Hey, it's been a busy month (mostly with revision) and now it's we're into December - which has got to be one of the best months of the year.
I think I love November purely because it's when Christmas really starts to feel like it's close - the lights go up, everywhere gets decked out in decorations and it feels appropriate to play some Christmas music (We'll ignore the fact I slip some in year round...).
This year, November has given me some things of its own to love (but I'll just apologise now for the couple of Christmassy things I'm throwing in here!)
I think I love November purely because it's when Christmas really starts to feel like it's close - the lights go up, everywhere gets decked out in decorations and it feels appropriate to play some Christmas music (We'll ignore the fact I slip some in year round...).
This year, November has given me some things of its own to love (but I'll just apologise now for the couple of Christmassy things I'm throwing in here!)
Music
I'm going to start with something that has seemed really prominent for me in November - with a concert, a few new vinyls and some brilliant new albums!
I'm going to start with something that has seemed really prominent for me in November - with a concert, a few new vinyls and some brilliant new albums!
- The 1975 Concert - This was later on the month, but we literally got tickets the night before! Myself, Caitlin and Sabrina had tried to get tickets when they first came out but failed, then Sabrina managed to get some and finally Caitlin's mum somehow managed to get us some too! It was such a brilliant night - despite being crushed by the scarily talk man in front of me.
- Vinyls - Another couple of music favourites has been these two vinyls; 25 Rockin' & Rollin' Greats and The Sound of Music. I bought 25 Rockin' & Rollin' Greats towards the end of the month, as I knew it was the kind of music my Grandpa listened to - so listening to it makes me think of him, as well as one really great day out I had with my Mum (as we ended up taking a trip to Ed's Diner.
- November Playlist - This month's playlist popped in some music I really wasn't expecting to like, as well as some old favourites. Namely, this was music from Justin Beiber's new album, and some Nina Nesbitt 'Stay Out' that I hadn't listened to in a while. There's also the whole new 5SOS album, most of The 1975 set list and a few others. You can listen to that here and see the rest of my playlists here.
Other Favourites
- Olay Total Effects 7 In One Night firming Moisturiser - Back in October, my family and I took a trip back up to Scotland but my Mum and I both forgot to pack moisturiser and ended up going out to buy some. This was the one my Mum picked out, but seeing as my skin has been so dried out the past couple of weeks I've found myself using this a lot more and the results have been great.
- Puma Basket Shoes in white - On the same Scotland trip, my Dad went out and bought us all far too many shoes (11 pairs between the five of us!) including a pair of Puma Basket's for me. I'm not usually a fan of white shoes (other than converse) but, I've found myself wearing these constantly as they are so comfortable. they have got a bit mucky now though...
- Lavender Bags - My dad works away in France, and is always bringing us back little things - usually chewing gum and cakes. But a couple of weeks back, he brought me a set of two lavender bags and a bar of lavender soap. This has been really great for me recently as I've been having a little bit of trouble getting to sleep. I just crunch it up and sit it next to me bed and it really helps.
YouTubers
These are a few of the you tubers I've found myself watching over the last month, and a favourite video from each.
These are a few of the you tubers I've found myself watching over the last month, and a favourite video from each.
- Lucy and Lydia - The Song Challenge With Jack Maynard & Conor Maynard
- Evan Edinger - TRYING IRISH CANDY
- Meowitslucy - Candids
- Gabriella - My Month (New Series) : New York & Austria!
- Savannah Brown - burgundy walls: a poem (and) i wish i was (a flaw examination) (which inspired my previous post - Uninspired)
Be sure to let me know what your favourites were in November, and what you're most looking forward to in the upcoming month! I've got my mocks for the next two weeks which i am most definitely not looking forward to, but then it's the run up to Christmas which is always one of my favourite parts of the year!
See you soon with another blog post,
Alison
See you soon with another blog post,
Alison