June Update

I recently went to the churchs' first meeting of the month 'Momentum'. It's a more relaxed and informal service compared the typical Sunday Service. This months service was on prayer and what prayer means to each individual person. It got me thinking; I never have really prayed apart from the standards such as Grace and the Lord's Prayer. Where to start?

Usually, starting anything is the hardest part; be it a piece of coursework, redecorating a room or even a prayer. Although, after starting to write it became easier. Maybe I should pray more, but find it hard to...

As for work it's going strength to strength! I had thought at this time of year that it would have quietened down but it's quite the opposite. Not that I'm complaining; this is the opportune time for me to get some money together for upcoming events and projects.

For the previous week the sun has been shining and hasn't stopped. It's been great, sunshine like this can be a novelty for people in Northern Ireland. A good amount of people are sporting a dodgy lobster coloured sunburn. Although I am not; I tan easily without burning (thanks for those genes Daddy!). I don't sit out in the sun much either so it wouldn't effect me much.

May Update

May has been a crazy month. I am in the midst of home improvements and feel as if I'm finally getting somewhere. Moving a whole house around has been a big task. As the days turn lighter and the evenings stretch out it feels as if I get alot more done as well.

April Update

April has brought a great positive change to my life. I (finally) joined the gym. After months and months of putting it off I bit the bullet and joined a local DW Fitness. The first 2 weeks were painful and the hardest; I've been out of training for so long and my fitness level had pretty much disappeared.

Now I'm going at least 5 days a week at least, up to twice a day. So far the effects have been great! I sleep so much better, have more energy and am generally in a better mood. Physically, I've noticed small improvements such as being able to run for longer and quicker and am slowly building up on weight training also.

In conjunction to this I am also eating alot healthier. Earlier in the year my eating patterns had went from one extreme to the next. Now my fridge is packed with healthy vegetables and yoghurt instead of leftover takeaways and alcohol.

What a difference a month can make!

Tennent's Vital Line-Up - Day One

I have to say the past 2 years which I've attended T-Vital have been pretty great in respects to line-up and experience. Avicci was a wild set last year;  previous to that in 2012 Florence and the Machine belted out to a great crowd after a fantastic Day One from Foo Fighters, which electrified Boucher Road Playing Fields (apparently they could be heard in parts of a completely different County!).

This year sofar Day One has only been announced; The Killers with support from Bastille. This years event is returning to a 2-day event as normal.








I hotfooted it down to DV8 in town. Easily got two tickets for just shy of £100; well worth the money for a complete day out to see 2 great acts and probably a few extra surprise acts as well.

From Country To City

Moving from an extremely rural area to Belfast City Centre for university was a major culture shock, for many reasons. Having lived here for approximately 18 months has given me so many invaluable student life lessons.

1. The power of Wi-fi

Having previously come from a household that did not have internet connection this was one of the biggest changes. Now I'm hardly ever off it when in the house as I find it such an invaluable tool for everyday life; my job is largely based using advertising via the internet. 

2.  Independence

I have never been truly independent until I moved up and boy is it different. A balance definitely has to be found between work and play. I have found out that I personally become distracted very easily, and that Laverys will account largely for bouts of Amnesia on a Sunday morning. Independence has it's good and bad points; you can roll in drunk as anything at 4am from a Tuesday night out and not have to worry about getting a 2nd degree from the parentals. On the other hand, independence does incurr some level of responsibility. You will have to learn how to cook at some point. Even if it just is supernoodles. 

3. Wacky Weather 

Weather in Belfast can literally change by the minute. Can be horrible when you face a 30 minute minimum walk home and god forbid you've been to Primark and have a paper bag. It'll be a long walk home...

4. The Golden Mile of Temptation

Since I live just off the Lisburn Road there are many  a takeaway temptation to be had on a daily basis: KFC, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Dominoes, Chippy, Mexican, Bar Food, French and Italian to name just a few. Say goodbye to food preparation and hello to home delivery! Yet it can be a toss up between that
takeaway and 11p noodles from Tescos depending on the state of the student loan.

5. The Illusive Plug Socket

Let's face it we've all been there; the phone is dying quicker than your motivation on a Monday morning and your in town racking your brain to think of where you can plug your phone in. Best place is a Nero's or Starbucks. Or a library if you need to put in some extra cramming time...

March Update

March has been a month of closure. I have decided to take the remainder of my second year of my fashion management degree out and repeat second year in 2014/2015. There's been far too much going on in my personal life to try and scrape by and pass this year; I'm fully capable of doing so much better. Which is evident also in relation to the lack of blogging as well. I've been pretty much keeping to myself and spending time with friends.

Sometimes you just need to take a step back from things...

Since I am now living by myself I've went into overdrive on the home furnishing front. Never in my days would I thought I'd get excited over being a sofa; but there I was, giddy as a kid on skittles. Lordo, what have I become...And don't even get me started on Ikea (Belfast Store). Since I frequently am in the Holywood area I can't help but pop in. Come out armed with candles all the time..

As for my working life it's going great, loving what I do. Starting to see a silver lining.

Septum Piercing

Out of all the piercings I've wanted to get I was most unsure whether I'd suit a septum piercing or not. After hmming and haaing about it I finally decided to go for it; if I didn't suit it I could just take it out. When in Belfast there is only one place I would go (and highly recommend) to go for piercings - Skinworks.

James (their resident body piercer) is fantastic. Pretty chilled out demeanour he calms those adrenaline fuelled nerves and gives real good explanations and advice regarding piercings. He explained how a septum piercing worked and the jewellery type he'd recommend to use. Happy with things, he went and clamped me and triple checked things before piercing me.

Quite surprised at how painless it was, taking a deep breath helps. Completely painless when the jewellery was then placed. The first three days afterwards were strange, the cartilage seemed to stiffen and it was near enough impossible to turn the ring without wincing (all a part of the healing process). Since then it's been fine and I've had no problems whatsoever with this piercing; it was very fast healing.