tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22252606731602481042023-11-16T16:50:39.700+00:00A is for Alice | A UK lifestyle blogI write a UK fashion and lifestyle blog. I post about what I wear, nail art designs I have created and things I have been baking. I also post about what I am up to each week being a student at Manchester University.AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-10939970541699189092014-01-05T13:30:00.000+00:002014-01-05T14:20:09.985+00:00Making Changes<div style="text-align: center;">
My word for 2014 is time.</div>
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Making time for things that I want to do, dedicating enough time to my work, finding time to relax, taking my time and not rushing through the day.<br />
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I could have had a whole host of words; calm, changes, positivity, brave, embrace, thrive but this year I want to focus on time.<br />
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I learnt a lot in 2013, I also changed a lot. And these changes haven't particularly come in my habits and routines but in my attitudes and the thoughts inside my head.<br />
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It's not something I have particularly talked about before, probably because it took a while to admit it to myself, but I have struggled with anxiety and stress for many years. I am a natural worrier and to me little things can become big problems very quickly. I could ruminate for hours, days, over something trivial that someone said or didn't say. I would worry about whether I had planned things well enough for the future. It could be little things like 'would I make my train and have time to get lunch and pop into a certain shop?' that would make me feel physically anxious, or it could be bigger things like 'where am I going to live next year? What if I never get it sorted before I have to move?' that just roll around in my mind. I also found that my anxiety began to increase in social situations and I could seem withdrawn when in groups. And sometimes I can still feel these worries, but that is normal.<br />
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I think what I found hardest was saying I had anxiety meant that I wasn't in control, and I hated not having control. So I decided to make a change. I decided that I didn't want to let my mind be in control and instead I wanted to be.<br />
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Since then I have taken a number of steps to help myself. I started to go to mindfulness mediation sessions which were put on several times a week by my university, and they are the best thing I have ever done. It teaches you how to take a step back from the busyness of life and the busyness of your own mind. It has taught me how to live in the now. Even though I only go once a week I have been able to apply this to areas all across my life. I feel calmer and more relaxed because of it. I would recommend it to anyone.<br />
I have also been more open and have started to share how I feel with others. This was a big step for me but it has helped me to feel more comfortable and confident. I am lucky to have the family and friends around me that I do.<br />
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So back to my word. I want to give myself time to carry on with the changes that I have already made. This may mean taking a few moments each day just to breath and relax or it may be sitting down with a book to inspire me or maybe even taking up yoga as a way to focus. I want to take time to appreciate what I have now. Stop worrying about the things in the past that I cannot change and keep learning to just let things happen in the future.</div>
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I also think I might buy something as a little reminder to myself of how far I have come with the changes I have made and the journey I still have to go through. I love the simplicity of <a href="http://www.mymantraband.com/collections/mantraband-inspirational-bracelets/products/live-in-the-moment" target="_blank">these bands</a> and may get the 'Live In The Moment' or 'Breathe' quote.</div>
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I was inspired to write this post by a number of things. Firstly <a href="http://www.arosieoutlook.com/2014/01/change-in-2014-and-beyond.html" target="_blank">this post that Rosie wrote</a> a few days ago which really struck a cord with me and I have already bought Eat, Pray, Love onto my kindle to read. And then I came across<a href="http://www.influenceblog.net/2014/01/making-2014-count.html" target="_blank"> a post on Stephanie's blog</a> which she had written as part of #making2014count and I decided to use one word rather than a list of things I want to achieve this year. You can find more details and get involved in the link up on<a href="http://www.kellimurray.com/2014/01/03/2014-breathe/#more-16291" target="_blank"> Kelli's blog</a>.<br />
I would love to know if you have written a post like this or to hear about your journeys.<br />
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-13148889701441008302014-01-03T12:16:00.000+00:002014-01-03T16:58:37.329+00:00Is It 2014 Already?I love new years, new beginnings. But at the same time I believe that if you want to make changes you can do them at any point in the year.<br />
This year has been another big one for me, I think I will be saying that for the next few years as I have been for the past few as well! University is such a big change and life just doesn't stop, there is always something going on, always something to do. I have also done plenty with family and friends whenever I get the opportunity.<br />
When I think back on 2013 I have some great memories; I went on a short family break to a lovely house up on Hadrian's Wall, I went to Wembley twice to see my football team play, I passed my first year of medical school and met some amazing people along the way, I went to Parklife with one of my best friends and had the most relaxed weekend ever, I attended a trial shoot to model for Asos and, although I haven't been back since, it was great experience, I went on two amazing family holidays to the <a href="http://alice-lily.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/outer-hebrides.html" target="_blank">Outer Hebrides</a> and <a href="http://alice-lily.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/copenhagen.html" target="_blank">Copenhagen</a>, I volunteered at <a href="http://alice-lily.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/leeds-festival.html" target="_blank">Leeds festival</a> with my two best friends, I saw Vampire Weekend and <a href="http://alice-lily.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/the-fratellis.html" target="_blank">The Fratellis</a> live in Manchester and to top it all off I spent a wonderful Christmas and new year with all of my family.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My dad and I at Wembley (round 2!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Driving up to the Outer Hebrides</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">One of my mums snaps when I got back from the Asos shoot</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The traditional Christmas day walk!</span></div>
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I set myself <a href="http://alice-lily.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/13-things-for-2013.html" target="_blank">13 goals for 2013</a> this time last year and although I haven't 'completed' them all I feel very happy. Goals were just that, goals, and not something that I wanted to force myself to do over the year. Also things change as the year goes on and I actually decided that I didn't want to complete all of them. For instance for now I am happy just with the tattoo I have got and don't want to add any more just yet. Also, as much as I would have loved to have continued blogging all the way through the year I got so busy around exam time that it just wasn't possible. But this did allow me to complete my other goals of passing my first year, making time to see my family and keeping in touch with friends.<br />
What I do wish I had had the opportunity to do is travel more. I definitely didn't manage to visit 20 new places and didn't road trip around the UK. However this year will be different! I have dates in my diary in summer for an interrail round Europe with my two best friends which I am so excited for. It would be great if anyone has been before to link me to posts or give me a few tips!<br />
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I have many more times to look forward to in 2014 but think I will write another blog post about what I want to achieve, although it is going to be a little different to last years post.<br />
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-74502253040694548382014-01-02T14:49:00.000+00:002014-01-02T14:49:45.959+00:00Yearly Book Round-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I wrote about in my blogger book swap post I love reading, but often find that I don't have time to just relax with a book because I am so busy doing other things. So this year, after setting myself a reading challenge on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, I decided I was going to read at least 20 books.</div>
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I am not going to review them individually, ain't nobody got time for that! But the ones I enjoyed most have probably got to be those by John Green. The Fault In Our Stars was my favourite of the ones I have read and I can't wait for it to be released in the cinemas next year. I hope it lives up to the standard of the book!</div>
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I got several books for Christmas including 1984 by George Orwell and Kafka On The Shore by Haruki Murakami which I can't wait to read. Do check out <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13378590-alice-hartley" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> though to follow what I am reading and find great new books.</div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-34702695997602729772013-12-23T19:39:00.001+00:002013-12-23T19:39:34.481+00:00Manicure Monday #2Ok, so it may have been two months since i last posted my nail art, but better late then never right?<br />
This week I have gone all out christmassy! I think this time of year is just an excuse to have glittery nails. Even though it is an absolute pain to take off. Unfortunately I still haven't found an easy way and spend a good half an hour rubbing at my nails with nail polish remover.<br />
So I have gone for shiny blue with little polar bears picking out all topped with a splash of glitter! Its really simple to do and, as much as i recommend getting nail art pens, it can be done with something as simple as a cocktail stick or a pin with a round end stuck into something.<br />
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-85727923356072482832013-12-21T11:30:00.000+00:002013-12-21T11:30:02.257+00:00The FratellisThese guys have been one of my favourite bands for as long as I can remember. I was 12 when they released their first album and my dad used to listen to it. A lot of my early music taste was influenced by my dad! Except maybe Maroon 5… not sure he listened to them.<br />
Since then The Fratellis have released two new albums with a very big gap in the middle. But during their hiatus I had Costello Music and Here We Stand on my ipod and learnt the words to pretty much all their songs. So when my housemate asked if I wanted to go see them because they were playing at manchester academy you couldn't have paid me to stay at home!<br />
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They played about 50% from the new album and the other half were old classics. I did wish that they played a few more off the first two albums, I hadn't had a chance to properly listen to We Need Medicine yet, but it was still a fantastic set. They mixed it all up a bit and didn't play then exactly like on the albums but it just added to the charm! I loved that they came back on at the end to finish with Chelsea Dagger (surely everyone has heard this song!?) followed by A Heady Tale.<br />
Last month I also saw Vampire Weekend supported by Noah and the Whale who were both pretty awesome. I absolutely love going to see live music, nothing can beat that feeling when you're in the middle of a crowd singing along with the lyrics of your favourite song.<br />
What has the best gig or concert you have ever been too? Mine has to be <a href="http://alice-lily.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/coldplay.html" target="_blank">Coldplay</a>. I mean I have been to some amazing smaller gigs to watch some of my favourite bands play but watching Chris Martin and the rest of the band play on the stage at Etihad, with the whole crowd wearing flashing wrists bands, as the sky got dark, with my mum was pretty perfect I have to admit.<br />
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-64895112730297558592013-12-16T11:08:00.001+00:002013-12-16T11:08:27.126+00:00It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like ChristmasUniversity got the better of me again. Since I last posted I have watched Catching Fire, been to Manchester's christmas markets, seen the Fratellis live, spent a weekend at home, had a number of christmas meals and socials, been to a christmas ball and a panto and finally come home for christmas! I wish I could say coming home for christmas means a lovely holiday off university and away from work unfortunately it's not. I have 4 exams in January and the revision has already begun!<br />
Over the next month though I am really hoping to write some posts about the things I have been doing each week. I love reading back about those things myself in the future, but it also makes me happy that I can share my experiences with others.<br />
But to start with here are a couple of quick festive snaps. I cannot wait for christmas!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This book is set a few generations in the future where a new law has come to pass that, b<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 19px;">etween the ages of thirteen and eighteen, parents can have their child "unwound," whereby all of the child's organs are transplanted into different donors, so life doesn't technically end. The first one follows 3 main characters and their journeys against unwinding. As the trilogy goes you meet a number of other characters, each with their own background story, that entwine with the main characters.</span></span></div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-1354432725404604172013-11-18T11:11:00.000+00:002013-11-18T11:12:03.255+00:00My Life In Photos #4This past month I have been madly busy with second year university work, training and playing a lot more cricket and social activities one after the other and it feels like I haven't had a moment to stop. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love it when I have things to do and I have really enjoyed playing lots of sport and going out with friends. But sometimes you can't beat a good night in with a film or a book.<br />
I find that when everything gets so busy I start to distract myself and my concentration just slides, which only makes getting work done even harder! So this weekend I had a break and it was lovely. And now I am getting back to working super (is that an acceptable word to use?) hard.<br />
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I said back when i started blogging again that I knew I wouldn't be able to blog all the time and that has been true. But it's still frustrating when I have a list of blog posts I want to write and not enough hours in the day to write them. Hopefully I will find time soon to show you my new purchases and christmas wishlists. For now you can look at my 'what i've been up to' photos.<br />
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1. Night out with my housemate</div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-46968910515765824032013-11-03T14:30:00.000+00:002013-11-03T14:30:01.563+00:00What time is it Mr Wolf?If you've read my blog for a while you will know that since I got my watch about 3 years ago for christmas it has never been off my wrist! I used to always check the time on my phone but having a watch just makes it so much easier. Plus it makes for some great arm candy.<br />
Loads of high street shops have started selling branded watches now but the prices can be really high. The best place I have found is <a href="http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Watch Hut</a> which has the biggest range of watches and all the popular brands! And the best thing is the prices are so much cheaper. I have picked out a few of my favourites.<br />
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The casio is the watch that I have, except I have picked it out in a different colour for this because it wouldn't be a wishlist if I wanted it in the same colour! I think the burgundy face gives it a unique twist. Two very well known watches are the DW and the MK. Rose gold may have had its moment but I still love it and think it adds a softer tone to a winter outfit. At <a href="http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Watch Hut</a> this Michael Kors watch is 16% off! The final two are fairly similar and are in the style I am lusting over. I would really like a classic leather strap analogue watch to mix up with my digital casio. I really think they have a timeless (get it?!) look and could be worn in years to come.</div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-87610467431710885752013-10-20T12:24:00.000+01:002013-10-20T12:24:00.358+01:00DIY: Photo BoardI found this idea originally on <a href="http://blog.bitsofeverything.com/2011/04/wall-picture-collage.html" target="_blank">pinterest</a> and immediately had it down as one of my to-do projects for over the summer. Quite often I will find DIYs like this to do and never get round to doing them. Usually because it means going out and buying supplies which I just wouldn't know where to get from. But this time was different! I found a great craft shop in Manchester called <a href="http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fred Aldous</a> which had pretty much everything I needed (although I got a few bits from amazon because they were cheaper).<br />
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Next, after measuring everything out and making small pencil marks for the photos, it is time to stick them down. I put a small piece of tape on each corner of the photo and then laid it onto where I wanted it. What I wish I had done is put tape along the entire edge of each of my photos! The problem I had after is that some of them lifted up off the board between the bits of tape.</div>
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Once all your photos are stuck down it is time to cover them with mod podge (instructions are on the bottle). This was the scary bit because I felt like I was going to ruin the photos! But it does dry clear after several hours so don't panic. My biggest tip would be to make sure that it is all spread flat because I have a few blobs of it over some of the photos.</div>
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And this is the finished product! I am still yet to put it up on my wall at uni because I need to buy some sticky pads that are none damaging (not sure the landlady would be too happy otherwise). But it makes such a great decoration and a way to display lots of photos at once. Would love to know if you ever have a go so leave links below!</div>
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<br />AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-59315938405967906992013-10-14T22:31:00.000+01:002013-10-14T22:33:49.587+01:00Manicure Monday #1Since I last stopped blogging back in February my nail polish collection has only grown and grown. I still love doing nail art, although often don't have enough time. But I though I would share on here when I did create a pattern or use a colour I like. My latest attempt is inspired by <a href="http://www.burkatron.com/2013/09/paisley-nail-art-getting-artsy-for.html" target="_blank">Caroline's nails</a> from last month.<br />
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It definitely takes a steady hand, and doing my right nails needs a bit more practice, but I love the finished look. I have had quite a few people compliment me on it the past few days. I went for one larger print on each nail and then filling in around it with dots or little patterns. It made it easier to fit everything onto each nail.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/alicelilymh/food/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> is one of my favourite places to find great recipes and then I often adapt them to suit my tastes and budget. All of these photos look mouthwatering! And I seem to have developed a thing for halloumi.. I am doing a version of the salad recipe tonight and then think I will try the peppers next week. The lentil curry will be a perfect winter warmer in the next few months.</div>
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<br />AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-60358950697835657192013-10-07T14:00:00.000+01:002013-10-07T14:00:13.723+01:00A Gift, This ParkYesterday was a really beautiful autumn day. It wasn't too chilly, there were only a few clouds on a blue sky and the sun was shining. I might have had a mountain of work to do but it would have been a shame to stay inside all day! So I took a little wander through the park which is a minute from my house.<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I went with the intention of finding conkers to fill up an empty jar. I thought it would make a unique little decoration. But either the squirrels or other children beat me too it (pesky kids!). So instead I just have these pretty pictures.</span></div>
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4. Our fancy dress for Pangea - Circle of Life</div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-48996994359992334142013-09-28T18:52:00.002+01:002013-09-28T18:52:40.402+01:00Starting UniversityI have just finished my first week back at university and, although I know most people will have already begun this academic year, I thought I would write a little post about starting university for the first time.<br />
For most people it is the first time you will have lived away from home, the first time you will have to cook for yourself, the first time in a new city, the first time meeting such a huge group of new people and the first time studying on a university course. That is a lot of firsts and it can be really daunting, but also incredibly exciting! So here are a few tips:<br />
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1. <b>Enjoy your first week.</b> It may sound obvious but everyone is in the same boat. Don't be afraid to speak to people and make friends. There will be people in that you meet in the first week who you will be friends with for the rest of uni, and others who you may never really talk to again. Go out, experience what the city/town you're in has to offer because this is one of the few times you have absolutely no work to do!<br />
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2. <b>Join sports clubs and societies.</b> Try out new things. Go and sign up for that sport you've never heard of before! You never know until you try it out. Usually during freshers most clubs offer free or cheap taster sessions so there really is no reason not too. It's also another great way to meet people in different years and on different course and provides some of the best social nights of the year!<br />
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3. <b>Don't go crazy on your first supermarket shop.</b> I can promise that you won't need 6 different types of spices and there is not enough room in the cupboards for 5 packets of pasta! The temptation is there when you do your first own shop but my best advice is write a list when you go shopping and stick to it.</div>
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4. <b>Actually attend your lectures and workshops.</b> Self motivation is key at university. And it is so easy to not go to things if you're feeling a bit hungover or sleepy. But they really are valuable and the best way to learn what you need for your course. If you do go, try not to sleep through them..</div>
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5. <b>Make use of your library and uni working spaces. </b>I didn't do this until the end of my first year and wish I had done it earlier! There is space to work all over most uni campuses and you will soon find somewhere that suits you. Being away from your desk in your room means that there are fewer distractions. You can't get up and make some toast in the middle of writing that essay!<br />
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6. <b>Find your nearest Nandos. </b>They do great bean burgers and rice! And it makes a great place to meet up with friends and course mates outside of doing work.</div>
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<br />AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-72128122190416012522013-09-21T16:59:00.000+01:002013-09-21T16:59:13.441+01:00My Own Space<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I moved back to uni about 2 weeks ago to start my second year. I still can't believe that I am already in 2nd year, feels two minutes since I moved into halls as a fresher!<br />
This year I am living in a house with 4 of my friends from first year. We have spent most of our first weeks going out, sleeping of hangovers, eating and being mentors to freshers. I love being in a house now though and having a shared space and a big kitchen. Even if it does mean we have to take out our own bins and hoover the floors!<br />
I have definitely made my room into my own little space. Having a double bed again is heaven and I am starfishing to the max. I am also slowly building a hoard of cushions to adorn my bed with. The only thing thats missing is some cute bunting or fairy lights to go round my walls.<br />
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Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. I love being able to put layers on and buy a new big warm coat. And, as much as a I love the pastels and brights of S/S, the more warm red, blue and yellow tones of autumn never fail to make me feel cosy.</div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-11601958201769146432013-09-15T17:00:00.000+01:002013-09-15T17:00:01.596+01:00My Life In Photos #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. On the way to watch my local football team, Bradford City!</div>
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AliceLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15793754664727550142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225260673160248104.post-22594283784112383232013-09-13T17:55:00.000+01:002013-09-13T17:55:22.831+01:00CopenhagenThe last big part of my holiday was a family city break to Copenhagen. Denmark is a country I had never been to before, so thats another ticked off my list! It really is such a beautiful city with great architecture. We spent our time visiting museums, taking boats tours, wandering through parks, shopping, eating out and at Tivoli gardens.<br />
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We had a great apartment near to the city centre, although 5 flights of stairs is a heck of a long way up! There was a lovely little cafe across the street where we ate breakfast and had afternoon drinks. The Danish do have quite a strange combination of foods for breakfast though; bread, cheese, jam, museli, yoghurt, egg and juice. The houses along the canals were like something off a postcard and it was made even more pretty because of the sunny weather we had.</div>
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I was rather excited when I realised that there was a <a href="http://www.monki.com/Shop/New_Arrivals" target="_blank">Monki</a> store (there were actually 2 in the city centre!) in Copenhagen. I absolutely love the brand and often shop in the online store but find myself put off with having to pay postage because I am never sure if it will fit me properly or look right on me. So I tried on so many things and came away with a few items. Think I might do a little post on those too.<br />
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One of the stranger experiences whilst there was visiting Christiania. This is a really unique neighbourhood with its own way of living. It started off as a military area and then people began to squat there. Fairly recently the government has allowed people to begin to buy and rent the properties. It was certainly very interesting but I'm not sure I would like to walk down Pusher Street again where people were freely selling drugs..<br />
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A final thing I loved about this city was the number of people that rode bikes! The whole place is designed to make it easier to get around by bike which I think is such a great incentive and something that needs to be done in more UK cities.<br />
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Arrived in sunny weather and spent the afternoon putting our tent up and registering at the office. Then in the evening we cracked open the cans and got to know the people in the tents around us. And what a lovely bunch they were too.</div>
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This was our first shift from 10-5 and it was simply just manual labour! If you've ever been to a festival before then you know how hard it is to carry bags across the fields to where you want to camp. Especially with the weight of about 3 crates in the bottom. Well we were just carrying everyones heaviest bags, and then putting their tents up when they found somewhere to camp. However we were often rewarded with some tasty snacks or a cheeky can or two which made the afternoon go faster!</div>
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This was the first day of music and luckily our tent had managed to hold our through all the rain. So we set off first to see AlunaGeorge. On the way I got stopped by a modelling agency. This is the 3rd time in 3 months it has happened! Next we saw the Editors, which was the only time we managed to sit on the floor before the whole place turned to mud! We followed up with Frankie and the Heartstring (a band I had been meaning to see for quite a while), Haim, Disclosure and Fall Out Boy. We topped it all off with Biffy Clyro who were a-m-a-zing. I managed to find myself on top of a three person tower which was literally the highlight of my festival!</div>
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We visited a beach almost every day and because the islands are fairly small there was usually never anyone else on the beaches. The only thing that would have made it better is if the sea was warm!<br />
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The family friends that we were staying with had collected buoys for many years and assembled them in the back yard. The younger generation had great fun playing out on them right up until sunset.</div>
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Also a few of us went to the islands annual music festival whilst we were there. There was some great traditional bagpipes as well as bands playing covers of songs. One band played Mr Brightside and I may have turned 14 again..</div>
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Later in the holiday we also did some walks up some beautiful hills which left us with views for miles and miles. For me this is holiday was the perfect way to relax and spend time with my family. If only it was closer to home!<br />
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This is me and my five housemates at our end of year ball in May. I managed to finish and pass all of first year! It actually feels like such a long time ago now since we've had all of summer in between.<br />
I said in my last post, which was so long ago that I would be surprised it anyone actually remembers my existence, that I was hoping to start blogging again over summer when I had more time. In the end I was just enjoying summer too much that I never got round to writing it all down. But lately I have been looking at some of the blogs I used to read religiously and I began to really miss it. So here I am. Writing a new post.<br />
I am starting university again later this month so I know I won't have huge amounts of time but I want to blog when I can. I have lots of ideas and love being able to look back at my blog in the future as an online diary. I have made a few changes to the layout and am hoping to make a few more as I learn how to code html better (or just make it up as I go along!). So hopefully you guys will stick around.<br />
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