2013 | The Review

Hey guys! So, another year is coming to an end as we get closer to the New Year and even closer to Christmas. Amazing how quickly this month has passed, yet I still haven't finished my Christmas shopping - not my most organised month!

With the new year in sight, I started thinking. So much has happened this year and I have learnt so many life lessons. But it's safe to say 2013 has been a very successful and, in a way, proud year for me. I've accomplished so much more than I thought I would and gone above and beyond my own expectations of myself which has been a real shock to me. Normally I'm kind of a negative nelly and figure that someone is always better. Well, this year I've proven otherwise for myself and proven I am capable of what I want to do!

What I've accomplished this year:

• Got an A for my first year of Childcare
• Passed my driving test first time
• Went to my first festival
• Chosen my career path
• Discovered myself as a person

 

So, as well as accomplishments, I've learnt so many life lessons this year. Admittedly, I've learnt some of these lessons in a much harder way than others. Wish I hadn't, but hey ho - that's life. So here we go!

This years life lessons:

• People will try and ruin your happiness, it's your job to prove them wrong
• Money magically disappears - mine normally disappears in New Look!
• Make yourself known and people will remember you
• Some people will leave without a trace
• It's your life, you make the rules and choose the paths
• You can do anything you put your mind to 
• I can only trust a handful of people
• Some so-called 'friends' aren't going to be there forever - it's your job to find people who are willing to stand by you
• Friendships can be recovered, no matter how damaged

So yeah, I think this year has been insightful to say the least. Some events have been less appreciated which we won't go into, but I have learnt so much about me, myself and my life this year. Personally, I feel like my life is just beginning. Soon, I'll be out there in the real world. Working, living. Damn, that's scary.

Merry Christmas, guys! Have an amazing week and an epic New Year - see you on the other side :)

College lessons part 2.

Hey guys! Been majorly slacking in my blogging recently thanks to college work (definitely influenced this post!). So I thought I would start off with a post continuing from my previous college post which can be read here. For those who go to university or college, this will definitely appeal to you! Well, hopefully..

1. Music is your motivation

No matter how motivated or unmotivated you are, music will always help. They'll always be a playlist or two which will keep you going throughout the day.

2. The library will always save you

Whether it's your escape route or your saviour, you can always rely on the library. If you've forgotten to do your work or need an excuse to leave, the library is the one.

3. You will forever judge other people

You will judge people, and people will judge you. Draw attention to yourself and you're heading for a downwards spiral. 

4. Buses are unreliable

Let's face it, public transport is useless. When is a bus ever on time?

5. Social networking will always distract you

 I can vouch for this. Having my laptop or iPod in college forever draws me into checking the latest tweets or messages.

6. Having a car will keep you sane

No one wants to be stuck in college, having a car is your only hope for a quick and easy escape! Plus you can go out at lunch, no one wants to be stuck in a packed canteen for lunch when there's a KFC or McDonalds down the road...

7. Coming in with a hangover or lack of sleep will kill you

Let's be honest, waking up with a hangover or lack of sleep is bad enough. Dragging your sorry backside out of bed with a hangover or lack of sleep is beyond painful! Why bother when you can go out on the weekend instead? Plus, no one wants to be dealing with your little strops when you're too hungover to function.

8. Your phone will always try and get your attention

Hearing your phone or seeing it flash will simply cry for attention. Attention seeking thing.

9. Friends are essential

I can't function without friends, I can't see how anyone can if I'm honest! Friends keep you going through the day and can easily turn your worst days from bad to good at the best of times. I know I couldn't survive college without my girls, they definitely keep me going through the toughest days! Plus, if they have cars, you have your lift to junk food..


10. Banter is key

At the root of all friendships is banter. How can you survive without it?! Ripping into each other and insulting each other is one of the basics of a great friendship. It also makes the college days so much brighter and fun when you're spending the entire day laughing with and insulting each other for a bit of fun!