Hello!
Today I wanted to talk about the things that are going on in my life. I'm always looking for ways to make my blog more personal than just "this makeup is amazing", because there really is more to me than just makeup. Something that I always worry about is that whoever is reading my blog thinks that I'm self obsessed and concentrate solely on my looks, so I wanted to just chat about other things to prove I am an actual person :P
First of all, a massive change in my life is that for nearly a month I have switched to being vegetarian. Now, anyone who knows me will know that I HATE most vegetables. But eating meat was making me very unhappy, and I am currently on a journey to try and find true happiness in my life, so cutting out meat is just one step towards that. And I have found out that vegetables aren't that bad when they're in a meal like a Mediterranean bake or a vegetable lasagna. And I've found many tasty treats that are packed with protein, something that I wouldn't have bothered about before. It has actually been a lot easier for me to cut out meat, as I used to eat it for at least two meals every day. I am eating better food and I feel a lot better knowing that I'm not eating dead animals.
The next thing in my life that I am slowly trying to fix is my fitness. Fitness is something that I have extremely lagged on, especially in the last year. I'm trying to walk more places, and when the weather gets a bit nicer I want to go one walks in my area, as my part of town has a lot of hills that will be great for walking. I've also started a legs, bums and tums workout, which leaves me kinda tired and achy, but at least I know it's working, I think?
A massive thing that is happening in September is that I am (finally) starting university! It has taken a lot of hard work, especially mentally, to reach this stage and to overcome the struggles I have had in the past at my previous college. But I am now where I want to be, even if I am two years behind everyone else my age. I am going to study a degree in photography, which is just a dream and I cannot wait to start this new chapter. I'm studying locally, so I will be living at home, but I don't feel like I'm going to miss out on the whole "uni experience", I did originally want to move away, but I changed my mind. I'm actually really looking forward to getting to stay at home with my family, friends, and, of course, my dogs. I'm also excited at the possibility that me and my best friend could be going to uni together! I believe that you should always do what is right for you, not what is right for others, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
In the past couple of months, I have entered a new relationship. Scary? Maybe. We had been best friends for two years previous, and being in a relationship seems natural. I'm very happy, and all loved up. He's actually the first of my boyfriend's to not get "the talk" from my friends. Probably because he was the one giving the others that talk, haha!
I am soon due to take my driving test as well. I'm so, so nervous, but I can't wait to be out and about driving my little car (I've named her Indie). I passed my theory at the start of March, so now I just need to perfect my driving and hopefully I'll have a summer full of road trips. Just kidding, petrol is expensive these days... But I am looking forward to the independence that a car will bring me, and no longer having to catch smelly buses.
Recently, I have been thinking a bit more about myself, and the little things that I want in life. Even from little things like not caring that people comment on the fact that I always wear all black, or tying my fringe up despite thinking I have a big forehead. I am looking forward to the end of college, although I will be sad that the past two years have gone so quick! But I have many plans in the summer, that I'm hoping to share on here, and a lot of shoot ideas that I want to do before I start focusing on uni.I want to expand my blog and feature more of these lifestyle posts as I feel that my blog is a great place to share things.
Hello!
Today I thought I would do something a bit more personal and do the TMI tag. I'm going to answer 50 questions about myself, so here we go!
1: What are you wearing?
Black top, black jumper, black jeans, black Docs...
2: Ever been in love?
Yes, twice.
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
Yes
4: How tall are you?
5'8"
5: How much do you weigh?
I haven't weighed myself since the summer but I was 8 and a half stone in June last year
6: Any tattoos?
Yes, 3, soon to be 4!!
7: Any piercings?
Yes, 8
8: OTP?
Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes from Downton Abbey
9: Favorite show?
I don't watch that much TV anymore... would probably have to be Friends
10: Favorite bands?
Shinedown, ELO, Twenty One Pilots, James Bay, I like a bit of Motley Crue and Rainbow too
11: Something you miss? .
Not having exams
12: Favorite song?
Hold On Tight - ELO
13: How old are you?
19
14: Zodiac sign?
Pisces
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
Funny
16: Favorite Quote?
I don't wanna say because it's on my ankle in Elvish and I'm not telling anyone what it translates to.
17: Favorite actor?
Jim Carrey // Rachel Adams
18: Favorite color?
Purple
19: Loud music or soft?
LOUD
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
The bathroom (wtf Layla???)
21: How long does it take you to shower?
Usually like 10-20 mins
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Sometimes it can take me over an hour
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
With my brother when we were younger
24: Turn on?
Smile
25: Turn off?
Feet
26: The reason I started blogging?
I just wanted to try it and then it turned into something that I really loved
27: Fears?
Heights, stairs, being alone
28: Last thing that made you cry?
My best friend threw a potato at the back of my neck
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
I don't actually know
30: Meaning behind your blog name?
My first name is Layla and one of my middle names is Aurora
31: Last book you read?
How To Be Normal - Holly Bourne
32: The book you’re currently reading?
Gone Girl Gillian Flynn
33: Last show you watched?
Er...
34: Last person you talked to?
Like in person? My grandad
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
One of my close friends
36: Favorite food?
My grandad's spaghetti
37: Place you want to visit?
America
38: Last place you were?
As in abroad? Holland. On holiday? Wales
39: Do you have a crush?
Well I like someone yeah
40: Last time you kissed someone?
Yesterday evening
41: Last time you were insulted?
I get insulted all the time
42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
Cherry
43: What instruments do you play?
I used to play guitar and viola
44: Favorite piece of jewelry?
My bracelet my grandparents got me for my 18th. I never wear it because I'm terrified of losing it
45: Last sport you played?
Er... Probably basketball at the park 2 years ago
46: Last song you sang?
Gotsa Get Paid - ZZ Top
47: Favorite chat up line?
I don't have one
48: Have you ever used it?
Obviously not
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
On my college break today
50: Who should answer these questions next?
Kirsty - kirstyhanson.blogspot.com
Katie - http://garnerkatie.blogspot.co.uk/
Hello and welcome!
So I know I'm rather late to the bandwaggon, but its taken me a while to think about what I really want to achieve this year. This year is going to be one of the biggest of my life so far, as I'm not only turning 20, but I'm also (hopefully) going to be starting university in September doing a subject I love, something which just two years go I never thought would be possible.
2015 was a strange year for me. I faced many personal challenges but I overcame them, and I plan to carry on in 2016 being stronger and better than ever. So without further ado, here are my 2016 goals.
- Exercise more
- Drink less alcohol
- Eat less rubbish
- Work on my butt
- Look after my skin
- Take more photos
- Go on more trips/adventures
- Try yoga
- Take more baths
- Get more tattoos
- Remember to take my tablets
- Blog more
- Do more things for myself
- Meditate more regularly
- Smile!
- And maybe possibly stop wearing so much black. Maybe.
I plan to regularly update on these things as the year progresses and see where it takes me
Thanks for reading
Layla x


