Hey Internet!
Soooooo I still haven't posted and am a horrible person who doesn't deserve anything nice but ummm hi.
It is now the summer holidays and has been for quite a long while. I've been thinking a lot about how that gives me a good opportunity for actually committing to my blog but procrastination took hold of my shoulders and shook them as hard as it could. However, today I finally had the strength to click on the Blogger icon and type a few words.
So I am actually going to try and have a blog schedule that I'm going to do and stuff so I'm going to detail that here. During this summer, I am going to allow myself to post when it's convenient because I will have a load of time on some days and absolutely no time on others - especially considering going abroad and stuff - so that's that. Then, once school starts, I will either post once or twice weekly because I feel like that is something that I can keep up with if I actually put my mind to it.
So that is the plan for the moment. I don't think there will be any more posts today or tomorrow or even Thursday but hopefully Friday will mark the dawn of a new age on this sorry-looking blog.
Byee
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
Saturday, 24 June 2017
my school + studying situation
Hello internet!
So today I guess that I'm just highlighting what the fudge I'm doing about all my schoolwork and studying and just school in general. People always seem so confused when I revise for no reason when there aren't any tests or aything so I'm just going to explain it here.
So, earlier this year, I didn't really used to care about my school life. I thought that I was doing pretty well and so might do some light revision the night before an exam and do alright in it the next day. But then the Easter Holidays came and I saw that one of my friends was making a revision timetable. I asked her about it and she said that she was gong to be doing a load of revision over the holidays ready for the end of year exams and I thought that I may as well join in. I did try as hard as I could, though I din't get through everything, but it helped me to develop my own revision methods and also made me realise how important my grades are and how much I want them to be as amazng as they can be.
And so my revision journey was launched. Even after the exams have finished, I've carried on revising. People find this so weird - why revise when you have no tests to revise for? Well, my friends, school isn't just about exam grades - it's about learning. I want to make sure that I can remember everything that I've learned throughout the year and even find out more about it. This is why I'm going to be revising as much as I can over summer, though it will only be light and fun revison because I of course don't want to stress myself out too much between school years.
So that is my studying and schoolwork theory explained for those who fnd it so hard to understand. I do get that not everyone cares about their grades as much as I do and I also want to clarify that I'm not saying that you need to do all these things to get good grades or learn - it's just what I feel that I want or need to do for my personal learning and studying.
I hope that this post was informatve in whatever way and that you can take something away from it. I'll see you in my next post.
Byeeeee
So today I guess that I'm just highlighting what the fudge I'm doing about all my schoolwork and studying and just school in general. People always seem so confused when I revise for no reason when there aren't any tests or aything so I'm just going to explain it here.
So, earlier this year, I didn't really used to care about my school life. I thought that I was doing pretty well and so might do some light revision the night before an exam and do alright in it the next day. But then the Easter Holidays came and I saw that one of my friends was making a revision timetable. I asked her about it and she said that she was gong to be doing a load of revision over the holidays ready for the end of year exams and I thought that I may as well join in. I did try as hard as I could, though I din't get through everything, but it helped me to develop my own revision methods and also made me realise how important my grades are and how much I want them to be as amazng as they can be.
And so my revision journey was launched. Even after the exams have finished, I've carried on revising. People find this so weird - why revise when you have no tests to revise for? Well, my friends, school isn't just about exam grades - it's about learning. I want to make sure that I can remember everything that I've learned throughout the year and even find out more about it. This is why I'm going to be revising as much as I can over summer, though it will only be light and fun revison because I of course don't want to stress myself out too much between school years.
So that is my studying and schoolwork theory explained for those who fnd it so hard to understand. I do get that not everyone cares about their grades as much as I do and I also want to clarify that I'm not saying that you need to do all these things to get good grades or learn - it's just what I feel that I want or need to do for my personal learning and studying.
I hope that this post was informatve in whatever way and that you can take something away from it. I'll see you in my next post.
Byeeeee
okay then
Hello Internet!
So I am again utterly and completely sorry for not posting in three years but I promise that this time I have a good reason for it!
You see, my last post was on the edge of exam season and I didn't realise how busy and stressful it was going to get. These were only end of year exams but I'm very passionate about my grades so I took them very seriously. I've gotten most of my results back now and I guess that I am mostly happy with them.
Soo I suppose that I just wanted to say that that's why I haven't been posting at all but now that exams are over and the workload is well and truly lifted, I should be able to fnally commit to this blog. I think that I know what kind of style I want it to be. It's gong to be a bit random with a mix of lifestyle, comedy, books and just other random stuffs to do with my life but, yeah.
I'm looking forward to making a lot more posts and I think will probably write a couple now.
Byeeeee
So I am again utterly and completely sorry for not posting in three years but I promise that this time I have a good reason for it!
You see, my last post was on the edge of exam season and I didn't realise how busy and stressful it was going to get. These were only end of year exams but I'm very passionate about my grades so I took them very seriously. I've gotten most of my results back now and I guess that I am mostly happy with them.
Soo I suppose that I just wanted to say that that's why I haven't been posting at all but now that exams are over and the workload is well and truly lifted, I should be able to fnally commit to this blog. I think that I know what kind of style I want it to be. It's gong to be a bit random with a mix of lifestyle, comedy, books and just other random stuffs to do with my life but, yeah.
I'm looking forward to making a lot more posts and I think will probably write a couple now.
Byeeeee
Sunday, 7 May 2017
Long Awaited Life Update!
Hi!
So it's... Been a while. A rather long while. Haha quite a long time actually.
So I haven't been around for a loooong time and that is not new in my activity, which followers would know. Only they won't because nobody reads this blog (why do i waste my life on pointless things haha).
I basically completely forgot that blogging was a thing that happened in life and that is a tragedy but then I remembered and came up with a load of ideas but didn't post any because reasons but now I am yay.
School and revision have basically taken over my life and that's stupid because it's not like I have any massive exams; it's just end-of-years and stuff. The thing is I get insanely stressed about anything and everything which is fun to say the least. :))
I guess blogging just didn't feel worth it seeing as what I really want is a YouTube channel and I'm not allowed one. However, I have come to an agreement with myself that this is a practice blog for a future blog that I am planning to make with more in-depth posts.
Like I have mentioned, I have finally come up with a load of ideas for posts. I have acquired a notebook to plan them in and I have decided to plan posts in advance. I would also like to post twice a week on Fridays and Sundays. Don't blame me if I don't post on a Friday because I'm probably doing homework or revision but then I might just post twice on Sunday.
Anyway I'm done for now. I will try to post more next week because I haven't had much time this week but I'll see you next time, Even if it's a year from now.
Hazel x
So it's... Been a while. A rather long while. Haha quite a long time actually.
So I haven't been around for a loooong time and that is not new in my activity, which followers would know. Only they won't because nobody reads this blog (why do i waste my life on pointless things haha).
I basically completely forgot that blogging was a thing that happened in life and that is a tragedy but then I remembered and came up with a load of ideas but didn't post any because reasons but now I am yay.
School and revision have basically taken over my life and that's stupid because it's not like I have any massive exams; it's just end-of-years and stuff. The thing is I get insanely stressed about anything and everything which is fun to say the least. :))
I guess blogging just didn't feel worth it seeing as what I really want is a YouTube channel and I'm not allowed one. However, I have come to an agreement with myself that this is a practice blog for a future blog that I am planning to make with more in-depth posts.
Like I have mentioned, I have finally come up with a load of ideas for posts. I have acquired a notebook to plan them in and I have decided to plan posts in advance. I would also like to post twice a week on Fridays and Sundays. Don't blame me if I don't post on a Friday because I'm probably doing homework or revision but then I might just post twice on Sunday.
Anyway I'm done for now. I will try to post more next week because I haven't had much time this week but I'll see you next time, Even if it's a year from now.
Hazel x
Friday, 17 February 2017
Obsessed with Books...
*WARNING: PLEASE SKIP THIS POST IF YOU ARE NOT A CRAZY BOOK LOVER LIKE ME BECAUSE YOU WILL THINK THAT I AM INSANE*
Hey guys!
So if you hadn't noticed the title, I appear to be utterly infatuated with books. I mean, I've always liked books, but this is to the extreme. While most procrastinate doing homework on social media, I procrastinate on Book Depository. Yes, it's that bad.
I don't quite know how to fuel this sudden need for books. Do I just go ahead and buy a million? But I don't have enough money, and probably won't read them for a while anyways. I seriously have a problem.
I guess I could read, but I don't have much time for that. I'm going back to school on Monday and that's keeping me on my toes. I could watch another BookTube video, but I'm pretty sure I've already watched them all. Oh, well.
I seriously want to buy some books though. It's really hard to explain. I just want to buy one book and I'll be super happy. I don't understand how some people can just buy around ten books every month and still have money. Plus I'm going to need a debit card if I'm going to buy most of the books that I want. And a few other bookshelves.
It's these times when I wish I was old enough to have a job. Then I could buy all the books I want. But there's still an issue with space. And I could get ebooks but I still don't have a debit card, my parents won't buy them for me even if I pay them back and I don't really feel like having to save up for a giftcard all the time. Ugh...
I think I had better stop now heheh. Probably just watch some BookTube videos and then browse Book Depository. I'm so sad.
Sorry for all this crazy book rambling,
Hazel
Hey guys!
So if you hadn't noticed the title, I appear to be utterly infatuated with books. I mean, I've always liked books, but this is to the extreme. While most procrastinate doing homework on social media, I procrastinate on Book Depository. Yes, it's that bad.
I don't quite know how to fuel this sudden need for books. Do I just go ahead and buy a million? But I don't have enough money, and probably won't read them for a while anyways. I seriously have a problem.
I guess I could read, but I don't have much time for that. I'm going back to school on Monday and that's keeping me on my toes. I could watch another BookTube video, but I'm pretty sure I've already watched them all. Oh, well.
I seriously want to buy some books though. It's really hard to explain. I just want to buy one book and I'll be super happy. I don't understand how some people can just buy around ten books every month and still have money. Plus I'm going to need a debit card if I'm going to buy most of the books that I want. And a few other bookshelves.
It's these times when I wish I was old enough to have a job. Then I could buy all the books I want. But there's still an issue with space. And I could get ebooks but I still don't have a debit card, my parents won't buy them for me even if I pay them back and I don't really feel like having to save up for a giftcard all the time. Ugh...
I think I had better stop now heheh. Probably just watch some BookTube videos and then browse Book Depository. I'm so sad.
Sorry for all this crazy book rambling,
Hazel
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
How to Start the New Year Right
Hey guys!
Today I'm talking about starting the brand new year in the right way. I always love the feeling of a fresh start and the power to mold this year into anything I want. I always dream of it being positive, productive and successful, but to make a new year anything, you have to start it right. Here are some of my tips!
The first thing I'm going to say is to set goals. How are you going to make the year successful if you don't know what you want to do? A healthy amount of goals to make is about 3-5, but you can make more (I made eleven this year!). Think about what it is you would like to achieve and perhaps take a couple things off your bucket list. Not only does it give you something to work towards, it gives you motivation too!
The next thing I'm going to say is that you should get some sort of planner. This can range from a cheap notebook with a couple dates inside to a £50 job with pretty designs and complex layouts. You could even set up a bullet journal for yourself, like I have this year. Anyway, the key thing is that you can really organise what you're doing this year and keep track of what you need to do as well. This really helps me to feel super organised and like I really can handle everything the year is throwing at me!
My third tip is to change your look. Alter your style, cut your hair out even just buy a new pair of earrings. The point is to feel as though you're a new, fresh person and that you've left the bad parts of you that you made in 2016 behind. Live your life with a fresh outlook on the world and be the person that you want to be in 2017.
Another tip is to declutter! Just go over your clothes, books and general possessions and donate everything you don't need/use to the local charity shop. It'll make you feel so much cleaner and organised and therefore bring you closer to a perfect start to the new year.
My last tip is to pursue a new hobby. Interested in stars? Take up stargazing! Love eating yummy cakes? Try baking! There's an endless array of delightful hobbies to try, so why not find one for the new year? If it makes you happy, there's no reason not to!
And that's my list of things that you should definitely try in the new year. Let's all work towards a happier, successful and productive 2017!
Happy blogging (and new year),
Hazel x
Sunday, 1 January 2017
New Year's Resolutions 2017!
Hey guys!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let us all hope that this year will be better than the last, despite Donald Trump's looming presidency. I actually feel oddly excited for the months to come, like something good and exciting will actually happen to me. I normally feel quite sad at this time, mourning the previous 12 months. Perhaps it's different because 2016 was such a party-pooping idiot.
Anyway, as I'm sure most people will have, I have set a couple new year's resolutions. When I say a couple, I, of course, mean 11. This may sound like a lot for some of you, but I am actually going to try to work on each of these goals throughout the year and perhaps something will come of it somehow.
Anyway, I should probably get into what they actually are:
1) Do the best I can in school
This is pretty self-explanatory. I seriously feel as though my grades are slipping since I joined my school and I really need to get a grip on them again so that I can do the best I can and have all the opportunities possible for me.
2) Learn Spanish
I know that this is a little out there and, trust me, I don't expect myself to be a fluent Spanish speaker by the end of the year. This goal exists simply to push me to really focus on learning Spanish so that I can really progress in the language because I love the country which I visit almost every year with my family.
3) Sustain my blog
Now this is a goal you will have heard before! I really do want to commit to this blog and post frequently and grow the blog out a little bit because I have been terrible at that in the past. But it's a new year and a fresh start. Who knows what could happen?
4) Read 50 books
This is my Goodreads goal for the year of 2017. It was my goal for last year too but I'm going to keep it the same because I have the feeling that I'll be a lot busier this year.
5) Try learning to play a musical instrument
Long story short: I don't play any musical instrument. And I would like to. Yeah, basically. If anyone has any ideas of a good instrument for someone who hasn't ever played an instrument before and can't read sheet music, please tell because I have no idea what I'm doing with this really!
6) Learn to code
I just think that it would be super cool to know how to code games and websites and cool stuff like that so I'm going to try and learn a new skill. We've been doing some at school so I feel really intrigued and really want to be able to make my own suff!
7) Take up photography
Okay so this is something I considered sometime last year too. I would really love to be a photographer but the trouble is... I am terrible at taking photos. And I don't have a decent camera - only a polaroid that costs a fortune to restock with film. Even my phone's camera is rubbish, but I should be getting a new one soon. Perhaps if I practice enough, I'll get better. Perhaps.
8) Save up money
Yeah, I'm kinda broke. There's no way I can buy anything that I just want. I have to save up for ages to buy one issue of a magazine. It's unfortunate. But I'm doing a money saving challenge so that every day of the year, I put in the amount of pennies of that day. For example, today I'll put in 1p, tomorrow 2p and so on. It's supposed to give you a real chunk of change at the end. Meanwhile, I'll be doing a ton of chores to earn some extra cash. It should work out fine.
9) Become a writer
When I say this, I mean someone who writes regularly - there's no way I could publish a book or anything! I really do love creative writing and really want to get better and practice it every day. This year I am going to do that and it should hopefully benefit me and my writing.
10) Be creative
I'm not actually a very creative person. I can't just think up ideas by myself - I have to be inspired or given the ideas right into my hands. I really want to give my imagination a workout by engaging in creative projects throughout the year. Perhaps by the end, I'll be more creative!
11) Adopt a healthy lifestyle
And here it is, the one on everyone's list. To be healthy. I'm actually going to try and stick at it though: sweets only every other day, workout twice a week, eat more fruit... Yeah. I think I can do it.
So those are my new year's resolutions. It is quite a lot actually, now I look back on it, but I'm going to try to complete each one and sustain them throughout the year.
What are your resolutions and how are you going to maintain them? I bet you don't have as many as I do!
Anyhow, I hope everyone has a wondrous new year full of growth, happiness and dreams.
Happy blogging,
Bubblegum (Hazel) x
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let us all hope that this year will be better than the last, despite Donald Trump's looming presidency. I actually feel oddly excited for the months to come, like something good and exciting will actually happen to me. I normally feel quite sad at this time, mourning the previous 12 months. Perhaps it's different because 2016 was such a party-pooping idiot.
Anyway, as I'm sure most people will have, I have set a couple new year's resolutions. When I say a couple, I, of course, mean 11. This may sound like a lot for some of you, but I am actually going to try to work on each of these goals throughout the year and perhaps something will come of it somehow.
Anyway, I should probably get into what they actually are:
1) Do the best I can in school
This is pretty self-explanatory. I seriously feel as though my grades are slipping since I joined my school and I really need to get a grip on them again so that I can do the best I can and have all the opportunities possible for me.
2) Learn Spanish
I know that this is a little out there and, trust me, I don't expect myself to be a fluent Spanish speaker by the end of the year. This goal exists simply to push me to really focus on learning Spanish so that I can really progress in the language because I love the country which I visit almost every year with my family.
3) Sustain my blog
Now this is a goal you will have heard before! I really do want to commit to this blog and post frequently and grow the blog out a little bit because I have been terrible at that in the past. But it's a new year and a fresh start. Who knows what could happen?
4) Read 50 books
This is my Goodreads goal for the year of 2017. It was my goal for last year too but I'm going to keep it the same because I have the feeling that I'll be a lot busier this year.
5) Try learning to play a musical instrument
Long story short: I don't play any musical instrument. And I would like to. Yeah, basically. If anyone has any ideas of a good instrument for someone who hasn't ever played an instrument before and can't read sheet music, please tell because I have no idea what I'm doing with this really!
6) Learn to code
I just think that it would be super cool to know how to code games and websites and cool stuff like that so I'm going to try and learn a new skill. We've been doing some at school so I feel really intrigued and really want to be able to make my own suff!
7) Take up photography
Okay so this is something I considered sometime last year too. I would really love to be a photographer but the trouble is... I am terrible at taking photos. And I don't have a decent camera - only a polaroid that costs a fortune to restock with film. Even my phone's camera is rubbish, but I should be getting a new one soon. Perhaps if I practice enough, I'll get better. Perhaps.
8) Save up money
Yeah, I'm kinda broke. There's no way I can buy anything that I just want. I have to save up for ages to buy one issue of a magazine. It's unfortunate. But I'm doing a money saving challenge so that every day of the year, I put in the amount of pennies of that day. For example, today I'll put in 1p, tomorrow 2p and so on. It's supposed to give you a real chunk of change at the end. Meanwhile, I'll be doing a ton of chores to earn some extra cash. It should work out fine.
9) Become a writer
When I say this, I mean someone who writes regularly - there's no way I could publish a book or anything! I really do love creative writing and really want to get better and practice it every day. This year I am going to do that and it should hopefully benefit me and my writing.
10) Be creative
I'm not actually a very creative person. I can't just think up ideas by myself - I have to be inspired or given the ideas right into my hands. I really want to give my imagination a workout by engaging in creative projects throughout the year. Perhaps by the end, I'll be more creative!
11) Adopt a healthy lifestyle
And here it is, the one on everyone's list. To be healthy. I'm actually going to try and stick at it though: sweets only every other day, workout twice a week, eat more fruit... Yeah. I think I can do it.
So those are my new year's resolutions. It is quite a lot actually, now I look back on it, but I'm going to try to complete each one and sustain them throughout the year.
What are your resolutions and how are you going to maintain them? I bet you don't have as many as I do!
Anyhow, I hope everyone has a wondrous new year full of growth, happiness and dreams.
Happy blogging,
Bubblegum (Hazel) x
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