19 Things I Learnt By The Time I Was 19

I'm back again for the third year with one of my all time favourite blog posts to write. As my 20th birthday is fast approaching, it was only right to sit down again and reflect on what I learnt the year before.

1. There will come a time when you have to go through heartbreak. This can be in relationships, friendships or your own personal battles. Don't be scared of it and don't doubt the power of the human heart. It will be whole again.
2. Everyone that you will ever meet will come from different walks of life. Learn to accept that you never know what a person is truly going through and everyone has a different story to tell.
3. You can do just about anything you put your mind too.
4. People who were a part of your life last year wont be in it forever. People move in different directions, just make sure you're moving in your direction with the right people.
5. If something or maybe someone doesnt feel right in your life, do not force it.
6. Always put yourself first.
7. Falling in love with someone can be amazing. But falling in love with yourself is een more incredible. 
8. Don't listen to other people's opinions about yourself. You're better than that.
9. Naps are often the best medicine.
10. Take the odd weekend just to yourself. Pamper and relax.
11. Take a leap of faith. 
12. Always try new foods. You might surprise yourself.
13. What seems like a hard challenge right now will soon fade. You'll look back and be proud of how you overcame it.
14. Always make time for those who have always been by your side. Even if there's miles between you.
15. Step out of your comfort zone.
16. Don't take crap from anyone. You deserve more than that.
17. You'll find good friends in the people you least expect.
18. Save some money every month and buy yourself something nice. We all have bils to pay, but we all deserve a treat sometimes too. 
19. The final thing I have learnt this year is to appreciate evrything. Every year is flying past quicker and quicker. Don'y wish for the weekends. Appreciate the days you have and dont look back to the bad days, they've gone. Focus on today.

-HappiestEqualsPrettiest xx

La La Land - Review

It's only January and already we have had some amazing movies hit our screen, with a lot more to come out through the year. One film that has definatly put its mark in people's heart is La La Land.
La La Land stars the beautiful Emma Stone and the incredible Ryan Gosling.

The film tells the story of Mia, who is trying her hardest to land a role in the cruel world of acting and Sebastian, who has only ever dreamed of opening his own Jazz bar. When the pair meet and fall in love, they have to help each other also reach their dreams which isn't always as easy as it looks.

This movie from the opening sequence made me feel so happy and content. The acting is phenomenal and the music that goes along with the story has made it in to my top playlist of the month. This movie doesn't just teach you about love. It teaches you that you can chase your dreams for years and years before you finally reach it. It is a story about never giving up.

Mia moved to LA to try and become an actress. Years later she is working in a coffee shop which is not where she wants to be. She is going to auditions and getting call backs all without success but never fails to give up on her dream. She even writes her own one woman show - but you'll have to watch the movie to see what that's like.

Sebastian on the other had, is living in a tiny appartment with barely anything to live off. But he has a passion for Jazz and is an incredible piano player. He just wants to open his own jazz bar. But when things take a turn, he ends up doing something he isn't passionate about and loses sight of his dream for a while.

I think this film can teach you so many lessons. It taught me that just because something doesn't happen or work the first time, doesn't mean it won't work out another time or that I should give up. This film has left such an impact on me, I just cannot wait to see it again!

If you are going to see this movie, make sure you have your tissues with you.

La La Land is out in Cinemas now!

-HappiestEqualsPrettiest xx

Hello 2017

So it's no secret to everybody that 2016 wasn't the best year. From World social issues, politics, and the deaths of people who will always live in our hearts. In some ways this year has been good for me personally but it also had times where it did not contribute to my dreams.

But this isn't a time for me to say what went wrong, but what I want to achieve in 2017. I am not one to make new years resolutions and these are far from that but these are my wishes.

1.  Skincare - I want to improve my skincare routine during this year. I want to look after my skin more because it is defiantly what I am most lazy with. I have a routine lined up to try and not everything will always work but my skin will improve this year!
2. Healthy Eating - Over the years, my relationship with food has varied to say the least. This year I want to eat healthier. I by no means want to do this to lose weight, but when I eat rubbish food it makes me start to feel exactly that - rubbish. I don't want this feeling anymore and I'm not going to say that chocolate and crisps are going out of my life completely, I just want to eat healthier meals.
3. Money - I need to start saving money more. I like shopping but I need to stop buying the things I don't need and start saving money to do things I actually want to do. I want to save for a holiday so that is my aim!
4. Travel - This is going to be harder to achieve as I am working full time, but I want to travel more. I want to go to places I've never been before. I don't know how much of this I'll be able to achieve in 2017 but I'm going to try my hardest.
5. Blogging - This blog took a back seat in my life during 2016 and that made me sad. I love to write and I love this little hobby that I can grow. I have changed so much as a person during my years on this blog. This year is going to be my 3rd blogging birthday and I want to start blogging more. But at the same time, I don't want it to feel like a chore to write and if I need a break I don't want to feel like I've failed. So I've decided that I am not going to have a strict schedule and I don't want to upload something that I'm not proud of. I will upload when I can and when I have ideas but there will be more content this year.
6. Happiness - But in 2017 what I want the most is to just be happy. I know I won't be happy all the time and I am a firm believer that it is okay to be sad sometimes. But you do sometimes get to a point where you're tired of being sad. 2016 was full of happy moments, but it was also some of the most difficult times as well. I also want my friends and family to be full of so much happiness too. This is our year! 

So long 2016. You've been unforgettable in many ways. That'll be one to tell the kids about.
Hello 2017. Please be good to me.

Happy New Year everyone!

-HappiestEqualsPrettiest x x