THOUGHTS | Goals

I know. I know. I'm like suuuuper late in the game.

I don't really know what happened.

It was November, and I blinked, and now its February.

Blimey.

That all being said, I wanted to talk a little about my goals for the next year. None of this new year new me stuff. Just a few things that I hope to achieve over the next 11 months. (Obviously it would have been 12 if I would have written this post when I was supposed to..my bad.)

1. Live With Joe.

Having been together for six years now, the time is finally right for us to start looking for a place. We've both decided that we wanna live within walking distance of town, so we'll be probably be looking for the smallest boxiest flat in an attic next to a main road, but I really could not be more excited to get a place that is just ours ♥ 

2. Learn To Make Sourdough.

This is a skill I've been saying I'll learn for at least a year now.. I think it's time I stopped talking and actually started practicing..

3. Quit Shopping Online/Buy More Locally.

Late night online shopping is my kryptonite and a habit I that really need to kick. As for shopping local, this is something I have been interested in since my Support Dairy post back in 2015, and I can't wait to explore more of Bath's independent scene in the coming months.

4. Improve My Photography.

I began this process last year, and whilst I am slowly beginning to understand how to control my camera, I still find that when faced with a scene that I actually want to capture, I immediately panic, fear that I won't get the settings right, and switch back to auto.

I long to have confidence in my skills and knowledge; to trust in myself; to capture the beauty in the everyday.

Thankfully, with resources like Skillshare and Xanthe Berkeley's Film Course, I might be able to make that a reality this year.

5. Practice My French.

I love the process of learning something new -its so important to keep our brains active- and I used to practice Duolingo most evenings before bed, but I fell out of the habit at the end of last year, and haven't yet picked it back up again.

Maybe writing this post will be the reminder I need to get back to it...

Did you make any resolutions this year? Or do you prefer to abstain from the whole new year new me thing?

THOUGHTS | Hello December

New month, new me. Hopefully.

I've been a bit MIA on the blog lately.

I don't really know why. I guess I just kinda ran out of things to talk about.. and life kinda got in the way..

I picked up a few new hobbies (french, and graphic design, photography and baking), and carried on with some old ones (working lots, running, and Pilates, obvs)

I pretty much didn't turn my shiny new computer on for a month..

But I'm back now.

I've sorted through almost an entire years worth of film and photos.

I've formulated some ideas for blog posts, and I'm totally ready to get back in the game. To capture all those little moments that make life great, to vocalize all those random pointless thoughts that come into my head ;)

It feels good to be back :)  

Much Love,

Jess

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THOUGHTS | Back To School

What is it about September that gives me that back to school feeling?

Uni wasn't really for me. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the freedom of living by myself, and I loved all the people I met, and I do enjoy learning. What I don't enjoy is proving I've learned anything.

I received pretty much exactly the same (fairly good) grade for everything I ever wrote at uni. My Uni was a good one, and my course was well respected. And yet I consistently felt like a fraud. I had no idea how I achieved the grades I did, and I never failed to panic after a hand in or an exam. I was pretty much the worst.

Whilst I do miss my little house by the sea, and my lovely Uni ladies, I am significantly happier in myself now that I have left. Working suits me more that I ever thought it would. Being busy suits me. Earning my own money suits me. Coming home at the end of the day and being able to forget about work and focus, guilt free, on my hobbies is the best.

I'm so glad that I went to uni, and had the experiences that I did, but I don't know if I would have gone if I had known what I know now (isn't hindsight a wonderful thing?).

That all being said, I do miss learning..

So, this September, I'm doing something about it, and heading back to school! 

I've recently worked out that I would possibly like to head into something creative carer-wise, but everything I have ever studied has been academic and essay based. I have literally zero proof that I would be any good at creating anything, and I don't think 'umm.. I sometimes run a blog' is an appropriate answer to questions about my previous experience..

It's only one night a week after work, but still, I'm pretty excited to learn something new and take some time to develop myself!

Wish me Luck!

Much Love, 

Jess

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