Day or Night or Day?

So I've been slacking off lately... but I'm not ready to put this blog on another long hiatus just yet. It just hit me that I have SO much work to do, thus why I need to fully utilise the coming Easter break to finish up as many work possible; starting with my electives essay and then studio work.

Am tempted to join a group of friends' trip to Cornwall, but decided against it because there is no way on Earth would I get anything done being in a cottage house with 12 people. Its the making of a memorable trip though, which is why I haven't completely said no to it yet; it all depends on how much work I get done beforehand.

The past week have been eventful and.... not eventful. I know that that makes no sense, but what I meant by it is that there were days that was spent entirely in vain, but there were days that were eventful or how most like to call productive.

I've been pretty much a night owl these past few weeks as well, I still haven't decided whether I like it or not. I'll admit that I love that I get to Skype the boyfriend at night, when its morning where he is and watch him get ready and leave for work.

Some nights I get a lot of work done, but some nights I just waste my time doing God knows what and eventually just tire myself out. However good or bad the nights are, I'd always however, end up waking late. 

I'll always wake up at 5-6 am (I think my body is just programmed to function in that manner and I have no problems waking up without the need of an alarm clock) but I will almost always spend another 2-3 hours in bed... and only be properly awake at say, 9-10 am.

I just need to decide whether or not I'm more productive at night or in the morning at this moment in time... and adjust my sleeping cycle accordingly.

Car Boot Sale at St. Helens.

Hello its me again (I have no idea why I always feel inclined to have a word of greeting at the start of each post) writing from my usual spot in my bedroom.

Its a Sunday night and I am not entirely sure what I'm supposed to be doing. Actually... I do. I'm just putting it off as always. I've done next to nothing the whole day and I hate myself for it. SEE. This is my problem; I always make plans for the next day, and when the day comes I keep putting off whatever it is I have planned for absolutely no reason. 

I need to change, and it will need to happen immediately.

Right after I finish this post and that huge batch of strawberries I have in hand (need to put them all in my tummy before any of it goes bad). I promise.

Fortunately enough, today was not entirely a waste; Woke up at eight in the morning and headed for a carboot sale in St Helen's, scouted by Helmie. Unfortunately though the things being sold were very... Meh.

The sale spans across an entire car park, and also occupies three floors of the NCP building next to it. According to Helmie it used to be a lot bigger than it is now; apparently it used to occupy the entire 6 levels or so of the NCP. *gasps*

Syasya and I came out of it empty handed; the only thing that caught my eye being a set of 4 soup mugs that were identical to the ones my family used to have. Would've bargained for it, but I am strongly convinced that those mugs are still at home... somewhere. 

Don't get me wrong; I love scrounging for and reusing things that some people consider trash, useless and no longer of value... but I stopped myself since I currently have my eyes set on this old brass pineapple on eBay and lets just say that a couple of us are fighting it out for this thing and I am prepared to WIN it.

Helmie and Aman came out with a rotating fan and glass chess set costing 3.50 and 2 pounds respectively.

It was an unexpectedly cold day. Actually, every day that came after Tuesday were considered unexpectedly cold since no one anticipated the weather to change drastically from sunny and warm straight back to gloomy, windy and downright cold.

Although it is extremely naïve of everyone... because Manchester's weather has never been anything BUT predictable.

Not wanting to head straight back home after our 'haul', we googled a place that serves breakfast and came across this cosy little cafe called Toast Coffee House & Café.

After a serving of fluffy American pancakes, mushroom and cheese sandwiches and rich veggie English breakfasts, we went home, where I proceeded to resume my Sunday sleep.

'Twas a Sunny Day...

... and I spent half of it at home doing work (what happens when you refuse to sacrifice sleep), but I manage to get a bit of sun together with a couple of friends, and that is more than enough given the amount of backlogged work I have (not really that much left to do, to be honest).

Picked out a couple flowers from the park with the intention of pressing them between pages of a book, although I don't know how that will work out now that they've all turned to mush before I even managed to get them home.

Think I was out for less than 2 hours, but still made a little effort in dressing nicely; because I've realised that it makes much more sense to dress like the weather here. Today it was sunny; so I ditched the typical black denim + grey basics for a pair of white denims from Topshop, paired with a white/yellow striped shirt from Gap thats layered underneath my FAVOURITE oversized yellow jumper I got from Zara when I was in London a couple weeks back.

Blending in with the Bellsprouts (Pokémon enthusiasts know what I'm talking about)

I can't wait for the weather to be proper (read: consistent) warm, so I can start stowing my coats away in boxes and bring out the trench coats xx

Good morning!

Currently still in my bathrobe, contemplating the idea of a shower and also the idea of skipping lectures entirely. This might sound strange; but I was reading a couple of my old posts and for some reason I feel like I had a much wider vocabulary than I do now...

Which is why its a good thing I'm starting to blog regularly again (more like... every single day) because the more I write the more I would look up new words to use in a sentence thus contributing to my vocabulary as a whole.

I have a couple personal projects I've jotted down in my head and I'm excited to begin to explore and discover how far I can push myself, and my capabilities. I'm turning 23 this year and although I'm not completely without talent; I do however lack a defining... something.

Its difficult to explain, also unnecessary to because the projects are purely self beneficiary.

Oh well, off to make myself presentable for lectures ! I can't skip any more because I will get kicked out of this course if I do... and as much as I miss home; thats not how I plan to go.

Cheers xx

Finding a Home.

I've just got back from a house viewing with future housemates. Since its been quite a while since I've updated, its safe to assume that no one (except for my close friends and family) knows exactly where I currently live and who I currently live with.

For security purposes; I live in an apartment I can't disclose the name of with my cousin Syasya, who is currently doing her ACCA examinations.

She's going back for good this June after she's done with all her papers; leaving me on my own, so I've managed to convince a couple friends to take me into their home since one of them will be leaving for London the next term.

A couple incidences have happened nearby where all of us currently live; sometimes the most convenient of living areas aren't necessarily the safest. So most are contemplating whether or not to extend their contracts, given the circumstances. So we've been out looking for homes several times now.

Personally; I fear living in landed properties here, purely because theres only a single door that stands in between a criminal standing outside and your belongings (and you) on the opposite side. Robberies aren't rare, especially in a student-populated city like Manchester; because lets face it, every single person in a student property would own at least a laptop each.

But its either living on my own + tolerating strangers like I did during my first year here; or live with friends so I don't go crazy (this happens more often that I would like to admit).

Here's another picture of me because... I want to show off my helmet !

YES I'm a cyclist now ! And I absolutely LOVE being one. Manchester is such a nice place to cycle; its safe, and most importantly its flat (because God knows I won't get anywhere if it requires me to cycle up a hill) 

But I'll write more about that on another post :-)

Right now I have to continue doing my part of the groupwork due next Monday... booooooo~~

Tech Week.

Currently in my room doing work... but not anymore obviously. I've been doing work since 10 in the morning so I think I deserve a little break. 

Its Tech Week for us second year students and the only reason why I believe everyone is even doing any of the work we're assigned to recently is because we just want to get group work over and done with. Yes, 'tis the last time we will be working in groups.

WOOHOO !

I don't have a problem with groupwork per se; but this year the people in my group don't really click so more than often, it gets a little awkward working with each other.

I'm also excited because then I could focus on developing my own work for the next (and final) project. I'm only starting to get the hang of a couple softwares and I really want to push myself to be better and better at it, so I can start producing amazing work and end my year with a B A N G.

And start my final year with a B A N G equally as loud. InsyaAllah.

Well, its time to get back to work, I am determined to get my part done by tomorrow morning! Completely doable, so this is not me being unreasonably optimistic.

The Problem.

There you stood; high up on the pedestal that you put yourself on,

You are an absolute vision.

The only problem is; the only way I could see you up there,

Is if I were further down below...

And that is where I placed myself.