Day 29: I'm excited for...

Hello lovelies!

There is a lot I'm excited for right now, there's a lot of new things coming up over the summer and into the new university year.

The next big event is moving house!

After living with the same people for the last two years, there's a big change coming up. I decided to move in with people from my course for various reasons.

My favourite thing about moving has to be decorating!

 I get to paint in my new room, but I think I'm going to stick with white just to brighten the room up! In my current house and my room back in Cheshire, I have a lot of windows and I find a light room really helps with concentration and sleep habits! 

Im going with a purple and white theme I think and here are some of my inspirations on pinterest...

Can anyone suggest any pinterest boards I should be looking at for more inspiration?

Day 28: My dream dinner party...

Hello lovelies,

Hosting a dinner party is not something I've ever done but if I could invite anyone here's who and why...

- Dame Jane Goodall. For the why, check out day 25 about the reasons she is my inspiration!

- Charles Darwin. His theories on evolution fascinate me and I'd love to be able to talk to him about how it felt seeing all those amazing species in Galapagos for the first time! 

- Kim Kardashian. This is a bit of an odd one, as I'm really not a huge fan of her. I feel like she's famous for not a great amount but I would love to speak to her away from cameras and see if she's any different.

- Sir Winston Churchill. Our Prime Minister during the 2nd world war. I love history and think it would be fascinating to talk about how it was to lead a country through a war and towards D-Day.

These seem like a completely odd group of people, but in their own way they are all interesting and would be great to chat to! 

If you had to pick one person to invite, who and why?

Day 27: A quote to live by?

This quote needs no explanation, but I feel it's one everyone (bloggers especially) could benefit from remembering. If it makes you happy, do it. Dont worry about it being 'wrong'.

Day 26: By my birthday I will...

Hey guys!

My 22nd birthday is in the not too distant future of September and for some reason I see 22 as an adult age, not that I feel grown up in the slightest!

So here is my pre-22 to do list:

1. Feel ready for my dissertation. Research, beat my procrastination.

2. Really learn how to use a camera (my phone one can't count!)

3. Be brave. Take a chance on someone or something without overthinking.

4. Plan a trip. To somewhere new, for after graduation.

5. Hold a party. 3rd year is going to be tough so I want to have a great time with my friends before we buckle down! 

What is one thing you would like to do before your next birthday?

Day 25: Someone that fascinates me?

Hello beauts!

Picking just one person who fascinates me was a little tough but I finally settled upon someone who has had a life that can only be described as inspiring...

Dame Jane Goodall!

I'm guessing not everyone knows who Jane Goodall is, but to wanna-be primatologist like myself she is someone to look up to without a doubt!

Jane Goodall was born April 1934 and is a British Primatologist, Anthropologist and also a UN Messenger of Peace.

She is considered to be the world's highest expert on Chimpanzees and within the primatology network, is famous for her studies on social and family interactions of Chimpanzees in the wild which was seen to be groundbreaking!

To me Jane Goodall is someone I aspire to follow in the footsteps of. She has achieved things that I dream of and aim for. 

Who is your inspiration in life? 

Day 12: 5 weird things I like!

Hello Lovelies! 

Just a quick post today, I'm deep in revision this week!

So here are 5 weird things I like (some according to my housemates...)

 - having my hair played with

- creepy crawlies (except worms - eugh!)

- making lists 

- changing ends of my bed in the night

- eating frozen peas (still frozen)

I don't think they're that weird, especially making lists.. 

Of course revision is the last thing I want to be doing right now, so help me out with a little procrastination and tell me one weird thing about you! 

Good luck to everyone with deadlines, finishing dissertations and getting ready for exams! 

kisses
gabs.x

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Day 11: The last film I saw!

Hello Lovelies!

Day 11 bring us to the last film I saw... 

The Great Gatsby.

This film really does have to be one of the most visually beautiful I've ever seen! The 2013 film is based on the 1925 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, telling the story of Nick Carraway and his encounter with the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio!!!).

I don't want to give away any of the plot for anyone who hasn't seen it, but I have to say I found it completely impossible not to fall in love with poor Gatsby, as he tells the tale of meeting Daisy! 

Other than the ever handsome Leo, the costuming for this film was stunning. The 1920's style is definitely a personal favourite anyway, but it was taken that little bit further in the film.
 Vintage MuiMui and Prada pieces gave an instant glamour whilst Tiffany's & Co archived jewels provided the sparkle.

Everyone should definitely give the sound track a listen too, featuring Jay Z and Lana Del Ray, there is something for most tastes!

Have you seen this film, what did you enjoy about it?

kisses
gabs.x

Day 6: My Favourite Season!

Hello Lovelies!

So I've got a seriously busy few days coming up as I leave for two weeks of field work next week, right in the mix of deadlines and what not! But I'm determined to keep the daily posts coming, I'm loving posting every day! So fingers crossed for good wifi in Devon and the Neatherlands!

Anyhow on with todays post, my favourite season! I'll keep it brief but I'd love to hear what you love about the different seasons, so make my day and leave a comment!

Reasons I love Autumn:

-Its my birthday season (22 this year eek)

-It's sunny till late

-Being able to sit by the river in Cambridge, usually with some Long Island Ice-Tea 

-Afternoon walks around the commons

-Pretty summer dresses with a cozy cardigan

-Seeing all the leaves change colour, its a beautiful season to photograph

-Rich plummy lipsticks come back into my makeup bag

kisses

Gabs.x

Day 5: A book I love!

Hello Lovelies!

So it's day five and time to talk about a book I love. 

This book is one of my favourite reads of all time! It's heartbreaking yet once I reached the end it really influenced me to sit and think about how I was making the most of every day and the chances I am given.

The book is Before I Die by Jenny Downham.

Before I Die, tells the story of 16 year old Tessa, who has spent the last four years of her life battling leukemia. We are introduced to Tessa, as the decision is made to end the aggressive treatment that as been keeping her alive but not curing her. With the help of her best friend Zoey, Tessa compiles a bucket list. The story continues with Tessa trying to complete the list, whilst trying to find away to say goodbye to the world she loves and hasn't spent enough time in.

There are several moments in the book that really struck a cord with me. The relationship between Tessa and her father is so beautiful. On the surface they bicker and clash, but underneath is a man who cannot bear to let his only daughter go.

The items on Tessa's bucket list really did make me think, they are all simple things that we all get to look forward to; finding love, seeing spring, excitement. Tessa's story made me really appreciate the chances I will have and how I need to truly make the most of ever opportunity that comes my way.

This is definitely a book to be read with a box of tissues and a bar of chocolate, but its worth the sad moments to see the simple things everyone takes for granted in a new light! 

The book has also been made into a film called Now is Good starring Dakota Fanning. 

“It was strange how words meant something when they came out of your mouth. Inside your head they were safe and silent, but once they were outside, people grabbed hold of them.”

Kisses
Gabs.x

Day 4: My closest friends!

Hello Lovelies! 

Welcome to day four of the bloggers challenge. I've been really looking forward to writing this post as I am blessed with some amazing friends! 

Back home in Cheshire, I'm lucky to have a really close group of best friends! 

Rach, I met when I got a part-time job in the local supermarket and she was given the pleasure of training me! I say pleasure in the loosest term possible as I was useless and didn't know a bagel from a bread roll to begin with! 

Zoe, I met when we took the same science GCSEs! Powering through physics lessons together was always such a giggle!

Becky, I've known since high school and is officially a pro at understanding me when no-one else gets my nonsense! 
But the whole group came together in college and it has been that way ever since.

 Taking crazy trips to Blackpool, Becky's car door opening half way round a round-a-bout (don't ask!), more pub quizzes than I can remember and every hilarious moment in-between.
One of my favourite memories has to be the girls trekking 3 hours down the motorway to visit me in Cambridge! Spending the weekend with my girls in the sun couldn't be more perfect! 

 These girls have been the most amazing friends I could ask for, no matter how far apart we are (Zoe i'm looking at you here!) nothing changes. 

Tell me some memories with your best friends!

Tweet me at @gabbyrose18

kisses

gabs.x

Day 3: My favourite TV show!

Hello Lovelies!

So it's day three of the challenge and the topic for today is my favourite TV show! 

I don't even have to think about an answer for this one, it's all about...

Grey's Anatomy! 

'Meet Meredith Grey. Daughter of famous surgeon Ellis Grey and currently a first year intern at Seattle Grace Hospital. On her first day, she meets her fellow interns: Cristina Yang, a highly competitive Stanford graduate. George O'Malley, a quirky yet warm hearted guy. Izzie Stevens, a former model who's always optimistic. Overseeing them is Miranda Bailey, dubbed by her coworkers "The Nazi". Meredith also gets a surprise when she realizes that her one night stand from the night before is her new boss.'

The show is now into its 10th season (it's that good!!), and yes I have seen every single episode more than once! Whilst all the medical drama is very intense and they see many weird cases, for me it's all about the friendships. 

Within the characters of the show, there is a friendship to match every relationship or situation. This makes the show completely relatable no matter how crazy the story line!

The best friendship in the show in my opinion is between Alex Karev and Meredith. They hate each other! He's the cocky, bad boy of the group that's just too big for his boots! But Meredith sees something else in him, and always encourages him no matter how annoying he tries to be! 

What do you all think of Grey's? And whats your favourite show?

Let me know on twitter at @gabbyrose18

kisses

gabs.x

Day 1: Five ways to win my heart!

Hello lovelies,

So today is the first day of the blogger challenge and I'm really excited to let you all get to know me a little better and hopefully read some of your answers! 

So question one is..

Five ways to win my heart! 

1. Get along with my family: I come from a very close family! We're all a little crazy, there's always some kind of drama but we love each other. My family will always have a chunk of my heart, get along with them and laugh with us all and someone could definitely share my heart with them!

2. Love animals: As a zoology student, animals are an obsession!Join in with endless documentaries, searching for fluffy instagram pictures or ranting about people wearing fur coats (sorry not my thing!). 

3. Want to see the world: I love travelling and someone that could tell me exciting tales about the great things they'd seen on trips or could plan incredible adventures with me would win my heart instantly!

4. Have your own dreams: I have so many things I want to achieve, and I'd love to be able to support someone achieve amazing things themselves! Plus annoyingly, I'm definitely a person who can't have someone around 24/7, it's great meeting up and having loads to catch up on! 

5. Make me laugh: Its the classic, don't take life to seriously and have fun! Make me laugh and laugh along with me!

Hope you enjoyed the first post, what are your top five? 

kisses

gabs.x

30 day blogger challenge!

Hello lovelies!

Well its been a very exciting week at City Pretty! My blogger confidence and ideas are coming on great! 

I definitely have to owe a chunk of that to the amazing people I've met in the blogger community! Whether its getting to grips with layout and designs (Belle, you are a star!), Sunday night lblogger chats on twitter or being inspired by brilliant writing! 

So I'm following the style of Aftab over @ Fresh and Fearless (definite blogspiration) and embarking on the 30-day blog challenge! 

Over the next 30 days I'll be posting a short piece every evening, answering a different question about myself! Expect lots of photos and throwbacks! 

The questions I'll be answering are listed below if you fancy giving it a go, or let me know what your answers would be! 

kisses

gabs.x

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The questions: 

1. Five ways to win my heart 2. Something I feel strongly about 3. My favourite television programme  4. Closest friends 5. A book I love 6. My favourite season 7. My favourite childhood toys 8. What I hope my future will be like 9. How important I think education is 10. Put your music player on shuffle and pick the first ten songs 11. Write about the last movie I saw in theatres 12. Five weird things I like 13. Somewhere I would like to move to/visit 14. Have siblings? Talk about them 15. Fifteen interesting facts about myself 16. My favourite Disney movie princess and why? 17. Something I am proud of 18. Top five dream jobs 19. Five items that I love 20. Something I will always think 'What if?' about 21. My favourite subject to study and why? 22. How have I changed in the last two years and why? 23. Something you miss 24. Five words/phrases that make me laugh 25. Somebody that fascinates me and why? 26. Name one place I would live to visit one day 27. A quote I try to live by 28. Ten people, dead or alive that would I invite to dinner 29. One thing I am excited for 30. My goals for the next thirty days