Taking the Wheel!

I've been back from my summer in America for around 6 weeks now, and I am still struggling to adjust to 'real life' where my weekends aren't spent just 'popping' to New York. In an effort to become an adult (and to add to my CV) I decided to start my driving lessons again.

To cut a long story short I've been learning to drive on and off for two years. My lessons were stalled (no pun intended) with me going to university and the lack of support I felt from my previous instructor. With my confidence dented but my eagerness for a car and independence growing I felt it was time to get back behind the wheel.

Now don't get me wrong, I was nervous but I also come from the thought school that things that scare you are worth doing. So a couple of weeks ago I booked my first lesson with a new driving school and a new instructor. This time I did things on my own terms. Previously I was learning in a manual car with an instructor who was recommended to me, neither of these things I enjoyed, so this time I went for an automatic car with a instructor I knew nothing about...and things went well!

My instructor was calm, chatty and put me at ease. He seemed confident in my driving (even though I hadn't drove in 3 years) and boosted my self esteem. I even performed two three point turns and bay parked. Wow. Now I am aware this is only my first lessons but I am hoping this newly found confidence will allow me to be driving solo in the new year!

Wish me luck!

10 Things Every Primark Shopper Experiences.

Ah, Primark, one of the staples of the British high street and also one of the only stores I know to give you an emotional roller coaster as soon as you enter through those doors. Here's just a few of the things you may recognize experiencing. 

1. The Excitement

If you're anything like me you can only cope with Primark once a month, so when you do head back through those doors the excitement overwhelms you. So many new clothes and pretty colors, where do you start?

2. Do I Need a Basket?

You ask yourself every time you enter the doors. No, you're only here for a few things you tell yourself...a basket leads to the loss of a month wages.

3. Why is it so busy, it's a *insert appropriate day here*.

Just accept whenever you go to Primark, it'll be busy. You will be pushed and shoved and there's nothing you can do about it.

4. There will be a crowd of boyfriends/husbands/fathers abandoned near the doors.

The male species just don't understand the pleasure of Primark, instead of dragging them around the 52 floors it's best just to leave them near a safe exit in case it all gets too much.

5. Halfway round the first floor you regret not getting a basket.

Already your left hand has become a claw trying to hold onto all the items you've picked up. At this moment you have one choice, you go back and get a basket or you carry on like a trooper. Neither is a good option at this point.

6. Customer Envy

You see customers walking round with items you haven't even seen. Where did they find these magical pieces, you make it your mission to find them.

7. Pop Culture Items

Recently Primark has become the one place to go if you need a pop culture t-shirt. Disney, One Direction, 90s Music and Emojis. You head into Primark with the intention of buying 'good staple pieces' and you end up in a fight with a 12 year old for that last Harry Styles t-shirt.

8. Basket Glee

You're heading to the end of your experience in Primark and the heavy basket in the crook of your elbow is proof of the time and effort you've put into shopping this afternoon. You should feel guilty spending half of your wages, but your not. You are SO happy.

9. The Queue

Your joy soon turns into horror as you see the queue. You can't see the start and you can't find the end, all you can see if a forever winding sea of people. Is all this worth it? Of course it is! I've got 5 dresses for £20 you reason with yourself, but halfway through the queue you question even your own sanity.

10. Leaving

It's over for now you sigh. You went to Primark and conquered! Until next time Primark, it's been great.

30 Things to do Before I'm 30!

1. Invest in an amazing designer handbag, a quality 'every day' piece. Call me materialistic but a girl has got to have a bit of glamour.

2. Wear heels in the day, to work, like a proper business women.

3. Learn to walk in above heels, sober. The drunken hop, skip and shuffle I have learnt simply will not suffice in the office.

4. Have, or be in the beginnings of having my own business. 

5. Be in a job I enjoy, I'm not naive enough to believe that every day will be rainbows and happiness, but I like to believe one day I will work somewhere that doesn't involve wearing a cap and apron.

6. Own a fantastic bookcase...and fill it with all the books I love. I have no shame in my romance and chick-lit books.

7. Have a NYE in New York. Yes it's a cliche, yes it'll be busy BEYOND relief...but all those lights, the excitement and NEW YORK.

 

8. See Britney Spears live...before she gets too old and past it.

9. Take my Mom on holiday...she deserves it!

10. Learn 10 great 'baking recipes'. I know my way around the kitchen but baking sweet goods seems to be my nemesis.

11. Fall head over heels in love.

12. Go on a totally cliched romantic weekend away in Paris.

13. Have a totally over the top Valentine's Day too!

14. Learn to love Christmas...I enjoy it don't get me wrong but i'd love to have that pure passion and excitement some people have!

15. Take my kids (!) or some kids to Disneyland Paris at Halloween and remember the magic all over again.

16. Go on a fantastic holiday with my friends...no phones...no boys.

17. Learn to ride a bike.

18. Learn to swim.

19. See the west coast of America.

20. TRAVEL...just see...stuff!

21. Go to a wedding dress shop and try on the dresses with no intention of buying.

22. Leave a massive tip for someone who works in a customer facing job. I've done it for years...it's hard and difficult. Retail workers need a raise!

23. Learn a new language.

24. Have my own 'place'...rent or buy.

25. Decorate my own place from ceilings to floor.

26. Bake someone an amazing birthday cake.

27. Get fit.

28. Own a Mini Cooper

29. Live by the sea.

30. Live in London for a year!

Hello!

After a summer of writing blogs three times a day I thought it was about time I got back on the blogging horse as they say. I had a blog previously which contained a lot of beauty reviews and the such, however as a brand new graduate yet to find a graduate position I have lots of spare time on my hands. So with this thought I decided to create a blog about my day to day life, something to keep me entertained and hopefully you as well!

Let's see where this graduate adventure takes us.