Wanderlust

August Favourites Illuminate By Shawn Mendes So my fave singer evaaaaaa has released 4 new songs from his new album Illuminate which are Treat You Better, Ruin, Three Empty Words and Mercy. They're all in incredible especially Mercy, it's so subtle and clam then goes really powerful and my reaction was like WOAH! Literally can't wait for the rest of his songs to be released next month, the little Shawn I use to watch has grown so much, I am sooo proud of him!  Days out with family and friends As its been holiday season I have been able to go out with people and have a great time. It's just so nice to hang out and talk about whatever. I have been to various places around or near my area that I have created memories in that I can look back on.  Great British Bake Off It's back and that makes me incredibly happy because I love this programme so much! Purely because I love to bake as well so it's like an...

Things That Excite Me About Autumn/Winter As much as I love summer  having the warm sun beaming on you as well as lighter evenings is lovely , although sadly it's coming to an end... However the last two seasons of the year I love so so much and here are some reasons why.... > CHRISTMAS! Obvs!;) > Everything becomes more cosier > Festive feeling > Hot chocolates // tea // coffee > Costa Christmas drinks > Wearing knitted jumpers (my fave!) // layers // comfy clothing  > Snuggled up in bed watching YouTube (Vlogmas happens aaahhhh!) > The BEST TV shows come on - that makes me SO happy! Especially around the Christmas period. > Leaves changing colour > Making the house and my bedroom look Christmassy - lights // tinsel // tree // hanging up decorations. > Burning candles!!!! (Another fave)  > Family time > Fairy or Christmas lights on > Blankets > H...

Thoughts About The Future As I have grown up and spent my whole life by the countryside and living in a seaside town I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Whenever I go to cities it always makes me feel too overcrowded, uncomfortable and the air not as fresh. Not saying I don't like them, I do, just not living in one. That's why whenever we are away from all that I am so relieved to get home. The sea is my favourite for many reasons... - Somewhere you can go to have some thinking time - Hang out with friends  - Go for a walk - The sound of the waves - Nice on sunny days to relax - The sea air gives you a good nights sleep - Beach huts are super cute (I always go past and decide which colours are the best) Now doesn't that sound perfect?  Brighton is the place where I'd want to live because it has everything you need. Even though I've never visited it i'm pretty sure what I've seen of it I am bound to ...

Patisserie Valerie Whilst in the city, me and I'm going to give a code name for this person (turtle) had the best lunch date that I've ever had. We picked out a Blackforest cake from all the lush looking cakes/tarts in the window which looked like heavennnnn!  The place is called Patisserie  Valerie that looks incredibly fancy and up market. The cake was all packaged up in a box to take away and the lady, who was very lovely and polite offered me a bag so I thought why not and even that bag was so cute! We then went and had a McDonald's, a step down from the previous place but you can't beat a McDonald's, literally my favourite fast food place to eat in.  After we'd finished I was so full but excited to tuck into the cake carefully unpackaging the box because we weren't sure which way round it was. Turtle halved it and even halved the cream, the swirl and the logo to make it fair hahaha! Thank god there was plastic forks/knives available from the s...

July Favourites It's that time of the month again where the favourites come about - I swear it always comes around sooooo quickly. Anyway's let get on with it shall we... Everything Everything By: Nicola Yoon Okay. So I know the previous books I have put in my favourites I have said are the best books I've ever read - butttttt this particular book has out shone them all, this has got to be one of my all time faves everrrr. Zoella has her own bookclub and this was one of her recommendations and when she spoke about it I had to read it! It's about a girl called Madeline Whittier (Maddy for short)  who just turned 18 years old and has spent her entire 17 years stuck indoors because shes allergic to the outside world. I think that's what made this whole book interesting because I was curious what she's do all day! Anyway she is looked after by Nurse Carla and her mum who keep her company. Then one day a family move in next door and a particular someone - ...

June Favourites Beautiful Broken Things By: Sara Barnard This book is based on the friendship of 3 school girls - Caddy, Rosie and Suzanne (Called Cads Roz & Suz for short) in the seaside town of Brighton. They have their ups and downs but overall they care deep down. This book touches on mental health which I can't stress how much you need to read this if you're feeling suicidal or you know someone who is, as well as physical abuse. At the back of the book Sara even gives you a variety of places in which you can ring up for help. This book is written so truly through the eyes of a teenager's life in the way they do and overcome things and their attitude.  Caddy, the person telling the story literally sums me up as a person, I am not even kidding. She's: quiet, shy, unsociable, doesn't go to parties, boring, does the exact things I would say and do (e.g. Does it then regrets it). Anyway nearer the ending of the book I had to pause myself for a few moment...

Otter Nurseries Garden Centre I had the most lovely day out at Otter Nurseries and was better this time because as we got to explore more of the area. Firstly we looked around the outside area where there are row upon row of a variety of plants, I'd never seen so many in my life haha which then followed into the inside area where all the bedding plants and garden accessories are. I have to admit last time we went there were more nicer colourful flowers than this time but hey ho they were all still very nice. They even have a little pond area with fish and you can look at the when standing in a wooden porch which looks very beautiful. After we had looked around me and Mum were starting to get a bit peckish, so we headed to the restaurant and oh my god the food was sooooooooo delicious. I had a toasted chicken and cheese panini with a side of crips and salad, Aleena had tomato and basil soup with croutons and a homemad...