashion/beauty posts dotted around every now and then. 
I'm looking forward to finally getting this started and I really hope you like it!

- Meg ♥