My Summer Bucket List 2016 // Emile

Hello everyone,

Technically, the first day of Summer was a few days ago, but here in sunny 'ol Britain (yeah I know) it hasn't really been that Summery. But I am an optimist and I can always hope. Last year I made a bucket list and I really enjoyed challenging myself to do some things I wouldn't otherwise do. You could spend your Summer sitting on the couch binge-watching Netflix, or you could spend your days having some fun and your nights binge-watching Netflix! Sounds like that better choice to me. I'm not on summer break yet; two weeks to go.

1. Learn to play something on guitar.

2. Borrow a book from a library and actually read it.

3. Go to the Young Adult Literature Convention.

4. Learn some more Spanish.

5. Practise some yoga.

6. Have a water fight.

7. Talk to someone new.

8. Run 10k.

9. Go out for breakfast.

10. Have a photoshoot with friends.

11. Go on scout camp.

12. Have a sleepover with my best friends.

13. Go on a wherever walk.

(Walk around your neighbourhood exploring places you haven't been before and taking random turnings).

14. Take pictures and put them on Instagram.

15. Sew a garment of clothing.

16. Grow out my hair.

17. Complete more of my Wreck This Journal.

18. Learn a new skill. 

19. Read 15 books.

20. Go for a walk in the rain.

21. Write a blog post everyday for a month.

22. Do something that slightly scares me. 

23. Get better at dance.

24. Learn to pirouette!

(Mine are slowly progressing but still pretty bad).

25. Play in the woods.

26. Do something kind for someone else.

27. Have a barbecue outdoors.

28. Re-read a book I used to love.

29. Participate in a read-a-thon.

30. Write a poem. 

31. Go to the beach.

32. Make a sand Hogwarts to the best of your ability.

33. Watch the sunset.

34. Watch the sunrise.

35. Go for a walk or bike ride before breakfast.

36. Send a letter.

37. Dip my feet in the river.

38. Eat a breakfast food for dinner.

39. Have a posh afternoon tea at home.

40. Bake a cake.

41. Learn to do the splits.

42. Try a new recipe.

43. Wake up before 8am. 

44. Draw something. 

45. Meditate.

46. Do something for charity.

47. Wear something adventurous.

48. Buy a sundress.

49. Walk barefoot down the street.

50. Take a photo a day.

And there you go. Those are 50 things I would like to do this Summer. I will try and take a picture for each one so that at the end of the Summer I can show you all the things I did. 

The End,

Currently Reading; Maud// 19.06.16

Hey guys,
This is going to be my long awaited currently reading post. I just got back from a Father's Day meal out with my and I'm tucked up in bed all cosy and warm :-)

Yesterday, I finished Animal Farm by George Orwell. I absolutely loved it and totally recommend. It really makes you think about our lives and the ending is so hard hitting.
I am now reading Oranges are not the only fruit by Jeanette Winterson. I haven't actually started reading it yet but am so excited to.

Pride is coming up this weekend and I'm so freaking happy. Me and two of my bestfriends have been counting down for around 145 days for this. It's part of my birthday weekend as my birthday is the following Monday.

Happy Reading,
Maud

Well, it's been a while//Maud

Hey everyone,
It's been about two weeks without posting. I don't really have an excuse which is very truthful by my abandonment is unacceptable.

I don't really know where this is going but I suppose I'll tell you what's happening in the next few weeks!
So, in a less than two weeks it's my birthday so I'll do a birthday haul that thursday because I love watching them and I'll do it blog style. I am also going to my local pride parade with my friends and parents so I'm suppppeeeerrr excited.
In July, I am going to YALC with Em, A and my friend :)

I am really excited for this summer and I'm doing a few personal things aswell. Be expecting great, lengthy posts starting aroung July 20th.
(P.S. I am still reading Animal Farm)

That's all for now folks,

A Court of Mist and Fury Review // An Infinite Philosophy

Hello everyone,

here are our A Court of Mist and Fury reviews. Unfortunately, Maud has not yet finished the book and will post her own thoughts on it at a later date. Both reviews have spoilers so read at your own risk you were warned. And without further ado, here we go.

SPOILERS! Spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers spoilers. Read at your own risk. 

Just Go For It // Emile

Hello everyone,

I went to a dance class for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It wasn't something I had actually planned on doing that day, but I am very happy I went. I have wanted to do dance for such a long time - around 8 or 9 years. For someone who isn't actually very old (I'm only a teenager) that's quite a long time. 

I have been told multiple times by someone close to me that I couldn't do dance, that I was too frumpy and only slim, graceful girls dance. I am neither of those things, and I am okay with that now. Mostly. I gave up hope years ago that I would ever dance. Until one day a few months ago my Mum asked if I wanted to do any clubs or classes outside of school. Of course I said yes and I asked her if I could possibly go to a dance class. She said sure, that if I found one she would take me. 

I was walking on air. I had given up all hope of ever dancing and suddenly I could! Honestly I felt like crying. I know this sounds incredibly melodramatic but it seriously meant that much to me. Two weeks go I found a lyrical dance class near my village, and I went that day. And I am hooked. I love it so so so much. There were only two other girls there, they were really friendly and we instantly got along. 

This seems random I know, but I just wanted to come on here and say if there is something you want to do, go for it! I was worried I wasn't skinny enough to dance, but why does that matter? I did it, and I love it! I can't wait until my next class. I practise all the time at home to try and improve. Who knows, maybe I'll get quite far. 

The End,