Sunday, 10 March 2013

March Challenge

I came across a challenge today that I would like to take up and share with you. Each day there is something that I will talk about or write about on my blog.
Even though I've missed 9 days so far I'm confident I'll try and do the whole month (and will even back date to catch up)!

1st March: Introduce yourself
Hi! I'm Ellie, I'm 19 years old and am currently at university in my first year studying BSc Psychology. I've been blogging for a while now, but the most updated one is indeed Trouble Soul, it's more of a diary and permanent fixture in my life than the others.
I live in student halls (although really good ones) and live with 5 others in the flat; we get on relatively well.
I've struggled with lots of difficult things in my life and I'm told that this makes me a stronger person. I don't think I'd be here today without some special people in my life who have helped me through some extremely awful times.
My favourite thing to do is 'escape' from life; I am very passionate about reading and love sinking my teeth into a great book and when coupled with a cup of tea I'm in heaven. I also enjoy listening to music and singing (although that doesn't mean I'm very good) and I love art work too. I took A-Level and GCSE Art and have found my creativity again by attending a local art class in town.
I enjoy romantic comedies; one of my favourites is The Proposal. I also love Nicholas Sparks' films, with my favourite being The Lucky One. My favourite book is The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks, I will never not want to read that novel over and over again, it is beautiful.

My favourite colour is purple and next favourite would have to be turquoise/sky blue.
I wear glasses and cuddle a teddy at night because I'm cool like that.

Another thing you should know about me is that I'm a STRICT vegetarian (not one of those that eats fish or such like) and I am 100% against animal testing- protesting against the world by only buying vegan and non-animal tested products.
I'm a Christian and have started finding God in my life much more lately than ever; mainly after reading the Conversations with God trilogy.
I believe in love, peace and hope.


2nd March: Passions
So I've covered some of these already in my Introduction but I'll briefly bullet point them here :)
  • World Peace and an end to Poverty (sounds cheesy but true)
  • Art, Museums, Education
  • The Environment; hearing the birds sing, walking by a lake, standing on a beach...
  • Spreading love, joy and hope to all
  • Music; singing and dancing your soul out
3rd March: Family
In terms of family I live (when not at uni) with my Mum, Dad and sister. We get on well and recently (well, nearly two years ago) added another addition in the form of a bunny rabbit named Wish Wish. We live in a village about 10 minutes away from a massive shopping town.
In terms of extended family I see my Mum's side of the family more than my Dad's. In total I have 6 pairs of Uncles/Aunts and 3 cousins. I have one grandparent left (my Mum's mum).
I miss my family a lot when I'm away although it is really nice to have my own space and to be able to do things on my own terms.


4th March: 5 random things I love
  1. Frozen Peas (as in eating them while they are still frozen).... I can't help myself
  2. Having a new toothbrush and new toothpaste tube at the same time and being the first to squeeze!
  3. Painting my nails
  4. Watching snow falling
  5. The sound of the recycling bin when you delete something on your computer
...well she did say random!

5th March: If you won £20 million
I have no idea; I'd buy a house for my family and myself, donate lots to charity, set up my own counselling practice....

6th March: 20 Facts about Yourself
wowza, 20? Well here we go...
  1. My name is just Ellie, it's not short for anything
  2. I have size 5 feet
  3. I got my ears pierced when I was 14
  4. I've been to 3 different schools across my education
  5. I wear glasses and swap them depending on my mood; my black plastic frames are worn to read or write essays
  6. Starbucks is much better than Costa, despite my dislike for coffee
  7. Angel Delight/Custard are the only way I regularly take in calcium
  8. One of my ears is bigger than the other
  9. My hair is brown/very dark blonde
  10. My favourite thing to wear is a trusty pair of jeans
  11. I've only had 4 phones in my life time (got my first when I was 13)
  12. I wear Dainty Doll foundation
  13. My favourite smell is a book shop
  14. I am a sucker for stickers and will do anything to get one
  15. I take escitalopram
  16. My favourite mug to drink from is my 'glee' mug
  17. I live in my coat; I'd be lost without it- its a comfort thing to me
  18. I'm very sentimental and love to keep things like tickets or cards
  19. I've never worn braces (although wish I had)
  20. I've never broken a bone.... touch wood....
7th March: The last 5 books you've read
  1. Still got it, Never Lost It~ by Louie Spence
  2. Safe Haven ~ by Nicholas Sparks
  3. tall, thin and blonde ~by Dyan Sheldon
  4. Conversations with God: Book 2 ~ by Neale Donald Walsch
  5. Conversations with God: For Teens ~ by Neale Donald Walsch
8th March: Top 8 TV ProgrammesIn no particular order....
  1. Waterloo Road
  2. The New Normal
  3. Celebrity Big Brother
  4. The Apprentice
  5. New Girl
  6. The Big Bang Theory
  7. Glee
  8. Rules of Engagement
9th March: Your Hobbies
I've pretty much covered these anyway but will give you a quick low-down:
reading, art, yoga, walking, painting my nails, listening to music, singing, making collages, watching movies.....

And so we're on schedule today....
10th March: How you WANT the next 5 years to go
Well I'd like to find a partner, to feel better about my body and to have no need to wear make-up (i.e. I will have CLEAR SKIN). I'd be 24 so maybe on the verge of getting married/engaged.... first house? I'd be in a secure job that makes me happy and I'd be doing something to make a difference in the world by spreading love, joy and hope. I'd be more confident and happy and be able to enjoy life without unnecessary worries.


Right, I think that's enough for tonight. I'd better submit before it changes to 11th March and bore you with another post to read!

Nighty- night,
Ell <3 xxxx

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