Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Following on from my previous post I have decided to share some of the most memorable quotes from the One Love Manchester concert.

“I want to thank you so much for coming together and being so loving and strong and unified. I love you guys so much and I think that the kind of love and unity you’re displaying is the kind of medicine that the world really needs right now.” - Ariana Grande

"It's not always easy to choose love, right? Especially in moments like this it can be difficult. But love conquers fear and love conquers hate" - Katy Perry

"Despite all the things that have been going on...I don't feel or smell or hear any fear in this building. All we feel tonight is love. Resilience. Positivity." - Pharrell Williams

‘As we saw yesterday, evil will test us, it will show it’s face again, but because of you we can say we will be ready, we will be fearless, we will be great and we will honour our children, because we owe it to those children whose futures were ripped away from them to be brave." - Scooter Braun
"We must not be afraid, and in tribute to all those affected here and around the world, we will bring our voices together and sing loudly." - Scooter Braun

Stay Strong everyone.
Love and Hugs,
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Motivational Monday - Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,

So while trying to find some really good motivational quotes, I discovered this website that is full of so many brilliant ones, so click here to check it out. Here are just a handful of them.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle

Take calculated risks.
That is quite different from being rash.
George S. Patton

Storms make oaks take roots.
Proverb

If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.
St. Clement of Alexandra

Dream big and dare to fail.
Norman Vaughan

Hope you enjoy!

Love and Hugs,

1 More Blogger xox

Top 5

Hey Internet Friends,
So today I will be sharing with you the top 5 famous people who have inspired me in one way or another (not in any particular order).

1) Stana Katic - One of the stars of my favourite TV show, Castle. Stana Katic played a kickass NYPD detective and for me is a strong example of a powerful woman.

2) George Orwell - After reading Nineteen Eighty-Four I was inspired to take a slightly stronger interest in politics and the world around me, as well as gaining the confidence to voice my political opinions. So inspiring, especially since his work is still relevant today.

3) Harry Styles - My celebrity crush who is inspiring due to his kindheartedness and still being so down to earth.

4) Zoe Sugg - She helped me understand panic attacks and one of her videos where she is so honest and open about them inspired me as it showed I'm not alone.

5) Brendon Urie - An insanely talented musician whose song Girls Girls Boys inspired me and gave me the courage to come out as bisexual. The line 'girls love girls and boys' was just the perfect boost I needed.

Hope you enjoyed.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Life Tips

Hey Internet Friends,

Exam season is quickly approaching and so is the huge amount of revision, and seemingly never ending school work. Because of this, I'm guessing it's likely that a load of us will be starting to feel the stress, so today I will be sharing with you some top life tips to help you stay more relaxed and calm.

1) Try to embrace stress - use the stress to push yourself to be more productive.

2) Try to schedule what needs to be done to help stop procrastination.

3) Take time out to relax - yes getting work done is important but so is relaxation.

4) Drink plenty of water - dehydration will get you nowhere.

5) Try to keep work away from your relaxing space if possible - even if this is as simple as sitting in one room to study and relaxing in another.

Hope these are useful to some of you, any more tips feel free to let me know.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I decided to go with Spring themed quotes. I hope you enjoy.

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'Spring is nature's way of saying, "Lets party!"' - Robin Williams

'No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn' - Hal Bortland

'Sweet April showers do spring May flowers' - Thomas Tusser

'I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter's tough, but spring's coming. I believe that there's a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better.' - Steve Southerland

'For happiness one needs security, but joy can spring like a flower even from the cliffs of despair.' - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Life Tips

Hey Internet Friends,
So today I plan on sharing with you some of my top tips for everyday life.

1) Study Hard
Working hard in school helps set you up for life. That extra boost now is something that you'll be thankful for in the long run.

2) Prioritise
I am not particularly good at this one as I am forever getting distracted, but it's important to always try to prioritise your daily tasks in order to make the most of your time.

3) Tidy and stay organised
Tidy desk space is great for when you're working hard. It means you have more space and less distractions to worry about. By staying organised, you will always know where things are kept and so won't have to waste time searching for hours.

4) Relax
Relaxation is important to help your body restore itself, to provide you with energy later on so you don't get worn out.

5) Socialise
Spending time with people is a great way to de-stress and is an easy way to relax.

Hope these help.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,

Here are some of my favourite inspirational quotes. Hope you enjoy.

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'The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.' - Audrey Hepburn

'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.' - Benjamin Franklin

'Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.' - Stephen Hawking

'Art is the triumph over chaos.' - John Cheever

'Intense feeling too often obscures the truth.' - Harry S Truman

'Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.' - Elbert Hubbard

'This world is but a canvas to our imagination.' - Henry David Thoreau

'Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.' - Buddha

Valentines Date Ideas

Hey Internet Friends,

So, as Valentines Day isn't too far away, I thought I'd help you with date ideas for the special day.

Cinema Date - A simple classic but always a lovely idea with someone you know well. Maybe not the best for a first date as it can be difficult to get to know someone in a cinema.

Coffee date - Another classic but a much better first date idea as it's a great way to get to know someone. The public atmosphere and background noise can help reduce some of the awkwardness of a first date. This date is also a great idea for people who have been together for a while as it's nice to just sit and talk over a coffee.

Movie Night - This is always great fun and is a much cheaper alternative to going out. Snacks are always much cheaper from he shop than a cinema and you can pause the movie for toilet breaks and food whenever.

Art Gallery - A lovely place to go for creative minds. Peaceful and a great way to connect with someone on a different level. This is especially brilliant if you are on a low budget as most art galleries have free entry and just ask for a small donation.

Dinner - Eating out is always nice if you have a higher budget but is best for a couple who have been together for a fair amount of time. Feeling creative? Cook dinner at home for your partner! Or cook a meal together. A great way to connect and have a good laugh. Even if it all goes terribly wrong, you can always order take out!

Hope this gives you some inspiration.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Top 10 - Things to do in Free Time

Hey Internet Friends,
So as you may be able to guess from the title, this week's post is about my top 10 things to do in my free time. These aren't in a specific order. Enjoy!

Going for walks

Read a book

Organise drawers/books/calendar etc.

Tidy room and desk

Work on artwork

Listen to music

Watch a film

Watch a few episodes of favourite TV show (more like binge-watch multiple series of it)

Go out for a coffee

Shop (usually for makeup, stationary or art equipment)

So, what do you guys like to do in your free time? Let me know by commenting on this post or through social media.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Happy New Year! As you will notice over the next few months, I have decided to alter the layout of this blog. But, on with todays post, New Years themed quotes.

'And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been' - Rainer Maria Rilke

'I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something.' - Neil Garman

'Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.' - Oprah Winfrey

'Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering "It will be happier".' - Alfred Lord Tennyson

'Every time you tear a leaf off a calendar you present a new place for new ideas and progress' - Charles Kettering

Hope you enjoyed,

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Present Ideas

Hey Internet Friends,
So, Christmas is quickly approaching and so is the time to buy gifts for people. Here are a few ideas for different types of budgets.

Low Budget
One of my go-to presents for people this year is shortbread that I will bake myself to save money. It's simple to do and you can find the recipe here. If you're no good at baking or just don't have the time, festive tubes of chocolate are fairly cheap and are loved by most people.

Medium Budget
Things like bath products, makeup and body sprays always go down well as presents as they're so useful. Just make sure no one has any allergies to certain brands for things like makeup and bath products.

High Budget
I only tend to spend large amounts on close family members and often buy clothes, jewellery or watches. These types of gifts are quite personal so I'd advise only buying them for someone whose likes you know incredibly well.

Hope this helps some of you out.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Here are some thoughtful quotes for your Thursday this week. Just remember, the weekend is almost here! I hope you enjoy.

'Eventually all the pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at confusion, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason.'

'If something is meant to happen, it will happen.'

'Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.'

'Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.'

'Be mindful, even if your mind is full.'

'Don't be too hard on yourself. There are plenty of people willing to do that for you. Love yourself and be proud of everything that you do. Even mistakes mean you're trying.'

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

*Disclaimer - I don't own these quotes so all rights go to the original owners*

Halloween Costumes

Hey Internet Friends,
As I'm sure you're all aware, Halloween is quickly approaching, so here are some ideas for costumes.

Zombie Disney
Fairy-tale gone spooky
Superhero
Villain
Zombie
Witch
Skeleton
Vampire
Cat
Mouse
Mean Girls
70's/80's/90's etc.
Snapchat Filter
Celebrity

If you guys have any other ideas, feel free to comment them on this post. Happy Halloween for next week.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Favourite Hair Styles

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I thought I'd share with you my favourite go-to hairstyles for everyday.

I always love a classic high ponytail. Sleek and sophisticated, this minimal effort style always looks great. This tends to be my go-to style if I'm running late for something or just can't be bothered to put too much effort into doing my hair.

Recently, I have been putting my hair in a bun a lot. Buns are so versatile and can be put on the top, back or side of your head. They can easily be accessorised with bows or be made to look cute and messy.

Another go-to hair style of mine is plaits. Again, they're so easy to style in a variety of ways as there is so many different types of plaits. If you are struggling to do them, there are tons of YouTube tutorials to help you out.

A final one of my favourite hair styles is the half-up, half-down one as it's just so simple and perfect for adding a bit of volume to your do. It also really helps keep your hair out of your face as well as helping to frame it.

So, what are your favourite hair styles? What hairstyles do you choose on a daily basis? Let me know by commenting or through social media (links on my contact me page).

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Motivational Monday - Quotes

Hey Internet Friends,
Motivational Monday is back to help you through the week. These are light-hearted and slightly funny quotes to get you motivated and smiling.
Enjoy!

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

'A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure' - Unknown

'Try to be like the turtle - at ease in your own shell' - Bill Copeland

'Follow your passion, stay true to yourself, never follow someone else's path unless you're in the wood and you're lost and you see a path, then by all means you should follow that' - Ellen DeGeneres

'Life is like a sewer...what you get out of it depends on what you put into it' - Tom Lehrer

'Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavour' - Truman Capote

Top 10 Songs

Hey Internet Friends,
Today I thought I'd share with you my current top 10 favourite songs (all with links to YouTube so feel free to go and listen to them). My favourite songs are always changing but here are my current top ones.

10) Give Me Your Love - Sigala ft. John Newman and Nile Rodgers

9) Hair - Little Mix ft. Sean Paul

8) Eyes Shut - Years and Years

7) We Don't Talk Anymore - Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez

6) Heathens - Twenty One Pilots

5) Cheap Thrills - Sia ft. Sean Paul

4) Good Grief - Bastille (Video is age restricted)

3) Treat You Better - Shaun Mendes

2) Tears - Clean Bandit ft. Louisa Johnson

1) LA Devotee - Panic! At The Disco

Let me know what your favourite songs are and I hope you enjoy some of my favourites.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Motivational Monday

Hey Internet Friends,
Motivational Monday has returned and this time it's full of Oscar Wilde quotes. Hope you enjoy!

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Thoughtful Thursday - The Internet

Hey Internet Friends,
So, it's Thoughtful Thursday again and this time it's about the internet.

Ok, call me a typical teen but I love the internet. It's so nice to be able to find out whatever I want with just a couple of clicks. People may say we rely too heavily on the internet but think about how much knowledge we can gain from it; it's amazing. Also, without the internet, we wouldn't have social media and so wouldn't be able to run blogs or YouTube channels. Imagine that, no YouTube! The internet is also brilliant for discovering so many new things. It helps gives us a quick and easy way to research different symptoms if you're ill which helps if it's a while before you can go and see a doctor. The final thing I love about the internet is that you can go online shopping! I love browsing through my favourite stores online, especially when I'm planning a shopping trip with my besties!

Sorry that this isn't particularly long but at least it's better than nothing. I will be starting my exams very soon and so am trying to prepare a whole load of posts that I can schedule for you guys. Hopefully I'll be able to stick to my posting schedule as I have currently all year (GO ME!!) which doesn't happen often.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox

Cookie Cake Recipe

Hey Internet Friends,

Today I thought I'd share with you one of my absolute favourite recipes. Now, this is something I make a lot because it's so delicious. It even works well as a birthday cake...COOKIE CAKE!!!

Ingredients:

• 110g dark brown soft sugar
• 4tbsp caster sugar
• 110g softened butter
• 1tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 150g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 175g plain chocolate chips (or Smarties/M&M's)

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Line the base of a round tin (about 10-12 inches wide) with greaseproof paper.
3. Cream together dark sugar, caster sugar and butter until smooth.
4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Combine the flour with bicarbonate of soda and stir into the mix. The dough should be fairly stiff.
6. Mix in the chocolate chips.
7. Spread or pat the dough onto the tin and bake for 15-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

I hope you enjoy trying this recipe and find it as easy to make and as yummy as I do.

Love and Hugs,

1 More Blogger xox

Thoughtful Thursday - School Pressure

Hey Internet Friends,
So, it's getting to that time of year (if you're in a year group that has to do exams) where suddenly all your deadlines for things like coursework have appeared right in front of you. All you're teachers are expecting things from you and want you to prioritise their subject. How do you deal with this?

1) Plan ~ Keep a diary or calendar nearby at all times so you can note down all your exams and deadlines. Then, create timetables for each day with what you need to get done. If you struggle to stick to timings, just create a to-do list each day. This ensures you don't forget anything and don't leave it till last minute.

2) Breaks ~ You must give yourself time off. You can't expect to get a ton of work done in a single day. Break it up and you'll find it all so much easier to manage. During breaks do things you enjoy.

3) Mindfulness ~ If you are a particularly anxious or stressed person, try mindfulness. I have created a post about it before (click here) as I found it something that has really helped me cope with stress.

Hope this has helped some of you. Anything else that helps some of you, let me know through social media or below in the comments.

Love and Hugs,
1 More Blogger xox