UPDATE...

What has the past month brought for me?

So previously I mentioned that I now have a job... It has been hectic. The balance between working, having a social life as well as doing the things that make me happy has been pretty off...

With the unpredictable season of good will, it is so hard to predict the shifts I will have at work and yes it has been so difficult and stressful with the excitement of draining 10-12 hour shifts, which may I add, are not in short supply for me at the moment -.-

In addition, it is difficult finding time to write and continue my interest in literature. I started writing a 1940's American Gangster screenplay, but as predicted it hasn't progressed past three pages due to other commitments. I have also found it tasking trying to fit in exercise around my shifts. With the addition of added exhausting and evenings becoming dark very quickly, the plot only thickens!

But I think whilst it has been negatively charged recently in terms of work etc, it is always been to remain POSITIVE and only a few days back I found myself questioning what it was I really wanted to do with my life. At the moment, It's such a blur, when I think I know what it is I want something changes my mind and I find myself in many dilemmas in which i struggle to comprehend. Someone at work only recently told me that it is always best to positive because what else can you be? You can find something positive in every negative situation believe it or not and I know that whatever is bothering me now will be laughable in a few months/ years time. 

I think reconnecting with friends and engaging in things I love is the best way to combat the stress of many situations. So this week I reconnected with someone who I have always really appreciated. Someone who I have always felt blessed to have as a friend. I think the feeling of reconnecting with someone is so special because it makes you realize just how much you value them. It makes you realize just how much they mean to you and suddenly it had me understanding that despite how busy you feel you are, you always have time for the friends that are close to you. You always have time for friendships that you know will last and time to rekindle relationships that are worth rekindling. What better time of the year than the season of good will, too much food and good alcohol! 

Anyhow enough of the serious stuff... So what's hot this week for me? I'll tell you what's hot, The Weeknd's new album Beauty Behind The Madness. It is quite literally the definition of insanity and it's an extremely sexy album, with the inclusion of Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Ray and other artists, it is very easy to see how The Weeknd makes this album pure SEX. His voice is incredible, with a Michael Jackson undertone, if there was an opportunity for the king of pop and this particular talented individual to collab, it would be amazing. It would truly be something special. I think The Weeknd manages to achieve something so special within this album, the songs are chill, but effectively beautiful upon the ear and I may as well admit it now, I cannot stop listening to it. Whether its during a run or on the way to work, the number of times I have listened to In The Night regularly increases. I AM ADDICTED TO THE WEEKND, IT'S TRUE.

If you haven't already given it a listen then you should. RIGHT NOW. 

Now I have to mention clothes right now, because I brought a stunning black and white shaggy fur coat and I believe I am in love. WITH A COAT, YES A COAT. It is so beautiful and with a £17 price tag from DEPOP APP, I could not pass on that coat. It is quite possibly the best clothing purchase I have made, perhaps after the recent Topshop jumpsuit I brought. With red lipstick, a black casual dress, tights and a pair of vintage black platforms, this coat is literally insane. I can't stop wearing it as you can see below, it has made it onto my twitter dp...and as its getting colder, I mean why should I! Although  now I have one fur coat, the temptation to buy another is always there. They just seem to never really go out of fashion, and personally I think they can be dressed down, dressed up but in a short summary they will always be a favourite item of clothing for me...

I know I did promise some artwork, graphic pieces and some writing on my blog and I have to apologise for the extremely slack approach to this. I have really, really, really wanted to post some of my stuff, but being honestly with you I have found it hard to even sit down and take five minutes to step into a creative mindset. So, since I have been so slack and distant on the creative front, I feel I need to set goals for myself. So starting from January 1st, I will be posting a personal piece of writing or artwork on my blog once a week, because as a writer I fear permanent writers blog will set in soon enough and I simply cannot succumb to such a thing! So please please please look out for regular posts coming from January 2016! For now though, I will leave you with this small motivation, I will bear it in mind and use it when thinking about what I want for me in the future...

" People don't succeed because they're lucky. They succeed because they set goals and work towards those goals. They plan for success"

2016 will be the year of success for me, whether it be a small or big success, I will work towards the success of being the writer I've always wanted to be. FOR ME. SET GOALS, SMASH THE GOALS.

Hannah x

Onwards and Upwards...

Firstly, I GRADUATED AND IT WAS AMAZING! To finally receive the official copy of my degree was the strangest and most surreal feeling. The atmosphere surrounding the graduates was immense and I can honestly say it was overwhelming to the point where three whole, eventful to say the least, years flashed beyond my eyes! 

Recently, I've been thinking about a few things, talking to a few people and assessing a few situations/ events. I feel as though a lot of things have reached the end of their shelf life and are in fact ready to be thrown out. When something becomes part of your life its hard to change routine and especially hard to change those in your life, who you thought would stick around. But sometimes in life people turn out to be something other than you believe they are, It easy to become naive to the personality of somebody, their characteristics and their routines, because 9 times out of ten the love you thought you felt blinds you to their imperfections. But I believe everyone comes into your life for one reason, whether its to show you something important, help you to make a decision or to guide you down a specific pathway. 

This way please...-------->