Ok, if I am completely honest I haven't planned much for my blog this week so thought to myself "hey, why not just babble on about nonsense" because I am generally quite good at that. I am currently in the process of going from one job to another and not in a routine yet and with my sleep all over the place I am trying to relax when I have a spare moment so blogging has not been as on point. September is going to be hectic after all so need some me time when I can grab it! Not only that, I am trying to get used to the commute to Milton Keynes city centre where I am currently working and will be when the new store opens. I get really anxious with travel and like to waste 15-20 minutes of my time waiting for the bus when the stop is literally down the end of my road. Crazy? I know! I just worry so much I will miss it but I am pretty sure I will not being doing that when it begins to rain more. It is already getting a bit rainy and chilly so as soon as I can get my winter coat from my Autumn Wishlist the better. Plus, the gorgeous mustard colour will brighten up my commute.
I'm currently reading The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins. Yes, the girl on the bus is reading A Girl On The Train. But I am hooked! I cannot put it down and can't wait to get back on the bus to read some more. It is great to have a book like that after attempting to read Game of Thrones after being hooked on the TV series (I cannot wait for that to return to Sky Atlantic next year). I love that when I book draws you in so much you just want to be on that bus or train to get more in to it. I am very interested in the characters, the story and the way it is written. I want to know all the answers to my questions such as "who is she really?', "what did she do?" etc. I will do a full book review once I have read it so keep your eye out for that. If you can recommend any books that you have read recently feel free to let me know. I am quite tempted to read The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett at some point. Have you read it? Is it any good?
I am wanting to get in to a new TV series to watch on cosy nights in this Autumn. I would be in to Orange is the New Black if I had Netflix but I don't so it is Sky I have to select from. I always have music or YouTube videos on in the background when working or blogging but need to get hooked on something new. Any suggestions? I will probably end up repeating Game of Thrones at some point as I miss watching it. Of course I am really enjoying the new series of The Great British Bake Off on BBC1 and must plan a day to do some baking. I want to try making macaroons with the book I got about them, but it is just finding time right now to do so.
I've made plans to spend the Bank Holiday weekend with my two brilliantly funny friends from University and am very excited to see them and spend some quality time with them again. It is nice having them down the road again rather than miles away to keep me laughing.
Things on my to do list include: using my Lush products from the Lush Event I went to, getting more Lush / make up products, getting that red lipstick I am desperate for, buy new converses (the hole on my current pair is getting ridiculous), buy my new work wardrobe, start my little print project (must buy pinboard) and plan/write more blog posts.
I know once I am in a routine I will be more awake and energetic to do things but I feel very excited about the next few weeks and determined to get stuck in and make the most of things. I know I will have down days where plans may not happen, the weather and commute will get annoying or I feel like I have done a bad job at work, but I am only human and it happens to us all. It is all about drawing out the positives or having small things to look forward to like using those Lush products and then lighting some candles and watching a show, reading my book, blogging or seeing my friends. I am just trying to continuosuly aim on working on my goals and objectives that sometimes it can be slightly overwhelming and I don't know which one to handle first, that is where my lists and day to day lists come in handy by breaking everything down. I think lists are even better when in lovely stationary, don't you? One thing I am very much looking forward to is, of course, going to see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Two in Novemeber. I can't believe it is the final one already. I remember reading all the books in one summer and fell in love with the story and characters.
I have had some lovely feedback from new readers this week about how much they have enjoyed reading my blog and it means a lot to me that the stuff I write (and sometimes believe is good) people actually enjoy reading. I still have things I would love to change about the blog and need to get better at using my camera but it all comes with time. Whilst I am on the subject, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all my readers and followers and to those who have encouraged me to start the blog. The feedback as been a real boost and makes me want to keep doing little things and going on adventures so I can write all about them on here.
What are you reading at the moment? Any TV you are watching that is nothing but brilliant?
- Speak soon, Lisa Jayne X
- Speak soon, Lisa Jayne X
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