October Favourites// 2014

This month has been really, really good. Probably the best time of the year. I'm now in a new relationship that I feel extremely happy and safe in with a guy called Tom and he is just amazing. I've also got out of my little box a lot more as well and feel really happy with myself, without sounding really cocky and arrogant. My anxiety and eating problems are a bit crappy at the moment, as it has been for the past months while I've been coming out of my shell a bit more. Anyway, again this post is a bit early but here are this months favourites.

1.   Asking Alexandria
   So on the 23rd of October, Tom, Nathan and myself went to see Asking Alexandria at Rock City. It was amazing. I loved every minute of it. The incessant banter between Danny and Ben was hilarious, but I have no idea what was going on with Danny's 'grrrrrreat big bushy beard' and Australian hat thingy. They did 'Not the American Average' as well which is my favourite song in the whole world. I nearly cried when they left the stage. The support acts were ace as well. I almost got myself killed though as a circle pit started to form near us and I nearly got dragged in. Never been so scared in my life.Everyone there had amazing mosh pit etiquette though, and we met so many lovely people. Seriously, the atmosphere was amazing.
   
   
   
   
    
   
   
   
   
   
    
2. I found my glasses!
   I used to have to wear glasses all the time but don't as much anymore. I left this pair at my grandparents house over summer and they found them down the side of my bed while I was sitting at home feeling sorry for myself because I thought I'd lost them. This is the most ridiculous thing to get excited about but I love wearing them because I feel all smart and stuff
   
   

   

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   3. Studio Photography
   
   
   
   
   
   I hadn't done any proper studio photography since last summer, but I did a shoot for a hair and beauty student who had done some amazing mermaid theatrical makeup. I was so surprised I was capable of producing the final images that I did and was really pleased with myself.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   4. Alton Towers Scarefest
   
   
   
   
   
   I went to this yesterday with the boyf, one of his mates and Rachel and it was so, so good. I felt uber guilty though because we got to the beginning of 'Sanctuary' (this scare maze thing) and I bottled it because the opening guy introducing it really unnerved me because he was old, creepy and his laugh was twenty times more manic than mine. I seriously felt like the biggest wuss ever. I swear down I will get through it next year though! Despite that, I managed a walk through this scare zone thing and got snuck up on by some crazy pig lady which was hilarious.
   
   
   
   
   5. Hair accessories
   
   
   
   
   
   This is slowly turning into a wish list now. But, I've come across some of the cutest hair stuff recently and this one has to be a favourite. I find it pointless though on this colour of hair as it is barely visible. But yeah it's really individual and I love it. I need more stuff like this!
   
   
   6. Kiel James Patrick Sailor Bracelets
   
   
   
   I first came across these around last Easter time but then totally forgot about them. These bracelets are basically multi-sex, made with proper sailor rope and kept together with a little metal anchor, in either silver or gold. I think they're really adorable and am in love with them. This is definatley going on my wish list.
   
   
   
   7. My Mad Fat Diary
   
   This has become one of my favourite programs ever. 'My Mad Fat Diary' is set in 1996, the year where sixteen year old Rae Earl is discharged from a psychiatric clinic after a period of severe self harm issues and binge eating. This program is extremely up-lifting and emotional. There's some cringey parts as well but some of the characters like Tix, Izzy and of course, Rae, you can't help but fall in love with. I really hope E4 consider making a new series of this.
   
   
   8. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
   
   
   This book is good. It's realistic and  really good. Not one of my favourites though and I think the film had a lot more to say for itself. However, it was extremely well written and the author captured the perspective and outlook of a depressed 15 year old perfectly. There was no cringey analogies or anything. Although I didn't understand the recurring phrase 'I felt infinite'. So many people are probably reading this thinking 'OMG THIS GIRL IS AN IDIOT'. But I don't understand how someone can feel 'infinite'. Maybe it's because I've never felt 'infinite'. I don't know. I just didn't really get it. But nevertheless, it was a good read. I also love the poem in it but it's a bit morbid to write in here. If you want to read it, just Google it.
   
   
   9. Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire
   
   I've borrowed this book from Tom. I'm only on page 30 but I can seriously understand what the hype is all about, and I'm not even into historic and fantasy novels. I'm in love with it so far and need to carry on reading it. I refuse to watch any of the series until I finish all the books, so it could take a few years before I see it. Oh, and by the way guys, winter is coming...
   
   
   
   10.  Bad Education
   
   
   
   Sadly, this month we saw the end of one of BBC Three's funniest sitcoms, 'Bad Education'. Even the last episode was extremely emotional and I did not cry at all (sarcasm). Some of the characters like Frazer and Stephen were great. I am really going to miss watching this every Tuesday night.