Motivation...Muesday: Putting Things Off

Greetings humans!

A couple of weeks ago, I forgot to write a "My Week" post. Since then, I've been putting it off.

And my features.

And more blog posts.

I've shied away from them because I haven't kept to schedule.

So what am I going to do about it? It's usually at this point in a post where I come up with some kind of super-duper plan for myself, but if I'm honest I have absolutely no idea. Either that, or I try and avoid schedules altogether for a while.

I'm determined to get back to this ASAP! I promise.

A-Level Results Day 2014

Greetings humans!

Since this has been a part of my life which I've shared quite a bit about, I thought it'd be best to give you an update...

...I got into my first choice uni! I'm incredibly excited to read Theology from this September...so excited in fact that I bought some erasable highlighters in the hope they won't bleed through Bible paper!

I also went into Wilkinson and treated myself to some of their new washi tape - it's great to see washi getting more and more popular.

Motivation...Muesday? - Lists!

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I do love to-do lists. However, recently I haven't been creating many because I don't actually have much that needs to be done at the moment; I'm currently floating in the lull between the end of exams and results day when I have no idea as to what's going on with the rest of my life. I'm beginning to create to-do lists for every day, no matter how superficial (with tasks such as 'make bed', or 'make cup of tea') so I at least feel productive, and so will not be out of the habit by the time I maybe get to uni.

A 'List Book' from Paperchase. How could I not? 

My Week #31 & My Birthday

Greetings humans!

This past week has been very busy; this weekend I (finally!) turned 18 and for the first time I had a get-together at my house to celebrate my birthday. I thought I'd share some pictures with you in lieu of a WO2P spread - there is little there apart from "shop x" and "shop y". This was also my first time handling a DSLR camera (not mine), so I apologise in advance if the pictures are poor!

Paper Bunting - £1 from The Range per pack. I love the pattern so much!

I made tags from paper tapes to label each dip

What's summer without Pimm's? 

To decorate tables, I placed some fresh flowers in vintage china tea sets - I am now apparently one of those people!

Motivation Monday - Goals

Greetings humans!

This weekend, I wrote a list of goals that I wish to accomplish over the course of the summer. I've split them into pre-results day and post-results day categories, so that there's a little more time pressure. 

Having this stuck up on the wall by the desk means that I constantly have in view what exactly it is that I'm working towards! 

The paper I used was a list pad from Wilkinson last year - I absolutely love it!

My Week #30

Greetings humans!

This week has been relatively quiet, so much so that I've barely used any of my planners (this is evident in my failure to put at least one event onto this week's pages that I've only just realised...).

The countdown to results day has definitely begun (it's a fortnight on Thursday, if you're interested) - I've been trying to keep myself as busy as I can so that I don't weigh myself down with worries about whether I get to my firm choice, or to university at all.

I hope you've had a good week!

The Liebster Award

Greetings humans!

The lovely Michaela from The Bellus Lupus has nominated me for a Liebster award - how exciting! It involves me giving eleven facts about myself, answering eleven questions and then nominating eleven other people to do the same. So, here goes...

FACTS

1. I've never been on an aeroplane, or anywhere near an airport.
2. I prefer gold jewellery over silver/white gold.
3. I'm fleetingly obsessive, so I have to be careful how much money etc I invest in a new hobby in case I am no longer enamoured with it the following month.
4. However, my love for stationery and organisation has gone on, and on, and on, and on...
5. ...aside from lever arch files. I hate lever arch files with a cold, undying passion.
6. I've forever associated racing green (the colour, that is) with academic study; I've no idea why.
7. My favourite television programmes are Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie's Poirot (which are incredibly mild when you've just watched an episode of Criminal Minds). 
8. I used to want to be a barrister, and then a forensic psychologist - now I'm hoping to pursue a career in academia, either related to Biblical Studies or Church History.
9. I recognise that I'm incredibly fortunate to (hopefully) study something which I absolutely love at university - reading academic books is something I do for fun. Regularly. 
10. I own two copies of some of the books I've studied at school - one neat one, and one full of annotations. 
11. I recently purchased a 53" plush teddy bear. Not entirely sure why. I'm eighteen in less than a fortnight. It's only a few inches shorter than me. Named Sebastian.

ANSWERS

Why did you start blogging?

I can't say I'm entirely sure. It probably boils down to the fact that I like talking about things I enjoy, and I suppose this is a far better outlet for that than talking at my friends/family/anyone who'll listen!

Where did your blog name come from?

It's something I did with my friend, Katie. We are both massive tea drinkers (not in the pretentious way, I do not see myself as superior for preferring one particular beverage over another at all), so Hanntea and Katea came about. Hers works better. 

What's your favourite of your own posts?

I do like my revision posts, the most recent of which is here.

How did you find new blogs to follow?

I use Bloglovin's recommended, along with a general perusal of the internet.

Would you ever stop following a blog and why?

If I no longer enjoyed the content, or if an opinion which I found abhorrent was expressed, then I would stop following a blog. I doubt that'll happen regularly, if at all, though!

What are your thoughts on commenting on other people's blog posts?

It's a great way to get to know other bloggers in the community - it's something I really ought to do more of myself!

Name one author whose books you will always read.

Oh my goodness. I really don't read much modern fiction, and saying "Agatha Christie" or "Shakespeare" may sound a bit ridiculous, but there we have it.

Eyes, lips or face? If you had to choose one make up item to wear all day what would it be?

Face by a long shot! Although if I could only wear one makeup item it'd be eyebrow pencil. Which is more face than eyes, right?

What do you look forward to most all year?

Going back to school! I love having a fresh slate (new stationery!) in terms of deadlines and what I'm learning. Also it's in the autumn and I am not at all a summer person!

Who is your favourite designer?

Cath Kidston! I'm basically a walking advert for her bags and accessories. 

How do you pick your outfits?

A combination of checking the weather and pulling things out of the wardrobe which look vaguely like they go together! I'm afraid I don't spend much time on this, instead my primary focus when getting ready in the morning is my hair & make up. 

PICK PEOPLE!

Ah, this is where it becomes tricky. I cannot think for the life of me who to nominate! What I'll do is find people and nominate-as-I-go - I'll get to eleven as soon as I can (and then publish questions, of course).

Thanks again, Michaela, for nominating me!