"Dear Diary... Hi there! We haven't spoken in a while. I used to think you were someone else, Like my words would sink into the page And travel to a distant age... Like in Harry Potter. So, introductions: I'm Hannah. You probably knew that. I guess I signed it at the start, I guess the old Hannah was smart... Named and aged and...
I haven't done a review in a long time - uni life has meant I'm a little swept off my feet at the moment. But when I'm not bogged down with work... or when I simply want to procrastinate my life away, I like to spend a few hours (years) binge-watching good ol' Netflix. This month, I discovered a show starring Kristin Bell...
I can't believe it's the end of October already! As usual, here are all of the lovely things I've been making use of this month in traditional shortlist style... TV & Film WINNER: 'Once Upon A Time' - Yes, six years late, I've finally joined this bandwagon and what a wagon it is. I'm only on season 2 because binge-watching + guilt of...
Wasn't sure how to title this one without saying "I love my job | The Story" but as some of you may know, I am a Musical Director for a youth theatre company called RARE Productions. We put on shows around the country and honestly nothing fills me with more joy than being a part of it all. I'd like to tell you...
Today marks exactly 1 month away from home, at university. Apologies that all my recent posts have been around this theme - this is my life right now, so always at the forefront of my mind! Onwards with the blog post, here are a few things I've learnt in the month away... Firstly, I'm really great at cooking mug recipes. I've made up...
I've been living in university halls for a few weeks now and there are a couple of things that stick out. Allow me to explain... 1. The smell in the fridge never goes away And there's never enough space in there anyway. Most likely someone's left a moldy cheese sandwich under your many microwaveable meals. 2. 8 washing machines per housing park isn't...
I cannot believe how quickly this month has gone by! Through the month of September I've packed up, moved out and started a brand new life at university. But I couldn't have done it without these handy lifesavers throughout the month... Skincare and Beauty WINNER: Makeup Revolution Luxury Banana Powder - For olive skinned girls like me, finding a powder that doesn't make...
I'm not the partying type. So Freshers Week was always a little daunting, what with predrinking house parties, loud and claustrophobic clubs and thousands of people on campus at any one time. Having lived through the week and actually had... fun?!... it seems only right I give you the full run down on how us homebirds can handle it. Step One: Normalise your surroundings...
If you know me, you know I never shy away from the camera. So when it comes to taking artsy pics, I can't resist a good photoshoot. Here's what I'm loving wearing this Autumn. Colours I love yellows and greens in Autumn, so I've paired a mustard shade on top with some dark green tights and matching backpack. I love it when my...
Throughout my life, there are a lot of people who have inspired me. They tend to be people I know personally (I was never really one for celebrity idols) and they tend to be very driven, independent people, even authority figures in my life. As a record for 'future me', here are the people who inspire me now. 1. My English Teachers I'll...
I'll be honest with you, for most of August I've been buying things like duvets and teatowels, which aren't exactly the kinds of things that should make a monthly favourites! But, I have a few things which I'm excited to use in September, as well as a few things I have actually tried and tested, which I shall tell you about henceforth... and...
A little something different for you today. Crazy, but this post is among the final few posts I will write in my bedroom. Granted, it will still be my bedroom when I move to university, but it won't be the "original" bedroom... if you see where I'm going with this! There's a slight connection between that and the theme of today's blog post,...
Hello to you all! Today I bring a little something new to the blog. I was tagged to do the 'Soundtrack To My Life' Tag by Hollie over at Hesperosaurus; the link to her post can be found righty HERE. As many of you will know, I am a huge fan of music and having MD'd for a youth theatre company, composed and done music A level...
As I begin the next calendar year, I want to do a bit more reading. I've recently changed my degree programme to include English Language and Linguistics (very boffin-sounding but basically just the study of words!) So, I figured I should get back in the swing of things in the reading department. That being said, here's a list of all the things I...
It's August already? Who knows where that month went! Having finished my exams, I'd like to share the things I have loved in my FIVE WEEK break so far (man, that feels great to say.) Ehem, here's July's Shortlist, in its classic award-style form... *Disclaimer // Not sponsored. All opinions are my own.* Film & TV Winner: Netflix | 'Orange Is The New Black'...
