Welcome to 2014

Yes, we're well over half way through January but HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone's enjoying it and already making the most of it. January Blues have hit me hard but I'm trying to power through. Pretty photos make me feel better, like this one:

This is near where my boyfriend lives. We went for a lot of winter walks while I visited for a week over Christmas, most of them were soaking wet walks but this day was so beautiful. I love it when the weather's chilly but sunny. 

To look forward to the rest of the year, I've started planning some adventures for the coming months. I'm booked on to a university trip to Berlin at the end of March (expect a post on that one!), I'm so excited for it already. Me and my friends have also been in talks about heading to Amsterdam over the summer too. I definitely want to make this year my year of travelling. 

I also signed up for a career mentor through the University of Exeter and I had my induction to the scheme yesterday which was super exciting. I get to start emailing her next week! The scheme lasts for this year and I can ask for advice and guidance with CVs, applications, whether a masters degree would be helpful. It's such an amazing opportunity!

The first week back to uni has been hectic but exciting and I have plenty of other plans to post about this term so keep your eyes peeled. 

Thanks!

K xo

Procrastination Professionals

Usually, I take essays in my stride and just get on with them but as the nights draw in and we get closer to Christmas, I can't help but think about going home in just under a week's time. Obviously this daydream forgets that I have a deadline on monday for my second REAL second-year essay. The pressure is on.
 As all students do, myself and my housemates have been procrastinating this afternoon, as much as possible. We try not to but one of us starts watching a Youtube video or sees something funny on imgur and we all have to see it. 

Without further ado, here are some of our picks of the day for how to avoid your essay-writing/report/deadline stress and have a good laugh:

My choice - Jenna Marbles
One of my favourite Youtubers, Jenna Marbles. I have almost seen every video and with a new one every wednesday (or Thursday) I can't help but have a little snoop on her page every now and again. Here's a taster.

Laura's choice - Tickld
Always finding her giggling at pictures or videos from this website, it's a good choice. You don't need to sign up or make an account to get scanning through the pages of procrastination glory so no annoying emails, perfect! When a website wants to "spread laughter and cure boredom" and don't think it can be denied.
Take a look here. 


Millie's choice - Imgur
Millie loves this site. Similar to Tickld, it has a similar effect! Imgur is more image-based and tends to attract meme-style images. If she finds anything brilliant I usually get sent it on facebook and then continue browsing. Link is here. 


Whatever your procrastination tools, I wish you could luck with final deadlines and a brilliant christmas break. If there are any amazing things that you feel I need to know about, feel free to leave a comment (unless it's a cat video, I've seen ALL of those). This was just a quick post to procrastinate further and I'm fully aware that I may have missed some vital websites/videos/things.

K xo