· it's all about the balance ·

Happy April everyone! 

I don't particularly know just how we're in April already, but there we are. This post is going to be quite picture ridden but it's a little insight into my recent trip to Bansko, Bulgaria. I went on a ski/snowboard trip with a few people from work. It's the third time a group of us have been, and it really is the best feeling. Getting away, from the hustle & bustle of city life, with no stresses (apart from hoping the plane lands when you get there!) and with some pretty amazing people. I never ever want to leave at the end of these trips. It's been three years since I was last there, and I was itching to get back out there! By the end of the trip I thought I was ready to head home, but as soon as I got on the bus, I really wasn't. I still have the holiday blues, but I know that come next season we'll be back at it again, so it's ok :) 

The weather on a couple of days was just awful, and the snow all round was the worst we've ever seen it but we still had a great time. 

So here are some photographs from the trip! 

There's quite a few more, but that's just a little snippet for you to see! 

Where we stayed was lovely, two tiny houses for 7 of us and it was perfect location.

Walking distance to both the shops and the gondola station. 

Bansko is quite a small resort so that's not hard to come by but it was great. 

As I said, the weather wasn't at it's best this year but I have heard that most resorts around Europe had their worst snow for a while this year. Hopefully it'll be ten times better next year! 

As much as I love little Bansko, we're thinking of going somewhere else next time to just mix it up a little bit, possibly Andorra or Austria, depending on prices! 

Even though I am physically home right now, my head is still pretty much on holiday. 

I need to snap out of that pretty sharpish however, as I have exams next month! 

I'm sure I can manage! 

Hope you've enjoyed looking at the little selection of photographs I've posted here, and if you ever want to head to this resort, take a look here: http://www.banskoski.com/en

Enjoy the rest of your week! 

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· TMI TAG ·

Hello everyone! 

I haven't written a post in a while - it's been a hectic start to the year, what with going to uni during the week and then working on the weekend. Not to mention trying to fit in a social life during that time also. I have now broken up from uni for the Easter break, so I have a few weeks off. In that time, I'm going to Bansko with some friends skiing, and also to London to see my best friend. So I should have some interesting posts on the way! 

But for now, I thought as I have some time to kill whilst relaxing in the flat on my own, I would do the TMI tag so that you can get to know me a little bit with some random questions! I did film this for my youtube channel last year, but the footage was blurry and then I gave up! So I thought I would do it in a blog post instead until I'm confident enough to film another video. So here we go! 

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1. What are you wearing?: Cath Kidston socks, joggers and my Brotherhood Clothing sweater.

2. Ever been in love?: Yes.

3. Ever had a terrible break up?: Oh goodness, yes. 

4. How tall are you?: Just under 5''4.

5. How much do you weigh?: I don't like weighing myself, so who knows. 

6. Any tattoos?: Yep! 3! Two on my leg and one on the back of my neck. 

7. Any piercings?: 4! Ears, nose and tragus.

8. OTP?: ...Adam Brody & Leighton Meester. 

9. Favourite Show?: Wow, um.. Sons of Anarchy, Buffy, One Tree Hill, New Girl, Friends...

10. Favourite bands?: YOU CAN'T ASK THAT. There's too many! 

11. Something you miss?: Family I can't see all the time, Paris, friends I don't get to see all the time.. 

12. Favourite song?: There's too many of these, but one I know for sure ''The Quiet Things that No One Ever Knows'' by Brand New. 

13. How old are you?: 25.

14. Zodiac Sign?: Leo.

15. Quality you look for in a partner?: They have to make me laugh. 

16. Favourite quote?: ''Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.'' - Carl Sagan.

17. Favourite actor?: Oooh, I think either Mark Ruffalo or Tom Hanks.

18. Favourite colour?: Green.

19. Loud music or soft?: Depends on my mood, I like both. 

20. Where do you go when you're sad?: Either my room, or somewhere my friends are. 

21. How long does it take you to shower?: About 15/20 minutes, depends on if I'm daydreaming. 

22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?: I like to wake up far earlier than necessary so I don't have to rush, to get ready though about an hour or so. 

23. Ever been in a physical fight?: I never fought back, but a girl did scram my eyes out in a club once, witch. 

24. Turn on?: Someone who smells nice. 

25. Turn off?: Arrogance, bad smells, cockiness..blah blah blah.

26. Fears?: Bats, flying, being alone, death. 

27. Last thing that made you cry?: I think it was 'The Voice'' haha! I'm pathetic. 

28. Last time you said you loved someone?: When I face timed Mama earlier. 

29. Last book you read?: 'Eat Pray Love'.

30. The book you're currently reading?: I'm not, but I'll start a new one when I go on holiday. 

31. Last person you talked to?: Mama. 

32. Last show you watched?: I've got the TV on right now, some renovation show. 

33. The relationship between you and the person you last texted?: Best friend. 

34. Favourite food?: Hmm...I'm coeliac, so I don't really have a favourite anymore. 

35. Place you want to visit?: The list is endless, but, New Zealand, alllll of Scandinavia, Africa, Berlin... there really is a ton of places. 

36. Last place you were?: Carly's house. 

37. Do you have a crush?: Does Jake Gyllenhaal count? Didn't think so.. 

38. Last time you kissed someone?: Just over a month ago. 

39. Last time you were insulted?: Um, not sure. 

40. Favourite flavour of sweet?: I don't really have a sweet tooth, but I prefer chocolate. 

41. What instruments do you play?: I don't anymore, but I used to play piano, wish I still did. 

42. Favourite piece of jewellery?: My Claddagh ring. 

43. Last sport you played?: Oh I have no idea.

44. Last song you sang?: I think something on the radio in the car with Carly. 

45. Favourite chat up line?: Chat up lines make me want to vom. 

46. Have you ever used it?: ...

47. Last time you hung out with someone?: TODAY! 

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So there we have it! There's a few I missed out as they ask about YouTube but that doesn't matter. 

It was just a little something to pass the time, for a bit of fun! 

In a week or so I should have a more interesting post of my time skiing! 

Hope you are having a lovely week :) 

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· on to the next! ·

Happy New Year Everyone! 

· happy times from last year · 

iceland//london with my bestest//stepmomma

rossross//another of my bestest//my pup

best parents ever//the boys//the greatest friends

I'm not one for new years resolutions, they just do not work for me. I would rather just let the year happen, and whatever I do, whatever happens, will happen. Last year was a very large mixture of emotions and happenings for me. Quite frankly, I don't want to remember some parts, I don't want to dwell on others, and the nice bits, they can stay there too. This year, I want things to change. What I do know is, is that I'm living with someone really great and I'm comfortable in that. I have a job and I can afford to do things. I am going to University and even though this is a difficult foundation year, I'm doing well, and I just have to get through from now until June, and then hopefully I'll have passed to get onto my first year. I have the greatest family and friendship group and I couldn't ask for a better bunch of people to get to spend my time with. I'm getting on with getting myself back to 'happy' and that's also a big step and it seems to be doing the trick too. 

What I do know is, this year, I have to focus on doing things that make me happy. One of my biggest flaws I've learnt from last year, is that I spend most of my time worrying about other people, and not paying any attention to myself. If I do, it's usually a negative thought about myself. This year, that will not be happening. Or at least I'm going to try! 

I was reading a blog earlier and they had written down some things that make them happy. So I thought I would do the same. Obviously, this list is tiny compared to absolutely everything that makes me happy, but it's just a few things that came to mind for right now. 

To be honest, I can't believe it's already the 13th January already. But I'm going to try and do as much this year, in the free time I do have in between work & uni, with the best people. Hangs, adventures, times in the pub, meals out, cinema times, getting creative, movie nights.. whatever it is, I don't want to miss any moments this year by being down in the dumps. 

Here's my happy list! 

· singing musical soundtracks when i'm home alone

· the famalam 

· cosy nights in with lauren, dressed like grannys, in mismatched pjs, watching one direction videos 

· the proud feeling i get when i've passed an assignment or test in uni 

· ski trips: there's nowhere i've ever felt more comfortable, the atmosphere, the smells, the company, it's the best holiday feeling ever

· not knowing what this year is going to bring, not waiting for things to happen, things will happen when they are meant to

· getting in contact with people who you've not spoken to in a while 

· face timing family 

· a cold can of coke

· getting urges to be really creative again 

· having the help to get me happy again 

· days when you have no plans, but then get to see your favourites

· lush perfume 'karma' 

· going to the cinema 

· my bed 

· neil the sloth from the goggle box advert 

Clearly, as I said, this is most definitely not everything. By any means. 

Wether you have made resolutions, made goals, whatever, I hope this year is good to you all! 

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