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DISNEY, DUBLIN AND FESTIVAL FUN

As the days get colder and the rain more frequent, I've found myself looking back through photos from the summer. I was lucky to have a very busy few months after finishing my first year of university and had the best time so I thought I'd do a recap of everything I got up to. Festivals I'd never been to a festival before and this year I went to 3! The first was The Isle of Wight Festival which was just amazing and I definitely think it's a festival for everyone to enjoy. We were able to see some amazing artists including Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, The Kooks, Rudimental, Madness, Shaggy and so many more. I did end up burning myself really badly on the first day, despite frequently applying suncream but that was a small price to pay and I've already planned to go again in 2023!  I also went to Boomtown which is a different kind of experience music wise but was so good to spend time with my boyfriend - Ryan and our friends. Also, the sets were incredible, and the eff...

20 THINGS I'VE LEARNT ABOUT MYSELF IN 20 YEARS

Since I recently turned 20, I feel like a know a fair amount about the sort of person I am now... though I definitely don't have my life figured out by any means! I also find posts that allow you to find more about the blogger interesting so thought I'd share 20 things about me here.

    1. I love exploring and travelling - Whether it's a completely different country or even just a new place within somewhere I'm already familiar with, I want to visit as many different places as I can!
    2. Learning has always been something I've enjoyed - I actually really liked school but besides that, I just like to learn and expand my knowledge as much as possible.
    3. I'm generally a pretty calm and chilled person - Most of the time I'm a very laid back person and don't get easily stressed or angry.
    4. I'm a hard worker but also equally good at procrastinating - I always work hard at whatever I do but I would probably get it done much quicker if I didn't procrastinate as much!
    5. I enjoy things that challenge my mind - Quizzes, riddles, puzzles, brain teasers, games...basically anything that stimulates my brain will be something I enjoy and if there's an added competitive element then count me in!
    6. A large amount of my diet consists of various forms of pasta - I understand that this isn't necessarily as telling about my personality but since I'm very pasta obsessed I thought it was significant enough to share.
    7. It's very common of me to mix up my words - Anyone that knows me will be well aware of how often I'll combine two words together or sometimes will just say something completely different than I intended. I don't know why and luckily it's not happened in a more formal situation yet!
    8. I've accepted people will always call me short even though I'm well aware - Yes, I'm pretty short, but by now I've realised that so you really don't have to tell me again!
    9. I actually really enjoy baths - I never really got them and would lie there just feeling a bit hot and bored but you've really got to make it something. Find something to watch, grab a drink and maybe some snacks too. It's a game changer!
    10. Definitely a night person - I always have more motivation and find myself being more productive at night, I feel like if I was an animal, I'd definitely be a nocturnal one for sure!
    11. I have a pretty decent memory - Most often I have a very good recollection of past events or random bits of information. For instance, I can remember tiny details about holidays from when I was little or pretty pointless things like the various wifi passwords and phone numbers that I've had before.
    12. I'm a very creative person and appreciate little details - Whilst I definitely love creating in terms of art and things like that, I also just appreciate a sense of creativity, detail and like to make things as aesthetically pleasing as possible (often linked to my procrastination habits!)
    13. Nostalgia is a big thing for me - I love keeping little mementoes and remembering different memories, one of my favourite things is to look back at old family photos and videos!
    14. I like to think I'm good at finding positives in most situations - I like to think that there are always different perspectives to things and I'd definitely call myself an optimist or glass half full kind of person!
    15. I can't wait to design a house of my own - Ever since I can remember I have loved interior design and the thought of decorating. I always used to draw designs for rooms when I was younger and was obsessed with collecting paint chart samples, I literally have so many it's weird.
    16. There are a lot of words I really don't like - Now some of these words probably make sense because they refer to something that's not that nice but others I don't really have a reason for, such as supper, moreish or autumnal. 
    17. I'm an avid list maker - I don't get how people can not make lists, they are so useful for everything and it's super satisfying to check things off!
    18. I don't really have a specific film or music taste - What I mean by that is if I like it, I like it. I don't necessarily prefer action over romance or pop over indie. I'm definitely more interested in some genres than others but in general, I like a variety!
    19. I can be incredibly indecisive - This can be very frustrating, it just takes me so long to make a decision and it can be the simplest thing. Don't even get me started on naming things, I found it hard enough when playing The Sims or Nintendogs so god knows what I'll be like if I have children!
    20. When I enjoy a tv series I get really invested - For instance, if it's a mystery related thing I'll spend way too much time thinking about it in depth so I can work it out before the characters. I'll often watch multiple interviews and panels and also get invested in the actors themselves as I like to see what else they've been in!
    This was actually really interesting to write, I don't often spend time thinking about my various personality traits and what makes me who I am! I'd love to see other people try something like this so let me know if you do!

    Comments

    1. What a great idea for a post! I love how the older we get the more profound things we learn about ourselves. Just wait until you get to your 30's .. .it'll blow your mind xxx

      Ashley
      https://lellalee.com

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      1. Thank you, yes I completely agree! Haha, oh I’m sure, thanks for reading xxx

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    2. I adore reflection posts like this, im 20 in a few days and ive already drafted a similiar post to this!

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    3. This is such a lovely post! I love reading reflective posts like this!

      Love, Amie ❤
      The Curvaceous Vegan

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      1. It was a fun one to write too, thank you! xx

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    4. 4, 13 and 19 are so me! I'm so nostalgic about the silliest little things. I love reading posts like this and learning a bit more about people x

      Sophie
      www.glowsteady.co.uk

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      1. I hold on to so many random things for the memories haha! Thanks for reading x

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    5. Really enjoyed this! I've got about 10 or 11 of these in common with you!

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      1. That’s so interesting to know and thank you!

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    6. It's so cool to learn more about you, this post is so neat! I too like eating pasta and get invested into tv series, like YOU and Stranger Things😂

      Natonya | https://justnatonya.wordpress.com

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      1. Thank you! Yes I completely agree about both of those series!

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    7. I love finding out new things about people. Such a great idea for a post!
      I resonate with so many of these, especially being indecisive...im terrible at making decisions!
      Thanks for sharing :)

      Aimsy xoxo
      https://www.aimsysantics.co.uk

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      1. Thanks! I’m glad it’s not just me, I just find it so hard to decide things haha! x

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