Six Things Sunday

I'm a little under prepared for this weeks post because, I'm not going to lie, I am quite tired and have switched off from blogging. Every night I have got in from work I haven't had the time to write this during the week, so here I am now with a nice cup of tea on a Sunday spending the morning hidden under my duvet. I came to the conclusion this week that I would like to merge my textile and lifestyle blogs together in a more professional looking way but am still figuring out the little details like which platform will I use, how will it look etc. I still want to blog about lifestyle things like book reviews, food, drink and beauty, but want to go back and try to focus on more fashion/trend posts like I used to over on my textile blog. I also need a stronger platform to showcase my work on and have the ideal space to show off new work once I start on my projects. What do you think, good idea? I just feel slightly too much pressure to have a lifestyle blog and, if I am honest, I don't have the time to keep it running the way I would want it because I want to use my spare time for more fashion and textile and design things. But hey, at least I can say I have tried having a lifestyle blog and like I said, it doesn't mean all the topics I write or want to write about will go, they will just be less frequent. Anyway, after a busy week I am sat trying to think of six things I have done or found positive so this is what I can put together on my relaxing morning! What did you get up to this week?

BEING TRUSTED & LEARNING

This week was the last week of my training before I am finally in the store I will be working in for the foreseeable. For about two months I have waited for the opening of the new store in Milton Keynes and it is now only three days away. Excited? ... YES! The build up has just got more and more exciting as the weeks have gone by and I have gone from induction to induction and got through about 200 boxes of delivery in the warehouse (thankfully not on my own). It was a a smooth last week of training with myself being trusted to teach others certain procedures and explain visual merchandising traits and standards. I have learnt so much this last week, not just about the brand or the job role, but about myself and how I could approach this new role and make the most of a great opportunity (cheesy I know). 

LAUGHING

I absolutely love, love, love to laugh. You know that old man in Mary Poppins who can't come down from the ceiling because he won't stop laughing? I want that to me! Laughter is the best medicine for me and it was nice to be around people this week that made me laugh again and have a random fit of giggles because you're just that happy or something is so funny you can't stop laughing. I can pretty much keep myself entertained and laugh at anything, but its always better to have other people around to have a chuckle with. 

STARBUCKS

I told myself to not go to Starbucks this week .... but I couldn't help myself. I had to pop in a couple of times because I needed an energy boost or it was slightly chilly on the way to work. Poor excuses maybe but I just cant help myself. I've being enjoying their new Guatemala Antigua Latte, which I hadn't tried before. It's quite strong in terms of caffeine for me personally because I'm not used to it, but it's quite smooth and, all in all, just taste amazing. I love Starbucks ten times more in Autumn, it is such a nice comforter to an early morning start.

QUOTES

I am someone who loves a good quote every now and again to put things, thoughts or life in to perspective. Being a big Pinterest fan can turn you in to a bit of a quote lover because of how many are on there but I have seen a couple of quotes on LinkedIn and Instagram this week that have made sense to me at this moment in my life.

"Playing is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein

"If you fail, never give up, because F.A.I.L means 'First Attempt In Learning'. 

End is not the end, in fact E.N.D means 'Effort Never Dies'. 

And if you get no as an answer, remember N.O means 'Next Opportunity'" - Unknown

SOCIALISING

I think a lot of people can relate to how my week has been - work, go home, eat, sleep, repeat! Work can take over sometimes, suffocate and exhaust you leaving you too tired to do anything after work or on your days off. I'm so used to going out and socialising with friends and that is something I don't want to lose as I really enjoy being around people. I love going out for a drink or some food on a Friday or Saturday with people and just have some time to socialise. Instead of my Saturday just being the above routine I decided after work go for drinks and tapas with a few of the girls I had been working with this week. A brilliant end to my working week and the start to my few days off.

NEW BASTILLE SONG

First my favourite female artist, Ellie Goulding, releases a new single and now my favourite band, Bastille, have revealed their new single too. The two artists I have been dying to hear new music from have finally heard my calls and given me what I needed in life. Bastille was introduced to me by my friend nearly three years ago and I have been hooked since. Seeing them live on their Bad Blood Tour was an incredible experience that I won't forget. Boy can Dan sing! 

I listen to Bastille when I'm happy, sad, just want to listen to some music or need a pick me up. I listened to their album on repeat during my second year of University and can't wait for a new album to see me through.