Megan Time!

Hey everyone! Thought I'd make a blog post today as it has been over a week since my last post. The truth is I'm not entirely sure what to blog about because life has been pretty boring at the moment. The amount of times I've started writing a post then deleting it after a few sentences because I feel it's not good enough is probably not a very good blogger. I think after blogging everyday in April, I've kind of got blogger's block where I have no idea what to post about really. It happens though and maybe I should listen to my own advice on my  blogger's block blog post . At least I'm writing this now and you're currently reading a blog post by me. A blog post is still a blog post at the end of the day. It doesn't matter how long or the content. It's a blog post. I think that the majority of my time is spent in work so sometimes I have to prioritise my work life over my free time. Also after work, I tend to spend my free time...

This day is kind of special for me as on this day five years ago I created my first blog post. It doesn't feel like it has been five years and yet here we are. I started this little blog back in 2014 thinking it'll be something fun to do. I like to think I've improved since then but I know I make the odd mistake here and there from time to time. One thing I didn't think would ever happen is my blog would be viewed over 24,000 times. That's a lot of people. I also find it interesting when I look at my audience stats and see that people are viewing my blog not just from the UK but from the USA, Russia, Germany, France, Ukraine and so many more places. That is a little crazy to me that people from all over the world are taking a moment to view my blog. It means a lot to me because I do love to blog and a part of me wishes this was a full time job but unfortunately it's not. However, I do try my best to post regularly but if you've been reading my blo...

It's been a while since I've done a haul post on this blog. The other day I went shopping and bought a few little stationary items I thought I'd share with you what I bought and some of them are pretty cool. There's only four items which are bought so this won't be a long post but I thought it would just be a fun idea to share what I bought. All of these items are from Tesco. So let's get started. I know it's a bit early to be buying an academic diary that starts in July but as I've got a few things happening in the Summer and Autumn, I thought I'd get myself a diary to make a note of everything I've got planned. I'm hoping I'll actually make use out of it because usually I struggle to keep diaries updated. This was kind of a random one but it was Harry Potter related so how could I not? It's pretty useful as it's a mini stationary set so it's handy to have. I just thought it was cute and I'd feel happy usin...

Sunday is kind of an interesting day. Some people see it as the end of the week and some see it as the start of a new week. Sunday is a day of either rest or productivity. You're either recovering from the night before or you're preparing for a big Sunday roast. For me Sunday is usually the day where I like to think about the following week. It's a time where I usually check my work schedule and see which days I'm working on. I also like to plan for my days off and figure out what to do on them instead of having a lazy day which is what tends to happen on my days off. On this particular Sunday it is a kind of day of rest as I'm working tonight so I know I will be productive then. However, I don't want to waste the day doing nothing and just being on my laptop watching YouTube videos. Instead I'm going to read a book. I'm currently reading Little Women and I absolutely love this cover of the book. It's beautiful. I'll spend a few hour...

Lately, I've been doing a lot of overthinking. Mostly about my future plans and things that have been going on in my personal life which have kind of shaken things up a bit. This overthinking has made me realise how important it is to take some time for yourself. Just spending a few moments doing some self-care and clearing your head. It's okay to get some space from life and just have a breather. In those moments do things that make you happy. For me, it's reading a book or doing some journaling where I kind of just write down all the things that have been playing on my mind. That for me acts like a weight off my shoulders. If I have more time then I'll go for a walk and listen to some music or go shopping around town. It can be anything you like and it's kind of a distraction for you. It gives you a chance to just breath for a moment. So, if you're feeling a little overwhelmed or stressed then remember to take some time for yourself and enjoy a ...

Most creative people usually get a block where they struggle with ideas or they feel their ideas aren't good enough. I get this when it comes to my blog. Sometimes I feel like I have no idea what to post. Yet I want to post something because I feel I need to keep my blog updated. However, it can be a struggle especially when you inevitably get that blogger's block where you struggle to even think of an idea. I'm here to help you though and give you suggestions on how to combat the blogger's block. Hopefully this can be used in other creative aspects and not just for bloggers. Think of it as a way of finding motivation and inspiration to be creative. So let's get started! 1. Do you still enjoy it? I suppose you may have to sit back and think do you actually enjoy what you do. Does it bring you joy. If it does then that's a good sign because it means you've not given up yet. Yet if it doesn't bring you joy then don't put so much pressur...

Tonight is rather an exciting night because I'm actually going out for the first time in forever and spending my evening actually doing something instead of working or watching YouTube videos. Me and my mum are going out to watch a tribute band of the Beatles in our local arts centre. I know it's not the real thing but it's still the same songs and everything. I'm actually having a drink of cider before going out because why not. I actually have today off as well as tomorrow so why not go a little crazy. I don't actually remember the last time I drank alcohol so yeah. Anyway, I thought I'd share the makeup I decided to wear and what's in my bag. This is kind of what I'd wear for a night out and this is kind of a night out/going to a concert. So yeah here's the makeup I'm wearing: Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation - Light Porcelain Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Fair 1 E.l.f. Finishing Powder - Fair/Light Revolution Re...

Bet you didn't think after posting everyday in April that I'd be back on the first day of May with another post. Well here I am blogging for you guys and this is actually something very different that I'm going to be talking about and I decided to actually talk about on my blog because it's a journey that I'm going on which involves me making some big changes. It's something new. Now one thing I don't really talk about is my weight. As you know I don't post any photos of myself because I am a very insecure person. You can see from my Instagram that I don't have a lot of selfies or body shots. That's cause I take a photo of myself and will take about ten or more to get a good shot. Sometimes I'm lucky and sometimes I'm not. That's because I have a lot of insecurities that I don't really talk about on here so here goes. I'm overweight and have been for a while. I'm a size 16 (UK size).  I do try and go on diets pl...