I found this website a little while ago - Carrie Hope Fletcher also spoke about it in one of her videos. It is called the quietplaceproject.com and I thought I would talk to you about it.
I go to this website when things are getting a bit to much and I have a lot on my mind but I want to stop for a minute and get it all out of my head. This website has different sections, but one of them is called 'The Thoughts Room'. You turn your phone off and you just listen to the music and read what it says on the screen. Then, after the instructions, it comes up with a little status bar that you can type anything you are thinking about in and it ill just fly away into the night sky. I like this because it is just so nice to get your thoughts off your mind and see them all disappear, just for a while. It relaxes me and I like that a lot.
There is also a 90 second relaxation. You follow the instructions and afterwards, you can just sit there and listen to the music and relax until you feel ready to start living again.
To go to this website, click here
Stay happy,
Katie xx
When Did It Become So Serious?
When did being part of a squad become so serious? When did we stop saying "Sure, you can be my friend!" and start saying "Sorry, you aren't part of our squad?"
When did goals become so serious? Once we were happy, now we are trying to be like other people who are doing things better than us.
When did talking to someone become so serious? One moment we are talking to someone and joking, the next minute we are 'shipping' them.
When did taking photos become so serious? We used to take them to make memories and now we take them to look good, hipster, pretty and make your Instagram feed look good.
When did social media become so serious? One moment we are saying that the day was nice, the next moment we are putting selfies on saying exactly what we are doing.
I am guilty of some of these things, but once in a while, maybe we should remember that we shouldn't take life so seriously. Maybe once in a while, we should take a picture and not think about whether we look good or whether it is grunge enough for our feed. Maybe we should be nice to those people who don't always hang around with you and start being happy that people are talking without cramming their names together as a 'ship' name.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
When did goals become so serious? Once we were happy, now we are trying to be like other people who are doing things better than us.
When did talking to someone become so serious? One moment we are talking to someone and joking, the next minute we are 'shipping' them.
When did taking photos become so serious? We used to take them to make memories and now we take them to look good, hipster, pretty and make your Instagram feed look good.
When did social media become so serious? One moment we are saying that the day was nice, the next moment we are putting selfies on saying exactly what we are doing.
I am guilty of some of these things, but once in a while, maybe we should remember that we shouldn't take life so seriously. Maybe once in a while, we should take a picture and not think about whether we look good or whether it is grunge enough for our feed. Maybe we should be nice to those people who don't always hang around with you and start being happy that people are talking without cramming their names together as a 'ship' name.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
Do you ever...
Do you ever love someone so much that when they leave, you start to fall apart?
Do you ever want to tell someone how you feel, but you can't?
Do you ever love someone but they don't love you?
Do you ever just want a hug from them, but you can't?
Do you ever look at someone and remember how it used to be?
Do you ever remember how you used to feel for them?
Do you ever still feel that way?
Do you ever sit alone and remember how it used to be?
Do you ever miss someone when they aren't with you
and you are complete when they are back at your side?
Do you ever stop and realise how much you love those moments that you are with them?
Do you ever think of me?
Because I think of you.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
Do you ever want to tell someone how you feel, but you can't?
Do you ever love someone but they don't love you?
Do you ever just want a hug from them, but you can't?
Do you ever look at someone and remember how it used to be?
Do you ever remember how you used to feel for them?
Do you ever still feel that way?
Do you ever sit alone and remember how it used to be?
Do you ever miss someone when they aren't with you
and you are complete when they are back at your side?
Do you ever stop and realise how much you love those moments that you are with them?
Do you ever think of me?
Because I think of you.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
October/November Personal Achievements
I'm sorry it has been a while - life got in the way
The past 2 months I have achieved a lot of things and I thought I would share them with you!
1. I applied for college - this took a while but I am so glad I did it because I am finally taking hold of my future
2. I have started swimming again and successfully completed 45 laps in 40 mins at my local pool - I used to swim a lot and swam for the county and I am finally getting back into it!
3. I sailed a boat - This has taken some encouragement but I finally did it and took hold of the boat! Woo!
4. I stood up for my friends - One of my friends was having a tough time and I helped her with it. To me, that is an achievement
5. I have been to parties! - SOCIALISATION! Something I am not used to, but seem to do well at!
What are your personal achievements of this month?
Stay happy,
Katie xx
The past 2 months I have achieved a lot of things and I thought I would share them with you!
1. I applied for college - this took a while but I am so glad I did it because I am finally taking hold of my future
2. I have started swimming again and successfully completed 45 laps in 40 mins at my local pool - I used to swim a lot and swam for the county and I am finally getting back into it!
3. I sailed a boat - This has taken some encouragement but I finally did it and took hold of the boat! Woo!
4. I stood up for my friends - One of my friends was having a tough time and I helped her with it. To me, that is an achievement
5. I have been to parties! - SOCIALISATION! Something I am not used to, but seem to do well at!
What are your personal achievements of this month?
Stay happy,
Katie xx
10 Favourite Songs of September and October
This past couple of months have been a whirlwind of music to enthral and enjoy. Here are 10 of my favourites! (These are not in any order!)
1. Writings on the Wall - Sam Smith
This song is one of the greatest James Bond songs yet! I love Sam Smiths' voice and this shows it off beautifully!
2. Hello - Adele
I have been waiting for a new Adele song for ages and this is amazing! IT is exactly what I have been waiting for. I know some people that do not like it and find it a bit whiney but I like it.
3. Half the World Away - Aurora
I know people are annoyed at this because it has wrecked the Oasis version but I think I like it just as much, if not more. It is featured in the John Lewis advert 2015 and it is beautiful, just like the advert.
4. Take Me Home (BBC Children in Need single 2015) - Jess Glynne
This is a great song and it really brings it home (literally) for me, as it explains Children in Need perfectly. Really worth listening to.
5. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne
I just love this! It is such a party song!
6. Dead Hearts - Stars
This is more of a sad song but with some electric guitar. It is part of my 'Life is hard sometimes' playlist on Spotify (shameless self-promo)
7. I Know You Care - Ellie Goulding
I love Ellie Goulding and have all of her albums. This is one of my favourites because it is so heartfelt and I love singing it at the top of my voice!
8. Oblivion - Bastille
This is older by a few years but I love Bastilles songs. They always have meaning and make me happy :)
9. Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
This was released last week, I believe, and I love it. It shows them off superbly and its such a good song!
10. Easy Love - Sigala
I love the video for this and it is so poppy and happy! Obviously not as good as Michael Jackson's original but still up there!
What are your favourite songs?
Stay happy,
Katie xx
This song is one of the greatest James Bond songs yet! I love Sam Smiths' voice and this shows it off beautifully!
2. Hello - Adele
I have been waiting for a new Adele song for ages and this is amazing! IT is exactly what I have been waiting for. I know some people that do not like it and find it a bit whiney but I like it.
3. Half the World Away - Aurora
I know people are annoyed at this because it has wrecked the Oasis version but I think I like it just as much, if not more. It is featured in the John Lewis advert 2015 and it is beautiful, just like the advert.
4. Take Me Home (BBC Children in Need single 2015) - Jess Glynne
This is a great song and it really brings it home (literally) for me, as it explains Children in Need perfectly. Really worth listening to.
5. Don't Be So Hard On Yourself - Jess Glynne
I just love this! It is such a party song!
6. Dead Hearts - Stars
This is more of a sad song but with some electric guitar. It is part of my 'Life is hard sometimes' playlist on Spotify (shameless self-promo)
I love Ellie Goulding and have all of her albums. This is one of my favourites because it is so heartfelt and I love singing it at the top of my voice!
8. Oblivion - Bastille
This is older by a few years but I love Bastilles songs. They always have meaning and make me happy :)
9. Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
This was released last week, I believe, and I love it. It shows them off superbly and its such a good song!
10. Easy Love - Sigala
I love the video for this and it is so poppy and happy! Obviously not as good as Michael Jackson's original but still up there!
What are your favourite songs?
Stay happy,
Katie xx
My Thoughts on the John Lewis Christmas Advert #manonthemoon
Well, It has been 4 days since the John Lewis Christmas advert came out. It's an emotional one, guys. Every single time I watch it, I cry. To be honest though, I cry at everything.
For a quick plot, it is about a girl who looks through her telescope and sees an old man, living on the moon, alone. She tries to get a present to him for Christmas and after many failed attempts, she does it.
It emphasises this years aim for many of us. It is the problem with loneliness and elderly people. So this Christmas, go and talk to a person who lives by themselves, because you might be the only one who does it. We should value our elders as they have stories that we may never hear otherwise.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
For a quick plot, it is about a girl who looks through her telescope and sees an old man, living on the moon, alone. She tries to get a present to him for Christmas and after many failed attempts, she does it.
It emphasises this years aim for many of us. It is the problem with loneliness and elderly people. So this Christmas, go and talk to a person who lives by themselves, because you might be the only one who does it. We should value our elders as they have stories that we may never hear otherwise.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
New Found Appreciation
Have you ever had to do anything that makes you appreciate something more than you ever did before. In the past year or two, I have started some things more than I used to. It wasn't that I didn't already appreciate them, but it has just grown on me.
1. Remembrance day
I though I would start with this one because Remembrance Sunday is tomorrow. Over the past few years, I ave appreciated why we are thanking those who have fought for us. I heard something the other day that made me think about it. This person said "On Remembrance Sunday, I sit next to people in the forces who do not know my name but they are still fighting for my life." That is so true, for all of us, and some people forget that and they shouldn't.
2. Cancer charities and cancer sufferers
Since my Grandad died, I have respected cancer sufferers, survivors and fighters a lot more. They are going through an ordeal that me and you may not be able to comprehend, but they do it everyday and because of that, I respect you.
3. Teachers
This is a weird one. Recently, since becoming the oldest in the school, I have realised how much teachers do for us. They take their time to mark all of our work, go over things that they already know, to teach us and they do more than just teach us in school. They take time out of their schedule to help us after school, with extra curricular activities and parents evenings etc. They are amazing and I appreciate it.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
1. Remembrance day
I though I would start with this one because Remembrance Sunday is tomorrow. Over the past few years, I ave appreciated why we are thanking those who have fought for us. I heard something the other day that made me think about it. This person said "On Remembrance Sunday, I sit next to people in the forces who do not know my name but they are still fighting for my life." That is so true, for all of us, and some people forget that and they shouldn't.
2. Cancer charities and cancer sufferers
Since my Grandad died, I have respected cancer sufferers, survivors and fighters a lot more. They are going through an ordeal that me and you may not be able to comprehend, but they do it everyday and because of that, I respect you.
3. Teachers
This is a weird one. Recently, since becoming the oldest in the school, I have realised how much teachers do for us. They take their time to mark all of our work, go over things that they already know, to teach us and they do more than just teach us in school. They take time out of their schedule to help us after school, with extra curricular activities and parents evenings etc. They are amazing and I appreciate it.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
Bonfire Night and Movember
I love Bonfire Night. It's a day of happiness and sparklers, lights and friendly flashes in the sky. It is special because it is so pretty. It is comforting and warm, like a blanket that you have wrapped yourself up in. It is like a hug from that person that you need a hug from the most, even though you know they may not ever give you one.
5th November is a special day for my family because it is the birthday of my Grandad. He died 2 years this December, of prostate cancer. I miss him so much but I am glad his suffering has ended.
November is a very special month because it is Movember. This month is in aid of Prostate cancer, which is the 2nd most serious type of cancer and the 2nd most common cancer killer. So this month is your month to donate. My dad is growing a 'tache and although I do not like it, I am proud of him for doing it.
Do it for everyone. Because everyone knows at east one person who has suffered or is suffering from cancer.
For more information on Prostate Cancer, go to http://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information
For those we love.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
5th November is a special day for my family because it is the birthday of my Grandad. He died 2 years this December, of prostate cancer. I miss him so much but I am glad his suffering has ended.
November is a very special month because it is Movember. This month is in aid of Prostate cancer, which is the 2nd most serious type of cancer and the 2nd most common cancer killer. So this month is your month to donate. My dad is growing a 'tache and although I do not like it, I am proud of him for doing it.
Do it for everyone. Because everyone knows at east one person who has suffered or is suffering from cancer.
For more information on Prostate Cancer, go to http://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information
For those we love.
Stay happy,
Katie xx
My life is one big 'lol' | Collab with Another Ranting Reader
My life is one big LOL. I fall over thin air and stumble over the simplest of sentences. I make a fool of myself in front of anyone who I really really don’t want to be seen as a fool by. I laugh at most things, loudly and unashamedly. But then again it won’t take much for heavy tear droplets to start cascading down my face.
I am a klutz - for sure I am. But that shouldn’t be all I am. I shouldn’t let that simple fact consume my very being. I have much more to live for than knowing that I’ll probably trip over as I walk up the stairs or whack my side on the same bit of table every time I walk past it.
I shouldn't let the knowledge that I am going to fall over or bash myself take over my abilities because there is much more to me than that. I am taller, stronger, more able than that. I have weaknesses, of course, which is why everyday, we say the word 'lol' about our life when we do something wrong, but inside, a lot of the time, we are crumpling inside, but others don't know.
And that is when confidence comes into it. If we are confident, we brush it under the carpet, pretend it is okay and move on. If we are less confident, we may think differently. If we do something wrong, we hide in a red faced heap in our arms, cry, maybe.
But you can overcome that. You just have to know how. Some are lucky, some are not. But by saying that your life is one big 'lol', you are hiding things about you. Don't hide yourself, be yourself. Because you are more than that. You are much more than that.
This is a collaboration with Another Ranting Reader and you can view her post here. She has a great blog and I recommend it! We both write these posts together and it was a lot of fun!
Stay happy,
Katie
This is a collaboration with Another Ranting Reader and you can view her post here. She has a great blog and I recommend it! We both write these posts together and it was a lot of fun!
Stay happy,
Katie
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