My First Year of Uni

Since I've seen a lot of people on my twitter newsfeed freaking out about results day. It made me reflect to this time last year and even though I cannot say much because what I was like this time last year was horrendous but as cliche as it sounds everything happens for a reason. 
So results day can go one of three ways - 1. YOU ARE MEGA FREAKING HAPPY 
                                                                   2. meh it's okay 
                                                                   3. FML 
Now, I didn't get in to my first choice of University (by one mark) but by results day I was just so relieved that I got into Uni I didn't care where I was - even though it turned out to be one of the best decisions (which wasn't actually my choice) of my entire life (so far). 
So anyway, I got in to my second choice and surly the people who didn't get in too this uni there would be room in halls right? nope wrong. So the day after results day, me and my dad started to panic because I never actually seen this uni! I just went of with what people told me (well that could have been a disaster!) anyway,whilst there I found out that all halls we're full and that I had to go to this event called 'House Hunting' which was so unbelievably stressful and sadly my parents had used their time off and couldn't come with me - on my own I went and to my surprise there were loads of students in my position. However something which school didn't prepare me for was how to interact with other people but luckily for me, I sat down by someone whilst filling my details in who was doing the same course as me! so we started to speak, then in the actual talk that they gave us they made us all interact. (What a life saver!) We formed a group quickly and then started to look for a house - we spent all day and let me tell you it was not easy and unbelievably stressful! Anyway, two of the girls dropped out and it became the three of us and we managed to get a house after two days. 

I can tell you now, school does not prepare you for your own house and how much money you have to pay before it. And it was so weird, however not living in halls had it's benefits. I actually had to talk to people in freshers and then tagged along to people's pre-drinks. I surprisingly made more friends living in a house than not - but this took time. In November/December time I became really down. I only lived with two other girls who travelled a lot to go back home or seeing their boyfriends. I used to hate coming home and I wasn't sure if I wanted to go on to my second year, I couldn't even be bothered to do my work. However, in one of my modules we had to do group work which meant I was interacting more with other students and then around February time after I came home from Christmas, Things got better because I got to know my course mates well and I started going out with them outside of uni and seeing more people! Me and one of my housemates started spending each night watching films and eating chocolate and unloading of each other. Things started to get better until my house contracted ended and I needed to move on from my house. 

Halls: So most people begin halls being in the same boat as each other, no-one knowing anyone. However me, I was intruding on these guys. I was absolutely terrified if they would hate me or well any negative feelings towards me! I moved in on the last day of February and for the first week, I hid as much as I could. Although you have to make food sometimes right? And that's when I started speaking to one of my flatmates who has now become one of my best friends in such a short time! after 4/5 days of having 20 minute conversation with her, whilst I had a few I knocked on her door and asked if she wanted to go to the SU that night - sadly she rejected me (owch) but then she asked me out on the Friday, which I am so glad I went out! Then came the next SU and I met someone from the flat opposite us, he then asked me to come out and I was going through stuff at the time so I was like "fuck it yeah" and that's where I met the males of my flat - however being the only girl out had it's benefits - FREE SHOTS! From then on in Easter time I was close to the boys and that one girl - then the next night I became close to the girls whilst having a film night and basically in a short amount of time living with these people - well they didn't treat me like an outsider, they were welcoming and now I am as close with them as I am with other people.

So If you're panicking about your results and worried about not getting into the 'right' uni. Trust me it may be the best thing that happens to you if you don't.

But Kesha is just a Party animal right?

If you do know me then you realise I am a Kesha fan, it’s rare when I say this about an artist but she is one of my heroes. If you don’t like her music then that is fair enough. Personally I don't think that her talent is given any justice with her singles but her other songs have incredible meanings – her lyrics are one of the most feistiest but talented words I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. If you have never listened to the ‘Harold Song’ I recommend you should give it a listen.

However, it isn’t her music which inspires me although I do feel pretty badass when I listen to ‘thinking of you’ just because I relate to the lyrics myself and it fires me up! But what makes me adore Kesha is her bravery and her honesty about her position.

So, if you haven't heard Kesha is suing Dr Luke for sexual abuse and conduct. She suffered with bulimia which I don't think has enough attention on anyway. But she came out stronger and she supports her animals to do the same. Even in today’s society, girls tend to get the blame for ‘leading’ guys on. Now I can't say if Dr Luke did do this. But I am so proud that Kesha is fighting for herself, not even just for herself, for her animals – I highly doubt that She would lie, although nothing has been confirmed.

In her lyrics which she wrote herself, she encourages her fans to be warriors and to be loved for who they are and that no-one should tell them or anyone who you can or can’t be. It's put out there that no matter what shit you have dealt with, don't be a victim be a warrior which I think is a powerful message, that sometimes shit knocks you down then you get the fuck back up and bring it 10000 times harder. 

She is so strong and incredibly insightful and  encourages her fans to be colourful, creative and just to be happy.I hope she keeps making other people happy with her music but most of all I hope she continues to make herself happy.  

Top Four Lame Excuses Partners Use as an Excuse to Cheat.

Right, I am not down with people cheating on their loved ones. Cheating is selfish, cowardly and god damn hurtful. Yet, in today's society cheating is becoming more of a regular thing and sometimes the relationship can be fixed but on times but seriously if you're partner has used these lines on you. Seriously, get the fuck out of there and run. 

1. "It just happened" - What even is this excuse? It's clear that it happened! But your partner made the conscious decision to do it behind your back! It's not exactly like the cheater woke up and was like "Oh shit how did I get here?". They thought about it and still done it anyway.                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
2.  "She/He came on to me" - Oh that's nice for you. Sorry that you we're forced into it and just you know, couldn't say no                                                                                                                                                                   
   
3. "I was scared of our relationship"    - Basically using the commitment card is just a stupid one. If you're that scared then you leave the relationship because maybe you're not in the right one.                                                                                    
   
                                                                                           
4. "I'm just not the type for relationships"  - Oh here's an idea, maybe don't get in one or become exclusive with a person and let them know beforehand so they don't have to waste their time with you?                                                                                                                          
        

Why is Disney Addictive?

Even now at the age of eighteen I get excited every time I hear there is a new film out and why is this? We've heard a lot of negative aspect of Disney and how they create unrealistic expectations for beauty in females and also for males. But come on, who didn’t enjoy Frozen the first time they watched it eh? Obviously Disney know who they are marketing their films too and they do it well!

1.      We love a happy ending!

As humans we are predictable human beings and for some reason we love the formula of beginning, middle and end = happy, something bad happens and then it all works out for the best in the end!

2.       The Music

Come on tell me you do not smile when you hear a Hakuna Mata? I mean ‘Let it Go’ was in the music chart for how long?! My thoughts exactly, the music is so god damn catchy that you just cannot help but sing along with it!

3.       The Characters

Disney creates loveable and powerful characters, even in their beginning with characters such as Mickey Mouse and even in today’s society with Elsa (Frozen) figures being plastered everywhere – seriously the amount of random stuff by eight year old cousin has with Elsa on it is scary!

4.       Disney Renaissance

This is a period of Disney where there films thrived for a ten year period! Giving us films such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Tarzan and The Lion King. I don’t know about you but I grew up with these films and I bet if I ever have children they will too! This gives us some nostalgia as it reminds us of the innocence of being a child.

5.       Talking Animals

This one sounds a little silly! I mean obviously you’re cat isn't going to start speaking to you but its fun. I mean how many times (if) you have a pet would you speak to it and imagine what it’s thinking about and feeling? C’mon why was the 100 Dalmatians so popular or lady and the tramp? It’s imaginative to see how animals think!

There are many criticism which come with Disney especially on how women we’re represented however even in older films there were feminist moments. For example, Mulan. I mean dude she saves China for Christ sake! Belle shows compassion and takes a stand to save her father from the beast! Ariel fought what she believed in and was brave enough to leave what she knew behind and adapt to a new environment!

25 Facts About Me

So I was unsure what to write at first, so why not get to know me with useless and pointless facts about myself. 

1. I am from Wales but I live in Bristol due to University - I absolutely adore it there!
2. I am obsessed with Lasagne, I could happily live off it all day:)
3. I want to travel the world so badly and I am desperate to go to India
4. I have two springer spaniels called Casper and Charlie, they are my world<3 
5. I am quite an open minded person 
6. I am addicted to Bates Motel currently 
7. Biffy Clyro is the best band 
8. When I was 12 I use to have an obsession with the band 'Simple Plan' and when I was younger I tried to get them to tweet me which failed however recently without trying Sebastian who is the lead guitarist tweeted me 
9. I love to read
10. My ultimate goal in life is to experience everything I can and take every opportunity to do it.
11. I do not function well in the morning 
12. I love the beach, I could stay in the sea all day 
13. In 2014 I caught Katy Perry's guitar pick 
14. I find Pretty Little Liars very addictive and I can spend hours looking at PPL crazy theories
15. My favourite colour is green 
16. I absolutely love horror films but I barely go to the cinemas to see them so 9/10 they don't scare me 
17. I spend a lot of my money on McDonalds 
18. I'm too lazy to keep up with my appearance majority of the time
19. When I was in year 6 I gave a presentation about a show called Charmed. When I was explaining how I started watching it, My teacher was almost crying with laughter when I said "Well me and my brother were having a battle over the sky remote" 
20. I am not an interesting person 
21. Game of thrones is so good, I haven't read the books because I don't want to taint the TV show. Also Cersei is my favourite character on there which tends to be an unpopular opinion (sorry, please don't shoot me!)
22. When I'm older, I want to become a counsellor however when I say this to people I get "Well that's depressing" 
23. I find other cultures very interesting and I have spent hours before googling stuff about it 
24. I entered a sociology degree not doing the subject before - However I am so glad I did because I love it
25. I don't believe in horoscopes but I do spend a lot of time reading them!