Life, Ramblings, Opinions&Change

~LIFE, RAMBLINGS, OPINIONS&CHANGE~ 

First of all I would just like to apologise for the lack of posts over the last couple of months. When I finished university I moved home to complete a placement within a local Primary School. This lasted for six weeks however I decided I loved it too much and stayed on until the end of the school year (July). During this time I was also working 2-3 shifts a week at my other job. As you can imagine my schedule was fairly heavy and by the time I had dealt with all that working I did not have the motivation to sit down and write blog posts. Unlike my lazy university lifestyle I haven't had much time to trial and test products properly meaning I haven't been able to write a true review. Anyhow, now the summer is drawing to a close and it's nearly time for me to move back to university. This time I'll be living with my wonderful friends in our seven bedroomed mansion (big converted B&B) in Headingley, Leeds. Being back at university means I have plenty of time on my hands to devote to my blog so hopefully in the near future you'll be seeing a few more posts from me.  

In the meantime here is a quick life update in other words just a bunch of ramblings:

#One

This will be a long one so grab a cuppa and take a seat. Over the years I have had constant issues with my weight. From the age of nine I began to hear comments regarding my size which were very hurtful and lowered my self confidence. I cannot understand why someone can call another 'fat' or 'skinny' when all that does is make them feel crap and instantly damages their confidence. It's such a silly thing to call somebody and once said it cannot be taken back. Whatever has been said to me about my weight has always stayed in my head and honestly it does bother me though most of the time I put on a front. Despite the comments and constantly feeling sad about my weight I have not ever had the motivation and willpower to change. Until I heard the most painful comment I had ever received. My mum had told me she was worried about my health. Although she did not at all mean it in a horrible way it hit me like a tonne of bricks. To make it clearer for you, I am 5ft 1in and currently I carry a heck of a lot of weigh for someone of that height. For example, if I was 5ft 7in (an average height) I would weigh nearly 16 stone which is seriously not healthy. When a loved one says such thing it does make you think. After looking at my BMI category and confirming that those worries are true I began to feel scared. My mum encouraged me to join Slimming World with her. This was something completely spontaneous and I first I wasn't sure if it was going to work. However, I'm a week in and I have already lost 3lb which I am super pleased with. My sudden turn of thought has persuaded me to be more positive about my weight and to focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past. I am going to write a full post of my Weight and Slimming World experience as myself I find these stories quite inspiring. I want to help others just as I have been helped and I find it refreshing to track my own progress too. The forthcoming post may be on within the next week or two so watch this space if you're interested!

#Two

Drawing and colouring. As sad as many may think this is I have greatly been inspired by many Instagrammers to draw. I gave it a go one night after having a rubbish week and I could not believe how fascinated I was. I had a go at some hair, cartoon eyes and then a drawing of  the Princess from Disney's Tangled. I received quite a few compliments on my little coloured doodles which made me feel quite happy. I'm not saying I'm an artist because I am very far from that but I do believe that this is turning into quite a hobby. I have wanted a hobby for such a long time and I am so pleased I have found one. I used to spend hours during my pre-teens doodling and creating little comic strips. I look back now and think, 'why did I ever stop?' Drawing is so easy and it doesn't matter how 'good' or 'bad' you are it matters how much you enjoy doing it. I find it very calming, relaxing and positive. I think when you feel a little bored and unmotivated in life finding a hobby is one of the most positive cures. As a question to all you viewers I want to know what your hobbies are? My aim for this next year is to try new things, gain hobbies and become more positive. 

#Three

This mini ramble is completely off point but hey ho. I have also set up a new Instagram (@Ellabella1202) which corresponds to my blog. I created this as I felt I wanted a 'pretty' Instagram page which would co-inside (sort of) with my blog. Everything I post on there may not be relevant to my blog page however it does include some relevant photographs. The Instagram account also makes it easier for me to promote my blog posts without annoying my real-life friends I have on my personal account! I have the new link on my blog, please follow and I'll aim to follow you back! I want to build a quality collection of photographs on this account so admittedly I wont be posting as much as I do on my personal account. 

(Irrelevant photograph but I do feel this represents a British summer)

That's all for now! I feel as though I needed a little ramble on my blog, after all it is my little space where I can express myself. I hope you have all  have had a beautiful summer and I will look forward to writing some positive blog posts for you all! Lots of Love,

Ellabella 

xxx