Hello guys,

So as some of you may be aware if you follow the blog regularly, that I am a student. I am currently in my final year of study, studying Creative and Media Writing. University life comes with many challenges and experiences so I thought I'd share with you my top tips for 3rd years or any year for that matter. Enjoy :)

1.) Never force yourself to be someone you're not. There is no point because you'll end up being friends with the wrong people. This include never forcing yourself to do something you're not comfortable with. You must stay true to who you are, as it's easy to be led astray.

2.) Budget Budget Budget. It's extremely hard to do especially with rent, bills and food to buy. But saving here and there can be great and you can decide to treat yourself then from time to time. Spending all of your loan at once on something silly is going to be a massive regret.

3.) Don't be stingy with heating. This may be tricky as it obviously costs more to have the heating on longer, but I assure you it's worth spending a few extra pounds. It's not nice being able to see your breath in your bedroom. You don't want to get ill do you now? Put the heating on, don't freeze.

4.) Know your limits. Some people love to drink alcohol and can drink loads before losing control, others can't drink as much before feeling drunk. Some people don't like drinking at all. This is all okay as everyone is different, but it's important for you and others around you, to know this. Don't expect someone else to drink 10 pints, just because you can, and vice versa they shouldn't expect it from you. It's also completely okay to not drink at all, I promise you there are plenty of others who don't too.

5.) It's okay not to be okay. If you are not enjoying the uni experience, do not be afraid to speak to someone. It's okay if you decide that uni is not for you, but hiding it and putting yourself through misery is not worth it. Talk to your parents, they'll understand. They just want you to be happy.

So I hope if there are some aspiring students out there, that this has helped in somewhere. And maybe some of you are 3rd years too and can relate. What are your top tips for students? I'd like to hear them!

Speak soon

Hey lovelies,

So I've just gotten back to Portsmouth after a wonderful Easter break back home. I loved getting to see my family and friends and of course my puppy, who turned one last week and he had a party and a cake - how adorable. But now, the break is over sadly and I have had to return to Portsmouth and Uni for my last semester, which really isn't a semester as there aren't really any seminars or lectures but I do have one exam in a couple of weeks so lots of revision - eugh!

I've been really desperate to go on a holiday this year, and I've been nagging my boyfriend for almost two years now to come to Disneyland with me ( the most magical place ever) - poor guy! But we finally decided that we would go this summer but I realised it would work out better to book early for next year (sad face -  I have to wait) so we think we are going to have to postpone it! So now I have been looking into sun holidays, but again I don't know whether to save that money to go out on little day trips over summer etc. That might be nice. Anyway I'm rambling on.

It's nice to be back for this year's final hurdle in Portsmouth and so far luckily the weather has been lush. Got to actually 'revise' in the garden the other day and yesterday myself and my house mates went to the beach and then played mini golf ( I won) and then finished off the afternoon with an ice cream! I'm hoping the weather holds out until after my exam so I can properly enjoy it. Fingers crossed.

I will hopefully be posting about pretty spring things soon and bits and bobs that I have bought for Spring/summer, so keep your eyes peeled!


Anyway how have you all been? I'd love to hear from you.

Speak soon
Laura X

So I went to Tesco today with my mum, and she (lovely of her) treated me to this beautiful little journal. I don't know what it is about stationary but I find it all very exciting don't you? Probably not, you probably get excited about money or holidays ( I do also)  and not pieces of paper being held together in a journal. However how cute is this? 

I'm going to use it as my blogging and journalism journal. I will take it with me to places so I can jot down ideas for posts and articles- that's what writers say you should do! So hopefully this will mean better and more blog posts that you'll all enjoy. I am also hoping to get back on the photography wagon so you can all enjoy pretty little pictures too!

Much love X Laura

Ah there is nothing better than sinking into the familiar comfy sofa in your home whilst sipping a cuppa that your mother made you. God, it's so good to be back home.

Its been a hell of a few months to say the least- at uni and also in the news- so much sadness! But I'm hoping, along with the rest of the world, that things will start to get better. I want to take this moment to just say how sorry I am for the lives lost and the families of the people who lost their lives in the German Wings crash. My father flies that route with them all the time, so I feel incredibly lucky that he wasn't flying that day. I cannot imagine the pain they are all going through, and my heart goes out to them all.

Now I won't ponder over sad things too much, this was not supposed to be a sad post. However I have definitely darkened the mood. But it really does put emphasis on just how precious life is.

So I have finally finished ALL my university assignments, I have one exam in May but I'll have plenty of time to prepare for that. I think I have been more excited for Easter break than I was for Christmas. I think it's because I've had so much on and I have just felt physically and emotionally drained.

So my parents picked me up yesterday (Saturday) and I was so relieved to be back home in a clean, tidy, non mouldy house (ah student life). My golden retriever puppy was happy to see me too and I was so excited to give him cuddles again. I have missed all my family and friends so much. In fact I think I am going to end the post here with these words:

Never take what you have for granted. People are less fortunate than you and life is too precious to waste. So please love your family and friends unconditionally.



Much love to all in these hard times X

Hello bloggerees and bloggeroos, today I wanted to talk to you all about the sun. Ah the sun, yes that big ball of gas in the sky that we sometimes, but rarely come into contact with. Not direct contact, no we'd be dead, but we see it enough to feel confident saying good morning to it.



The past few weeks have been miserable, stressful, dull, rainy, grey and miserable a few more times. Sometimes it feels like all the bad things come at once. Often I think it's down to our moods. If we are in a bad mood, everything then becomes negative. For the past few weeks I've been in the worst mood, I don't know how I've put up with myself, let alone others putting up with me. I've felt constantly angry, moody, and have felt like giving up or throwing things in the air and running away. And literally, no exaggerations here, everything seems to go wrong, it was like someone piled bad luck on top of me until you could only see my toes sticking out. I felt like breaking down in a pathetic mess of a ball.



However on Saturday it all changed. Well not all, I mean the issues may still be there but other than that it ALL changed. I woke up and got ready for work and... the sun was out. Let's take a few moments to get to grips with that as it's not a regular occurrence. But yes it was indeed out and I'm sure most of you were able to enjoy it. I wasn't as I had to work, but I did get the pleasure of walking to work in the loveliness that was Saturday. And it honestly changed my mood, I felt so much happier, it was as if a weight had been lifted. I faced the rest of the day with positivity, I didn't feel ill at work for one of the first times, I managed to get home admin and work done afterwards and didn't feel too stressed AND my good mood carried through until Sunday. Sunday is usually a tough day, I work all day and have to be up at 6am. Not even smashing my saucepan lid and having glass go everywhere could ruin my mood. Normally I would have wanted to have a strop there and then and shout 'WHY ME? WHYYY?', but I just did not feel anger, or annoyance or irritation whatsoever. I just rolled my eyes, swept it up and got on with life.



It was strange. I even got time to write this blog post, finish some coursework and do a bit of sports journalism.


I truly believe that this good mood was caused by the sun. It gives out so much goodness and vitamins (obviously it has it's bad points but I won't insult your intelligence by pointing them out) that it makes you feel so much better. After months of cold, gloomy, wintry weather, a bit of sunshine  is the best medicine to shake of the blues.

I cannot wait for more days like this, if we get them. Oh I pray we get some!

X

So the past few days have been very hectic, well the past few weeks have. But I'm not complaining as I have some really good stuff in the pipeline, which I'll either blog about soon or maybe even a vlog. Who knows!
     But basically it's gotten to the stage in this semester where all assignments are due and I've been working so hard for so long to try and get these assignments perfect- which still probably hasn't happened. Also I've only handed in 2/6 so far (AH!). So there is a lot more effort left to go- sad times.
     So today I managed to have a lie in until 10:30 which was lush but I still didn't want to get out of bed. When I was ready I got on the bus and headed to hand in my assignment. It's due on the 4th but I'm an organised weirdo and I always have to hand everything in the day before it's due in case of some sort of  assignment emergency. So I handed it in, although I'm a little bit worried as the lady who took it in didn't seem sure of what she was doing! Hopefully it'll get marked okay!
      So then I headed to my seminar, luckily I had prepared a flask of coffee in my new, cute little flask. I met my friend and we caught up which was lovely, and we both waited for our seminar to start. We realised we were the only two people sat in class, this would normally be considered strange but it often happens. Unfortunately the lecturer didn't turn up, so there must be something we didn't know about. Annoying. So I had to head back home.
     I got home and played Call of Duty Zombies with my housemate then for the next few hours whilst I waited for my ASDA shopping to be delivered- hoorah for food and zombies! It came eventually although they almost cancelled my order as they could find my house!!
    I then went to get some keys cut, which was a boring job but had to be done. Got to listen to some tunes on the way so not all bad.
    Later on in the day we had to go for a house viewing as we are currently looking for a house for  next year- exciting. Unfortunately it wasn't the house for us, but it was still lovely.
    Then I made a very kid-like meal of fish fingers, potato waffles and beans-yummy! And finished writing an article for something I am very excited about and looked over my film script.
    Now I am sat in bed, with a cuppa and some skittles and biscuits, blogging. I don't know what it is tonight but I have so much energy and it all seems to be coming out in writing. Oh and I also wrote another article for something else- craziness!

I should probably go to bed as I have to be up at 8am tomorrow for a lecture. It's just lovely to be blogging again and talking to you all!

Much Love X

Laura

It's that time of the year again when everyone seems to be or get ill- I know I am. I can't seem to shake whatever it is that I have. It can make you feel really glum, so for those of you who are stuck for ideas on how to feel better, here are a few of my tips:

1.) Get plenty of sleep, but don't over sleep. This one is a general rule in life to be honest. Not enough sleep and too much sleep can make you tired. Tiredness can lead to so many things and may be one of the reasons you're ill, or could be contributing to your immune system not working as well. So go to bed, get snuggly!

2.) Drink plenty- especially things with vitamins in. So this could be orange juice or vitamin water, whatever takes your fancy. Keeping hydrated is important in keeping your body healthy, so make sure you keep a bottle next to you at all times when ill- who cares if you keep needing to pee!

3.) Be happy. Now this may seem like I'm asking a lot. However when we're ill we feel really sad and moody, but if we try and do nice things and enjoy ourselves whilst ill, we'll start to feel better in ourselves. For example being happier could include finding a good boxset to watch whilst you're sat in bed drinking a lemsip, or it could be a nice walk down to the beach or park!

4.) Pamper yourself. Have a bubble bath and put a face pack on. Maybe use some gradual bronzing lotion to make you feel glowy and healthy on the outside, even if you're not feeling great on the inside. Pampering could even include treating yourself to a take away- these will also make you happier (see above).

5.) Wrap up warm. If you're ill, being cold is only going to make things worse (usually). So when you go out, put a coat and scarf on and don't go out with wet hate- death trap!

6.) Use the time you're cooped up inside to be productive- perhaps read a book or finish off some work you've been meaning to do.

7.) Have a hot lemon drink. My auntie introduced me to these, and they are lush. Use half a lemon, or a whole lemon , squeeze out the juice into a mug. Then pour hot water in, and add sugar and/or honey. It makes you feel so much better. Lemon is good for phlegm as it helps cut through it- meaning a clearer throat!

8.) Don't stress. Stressing makes you ill. So NO!

9.) Look up videos of cute puppies or kittens, because, well they make everyone feel better don't they? So look at how cute they are with their little ears and their little toes! Awh!

10.) Be comfy. Don't worry about dressing in your finest clothes. Take advantage of your illness and wear baggy comfy clothes- so much better!!


So I hope these have helped, even though I'm pretty much telling you what you already know, but hey ho!

X

2nd year highlights the fact that the fun year is over. Of course all of your years will be fun, but gone are the days where you can be a little care free and not worry about anything. This year you can't miss anything as it all counts for your final grade and you suddenly realise how much more effort you need to put in this year compared to last.

My 2nd year thoughts:

1.) I worked hard last year. Damn you mean I have to work even harder?!


2.) Bills? Seriously, I wanted a McFlurry this week, but now I can't afford one!

3.) On second thoughts, oo a McFlurry!


4.) Scrap that I spent my last pound on a snakebite!


5.) Eugh I have to read meters and be sparing with water and electricity!



5.) Why do I live so far away from Uni?!

6.) You mean I have to go to Uni AND have a job like an adult? Whaaa?

7.) I feel as though I haven't slept in years!


8.) Why are these stairs so steep?

9.) Owh I've run out of mugs... I'll just buy some more. Oh wait I can't- I have no money!

10.) These walls are thin.

11.) My bag is so heavy!

12.) Why so early?

13.) Oh more bills...


14.) We're going out tonight? Oh okay, sorry I forgot that I wasn't allowed sleep at University!

15.) I wish it was last year!

Sometimes we fill our lives with social plans and studies and work, that we forget about one very important thing- relaxation. We may feel like we have no time for it or that cramming lots of activities into small amounts of time is the same as relaxing as you are spending your 'free time'. However free time can be seen and used in different ways.

In my opinion, free time is what I call the time I spend alone relaxing by myself and doing the little things that I want to do- like watching my favourite show or playing my guitar. To others free time may be what they call their social life. Or they may be one of those people who HAS to be doing something social to be having a good time and feel relaxed.

I am here to express the importance of relaxation. Which I'm sure you all already know, but as I sit snuggled up in my duvet at 5pm on a Tuesday, I have decided that I want to stress how wonderful it is to 'chill' and relax. It's just so cosy and warm and makes all the little things and problems go away for a while. I'm not suggesting you run away from problems but sometimes you want to just curl up and that's okay!


I believe it is important to spend time by yourself, whether it be napping, shopping, jogging etc whatever it is you like doing. This is because sometimes we spend so much time helping others or listening to others that we forget to listen to ourselves. We need time alone in order to catch up with ourselves and think about what it is that we want, and how we feel. You need time to gather your thoughts and organise your time so that stress is gradually eliminated.

So next time you have a few hours free, instead of planning outings or social events, take some time to be by yourself and enjoy your own company. You'll feel more refreshed and calm and happier about your routine and life. Time alone sometimes can be good for you! :)

Sorry folks, I've been slacking again haven't i? To be fair I have recently moved back to Portsmouth and into a house! Exciting.

I've been really naughty and haven't blogged much recently, and it's been like the first time I've ever not been on track with my schedule so I apologise. It's just been one of those rough times I suppose when we can't exactly explain why they are rough, but it seems every stress comes at once. Hopefully it'll end soon. Settling back into University and what not hopefully will bring routine ba

ck into my life. I'm going to be crazily busy though, which will suck, but I suppose it is good to keep yourself busy!

So how have you all been in my absence? Good I hope, I've missed you all, whoever 'you all' are!

I've been thinking a lot recently about stress and anxiety and worries, and have pretty much come to the conclusion that they all suck! I think everyone will agree with me on that one. I recently wrote about some tips on coping, and whilst they are good I think its putting tips into practise that is the tricky bit.
But what about you all?

 Do you have any tips?

How do you all cope with stress, and worries?

I'd love to hear from you! I'm sat cosied up in my lovely new double bed in my new house, watching IT Crowd, even though I've seen it way too many times, but it never gets boring! I originally came to bed because I felt ill, but a couple of hours later and I'm still watching TV and am now talking to you. I don't know who all of you are, and you don't really know me that well, but I have to say that I enjoy your company and it's nice to be writing to you!  I think as writers we feel that writing is our way of expressing ourselves and even if no one is reading, just writing issues down or things we struggle to say are in a way a method of getting rid of our worries.

My point is, whatever it is that helps you get through something or calms you down, you should do it. Be it writing, jogging, seeing friends etc, it's definitely worth it. I want to write much more about this as it's a topic I feel very strongly about!

Being worried or stressed is pointless. Being happy is worthwhile.

Fresher's week is always a much awaited time for students to-be. For a lot of students, it offers a chance to be wild and free, and a perfect way to celebrate living away from Mum and Dad. It's hard to know what to expect before experiencing it as it is not the same as going on a one off night out. Here are some things you can expect from 'Fresher's week'- or in some Universities' case 'Fresher's Fortnight':


1.) Fresher's flu is NOT a myth. You WILL get ill during your first few weeks. This is because there are so many people, all in a new environment, and it is easy to spread germs and illnesses.

2.) You will be handed flyers everywhere you go and you will end up with a room full of them by the end of the week.

3.) Foam parties can be dangerous if you're not overly tall!

4.)Your halls will look worse for wear when you wake up every morning.

5.) Queues will be massive and you will wonder, when you finally get in, if your first year is already over because you've been standing in the queue for that long.

6.) Everyone is overly friendly. Be careful.

7.)You'll eat a lot of fast food.

8.)You'll get sick of your 'Fresher's Week' wristband getting soaked every time you shower, wash your hands or wash up, and staying wet for the rest of the day.

9.)Flat/House parties will probably end up being better than the events.

10.) You may not make it into all of your University lectures. Or if you do, it's probably because you have just stayed awake from the night before.

11.) Fresher's Fayre will make you feel like you are a herd of cattle, and you'll feel as though someone will 'moo' at any given moment.

12.) You'll have been persuaded to enter an empty night club, just because you were all too polite to walk away.

13.) Even if you haven't gone out, you won't sleep due to all the racket going on outside- both from club music and people having arguments in the courtyards at 4am.

14.) All your shoes will be sticky from people spilling their drinks down you whilst you try to squeeze past them to go to the toilet when in night clubs.

15.) And finally, you'll realise you've spent too much money, and you'll try to make a plan where you live off £5 a week- which only one day later won't work out as you've bought another kebab to 'save on washing up', when we all know it's because you're too lazy to cook.

So this week and last have been very stressful. Having a new puppy is like having a baby (I imagine), except much more hairy. He gets us up at night, and it takes hours of playing with him to tire him out. Then when he falls asleep we can finally relax, yet he's so cute that when he's asleep we can't wait for him to wake up! He's at the teething stage at the moment, meaning he likes to chew on anything, and currently he has a taste for arms and legs. I cannot count the amount of marks I have on my arms from him scratching or nibbling me! The thing is he is just playing and unfortunately we just have to accept that he will be a bit nibbly for a while. However this period will soon stop and we'll be able to cuddle him without the fear of his needle sharp teeth.

This morning he was rather crazy, going hyper and trying to climb the stairs. We've started putting the radio on in the kitchen, tuned to Classic FM, which he seems to enjoy. Now I feel exhausted. I am very much in need of a night out. So later on this evening I am visiting my friend to check out her new flat and have some wine and watch some scary films. A proper girls night in, which is just what I need. It's strange being home for summer. Back at University I of course saw friends every day because I lived with them, so being back home is odd, because if my family are all working I only have myself and Marvel's company!

My holiday so far seems to have consisted of me becoming obsessed with MTV, specifically the show 'Catfish: The TV Show'. I'm hooked what can I say! It's got me thinking how crazy the world is, and how people aren't always what they say, and also that even people you know may have secrets or things about themselves that they hide. A random thought to add to this blog, but there hasn't been much structure to this post so I thought I'd mention it. I've been finding blogging extremely hard since being back- I had so many plans for this blog, and I am yet to have the chance to write them! Having a puppy has definitely made it harder to blog, what with him trying to chew through my cables! Nevertheless I'm powering through. I've got some really cool ideas for blog posts soon, so please bear with and let me know of any blogs or vlogs you'd like me to do!

Speak soon X
Laura

So I thought I had better do another little life snippet, to update you all on what's been happening in my life recently. I never know how interesting these posts are for you, but I also know that it's quite relaxing sometimes to have something less stressful to read (I realise I say something like this in every post).


So I recently hit the 4000 views mark on my blog, which to outsiders doesn't seem very much at all, but to me I think that's a great start. That fact my little blog has been looked at and read 4000 times makes me very happy! Of course it'd be fantastic to see those figures rising more and more,but so far I do genuinely see it as an achievement, and my blog has become something I am very proud of.

I may not be the best writer in the world, or the best blogger, but I do have a passion for what I do. I love to be able to make someone happy through my words, or to inspire someone through just writing something.

I was very down recently because I did not get the grades I had hoped for in some of my assignments at University, which when you are studying Writing, is very disheartening when you have such a passion for blogging. However, sometimes I think 'what do they know'? I love what I do and have received such positive feedback so I am going to just continue doing what I love. What do grades mean anyway? Nobody is the same so how can you mark writing when there isn't a right or wrong answer! I, and many others experiencing the same need to be proud of their own work and remember that others are different to you and only you can write what you write!

So I also moved out of my University Halls of Residence which was a very emotional time for me. It didn't help that I was rushed out of it for an inspection- I barely got to say goodbye-( Am I the only one who feels the need to say farewell to rooms?). Anyway, I'm back in Northampton now, and with some very exciting news coming up!

Because I am away from University for 3 months, I will really try my best to be 100% dedicated to blogging. I will also try my best to do as many Vlogs as I can also. Of course I was aiming to do one every Saturday, however sometimes I have found it rather hard, so I will try my best to upload vlogs when I can.

Today has been a beautiful day, and I spent it being in town and at the park with two of my very close University friends (who happen to live near me). We had a little picnic, over looking the lakes and the ducks and we saw a very aggressive swan! It has been a lovely day!

So that's my life at the moment, for you! What have you all been up to? X

So the time has come for me to move out of my University Halls of Residence. How time flies!! It seems only yesterday that my parents were dropping me off. We had the whole car stocked so full of boxes and clothes, that we could barely see over them to talk to each other. It makes me think about how far I've come. University was never something I felt destined to do. Some people always knew they wanted to go, but my fate was unplanned as far as I was concerned, so when I finally decided to give University a try, it was a huge deal! But here I am about to finish my first year.

It doesn't feel as though I've been in my little room long enough. Of course I had to spend three weeks out of it when I had to have my carpet re-done as over the Christmas holidays my room flooded due to the bad weather. But it seems strange that after this holiday I won't be returning to my little room and flat. It's funny how quickly we adjust to places. Here I was being thrown into a entirely new place that I knew nothing about, with people who I knew nothing about and who knew nothing about me, and yet it's hard to think of a time that I wasn't here, with them!

With one week left I now have the chore of packing and sorting through everything. Tonight I tackled the task of sorting out the wardrobe. Luckily it was mostly empty bags, which I could just chuck away, so it wasn't as horrendous as I'd imagined. But it's actually quite emotional to see everything that has become my new home, put away into meaningless boxes. The room is feeling much more empty now, and it's odd to think that in a few months time, my room will belong to someone new!

My first year has been a blast. It's had many ups and downs, and involved many wild nights and many nights in eating food that is bad for us. But when I think about it, University was a path. A path that I could either take or walk the other way. Now, I don't know what would have happened if I'd have chosen the other path, but I have a feeling I would have stayed in the same place and never moved on in life. But it's now clear for me to say that I chose the right path. The fog going across that path has now cleared and for once I can actually see where I want to be!

Sometimes it's worth just taking risks and taking chances. They may just be the best things you've ever done!


Apologies for the overly cheesy post! It's sounds as if I belong in a musical....

It's really horrible weather here today. The kind that either makes you feel horrid or actually makes you happy because it's an excuse to stay in and get cosy whilst watching Disney films whilst wearing no makeup! It's really rainy and windy and it's so loud I have to put the volume up on my laptop!

I was struggling to think as to what to write for today's blog. I've been cheeky this week and given you 1 extra blog post- surprise! You lucky things! I think sometimes it's too much to write about a certain topic every time, and that in fact what a lot of you probably like to read is just little updates and life snippets- I know I do! So today I thought I would do just that!

I'm feeling rather groggy today as I went out last night for a course social with a lovely group of girls and it was a lot of fun. I didn't drink much; in my previous posts I've told you I don't really like drinking much. Nevertheless staying out until 2am dancing always makes me feel cranky and groggy because all of my body starts to ache.

So far today, I woke up at 12:30pm- naughty! I actually thought it was about 9:30 and then panicked. Although I probably needed the sleep so we'll let that one slide. I've had one of those Actimel yogurt drink thingies and a healthy little bowl of salad because I'm trying to be more healthy. Probably won't last long because I really fancy some crisps and chocolate right now-hmm! I was supposed to be going to the doctors, but the my online request has been approved meaning I can pop in tomorrow and pickup my prescription, meaning I don't have to walk there today in this weather- bonus! I hate doctors surgeries, they just aren't nice, and it's the same with dentist surgeries. They are all so quite and smell TOO clean and for some reason I often feel
intimidated and patronised! (Just me?).


Just went out to spend a bit of my NewLook gift card that I think I got in January! Exciting stuff especially when there is a sale! I came back to my flat to find an envelope that had been pushed under my door, about moving out of halls- how sad! I can't believe my first year is almost done! It has flown by. And yes, by the way I have now eaten a packet of crisps so that healthy eating didn't even last for the time spent writing this blog. Oh well balanced diet and all *winks*. It's really strange because my friend/flat mate has gone home for a couple of days and its spooky quiet around here. keep having to think of things to do. Looking around I can see my room is in much need of a tidy but I just can't be bothered right now! I'm so lazy... perhaps I'll tidy whilst getting ready later, although that doesn't seem likely. The last time I multi-tasked I was doing my makeup whilst eating crisps- a productive thing you might thing, but no. Because you get salt in you foundation and you suddenly creative a stingy exfoliating foundation!

As of now I am sitting at my desk writing this. Thinking about having another cup of tea- my day just can't function without it!

I'm not really sure where this post was going, but sometimes I like to just write. So there is my little life snippet, as boring as I'm sure it was. Why don't you all comment and let me know what you are all doing with your day! :D

So, many students are probably in the same boat- not having enough money for things they need even with a student loan. A lot of people think students have it easy, but it is untrue when you don't have enough money to buy food...
So I thought It'd be funny to write about the 20 signs that you are poor.

1.) Your cupboards and fridges are full of Everyday Value items from Tesco! And if not then your cupboards are empty!

2.) You spend a lot of time drinking Tea, gazing out of the window, watching other people have fun- because you have no money yourself to go out an do things.

3.) Primark becomes you place of worship. 

4.) Lambrini is your answer to every night out because it seems like the only alcohol that is under £3.

5.) You spend way too much time looking for coupons and vouchers online. My friend actually typed 'Free Stuff' into Google the other night... no luck. Poor us. Apparently the Internet doesn't like to give out free stuff.... who knew right?

6.) You actually get excited buying healthy food, because it's been so long since you've been able to afford any.

7.) A new microwave miraculously appearing in the kitchen is the height of your week's excitement and entertainment.

8.) You continue to eat food that you made the night before and forgot to put in the fridge and has just been sitting there.... Mmm.

9.) You online shop a lot. And when I say online shop I mean online window shop, because you can't afford that kind of luxury.

10.) You are constantly running out of underwear and socks, and are forced to hand wash them, because the washing machines and tumble dryers are out of your price range and budget.

11.) You buy vitamins, because the food you can afford is no good for your health and is probably slowly making your insides rot. 

12.) You walk everywhere, even if it means miles just to get a carton of milk. If transport isn't free, you're not on it.

13.) You go to any event that has 'free food' in the description. Even if you don't want to go to the event.

14.) Pre drinks are more fun than nights out because they are free- usually!

15.) Going to the pub to see friends but ordering a tap water or splashing out and buying a 20p lime cordial.

16.) Bulk buying takeaway so you can save it for future meals.

17.) Buying a house for second year that is practically on Lidl's doorstep, so to avoid the queues!

18.) Watching a Seagull, on it's nest because it kind of feels like watching the nature channel, and let's face it you couldn't afford that!

19.) Joining countless online survey sites in the chance you might earn £5 or a voucher for some unheard of shop.

20.) The only money you have a lot of is 2ps, which is brilliant for 2p machines at the arcade. If you win something... well that's just the best part of your week.

Okay so there you have it. I'm sure there are so many more. So please let me know what you have all experienced, whether as students or not.

So today's video, I thought I would spend just talking to those who aren't sure if university is right for them. I also share my experience! Enjoy and thanks for watching! x