An A-Z list - things to be grateful for!

Feeling a little down? Lacking positivity in your life? Here is a list from A-Z of things I'm grateful for. 
Maybe you should make a list too. 

A-Art 

It's all around you, you just need to open your eyes. Art inspires me everyday. 

B-Best friend's.

There isn't a day that goes by, that my best friend hasn't managed to make me laugh.

C-Cats.

Not just my own cat, Henry. But cat video's and pictures are all over the internet making me smile everyday. 

D-Dogs.

My beautiful little dog, Dollie has been with us for 12 years now. She is one of my best friend's. 

E-England.
Living in England highlights how lucky I am. There's such beauty in this country.

F-Family.

If I could move 'family' to the top of the list, I would. I adore each and every member of my family.

G-Games.
Whether they're online, on a board or involve drinking, games are one of the best ways to have fun. They allow you to really connect with your families over the holidays, bond with your friends at parties or even just pass the time.

H-Holidays.
Words can't explain how much I love going on holiday. The sun, the tan, the sea. Love love love.

I-Internet
Could you just imagine your life without the internet? Just stop.

J-Jam.

Jam on toast, jam sandwiches, jam in biscuits, jam in cakes... any kind of jam? I'm having it.

K-Kylie Jenner.
Kylie has shown me that you can go from a 4 to a solid 10...with the right contouring. Don't let anyone treat you like you're 2012 Kylie Jenner, you are a 2016 Kylie Jenner.

L-Love.
The feeling, the gestures, the romance, the flowers, the cuddles. I love, love.

M-Money.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not made of money. In fact I'm in a heck of a lot of student debt. However, I'm very fortunate to have a roof over my head and food on the table. 

N-Netflix. 

What more is there to say?

O-Optimism.
This is something I am personally working on. To all my friends who have optimism towards life inspire me everyday.

P-Pajamas

Whether I'm sleeping or having a lazy day, Pj's are the best. 

Q-Quiet.

Having some time with my thoughts in the peace and quiet are moments I treasure.

R-Rain.

The smell of rain. The sound of rain. The sight of rain. 

S-Songs.

Imagine living in a world with no music, where no songs played on the radio and no songs got stuck in your head. We wouldn't even be able to sing happy birthday!

T-Tea
A cup of tea makes everything better.

U-University.

Going to University was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The friends I've made, the new skills I'm learning, and the sense of independence I've gained is incredible. 

V-Vodka.
University got the better of me.

W-Wine.
I love a glass of wine with my meal when my boyfriend treats me to dinner.

X- X-ray.
And I know what you're thinking. What a cop out? She might as well have put xylophone. But believe it or not I am truly grateful for X-rays. The amount of times I've broken a bone, or thought I'm dying (I'm a hypochondriac)... X-rays have always reassured me that everything's okay.

Y-Yoga.
I have recently found Yoga. It really helps me relax, and doesn't make me feel like a fat lump.

Z-Zoe Sugg.
This lady has shown me that anything is possible when you believe in yourself. If a normal girl like Zoe can make something of her life, why can't I?

Five Guys Review!

 Five out of five!

*****

 Photos: Taken in 'Five Guys' restaurant at the O2 arena. 

Five Guys is a restaurant chain that is taking the UK by storm. Although very popular in America - where it originates from, the Brits can't seem to get enough!

I'm personally not one for casual fast food restaurant's. If it was up to me I would happily have a tasty pasta dish and a cold glass of white wine. However, It was my boyfriends birthday and It was his day. So... Five guys it was!

The restaurant was jam-packed. People were queuing out the door! To be honest I wasn't looking forward to it at all. Was it really worth the wait? But oh, my, god.

Not only did the queue move faster than a blink of an eye, the person who served us was absolutely incredible. I regret not grabbing his name. He was so jolly behind the counter, a smile from ear to ear and happy to help.

After being given a ticket and waiting for our number to be called out, we clinked our Corona's. And I know what you're thinking? Beer? Really? Well it was Ryan's day! And the larger was pretty delicious. 

Next, the food arrived.

I'm not one for burgers... in fact, I barely eat red meat. So I went for the original hot dog... and boy am I glad I did! It was nothing like the hot dogs that you get normally here in the UK. Who knew a sausage in a bun could be so good?
(No euphemism intended...) 

My boyfriend couldn't fault his cheese burger. And the fries? (That's chips to you and I English folk)  were out of this world. Not only are they cooked in 100% Peanut oil, the portion sizes were massive! 

Oh, and you can also add different flavors to your soft drinks. We added raspberry to Coca Cola, and although I wasn't too keen on it, my boyfriend adored it!

I can honestly say I had a wonderful evening, and Five Guys played a massive part of that.
While their food is quick and simple, its absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere is buzzing. I would defiantly recommenced.
I'll be returning very soon!

Five out of Five!
Well done!

New year resolutions

Join my journey to a better you.

Alright, so every year we make a New Year Resolution and lets be honest, we never stick to it. I couldn't tell you the amount of times I've sworn I'll start the gym and try not to bite my nails. Every year I make the same resolutions and fail miserably. However, this year I am actually going to try my very hardest on working on myself as a person. Here is my list of ways to better myself in 2016!

Photo: Highlight from 2015, Spain with my boyfriend. 

1. Sleep. Having a good sleeping pattern helps with your physical and mental health. Being a student it is very easy to go to sleep at ridiculous hours in the morning, and wake up at stupid hours in the afternoon. I tend to live off power naps whenever I can squeeze them in. This year I will try to get to bed at a reasonable time and set an alarm for every morning.
   
2. Teeth.
   A strange one I know. However, in 2015 I managed to have three fillings, a root canal, and one of my Wisdom teeth pulled. How? Well, I guess I wan't looking after them as well as I should have been. In the new year I promise to brush my teeth twice a day, for a legitimate amount of time! I will floss after eating and use natural whitening products to achieve that glowing smile.
   
3. Organisation. 
   I can already see myself struggling with this one. Being organised tends to be incredibly hard for me. I struggle balancing my university deadlines, my social life... even knowing what day of the week it is. I have bought myself a little calendar, and I tend to use it. I have also found that writing lists helps too. Crossing things off a list once you've done them gives you a sense of achievement, and therefore motivation to do more! I am also going to make sure I have a place for everything, and everything's in it's place.
   
4. Optimism. 
   Having hopefulness and confidence about the future is something I tend to work into my daily routine. If you believe you will be successful in whatever it is you want to achieve, then it's more than likely you will. Positivity is key!
   
5. Friends & Family.
   My friends and family are the most important people in my life. In 2016 I will make as much time for them as possible.  I also want to explore different places with my boyfriend, creating as many memories as I can.