2011

Twenty eleven is nearly over so I guess it's time for my last blog of the year...
When you start to look back you realise just how much can change in the period of one year. But you also notice the things that haven't changed, the things that have stayed the same - that's the important part. This year I've learnt a lot, cliche perhaps but it's true. I've learnt that you never know a person one hundred percent and that sometimes the not so good things that happen can actually turn out for the better in the end. It's been a good year though; so many memories, laughs, parties and jokes. I wouldn't want to change anything that's happened this year, after all life goes on and time doesn't stop for anyone. I know a few people who hate New Years because of the false front the majority put on - people believing things will suddenly change overnight. I don't see it that way though. I see New Year as marking a new start and just let people take their own meaning from it. It's wrong to say a new year will bring happiness but it's also wrong to say a new year won't bring change. Hoping for a better year next year doesn't necessarily mean that person believes their life will suddenly become happier. Who knows what's happened in their lives this year, 'better' could mean so many things. I just hope those people remember sometimes we have to make our own changes in order to get where we want to be, things don't always happen by themselves.

I wish you all have a happy new year, who knows what 2012 will bring...

Laura.

Song: The Art of Falling by Greg Holden
"It's better to make your mistakes than to live without knowing. It's better to fall on your face than to stay on your feet as long, long, long as you tried your best."

(Also thank you to everybody who read any of my blog posts this year, it's much appreciated!)

Christmas

I can't believe it's Christmas Eve already, crazy times. I do love Christmas time, I hope you all have a lovely Christmas! Also, sorry for the lack of posts recently I've been pretty busy with work, alevel homework and seeing friends. There will definitely be a couple of new posts up soon including a New Years one though - I promise!
Much love,

Laura.

Song: Christmas Lights by Coldplay

Compare

"I don't believe you ever have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be."

Some people give up too easily because they are forever comparing themselves to other people. We all do it, all have done it in the past. We always compare ourselves and our own achievements to others. But it isn't beating everybody else that matters, it's what you can do that counts. Don't give up because things didn't go so well the first time, some things take time.

Laura.

Song: Rule The World by Take That

Connecting

"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down and it has made all the difference in my life." - Steve Jobs

I think if you trust in something you'll always get by - even if it's difficult while you're living through it.

Laura.

Song: Home by Gabrielle Aplin

Things.

Things that are good right now:

- Ben Howard's music & his new album.
- My Cadbury's advent calender.
- Drinking more tea & hot chocolate because it's cold.
- Buying and wrapping people's christmas presents.
- The fact that Christmas films will be on TV soon.

Happy days!

Laura.

Song: Forever by Alex Day