New Tattoo!

An experience i had before coming to university to mark the beginning of my new life and the new experiences to come, was getting a tattoo. I absolutely love tattoos whether they are derived to have a 'meaning' or not, no matter what reason anyone gets a tattoo, somewhere along the lines they absolutely loved it which means it has reasoning behind it.

I have 4 now, and i love each and every one because i remember the significant moment in my life in which i got them and i will always remember that. They're like milestones so i'm able to remember the journey i go through whether it ends up being good or bad in the long run.

Im coming to university to study english language and media and communication, and of the media aspect my favourite part is photography, i've always had a passion for photography and i've always owned an SLR camera, its something me and my stepdad like to do together sometimes and just has a vital part in my life. I always knew i wanted a thigh tattoo as well so i thought a good place to get it was here. The artist who did it was truly amazing and i would definitely go back to him again. Very very happy with where my life is heading and this translates in the tattoo.

Lots of love xo

University Haul/Kitchen

Even though i've now been at university for 2 months, i thought i'd share with you what i bought for my kitchen anyway, since i've already shown you the bedroom i might as well carry on with the series, it may give you some idea of what you might need to take to university with you.

Most things i bought were either from poundland or wilkinsons as there's no point in spending a lot of money on things that are likely to get broken or lost. Here's just the basic things you'll need for starting university in self catered halls. Some things are not as necessary, but so far i've used everything that i bought. 

Lots of love xo

What lies ahead...

My journey has only just begun, i am aware of that, but i'm excited to see where this crazy adventure will take me, i never thought i would have the ability to travel the world and do something for the good, because i don't think i could have been away from home, but my 60 days at university have taught me that, wherever you go in the world you can find a way to fit in, and although homesickness is inevitable its likely that the experience will be so worthwhile that it will become unimportant.

My future plans are to finish my english language and media and communication Ba(hons) degree at De Montfort University, and then go on to Leicester University to complete my PgCe (post graduate certificate in education). After that, who knows where i'll end up, my plans so far are to go to Thailand for a few months and experience teaching english to Thai children, i think it will be an amazing experience and travelling there would hopefully take me to another country as well where i can teach some more. While i'm young i want to take the opportunity to make the most of my life!

There are so many things that can get in the way of these things happening; homesickness, boyfriends, friends, doubt. But I'm determined to live my life for me for the next 6 years, i want to do whatever i can, and if things stop me from doing that then they don't deserve to be in my life. For now, this is what i plan to do, and after that who knows where my life will take me, maybe one day ill settle down and have a family but i have years before i have to think about that. My journey is going to be extraordinary, i will make sure of it.

Lots of love xo

Student Life: A New Beginning?

I have been living away from my parents in my university halls now for 59 days, 9 hours and 18 minutes, and I love it. I can't describe how it feels to be independent enough to have to look after yourself every day, buy your own food, be able to leave the flat without getting permission or informing someone of where you are going. Yeah, there's the hard times, the struggle with money, being ridiculously poor but still wanting to drink copius amounts of alcohol, but it's manageable. There's the few times i've felt very very homesick too, i miss my mum and dad, i miss my nephew, i miss my dogs, although you create strong bonds very fast with people you meet at uni, it's just not the same as being home with your family and having your mum bring you a cup of tea.

The lack of blog posts, i say lack of, i haven't posted since i've been here, would suggest that i've been ridiculously busy with uni work, but truth be told i've just been living the student life, procrastinating and getting drunk a lot. Let's be honest, everyone takes time in their lives to just go a bit crazy. Some people's crazy spells last for years, I think i may have overcome mine at least a little bit with my time away. University has given my opportunities, not necessarily good ones, that i never had before and i decided to live by Drakes philosophies ahem, "yolo" and just go for it.

But i'm back, i'm here to tell you about my university experiences so far, the good, the not so good and the terrible and i'm sure there will be plenty more to come that i will continue to share. I'll carry on doing the beauty/fashion side of this blog because i still have a passion for it, but i also want to take you on the rest of my journey through university, and maybe we'll help some people along the way.

I hope you enjoy
Lots of love xo