The Good Feels

I have been sat at my desk working on the dissyb for many hours. My back hurts, my right shoulder (still) hurts and few words have been written. (Mucho of the reading has been done though, so really winning). However things are not all bad, despite there being shitty weather (could it just stop raining?), work and more work steadily looming, and the fact that I still haven't started the mountains of catch-up work I have (lolz). 

But here is a list of things that show the world is not all that bad! There is hope for us all! So grab some tea, have a cheeky little read and then have allll of the good feels.

1. Putting on the brand new cosy socks that you got for Christmas and they are JUST SO SOFT.

2. Wrapping a blanket around your knees that goes down to your ankles like an old lady, just because it's actually so warm.

3. Having tea in the mug that you really love but kind of forgot that you had and suddenly there it is in the cupboard.

4. Starting a fresh candle. Like a really good one, such a giant Yankee candle in one of your favourite smells. (Candy Cane Lane is burning as we speak).

5. Spontaneously getting a takeaway. If you haven't been thniking about it all day then it doesn't really count as unhealthy right? Yes.

6. Starting a new book that you've been wanting to start for ages and it then turning out just as you had hoped.

7. Getting a new pen for Christmas and it writing like a dream. GLIDE PEN GLIDE.

8. Signing up to Amazon Student (free 6 month trial obvs) and taking full advantage of the FREE same day shipping. Seriously. Madness.

9. Nail game being en pointe. 

10. Any sort of make up game being en pointe really. Brows. Eyes. Lips. Contour. Or just any life game being en pointe. I am currently nailing the oversized boyfriend hoodie and blanket look currently.

Don't you feel better? And besides; it's almost hump day!

What are your happy thoughts?

xoxo

A Hundred Happy Things | Part 2

With Christmas coming up, I will feel no shame in making this essentially, the Christmas edition of the things that make me happy.

11. Christmas Music. 

A Spaceman Came Travelling, Chris De Burgh is by far the best Christmas song, in the world ever.

Fact.

12. That general feeling of merryment that everyone gets around Christmas. You know that one where it makes you feel all tingly inside like you've had champagne. That one. 

13. Christmas food - the turkey, the stuffing, the cranberry sauce, the mince pies, the bucks fizz, the mulled wine, ooooh how I could carry on!

14. Christmas Eve. This is actually my favourite day in the entire year. 

15. Christmas films and tv; because who doesn't love Elf, Love Actually and Home Alone? Or a Christmas special of nearly every programme going?

16. After Christmas dinner naps. 

17. Christmas coffee; we always seem to have a special packet that only ever appears on Christmas day and is never around the rest of the year...

18. The thought that in some places, i.e. Wisconsin, it does snow on Christmas day! (Come on England...this'll be the year...)

19. Being able to wrap up warm in hats, scarves, gloves, boots and coats and getting all snug in your coat.

20. The majority of my teenage years were pretty much dedicated to a church choir, thus when it comes to September...that's time to practice the Christmas hymns. And they are just so good. (And yes I did wear robes.)

What about Christmas makes you happy?

xoxo

A Hundred Happy Things | Part 1

A Hundred Happy Things | Part 1 by superkarina5 featuring a cat mug


I took this idea from Follow Your Arrow, a blog that I've been loving recently and really loved this idea about posting 100 things which make you happy. Not only is this a great thing to share, but I feel it will also make you appreciate all these things even more in your life!

1. Tea. I love tea. A good cup of tea always makes everything better.

2. A good book, or just books in general. I love having them around me and always love to read.

3. Scarves. I  nearly always have a scarf on in some form; they make all the difference when it's cold! I own so many as well, it's ridiculous.

4. Candles. I looooove candles; especially Yankee ones! They make a room smell so good, look lovely, and add a really nice cosy and homey feel.

5. Eyeliner. I love my eyeliner, especially cat flicks. And when they go well, and both eyes are even, you know it's going to be a good day!

6. Cats. Need I say more?

7.  Cosy socks! Having socks on also makes all the difference when you're cold! And especially if you whack on some realy cosy socks.

8. I absolutely love when you take something to the till, and then it's cheaper than you were expecting. That is one of the best feelings!

9. Waking up and thinking it's Monday...and it's Saturday.

10. Not having to wash my hair. When it's the days in between hair wash days - yesss!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Do your own and share your 100 happy things!
xoxo

Mid-Exam Blues

I wouldn't necessarily say that I am blue, but everyone at the moment is definitely feeling the pressure of exam season in its near-peak. With one exam down, and two to go, I am most definitely on the countdown for them to be over (two weeks yesterday at 5 and I am freeeee!).
With that aside, I thought during my break of incessant note making that I would share some things that have recently been getting me through the stress and boredom of revision, and also a list of things that I will most definitely be doing when I am finished.
If you have already finished your exams (or don't have any), please spare some thought for those of us who are students. Possibly send us some puppies and snacks as well.

• This video which has been made to The Black Keys - Gotta Get Away will definitely lift some spirits; not to mention the song is great!
• This post. The 50 Cutest Things That Have Ever Happened. Prepare to taste heaven. 
• Bobble Bottles. More to come on this bad boy later, but trust me, you need one. (I have the pink, just sayin'). 
• The Simpsons Tapped Out. Now, beware, this is addictive and I would only suggest it for those with copious amounts of self control; it is basically the Sims but with The Simpsons, or as I call it, The Simmpsons. You heard that here first. 

If you're still not feeling motivated or would just like some more happy thoughts, here are some things that I am counting down the days to do!

1. Sleep in until whenever. No more getting up at 8 o'clock to start work!
2. Watch stupid amounts of television (currently it's re-watching Friends and Gossip Girl...) without feeling any guilt at all about not working. 
3. Go for a celebratory meal with mes amies and a tipple that won't have to be cheeky!
4. Pimms. 'Nuff said. 
5. Buying celebratory hoards(hords? hordes?) of Nars and Mac make-up as a treat to myself with Emily. My eyes are most definitely set and locked on Nars Sheer Glow and a Mac 266 Angled Brush. 

I hope that if you are mid-exam season that this has perked you up a little bit! (It certainly perked me up a bit; Immanuel Kant definitely needed blogging back in those days.) I wish you all good luckkkk! If you're not doing exams, you luckylucky people, I hope you just enjoyed this little post!
(I also apologise for the lack of posts recently...revision is my life right now. If that already wasn't clear...)

Happy working!

xoxo