Blogging, blogs and bloggers.

I took some time out from doing coursework and other A-Level work this afternoon to read through some of the older posts on blogs I've been following for quite sometime. That's one thing with blogging you can come across a blog and just sort of 'tag along' and follow it without having to read all of the previous posts. One thing that's interesting to see when you do look back is how the person has changed over time - you can see it in their posts and you definitely learn more about them if you're willing to take the time to go back and look. However, after reading a good few hundred posts (yes, I read a lot), I decided to read through my own old ones and I realised that some of my own thoughts and topics directly linked with the blogs I had just been reading. I guess what I'm trying to say is that we probably have quite a lot more in common with other people than we think we do - we just don't realise it because it's not a common thing to write down what you're thinking about or how you're feeling.

It made me think back to why I started blogging in the first place. Although, my 2010 posts are rather random and not really real 'blogging' because it wasn't consistent... I have been posting since then. From about 2011 onwards the main reason I decided to keep blogging was mainly for myself. I never expected anybody else to read what I wrote, or find it particularly interesting - I don't have a target audience in mind when I type my posts which is probably different to most other bloggers. Blogging for me is just a way to collect my thoughts, opinions, feelings and views on events all in one place. That way it's not being locked up inside my head which is good being the over thinker that I am and it also means I can look back on things easily. I've probably mentioned in a previous post that I want to do something in my life that helps people and in a strange way I realised that maybe these little posts might help someone - who knows! This is my way of putting out a part of me without having to record myself and vlog on Youtube I guess.

At the end of last year I was worried that I was running out of things to write about on here and that consequently my blog was sort of 'finished' but on reflection now, I reckon I'll always have an opinion on something. Also, with University coming up near the end of this year I think blogging will be a good way to record that time in my life - even if nobody reads it other than me. I've also been able to chat to some lovely people who have stumbled upon my blog too, which is awesome, so thanks to anyone who reads my blog!

Okay, I think that's enough I need to get back to my English and Biology coursework.
Hope you're all having a nice day.

Laura.

Song: It's Time by Imagine Dragons (Acoustic)
Twitter: 'Here' @lauraskelton_

Eighteen

18... The big one, eight.
Okay so maybe it's not exactly 'big' but regardless, it's my 18th birthday today.

It's definitely one of those 'significant' birthdays, you know - the one where you're suddenly allowed to do more things even though you feel no different and are considered to be an adult opposed to a child. It just reminded me how quickly time passes but also how many things I've done already, I'm looking forward to the next few years! So many things will be happening and changing, hopefully it all goes well.

I might upload some photos from today in another post, we shall see.
Hope you all had a great day.

Laura.

Song: Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men

Also thank you to anyone who gave me presents/cards/messages, they are all much appreciated!

Bad days

I rarely have really bad days because usually, even if something negative happens, the good things normally outweigh it. But, you know those days where every little thing just seems to go wrong? Yeah, they aren't cool.

Yesterday things just went wrong. My driving lesson went badly, I left things I needed at home, work had piled up and I had things to organise last minute; it just wasn't my day. Of course looking back now I can see it wasn't so bad - it definitely could have been worse but it wasn't the best of times. I can get so consumed in every small problem that arises sometimes and when they all come together it seems a lot more daunting and unsolvable. Whereas, when I figure each thing out one at a time it's more manageable. I've found it's partly how you react to what happens that is important, you just have to look for the small things that were good - even in the very bad days and don't attempt to do too much at once.

If you do happen to have a bad day, I can say with great certainty that the chances are tomorrow will be better.

"There is no ideal world for you to wait around for. The world is always just what it is now, and it's up to you how you respond to it." - Isaac Marion

Laura.

Song: I Won't Forget by Greg Holden