Today I had my first music lesson. This isn't where I learn to play an instrument, but this is where I learn how to teach music in primary schools. So far this has been my favourite lesson! I feel that music might be a strength of mine once I learn everything! Although I had the early morning I was glad that I finished at 11am. I decided to take a trip to the Asda that was 15mins from Uni in the car.
*car music*
Currently my car music is listening to Two Door Cinema Club's new EP. Changing of the Seasons is my favourite track, however overall I think this is an EP you should all be buying!
Anyway back to Asda, I bought a few things and drove back home to bake a cake in my new oven! I may have burnt it a bit but overall I'm happy with the end product.
I feel today I've been a bit productive! I also went for a walk further into Horsforth and looked around the charity shops. I would recommend that you should always take a look if you have time! It's so good what you can find! I bought two DVD's Atonement and the old version of Fame. I think it's rained all day but I managed to catch a few dry hours on my walk!
Came back made dinner (chicken wrapped in bacon with potato waffles and salad) and watched some recorded TV. Then my friend Abz and I tried to FaceTime and call eachother but I think she's pretty busy with Uni. Plus her Uni Wi-Fi isn't as good as the internet we would use at home!
My question of the day is;
Do you play an instrument? If you do what is it and how long have you played for? Maybe there's an instrument you'd wished you had learnt! Let me know in the comments below!
I wish I'd learnt to play the guitar. If anyone wants to teach me feel free!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Busy, Busy, Busy!
Hello my lovely readers!
Firstly, I would like to apologise for being quiet and not updating my blog. A lot has happened and well, things have got on top of me! Last week was Freshers week and I must say I was underwhelmed. However, I have made some firm friends who I hope I will become even closer to over the next three years.
Freshers
I was excited for Freshers! I have to admit I was a bit shocked that the wristband to get you into all the events was £70! However, upon arriving at the University and finding out that I couldn't get on the events that I wanted I decided not to pay the £70 and instead I was going to pay £35 just for the Freshers ball. On Monday 23rd September I went bowling with the rest of the Freshers group. I was in a team with 7 other girls, who are all really lovely! To say I had just met these girls that day you'd have thought we'd known eachother for years! Sadly I didn't win the first game and instead I came last! However, in the second game I did get 3 spares one of which was from a really difficult split! I felt like a pro! Overall, bowling was pretty fun and a great start to the week.
Wednesday was the Freshers Festival and that was such a cool day as we got loads of free stuff! I signed up for a lot of groups as well. I've also applied to be a student ambassador as well! I have an interview for the position on Thursday which I'm excited about! I just hope that I am feeling a little better by then!
Thursday was probably one of the more exciting days! I went to the student lock in at Meadowhall with my new friend Megan. She might as well be my twin the amount of things we have in common! This was my first lock in and I have to say the experience was so much fun! It was crazy how many students were there! There were discounts on so many stores I was shocked at how cheap stuff was. We headed to Levi's first. I really wanted to try on a pair of jeans as there was 30% off in store! As excited as I was I couldn't buy a pair of jeans for over £60 when they didn't fit nice. What we did get from Levi's was a wristband that entitled us to two free beers. I don't really know why I drank it because I actually hate beer! Next we wandered out of the store and queued up to try free shots and win Nandos. I was unlucky with the Nandos wheel, but Megan won the best card! A whole chicken or a free meal! We continued to look round the shops at the bargains and I bought a pair of jeans, a new dress and a tshirt from Topman for my brother. It was a fab day! There will be a vlog of this day up on my YouTube channel soon.
Friday night we went to the 90s night at the student union bar. Myself and three other girls (Liv, Megan and Zoe) went as Beanie Babies! We looked so good together! Everyone thought our costumes were fab! It was such a good night and I didn't spend as much money as I thought I would which is always good since I'm now a student!
Saturday night was the ball (the event I'd forked out £35 for)! I have to say I thought it was a waste of money. I wasn't impressed with the food and the atmosphere seemed dead. Luckily I wasn't the only one as the rest of the students seemed to be leaving and everyone on my table wanted to leave as well. We all got taxis at 10pm. Talk about calling it an early night!
I wore this to the ball- my hair has grown so much I am dead happy! Future Rapunzel!
Sunday was better. I made my way to my parents home for 10.20am. I watched my brother play rugby and then had dinner with the family. I got my new laptop which I am in love with and I'm currently writing my blog on now (whilst watching Pitch Perfect-again).
This week
So after Freshers week (which included intro lectures) the real lessons and work was beginning. It was Monday morning and I had P.E 10am-1pm. It was actually pretty good! I had made it out to be this horrible thing. It's only because I'm not sporty and I've never been good at sports! Although after yesterday's session it was actually really good!
The bad thing about this week is that I've come down with flu...or something. I have a really bad cough and a cold, my ears are killing as well. Although, I'm back at home now with my mum looking after me.
So a lot has gone on hence why my blog posts have been sparse! I do believe it has made this blog more interesting as a result.
So that's all for now! Hopefully, my next blog will be up soon!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
Firstly, I would like to apologise for being quiet and not updating my blog. A lot has happened and well, things have got on top of me! Last week was Freshers week and I must say I was underwhelmed. However, I have made some firm friends who I hope I will become even closer to over the next three years.
Freshers
I was excited for Freshers! I have to admit I was a bit shocked that the wristband to get you into all the events was £70! However, upon arriving at the University and finding out that I couldn't get on the events that I wanted I decided not to pay the £70 and instead I was going to pay £35 just for the Freshers ball. On Monday 23rd September I went bowling with the rest of the Freshers group. I was in a team with 7 other girls, who are all really lovely! To say I had just met these girls that day you'd have thought we'd known eachother for years! Sadly I didn't win the first game and instead I came last! However, in the second game I did get 3 spares one of which was from a really difficult split! I felt like a pro! Overall, bowling was pretty fun and a great start to the week.
Wednesday was the Freshers Festival and that was such a cool day as we got loads of free stuff! I signed up for a lot of groups as well. I've also applied to be a student ambassador as well! I have an interview for the position on Thursday which I'm excited about! I just hope that I am feeling a little better by then!
Thursday was probably one of the more exciting days! I went to the student lock in at Meadowhall with my new friend Megan. She might as well be my twin the amount of things we have in common! This was my first lock in and I have to say the experience was so much fun! It was crazy how many students were there! There were discounts on so many stores I was shocked at how cheap stuff was. We headed to Levi's first. I really wanted to try on a pair of jeans as there was 30% off in store! As excited as I was I couldn't buy a pair of jeans for over £60 when they didn't fit nice. What we did get from Levi's was a wristband that entitled us to two free beers. I don't really know why I drank it because I actually hate beer! Next we wandered out of the store and queued up to try free shots and win Nandos. I was unlucky with the Nandos wheel, but Megan won the best card! A whole chicken or a free meal! We continued to look round the shops at the bargains and I bought a pair of jeans, a new dress and a tshirt from Topman for my brother. It was a fab day! There will be a vlog of this day up on my YouTube channel soon.
Friday night we went to the 90s night at the student union bar. Myself and three other girls (Liv, Megan and Zoe) went as Beanie Babies! We looked so good together! Everyone thought our costumes were fab! It was such a good night and I didn't spend as much money as I thought I would which is always good since I'm now a student!
Saturday night was the ball (the event I'd forked out £35 for)! I have to say I thought it was a waste of money. I wasn't impressed with the food and the atmosphere seemed dead. Luckily I wasn't the only one as the rest of the students seemed to be leaving and everyone on my table wanted to leave as well. We all got taxis at 10pm. Talk about calling it an early night!
I wore this to the ball- my hair has grown so much I am dead happy! Future Rapunzel!
Sunday was better. I made my way to my parents home for 10.20am. I watched my brother play rugby and then had dinner with the family. I got my new laptop which I am in love with and I'm currently writing my blog on now (whilst watching Pitch Perfect-again).
This week
So after Freshers week (which included intro lectures) the real lessons and work was beginning. It was Monday morning and I had P.E 10am-1pm. It was actually pretty good! I had made it out to be this horrible thing. It's only because I'm not sporty and I've never been good at sports! Although after yesterday's session it was actually really good!
The bad thing about this week is that I've come down with flu...or something. I have a really bad cough and a cold, my ears are killing as well. Although, I'm back at home now with my mum looking after me.
So a lot has gone on hence why my blog posts have been sparse! I do believe it has made this blog more interesting as a result.
So that's all for now! Hopefully, my next blog will be up soon!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
Saturday, 21 September 2013
YouTube
Something I want to do next is start making YouTube videos. I found out today that someone I went to school with Emma Pickles was a YouTuber and she regularly made videos. She is someone who does make up and hair tutorials mostly!
Seeing people on YouTube like Emma has made me want to make videos myself. It pushes me on and makes me think that I can do it! However, I guess I'm scared. I'm worried people won't like my videos! I guess I'm just looking to see if there's anyone who reads these blogs that would watch my videos? If you would please please please write me a comment and give me ideas/suggestions. I know making videos will help my confidence and expand into a world I want to be a part of!
In other news...I am settling into my new flat well. Sometimes I regret living on my own but I like having my own space sometimes. For now no more regrets! My Internet and tv are up and running so when I get spare time which will most likely be on a night I will write my blogs which hopefully will be everyday!
Thank you so much again for reading my blog I really am grateful!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
Friday, 20 September 2013
Swim Deep Gig
As usual Swim Deep were amazing! First act on was circa waves. As my friend Rais pointed out they sounded a bit like Two Door Cinema Club! I thought they were pretty good!
Up next was the much anticipated Wolf Alice. Rais and Tasha had told me good things about this band and I have to say I was more than impressed! They were so good, when they have a headline tour I will definitely be buying tickets!
Finally at 9.30 Swim Deep came on stage! The crowd were more than ready and soon the mosh pits began! Now being small being stuck isn't the best thing! So I stuck to the side and enjoyed the music. Honey will always be my favourite song and it always sounds good live! Their cover of 'Girls just wanna have fun' was really good. It was my first time hearing it live and I thought the arrangement sounded so cool! Pretty sure you'll be able to check their cover out online either on YouTube, Soundcloud or Grooveshark etc.
Overall the gig was fab! The final song was King City and as usual everyone went crazy! The atmosphere was electric and I was reminded how much I missed going to gigs! I will definitely have to book more gigs. If you get chance to buy tickets for Swim Deep...DO IT! They don't disappoint!
Wolf Alice and Circa Waves came back on stage with Swim Deep to play together during the encore and it was fab!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
P.S. Sorry for the late blog only just got my Internet installed!
Monday, 16 September 2013
Fears
After today hasn't gone to plan with the flat I thought I write a blog on a subject I was planning to do next week, however I'll write this now!
I'm 18 and it's safe to say I still act like a 5 year old! This goes for fears as well. I'm still scared of spiders. However, since I'll be living on my own I have started to make myself kill the spiders instead of catching them and then panicking about what to do. In the end I usually end up calling my mum to come and kill it! I used to be scared of the dark and in a way I have conquered this fear. To not be scared I have to be sandwiched in between teddies and pillows. My brain thinks that I'll be safe should anything happen!
One thing I also used to have severe problems with we're nightmares. I haven't fully gotten rid of these, but they have become bearable. When I was younger I was involved in a car crash with my mum. We were fine it was nothing major, however I thought my mum had died. Every night after I wouldn't sleep and I would run screaming into my parents room thinking my mum was dead. I began falling asleep at school and in the end I was sent for a counselling session. I don't really remember the crash or the counselling so I guess you could say it was a success. Through the courts I did get some compensation which I then got on my 18th birthday. This is helping me for University. I guess you could say that something that was bad turned out to be good in the end.
Now I have my own flat I am a little nervous and scared about sleeping on my own. I don't like being in a house on my own so that will take some getting used to!
I was texting a friend last night and we briefly mentioned fears. Do any of you still have fears? If you want to comment your fears below feel free and I'll read and comment. We shouldn't let our fears rule us! We can be strong even with our fears!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Moving Day Part 3
11.17pm
Phew! Only just got into bed after a mad day! This morning was pretty lazy and I really thought I would achieve nothing! However, that is not the case as I have finally, after a week of avoiding it, packed my room up ready for my belongings to be taken in my car to my flat. I have 2 suitcases, make up box, tv, 2 lamps, shoe box and a few other items to load into my car ready for the journey to Horsforth.
My head has just hit the pillow as I'm writing this on my iPhone today. I can not even think about moving, I am literally that tired! Unfortunately tomorrow I have A LOT to do! I have to load the car up, sort out broadband, drive to Horsforth, unpack and put away everything, do the food shop, spend some time with my auntie and cousin and get everything ready for Abz's visit to my flat. I also am planning on doing my first vlog to upload onto my YouTube channel. Now I don't know when this would be uploaded but it will most likely be when my Internet is installed which could be Tuesday/Wednesday! Hopefully my brother will be able to help me set it up as my dad is working back in London. When Abz is visiting I will also be vlogging as well! Might even do a video challenge, I'll see how camera friendly I'm feeling!
I'm so excited for University now! Seeing everyone move away and update their status' and photos showing their freshers only makes me more excited! However, with it being my first night in my flat tomorrow I'm a little nervous! I'll be fine when I've slept there once it's just the first time! I can't wait for you all to see my journey through University and I hope you continue to read my blog! I have a lot of exciting things coming up!
Remember "the rest is still unwritten"
Megan
Saturday, 14 September 2013
Moving Day Part 2
ALL THE FURNITURE IS MOVED IN YAY!!!
Love my new home! So happy! I want to move in properly tomorrow but I need to go and pack all my clothes. I've started packing but I get bored so easily.
I'm determined to crack on and get finished tomorrow as the sooner I finish the sooner I move in!
Lots of exciting things coming up this week! Maybe a visit from my bestie Abzigail (a.k.a abzfabz), swim deep gig and beginning freshers! Phew scary but exciting stuff!
Sorry that this blog is a little short! I bought a curry from asda watched pitch perfect and had a relaxing night cause I feel as if I'm suffering from sleep deprivation! Tomorrow will be my first lay in for ages! Can't wait!
"The rest is still unwritten"
Megan
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