Day #33

Hey there.

I have had such a wonderful time at my nan's with my family, and I am so glad that it's only two weeks until I'm home. I feel homesick already, but I am really happy to be back in Aberystwyth with my boyfriend and friends.

Last night was a terrible sleep as I was up until the early hours waiting to hear from my boyfriend to check he was home and safe as he'd been out drinking. I don't know why I was so worried he can look after himself, but I guess I just wanted to be there in some way with him. This mild insomnia did however mean I managed to finish my essay that is due tomorrow, and all I need to do now is some editing to get the word count down - which is a big relief.

We are having a night in with the flat tonight - getting Chinese and watching a Christmas film to get into the mood, which most likely will be Elf. This means I should be going now as the takeaway will be here soon.

Until tomorrow.

Bex x

Day #32

Hey there.

This morning I experienced the worst back spasm I have had in a long long time. It felt as if something had been completely knocked out of place in the bottom of my back and honestly it still feels out of the ordinary now. Wanting to cry and being unable to in fear of hurting myself even more was horrifically distressing, so all I could do was try and fall asleep.

Once I had awoken I took things slowly and managed to shower and get ready, before heading out to see my grandad and his wife. It was lovely to see them actually, and less bickering was happening for once which was wonderful! We were there longer than expected though and I am starting to feel slightly stressed about the fact that I need to get this essay done by tomorrow realistically.

The photos of the day are from my nans; the first being from the path outside her house, and the second being my favourite garden ornament she had outside.

I shall be off now to get on with this essay, and get over the 1000 word mark by the time I go to sleep. In a while, crocodile!

Becca x

Day #31

Hey there.

This day has gone so quickly, I can't even understand. I haven't even done a lot except research and write for my essay - so fun times all round! It is actually quite interesting the topic of my assignment, talking about the rural idyll and how Postman Pat - the children's television programme - portrays that image. To anyone else this may not actually seem riveting, however for me it is and I love that.

I shall apologise now as over the next few days most of my photos will be of my dog Scoobie, as she really is my best friend and I miss her so much at uni. I would love to post photos of my family, but none of them are fans of being in front of the camera - so we will have to see!

Tonight I will be working some more before having an early night, which is great fun because I love sleep!

I'll be back.

Becca x

Day #30

Hey there!

I'm at my nannys now yay! My dad and dog are here too as well, and I will be seeing my mother tomorrow, as well as hopefully a lot more of my family this weekend. I was going to wait until Saturday morning to drive down but I decided it would be best for me to get on with my essay here as during the day there will be less distractions - if this isn't the case I will not be happy!

Hopefully being away until Sunday will also decrease my back pain and get rid of my headache as I will have a chance to relax and focus myself once more. I am looking forward to feeling better so much now, it has been long awaited.

Tonight I will just be doing a little bit of work, but mainly just trying to relax and get my head straight again. I am going to miss my boyfriend the most of all out of everyone in Aber this weekend as I see him everyday we are there and that makes me so happy. I will however be kept up to date with the goings on of the Welsh university life from him, a few friends, and keeping an eye on his blog - which is http://williamiproject365.blogspot.com if it interests you as well.

I am off for the evening now so in a while crocodile,

Becca x

Day #29

Hey there!

Tonight this is going up a lot later than usual but I have been very preoccupied. We have been to two different house viewings and have made a decision of what we want to do and where to live next year. This has meant though that there has been a lot of rushing around trying to sort everything out but hopefully I will be able to relay you good news tomorrow. 

This evening has been spent playing monopoly with my boyfriend and his flat - and safe to say team Wecca stole the show and owned all of the bitches playing. The photo of today is therefore Will with our winnings after we'd destroyed everyone else! 

Tomorrow I am going to my nans to see my family and stay there for the weekend to get my work done. This means I need to sleep very soon, so I shall be off. 

Until tomorrow,

Becca x

Day #28

Hey there.

Every morning I wake up recently I am praying to feel better, but alas once more my back is still hurting and my headache has reached a week. I tried not to let it stop me today though, as I did go to my lectures (despite one ending up being cancelled), and held an interview with a professor that was very interesting. Walking back to my flat after the second lecture though my hip gave way, and I have had to miss the lecture after as that was the last straw - so I am very annoyed with myself but it wasn't like I missed it just for the sake of it.

The photos today were taken just walking around campus without stopping to focus, and I really like the way that the trees are the most defined section of both photos. This makes it seems like these are the only stable things in a world that is always on the move - however as a geographer I sadly know that they are just as at risk as we are.

Tonight is a night in on my own (yay) as I am going to start my essay which is actually on Postman Pat. Obviously there is a bit more to it than that, but it makes it easier to explain to people what I am doing at the moment. I'm feeling pretty down this evening so it's probably best for me to be in as the only attention I really want would be from my boyfriend (who's going out) or my family (who don't live here). I don't know if it would actually be best for me to get out of both my room and in turn my head, but I just can't bring myself to do it. Anyway, that means that I'll be getting some work done which is good.

Catch you on the flip side,

Becca x

Day #27

Hey there.

I absolutely hate being ill. I ended up missing my lectures today due to going to the doctors, and they didn't even really do anything. Yes she was quite thorough trying to find any other symptoms to my headache, but the most I got told to do was take some Ibuprofen. Oh well though, I'm sure I'll be feeling better soon and will be back raring to go.

Coming out of the doctors my boyfriend and I (yes he was super lovely and offered to come with me to the doctors, I'm a lucky lady) spied two sheep fighting in the field opposite. Sadly I didn't have my camera to hand which I would have used to capture this moment, but instead another sheep had walked over to investigate us - and I managed to get a decent photo of him.

I haven't done much today, and tonight I shall be doing some work towards my assignment as well as preparing for an interview with a lecturer tomorrow. So wild night for me tonight!

Peace out brosephs,

Becca x

Day #26

Hey there!

This weekend has been awesome. Yes I have been unwell and still have this damn headache, but having my cousin here has been wonderful. He really bonded with my flat mates and boyfriend which I am so glad about, and hopefully good things will be reported back to the family about how happy I am up here.

Today we woke up and I treated my boyfriend and cousin to a nice cooked breakfast, to get us ready for the day. When we got back I got really pacey about how untidy the kitchen was so started to just get this sorted out, and suddenly four of us were giving the kitchen a deep clean - including my cousin the cutie! After we had done that my cousin, my flat mate and myself all decided to walk up Constitution Hill which is by the sea front. It was a lovely relaxing walk apart from the fact I was in pain, but the views at the top were worth it.

James (my cousin) hasn't long left so I have been napping as I have missed my own bed. Tonight is a quiet night in I believe and I cannot wait for that.

Until tomorrow.

Becca x

Day #25

Hey there.

Last night was crazy. I can't even understand or explain it. My boyfriend ended up with concussion, my flatmate had a nosebleed, and a lot of people chundered. Also, I fell down some metal stairs so my back is absolutely killing me and my three day headache has turned into a four day one.

Today has been lovely despite that though, I have watched a few films with my flat and went out for some food too. Also, we have just come back from the fun fair in town! It was absolutely lovely and a nice bonding session for us all - my flat, my cousin and myself.

We are currently watching 'This Is The End' so I should be going.

Au revoir!

Becca x

Day #24

Hey there!

Today I have done nothing, but everything. We went to view our first house today unexpectedly and oh my gosh it is absolutely amazing - it has a bath and everything! The problem is that there has been a lot of interest in it, so if we wanted to have it we would need to apply now and hope for the best - but we want to carry on looking around. There will be three of us living together next year - myself, Mac and Josh. Potentially Craig will be with us too, however he will not be in the country for the second semester so a whole load of problems have come along with that.. if anyone has any genius ideas for the situation I welcome them with open arms!

This weekend my cousin is coming to stay which is crazy - I never thought he actually would! My boyfriend is hosting a shindig at his for the stay of my cousin which is so so lovely, I never even asked him to. This does mean however this weekend will probably be alcohol based - and thinking of last Saturday that scares me! Oh well, I will not be in that state in front of my cousin!

Anyway he is nearly here so I need to get ready,

Catch you tomorrow!

Becca x

Day #23

Hey there.

Three hours straight of lectures today - done! Today has felt long yet gone so quickly at the same time, my mind is working overtime it seems. I think this is as I am going to be starting an assignment in the next few days, and also we have started to look at housing for next year. Ahhh growing up too fast.

Tonight is just a night in, trying to relax and finally start to feel better for this weekend as my cousin is coming to visit. So that is exciting! I am just watching some online tv, just catching up on some programs, and have only got a lamp and my fairy lights on that are bird shaped. This is a giving a lovely atmosphere to my room and I feel quite relaxed for once.

Adios,

Becca x

Day #22

Hey there!

Wales is cold, seriously cold. Did you know that? It hasn't been too bad, despite standing in the cold for two hours watching the University Women's Rugby. A group of us went down to support our friend who was a sub for the team, and honestly after a while we thought that she wasn't going to be put on. Standing in the cold was made worth it though when she was called on for the last 10 minutes - it's better than nothing!

After this I went with my boyfriend and his flatmates to view a house that they could potentially move into next year. Honestly it was not particularly nice, and was a bit like a cave downstairs with no natural light coming into the rooms. This has opened my eyes up to start looking at places though as I would like to have choice as to where I live next year, not panic and just move into somewhere I am not happy with - but we have time yet.

Tonight the boys in my flat - plus my boyfriend - are having a 'lads night', involving going to the pub and then coming back and watching a film. That sounds like a girls night really, apart from we wouldn't be bothered to go into town and would just drink wine during the film. This means that I am 'stuck' in my room tonight, so am aiming to be productive and do work or more likely tidy my room.

I am off to starting cooking a proper meal now - burgers, mash and vegetables YUM. So adios,

Becca x

Day #21

Hey there!

As of today, I am going to try and be more positive - as what fun is it to read a blog of some girl just moaning all the time? Okay, so let's focus on the positives of the day; I woke up early and actually did work, my group presentation went well and when I felt ill both my flatmates and boyfriend were there to look after me. I really am lucky to have such a wonderful group of people around me in Aberystwyth, we all actually look out and care for each other.

Also, so I don't sit in and feel sorry for myself for being ill this evening, I am still going to go out and socialise. I have taken the decision not to drink and actually drive into town - this way there is less risk of me making myself more unwell, and also it's a hell of a lot cheaper!

Anyway, I must make myself a bit more presentable, so until tomorrow.

Becca x

Day #20

Hey there.

Today once again my motivation level has been at pretty much rock bottom, but I have managed to drag myself out of bed and to my lectures - which luckily I only had two hours of rather than the usual four on a Monday. I have felt super ill today, still, and therefore haven't really done much but honestly I haven't had a lot to do anyway.

There is a shameless selfie of me this evening, as I am loving the colours in my hair at the moment. Just before I came to University I dyed my blonde hair purple, and it changes colour with each wash when I use a special conditioner.

So yeah, a bientôt!

Becca x

Day #19

Hey there.

Today I have done nothing at all, and have only left my bedroom once... damn hangover! I never usually suffer from hangovers, but last night was a particularly heavy one. My boyfriend decided to make his own version of a well known cocktail in Aberystwyth - the Death Star. Two of those coupled with a bottle of Rosé and a few shots (one being of a Shit Mix) I was set for the evening. The last surprise I had arranged for Wills birthday was hiring out the top floor of a bar that he had been intrigued by for weeks - top girlfriend points for me! It was insane having our own party space, I just wish I could remember it better...


The first photo of the day is of Will's flatmates Joel and Tom from last night, trying to be artistic with party poppers. The second photo is actually my photo of the day, and is just of my bed sheets - as that has been my view pretty much all day (well, when I actually turned the light on to see it...). I love these sheets, they have a world map printed all over them, and nerdy geography Bex loves that.

I shall leave you now as my head is still aching, but I hope you have had as wonderful of a weekend as I have!

Speak soon,

Becca x

Day #18

Hey there!

Today is my boyfriend Will's 19th birthday, and the day has already been awesome so far. Being such a good girlfriend I took him for a cooked breakfast this morning before embarking on an adventure to Aberdovey - where the photos of today were taken. It has been absolutely lovely to spend time together just the two of us, especially as we both were taking photos. On the way back we stopped at this small village with a gorgeous waterfall and water wheel - it was absolutely beautiful.

This evening is party time at Flat 83 (Wills flat), to celebrate his birthday. He has absolutely no idea what is happening tonight and that is so exciting, but he is probably looking at this before his party so I can't disclose that information yet! Anyway, I have to get ready for all of the celebrations so I shall leave you now.

Adios muchachos,

Becca x

Day #17

Hey there!

Despite feeling ill still today, I have had a pretty good day. Sadly last night I still didn't feel well and Will didn't end up staying.. but it meant that I slept all night pretty much, well until 9.30 anyway. I have even pushed through and not even napped which is a big thing for me!

I went on an errand drive with Will and Mac (my flatmate) this afternoon after lectures, and it was lovely actually getting to spend time with them together as it has been a while since we went out as a three. After this, I started preparations for Will's birthday tomorrow. Today this included making him brownies and writing his card, getting all soppy... But I am super excited for his birthday! We get to spend all day just the two of us, and then have a wonderful party hosted by his flatmates.

Tonight I shall be doing my washing and sorting everything out for tomorrow, before staying at Wills - so celebrations can begin first thing in the morning! So yes, that's me for today..

See ya later alligators!

Becca x

Day #16

Hey there,

Since waking up today I have felt utter shite. I had no motivation and just felt ill everywhere, so this was a hard day to start with. I did go to my first lecture, despite getting ready about ten minutes before I left, and afterwards I went to my boyfriends place. Once I was there I realised I still felt really ill and he tucked me into his bed so I fell straight to sleep whilst he wrote an essay. This did mean that I missed my lecture.. but it was definitely needed.

Tonight was date night though - to celebrate my birthday, my boyfriends birthday and our month anniversary, hence the couple polaroid and the shameless selfie which weirdly is blue. We went to 'The Light of Asia' in town, and my gosh it was amazing. The portions were absolutely huge but we demolished all of the food in front of us - we are students after all! We weren't in there very long and our driver (my flatmate Mac) picked us up after we had a game of air hockey on the pier - and yes I won of course.

Anyway, he is going to be here soon and I think we will be watching Cardinal Burns like we did yesterday evening - because we are so romantic obviously.

Until tomorrow!

Becca x

Day #15

Hey there.

I have not felt as unwilling to get out of bed as I have today in a long time. Forcing myself to go to my lecture was a feat in itself, but it wasn't too bad once I was out. I've been getting final bits for my boyfriends birthday on Saturday - I think I am more excited than him!

This evening we went for our gym induction and I am so excited to be getting back into exercise and being more toned and fit. I love my trainers so much (hence the photo) and to be getting use out of them again is brilliant.

Anyway I am exhausted so I may get into bed and watch a film, and hopefully my boyfriend will join be and keep me warm.

hywl fawr (some welsh in homage to living here),

Becca x

Day #14

Hey there.

My day has been pretty shocking, how has yours been? Hopefully better than mine. I've been absolutely exhausted all day and have no motivation for life; I'm just feeling down today and I even started scratching myself in boredom and that has scared me. All I really need right now is some love, but I am supposed to be going out on a Geography Social - despite the thought of socialising making me a little bit sick. I will try and go out though, just not drink and be super careful.

The highlight of my day has been playing pool during my lectures with my 'Geography Fwends' as they are referred to by my boyfriend. It was a nice time to just relax and not have my mind working over time, and the only other time that has happened today was whilst planning my boyfriends birthday with him an hour ago. Hopefully tomorrow I will be feeling better, but we will just have to take the day as it comes.

Au revoir,

Becca x

Day #13

Hey there,

I would like to introduce you all to Sizzle. He was a present from my boyfriend for when I got home, as a few weeks before I had kept on about wanting a dragon cuddly. It never fails to amaze me how much he actually listens to everything I say and actually cares about it too.

I have just been cuddled up with my dragon as I think I may be getting ill and have felt quite sad for the past few hours. Oh well, I'll get over it! My boyfriend is here now so we may actually have a 'jam sesh' as he would say, if I can actually sing today...

Toodles

Becca x

Day #12

Hey there.

I have done absolutely nothing today - how depressing. Last night was pretty heavy so the prospect of  getting ready and going out to do something was not appealing, the furthest I moved was to the laundry room in my onesie. Surprisingly I haven't actually had a hangover today, despite the amount of alcohol consumed and patchy memories of the night before.

Okay I said I haven't done anything but I have had to be super cleaner today as we have inspections tomorrow. My room, bathroom and the kitchen are spotless so at least it has been worthwhile getting out of bed for - we just better not fail now.. This also gave me a chance to finally redo my noticeboard  - my 'board of happiness' - and update it with more photos, notes and my birthday minion poster. I must apologise to my boyfriend as he had photographed his wall yesterday - which you can see at www.williamiproject365.blogspot.co.uk - but I have barely been out today, and I am proud of how it is looking.

Anyway, it is nap time for me as I didn't sleep for very long last night and it was very intermittent (typical uni student) so that is all.

Until the morrow,

Becca x

Day #11

Hey there!

Today has gone so quickly.. after spending all morning in bed, I went straight to my boyfriends so we could go watch the rugby at the union. Both Wales and England were playing, so being English we watched our own country - much to the disappointment of the others. The photo is Will and I in response to our friends, looking confused as to why none of the English ones were supporting their own country. I'm off out tonight, supposedly 'hitting it hard' for no real reason.. well I suppose being a fresher is a good enough reason? So yes, I need to get ready!

Asta la vista babies

Becca x

Day #10

Hey there.

I've found myself in a rut again today, and really haven't felt happy. It is super sucky, but I think it is just getting used to being up here again after seeing my family and them all being so lovely - my cousin is visiting soon though! I was better today with handling my feelings as I forced myself to go out, and even took my boyfriend for a drive so we could take photos. However the weather did not agree this was a good idea, so we headed back to Aberystywth for fish and chips. On impulse though we ended up in this amazing American Diner, and had a massively awesome meal. It was decorated crazily over the top and old school American style which was absolutely insane, I loved it. So yeah, my photos today are from inside it, as it was just so crazy.

Catch you on the flip flop! (Thanks Will)

Becca x

Day #9

Good Evening!

I've been up since 5am today.. so to put it lightly today has been a long day. It was absolutely wonderful to see my grandparents, they are some of the nicest people I have had the pleasure to know. I finally got to Aberystwyth at about 8.30 am and my first stop was to see my wonderful boyfriend - after spending every day together for the past six weeks and then suddenly leaving for a few days it was the least I could do, plus he had seminars from 9 so I thought it would put him in a good mood for the day.

I only had one lecture today which was a god send, so I have been on and off sleeping all day. I did try out lacrosse earlier though and I am very tempted to join the University club now! Most of the day has been cuddle time with the boyfriend (yes I know I sound like a loser but I'm happy to see him okay?), so today the polaroid camera was cracked out and hence my photo for today.

I have to say after seeing my family since Saturday and then my boyfriend from today, I feel like a very happy chappy. It's so refreshing to feel like this! I must be off now as someone is kicking my chair because he has poured me a glass of wine.. so until tomorrow!

Becca x

Day #8

Hey there.

Today has been a weird day, as I went back into my old grammar school. It wasn't great fun, just having to get my a level certificates and my art work... not really worth it but it had to be done. Also, I spent some more time with my best friend Hannah which was lovely - and her dog is absolutely gorgeous (as the photo shows) ! I managed to go for lunch with my sister before starting the journey back to Wales, which was tasty and lovely to spend some last minute quality time with her.

I have travelled to near Cinderford today to stay with my nan tonight, before driving back to Aberystwyth early in the morning ready for lectures. I've just been chilling here for a few hours by the fire, and then have quickly seen my auntie and cousins which I am glad about.

Anyway I'm off, early night and earlier morning! Hope your Bonfire Night has been lots of fun.

Becca x

Day #7

Hey there.

Today has been super exciting, as I got my new car! I am absolutely in love with it and it is so easy to drive - so I am looking forward to going on many adventures back at uni. I do need to name her though, a good sassy name (like her owner), so if anyone has any suggestions just holla at me!

I am off out very shortly though as I am going to see Example in Folkestone. This will be the fourth time I have seen him now and this is crazy and so exciting for me - some may say I am a little obsessed. This is just a quick one today then, I hope your week has been okay so far.

Speak tomorrow!

Becca x

Day #6

Hey there!

I'm still at home at the moment and I haven't really been up to much today. Just popped into Folkestone today, but the weather was horrific. I've spent most of the day in bed just be lazy and it was wonderful, I have missed my double bed!

This evening my sister took me out for another birthday meal though in Canterbury. We decided to try Club Burrito and were very pleasantly surprised as it was almost like Chipotle - just in Canterbury instead! We took a stroll through the town and spotted how beautiful the Cathedral was lit up, which is (poorly) in my shown initial photo. Next we headed down to Tacos Locos for some cocktails and I was so happy getting my favourite cocktail, a Strawberry Blonde (shown in the next photo).

Anyway that's pretty much been the day of Becca - not too exciting and not the best photographs either. Tomorrow set outs to be more interesting though, as I get my new car!! So I will be back then.

Becca x

Day #5

IT IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!

Today has been pretty damn awesome with lots of surprises... turns out that my parents have got me a new car so I can drive back to University later this week and makes everything so much easier. I am such a spoilt girl and I appreciate it so much.

Whilst opening presents earlier I decorated my Scoobie (hence the first photo) and she was loving life. After this we went up to Canterbury for shopping and a meal at Wildwood (the next photo of my sister and I) - and wearing my birthday badge I had the whole restaurant singing to me and I had a candle in my sundae (super fun birthday times).

I've still been doing this damn assignment today (when I haven't been drinking) but it will be all over by midday  tomorrow yay! Alcohol and family time has made this easier to deal with though :) tonight we have played Rummikub - reminiscing our childhoods - and had warmed mulled cider then followed by champagne (final photo).

Anyway, I'm off to drink some more and do some more work.. so I will be back tomorrow, have a good Sunday night!

Becca x