Hello to those fellow people just having a lazy Saturday afternoon, just like me. Oh we're so alike... Anyway.
I thought I would tell you all about the amazing experience I had at the Warner Brother's Harry Potter studio tour in Watford, UK, last Tuesday and why the experience meant the world to me.
Trying not to let out any spoilers of what is there, for a Harry Potter fan like myself, how much I love it, the experience and everything there was very overwhelming.
To see all the props and the outfits - to see how everything was filmed and how everything worked and was made, even how the food was made.
On the day overall, I and my best friend Elin took over 460 photographs between us and had an amazing time, looking at everything there, freaking out over everything and enjoying butterbeer (although it made Elin feel a little bit ill by the end).
Let me confess something to you all - and I don't care what people say about me for this - by the end of the tour I was in tears.
Harry potter, Hogwarts, Diagon Alley... All of this means a lot to me, and by a lot I mean that I cannot literally put it into words how happy it makes me when I am reading the books or when the films are on my telly, even just talking about it with people.
JK Rowling has to be the most inspiring writer to me. Her imagination holds no limit and she inspires me to do what I love to do, be a writer. I want to be someone like her, someone who holds a place in people's hearts with every word written on the paper, someone who makes people feel happy and warm when they are reading the books. I want to be just as inspiring as she is.
I love each and every character, Harry, Ron and Hermione, Luna, Ginny, Dobby, especially Fred and George, who make everything seem okay even in the darkest of times, and bring back the smiles everyone so dearly love.
I want to personally thank JK Rowling for the inspiration to be the writer I am and dragging me away from the darkness of the real world and concentrate on the light of the world.
'Happiness can be found in the darkest of times when only one remembers to turn on the light.'
Saturday, 29 August 2015
Sunday, 23 August 2015
Still Happy After a Rough Time
Okay so last night I had literally the worst sleep I've had in a long time. After complaining a few times on Twitter about my headache it is still here... Day 4. It's one of those ones when it hurts if you tilt your head and it's just not nice.
But anyway - since I was kept awake virtually all night by nothing and thinking about everything, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create a blog to put this overactive mind to rest. So here we are.
As I still lay in bed, in my unicorn pyjamas, the fan on, and Frederick the Flamboyant Spider (as named by Elin) still asleep on my ceiling right above my face, my headache pounding... I am still happy. Unbelievably happy at that.
It took a lot for me to get to this point, as a lot of you will know last week I was pretty miserable, which I think was a side effect from the medicine I am taking. I felt low, upset and snappy for no reason, my self confidence was slipping again and I found myself judging myself for the tiniest of things, which was something I promised myself I would never do again. But despite all the things going on with me now, the headaches, sore tummy and the arm issue, I am still so happy.
For me, I think life couldn't get any better than this, and if you work really hard for something, theres a good chance it could happen. Be spontaneous guys, work hard, make someone smile with a surprise, smile at a stranger, be yourself and be happy about it. You are who you are, and I wouldn't change you for the world, no matter who you are.
But anyway - since I was kept awake virtually all night by nothing and thinking about everything, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to create a blog to put this overactive mind to rest. So here we are.
As I still lay in bed, in my unicorn pyjamas, the fan on, and Frederick the Flamboyant Spider (as named by Elin) still asleep on my ceiling right above my face, my headache pounding... I am still happy. Unbelievably happy at that.
It took a lot for me to get to this point, as a lot of you will know last week I was pretty miserable, which I think was a side effect from the medicine I am taking. I felt low, upset and snappy for no reason, my self confidence was slipping again and I found myself judging myself for the tiniest of things, which was something I promised myself I would never do again. But despite all the things going on with me now, the headaches, sore tummy and the arm issue, I am still so happy.
For me, I think life couldn't get any better than this, and if you work really hard for something, theres a good chance it could happen. Be spontaneous guys, work hard, make someone smile with a surprise, smile at a stranger, be yourself and be happy about it. You are who you are, and I wouldn't change you for the world, no matter who you are.
Monday, 17 August 2015
Don't Take Life For Granted
Hey guys,
It's Monday... One of the most depressing days of the week right? You're tired, fed up and the weekend just goes too fast doesn't it? I mean, right? OR don't let life go, don't let time slip past your fingers, because time is precious. It's important and not to be wasted. To me, a Monday is a new starting line, time to reinvent yourself for the long week ahead.
It's a time to wake up and start it all over again, time to wake up with a smile? I'm not a morning person, but I'm working on it, you've had your rest and it's time for work again (or school) but always try your best and try to feel good!
I'm trying to cut out all the negativity, and things seem to be going my way at the minute, and I try not to believe in the concept of time outside of work. I find it just slows me down if I plan out too much. Take the day as it comes and smile, challenge yourself and excel.
I'm sorry if all this sounds like gibberish but I've got a headache... But I'll still smile, because I am me, and I am happy.
It's Monday... One of the most depressing days of the week right? You're tired, fed up and the weekend just goes too fast doesn't it? I mean, right? OR don't let life go, don't let time slip past your fingers, because time is precious. It's important and not to be wasted. To me, a Monday is a new starting line, time to reinvent yourself for the long week ahead.
It's a time to wake up and start it all over again, time to wake up with a smile? I'm not a morning person, but I'm working on it, you've had your rest and it's time for work again (or school) but always try your best and try to feel good!
I'm trying to cut out all the negativity, and things seem to be going my way at the minute, and I try not to believe in the concept of time outside of work. I find it just slows me down if I plan out too much. Take the day as it comes and smile, challenge yourself and excel.
I'm sorry if all this sounds like gibberish but I've got a headache... But I'll still smile, because I am me, and I am happy.
Sunday, 16 August 2015
21 Ways To Be HAPPY!
For the past hour or so, I've tried to think of as many ways to stay happy as possible. I think this shows just how much things have changed for me in the past few years, and just how important it is to be happy through your life. So here they are... all ... of them, just for you.
1. Always try to smile, through anything.
2. Never listen to what people say about you, a lot of the stuff is probably lies, and if they aren't, still don't listen. Your business should be your own - nobody else's.
3. Everything is better with music - car journeys, chores and even studying (if you find it easier anyway). With chores (mine is usually feeding the cat) I usually stick my headphones on loud and listen to my favourite tracks while dancing round the kitchen. My recommendations are: I'm A Believer (Smash Mouth); Uma Thurman OR American Beauty/American Psycho (Fall Out Boy); and Your Body Is A Weapon (The Wombats).
4. Never be ashamed.
5. Never feel pressured into doing something you don't want to do. It's okay to say no once in a while.
6. Do the things that make YOU happy.
7. Arrange little surprises for those you care about - it feels good!
8. Change your style regularly, never let your style become boring to you.
9. Treat yourself once in a while.
10. A task should never be boring - and if it is, find a way to make it fun.
11. Organise a day out every now and then - otherwise you have nothing to look forward to through the year.
12. Know that when you hit 'Rock Bottom' you can only go upwards.
13. Eat healthy - I'm not saying eat salad or go on a diet, but don't eat just sugar all the time, you feel better if you have fruit.
14. Let yourself be loved - don't push people away.
15. Learn to love others, things can be boring otherwise.
16. Be productive. Yes, I understand that cat video is pretty hilarious, but wouldn't now be a good time to start that thing you were going to learn how to do? I know how to knit and it's a good pastime when you're watching a film you know.
17. Pay attention to what you are doing - it's better to be that way - you get more done, and your work will be 100% better. Also, a word to students, if you listen and pay attention in class you will understand your homework assignments a lot more, and you might come out with a better grade than you expected at the end. Never throw away a good chance at education.
18. Only look back to the good memories. Delete the bad ones from your brain, or lock them up and keep them locked.
19. People make mistakes and they have times where something doesn't go quite to plan, it's what makes us human. I almost fell over on the bus the other day.
20. Learn to laugh at yourself - I couldn't stop laughing when I fell over on the bus for the record.
21. Love the person that you are, and know that there is always a reason to be happy, and if you can't find it, then you need to start looking for it.
High school was always rough for me, I was called names a lot, picked on by those who thought they were funny, the popular crowd. So believe me when I know that times can be rough, but things can get better. I was in a real rough part with school, but I stuck with my friends, even if I came out of that place with about 5 of a good 20+. Now I am happy. Yes I have health issues, and I feel sad from time to time, sometimes even cry with no real reason, but that's what people do. You laugh, you smile and you get on with life the best you can. If you haven't read it before, I did a post called 'Live In The Moment' a little while back, but I would suggest you read it.
I talk about these things because they mean a lot to me. The subjects I discuss could make you like me, feel for me, or even downright hate me (I hope not though!) but my main ambition with this blog is to help bring people's moods up. I will never put you down, not ever, and know that you can be happy. It doesn't always have to be sadness, and I hope a lot of you will eventually see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Smile, live, laugh, and never let go of the things that mean the world to you.
1. Always try to smile, through anything.
2. Never listen to what people say about you, a lot of the stuff is probably lies, and if they aren't, still don't listen. Your business should be your own - nobody else's.
3. Everything is better with music - car journeys, chores and even studying (if you find it easier anyway). With chores (mine is usually feeding the cat) I usually stick my headphones on loud and listen to my favourite tracks while dancing round the kitchen. My recommendations are: I'm A Believer (Smash Mouth); Uma Thurman OR American Beauty/American Psycho (Fall Out Boy); and Your Body Is A Weapon (The Wombats).
4. Never be ashamed.
5. Never feel pressured into doing something you don't want to do. It's okay to say no once in a while.
6. Do the things that make YOU happy.
7. Arrange little surprises for those you care about - it feels good!
8. Change your style regularly, never let your style become boring to you.
9. Treat yourself once in a while.
10. A task should never be boring - and if it is, find a way to make it fun.
11. Organise a day out every now and then - otherwise you have nothing to look forward to through the year.
12. Know that when you hit 'Rock Bottom' you can only go upwards.
13. Eat healthy - I'm not saying eat salad or go on a diet, but don't eat just sugar all the time, you feel better if you have fruit.
14. Let yourself be loved - don't push people away.
15. Learn to love others, things can be boring otherwise.
16. Be productive. Yes, I understand that cat video is pretty hilarious, but wouldn't now be a good time to start that thing you were going to learn how to do? I know how to knit and it's a good pastime when you're watching a film you know.
17. Pay attention to what you are doing - it's better to be that way - you get more done, and your work will be 100% better. Also, a word to students, if you listen and pay attention in class you will understand your homework assignments a lot more, and you might come out with a better grade than you expected at the end. Never throw away a good chance at education.
18. Only look back to the good memories. Delete the bad ones from your brain, or lock them up and keep them locked.
19. People make mistakes and they have times where something doesn't go quite to plan, it's what makes us human. I almost fell over on the bus the other day.
20. Learn to laugh at yourself - I couldn't stop laughing when I fell over on the bus for the record.
21. Love the person that you are, and know that there is always a reason to be happy, and if you can't find it, then you need to start looking for it.
High school was always rough for me, I was called names a lot, picked on by those who thought they were funny, the popular crowd. So believe me when I know that times can be rough, but things can get better. I was in a real rough part with school, but I stuck with my friends, even if I came out of that place with about 5 of a good 20+. Now I am happy. Yes I have health issues, and I feel sad from time to time, sometimes even cry with no real reason, but that's what people do. You laugh, you smile and you get on with life the best you can. If you haven't read it before, I did a post called 'Live In The Moment' a little while back, but I would suggest you read it.
I talk about these things because they mean a lot to me. The subjects I discuss could make you like me, feel for me, or even downright hate me (I hope not though!) but my main ambition with this blog is to help bring people's moods up. I will never put you down, not ever, and know that you can be happy. It doesn't always have to be sadness, and I hope a lot of you will eventually see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Smile, live, laugh, and never let go of the things that mean the world to you.
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Finding A Little Bit Of Comfort
Through the life you live, it is inevitable that you will find yourself in a place or a situation where you need to find yourself a form of comfort, it could be anything. Picking up your results from school, sitting alone on the bus, laying in bed at night.
Comfort is important, and finding the thing that comforts you most is more important. For me, in those situations I feel better if I have long sleeves, as I hold onto them, or a person to ask for comfort. I like to have my music, which gives me confidence when I am out on my own or my books, my writing.
I know a lot of people need to have their confidence, and by all means need a form of comfort, even if it is just a tiny charm you have in your pocket. If I can't find a way to comfort myself before bed I can't sleep, especially if I sleep away from my bed at home.
At home, I have my favourite cushion, little LED butterflies on the window (the solar power ones) and also I need to know my surroundings. If I know them but aren't there often I still sleep awfully or struggle to sleep.
It's hard, but find a way to relax and let your body chill a bit. So close your eyes when you face your situation, take a deep breath and smile. Ignore those butterflies in your stomach and let yourself smile, because then you become stuck.
It's never bad to want something with you for comfort. You could be a grown man in his late 60s or something and I wouldn't judge you for carrying a teddy or a tiny charm in your pocket. And I cannot express this enough. If something gives you comfort, just do it, don't listen to anyone else gossip and know that it is 100% okay to stand out from the crowd. Be unique and carry it with you for as long as you can.
Comfort is important, and finding the thing that comforts you most is more important. For me, in those situations I feel better if I have long sleeves, as I hold onto them, or a person to ask for comfort. I like to have my music, which gives me confidence when I am out on my own or my books, my writing.
I know a lot of people need to have their confidence, and by all means need a form of comfort, even if it is just a tiny charm you have in your pocket. If I can't find a way to comfort myself before bed I can't sleep, especially if I sleep away from my bed at home.
At home, I have my favourite cushion, little LED butterflies on the window (the solar power ones) and also I need to know my surroundings. If I know them but aren't there often I still sleep awfully or struggle to sleep.
It's hard, but find a way to relax and let your body chill a bit. So close your eyes when you face your situation, take a deep breath and smile. Ignore those butterflies in your stomach and let yourself smile, because then you become stuck.
It's never bad to want something with you for comfort. You could be a grown man in his late 60s or something and I wouldn't judge you for carrying a teddy or a tiny charm in your pocket. And I cannot express this enough. If something gives you comfort, just do it, don't listen to anyone else gossip and know that it is 100% okay to stand out from the crowd. Be unique and carry it with you for as long as you can.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Take Risks - Never Judge A Book By It's Cover
Monday tomorrow. The weekend just goes way too fast doesn't it? Surprisingly enough, I've been quite awake today, even when I took my tablet late. Mind you I did have a two hour nap on Saturday afternoon...
Anyway, I want to talk today about overlooking some things - judging a book by it's cover. Yesterday I played Viva Piñata for hours. Looking at it at first and the gameplay, I thought it didn't look all that exciting, but as new things started to happen I found myself getting quite engrossed in the game, getting excited when creatures moved into my garden. But there it is, I looked at that originally and thought "there is no way I will enjoy this" .
My point is, always try new things and never be afraid to try new things. Take a risk (not one that will get you injured or anything like that) but you can't be afraid of doing something. Life is short - when you look at it, you don't see it the same way. People are living to 100 years old or more, but 18 years has gone very fast for me, and I regret to say there are some things that I have never tried.
An example. Until last year I had never eaten a curry. That is genuinely true. Also I now love them... So yeah.
What I am trying to get across is: Never be afraid to do something or say something. You stand there, you take a deep breath and you just do it, you make the most of life while you still can and yes, it is scary, but you know you can do it.
Always smile, take smart risks, and live life 100% to the full before you miss your chance.
Anyway, I want to talk today about overlooking some things - judging a book by it's cover. Yesterday I played Viva Piñata for hours. Looking at it at first and the gameplay, I thought it didn't look all that exciting, but as new things started to happen I found myself getting quite engrossed in the game, getting excited when creatures moved into my garden. But there it is, I looked at that originally and thought "there is no way I will enjoy this" .
My point is, always try new things and never be afraid to try new things. Take a risk (not one that will get you injured or anything like that) but you can't be afraid of doing something. Life is short - when you look at it, you don't see it the same way. People are living to 100 years old or more, but 18 years has gone very fast for me, and I regret to say there are some things that I have never tried.
An example. Until last year I had never eaten a curry. That is genuinely true. Also I now love them... So yeah.
What I am trying to get across is: Never be afraid to do something or say something. You stand there, you take a deep breath and you just do it, you make the most of life while you still can and yes, it is scary, but you know you can do it.
Always smile, take smart risks, and live life 100% to the full before you miss your chance.
Thursday, 6 August 2015
Ugh
Okay, this post may seem a little bit whiny and I'm just gonna complain a little bit but it might explain a little bit in regards to the servere lack of blog posts recently.
I have to take tablets which make me drowsy, I won't say what tablets they are, they're basically to help the nerves in my arm and also because I can't spell it... I have to take them before bed, and it doesn't help that I have to get up in the morning quite early... But I get up like a zombie. First off I'm dragging myself about, literally dragging most of my body about the house getting ready. Through the day, until I take them again, I feel like I've had virtually no sleep. I feel like I haven't slept in days, all the time, constantly.
I'm really sorry I don't want to complain or anything, because I know things could be a lot worse, and I'm very thankful it isn't. It's just that being always tired, combined with the stress of everyday life and also the stresses trying to find out what's going on with my body, it's lowered my usual mood, my self confidence, and of course I put all my effort into my day, and by the time I get home, I barely have the effort to do anything. I haven't forgotten about my blog, or wanted to stop blogging as often, and also my other blog (You: The Creative Imaginative Experience) is still up and running, but to be honest I am having a few doubts about that one.. I'm actually a little bit tempted to take that down.
I hope to be back to my usual self very soon and when I am, I'll be back here blogging and being my regular, goofy self.
Thanks guys :)
I have to take tablets which make me drowsy, I won't say what tablets they are, they're basically to help the nerves in my arm and also because I can't spell it... I have to take them before bed, and it doesn't help that I have to get up in the morning quite early... But I get up like a zombie. First off I'm dragging myself about, literally dragging most of my body about the house getting ready. Through the day, until I take them again, I feel like I've had virtually no sleep. I feel like I haven't slept in days, all the time, constantly.
I'm really sorry I don't want to complain or anything, because I know things could be a lot worse, and I'm very thankful it isn't. It's just that being always tired, combined with the stress of everyday life and also the stresses trying to find out what's going on with my body, it's lowered my usual mood, my self confidence, and of course I put all my effort into my day, and by the time I get home, I barely have the effort to do anything. I haven't forgotten about my blog, or wanted to stop blogging as often, and also my other blog (You: The Creative Imaginative Experience) is still up and running, but to be honest I am having a few doubts about that one.. I'm actually a little bit tempted to take that down.
I hope to be back to my usual self very soon and when I am, I'll be back here blogging and being my regular, goofy self.
Thanks guys :)
Wednesday, 5 August 2015
My Problem
I suppose this is the person I will always be. I try hard to stop people from feeling sad, insignificant, unimportant. I try to make people feel loved. I hope it works - I really do.
I don't take my own advice all the time, and when I feel like this, I usually try to be alone. I quite like being alone you see, but I find I begin to think about things that upset me, or make me sad or angry in any way. I begin to overthink things from my life. I try to change the way that others see things, so that maybe the world would be a better place, where everyone would smile and be happy.
I write because it makes me feel happy, and to be honest there isn't a lot I want in this world. I don't want to be hugely famous or anything like that, I blog because that is what I love, and what I love is trying to make everybody else happy.
A few family members and friends have commented on my blog - telling me that it's interesting and parts made them smile, that they become engrossed in them and read more than they intended. I don't think a lot of people know how deep this runs through me.
Here it is. I share my thoughts and my feelings on my blog. I tell you all how I've felt before, and what you need to do to avoid feeling insignificant. I know a lot of people do sometimes... but that's life right?
The thing about the thoughts though, they come deep from my very soul. I say I want a world of people smiling because I can see it. Every day so many people walking around who smile. They smile and it's bloody gorgeous, every last smile I see. Just a smile from a stranger can make me happy, I've said that before. The world should never be a strange, scary or intimidating place, and we're all here to live our lives the way we set them out to be. Nobody in this world is unimportant. Every person I see holds a place inside my memory, and in so many others.
We all live in this world together. Look how far we've come, with technology, with the law system. Look at what we have developed for crying out loud. Our knowledge base is advanced. Just look at the stuff we all created.
I'm saying all this because I believe that there are few people in this world who I can say truly understand me, the person that I am, and who I want to be. Some people understand me better than I understand myself. There have been a million times when I want to smile, laugh, cry or fall apart. I live my life in happiness, and sadness... but I live my life as me.
I love every aspect of my life, I wouldn't change it for the world. I love each place, each room, each person, each soul, each heart. I love you.
Know that those last words will never, EVER, be meaningless to a person like me.
I don't take my own advice all the time, and when I feel like this, I usually try to be alone. I quite like being alone you see, but I find I begin to think about things that upset me, or make me sad or angry in any way. I begin to overthink things from my life. I try to change the way that others see things, so that maybe the world would be a better place, where everyone would smile and be happy.
I write because it makes me feel happy, and to be honest there isn't a lot I want in this world. I don't want to be hugely famous or anything like that, I blog because that is what I love, and what I love is trying to make everybody else happy.
A few family members and friends have commented on my blog - telling me that it's interesting and parts made them smile, that they become engrossed in them and read more than they intended. I don't think a lot of people know how deep this runs through me.
Here it is. I share my thoughts and my feelings on my blog. I tell you all how I've felt before, and what you need to do to avoid feeling insignificant. I know a lot of people do sometimes... but that's life right?
The thing about the thoughts though, they come deep from my very soul. I say I want a world of people smiling because I can see it. Every day so many people walking around who smile. They smile and it's bloody gorgeous, every last smile I see. Just a smile from a stranger can make me happy, I've said that before. The world should never be a strange, scary or intimidating place, and we're all here to live our lives the way we set them out to be. Nobody in this world is unimportant. Every person I see holds a place inside my memory, and in so many others.
We all live in this world together. Look how far we've come, with technology, with the law system. Look at what we have developed for crying out loud. Our knowledge base is advanced. Just look at the stuff we all created.
I'm saying all this because I believe that there are few people in this world who I can say truly understand me, the person that I am, and who I want to be. Some people understand me better than I understand myself. There have been a million times when I want to smile, laugh, cry or fall apart. I live my life in happiness, and sadness... but I live my life as me.
I love every aspect of my life, I wouldn't change it for the world. I love each place, each room, each person, each soul, each heart. I love you.
Know that those last words will never, EVER, be meaningless to a person like me.
Saturday, 1 August 2015
Friends and Family
Oh my friends, I am so sorry I've abandoned you all for a week or so, but know I have missed you dearly. I should explain. I've had to take some tablets recently and they've made me super drowsy, as in I spend my whole day just wanting to sleep.
Tonight, I will be spending time with my boyfriend's family. Some of them are here at the moment, and I'm sat here in the corner. Eating cereal. This isn't a lie. To be honest I'm quite a shy person, but I am feeling a little shy already.
Anyway, I'm finding it a little bit strange how quick I've got to know some people, grown close to them and those who accept me as if I were their family too. It's funny how I'm still pretty shy around them... I'll get over it in half an hour or so.
I just find it strange that in only three years I've grown so close to people, not only my boyfriend's family, but also my best friend's family, other people I see each day. My friends are my family, biological or not, and I love each and every one of them so much.
(cue cheesy finishing music)
Tonight, I will be spending time with my boyfriend's family. Some of them are here at the moment, and I'm sat here in the corner. Eating cereal. This isn't a lie. To be honest I'm quite a shy person, but I am feeling a little shy already.
Anyway, I'm finding it a little bit strange how quick I've got to know some people, grown close to them and those who accept me as if I were their family too. It's funny how I'm still pretty shy around them... I'll get over it in half an hour or so.
I just find it strange that in only three years I've grown so close to people, not only my boyfriend's family, but also my best friend's family, other people I see each day. My friends are my family, biological or not, and I love each and every one of them so much.
(cue cheesy finishing music)
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