Hello! I hope you are well. This is 'Can't Get This Out Of My Head! Songs on Repeat!' where I list the songs I currently have on repeat, the title speaks for itself! You can check out the 7th Edition right here http://natalyaeonline.blogspot.com/2016/10/cant-get-this-out-of-my-head-songs-on.html. The songs on my list include the likes of Mariah Carey and Evanescence so like I said, check it out! As of late, I have been listening to Skepta. I wouldn't say that I was a specialist in grime or that listening to grime was my thing, but I decided upon expanding my music tastes to gain some further knowledge on the subject. As someone who is studying Music Technology and Radio Broadcasting, I would say that it is important to have a wide range of musical tastes. Truth be told, I have been listening to the radio station Capital Xtra as of late and they played Skepta's hit song 'Shutdown' one day. After I heard this 'banger' of a tune, I decided to listen to some more of his music. With that being said, here is the current songs I currently have on repeat!
Skepta - Shutdown
From the album Konnichiwa (2015)
Okay, so I've heard this song before, but I've never properly listened to the song and its lyrics. What can I say about it? It's catchy as hell, especially the chorus. It also has that kinda vibe to it that just makes you want to go crazy, rave and jump till the roof falls off.
Skepta ft D Double E and ASAP Nast - Ladies Hit Squad
This song has a more laid back vibe to it. It's slow and sexy and the first verse in particular is firreeee. I particularly like the rhymes which makes it easy to learn the verses.
Bruno Mars - 24k Magic
(2016)
I love this song. It's upbeat, funky and very reminiscent of a song Bruno Mars was featured in called Uptown Funk. This style suits Bruno Mars perfectly and the video captures the essence of this song.
WSTRN - In2
(2015)
This is one of those songs that didn't grab me the first time I heard it, but the more I heard it the more it grew on me and before I knew it this song was on repeat. It's along the same lines of Fetty's Wap's '679'. Have a listen! It's always nice when you can sing along to the chorus to the song despite the rest of it being rapped.
Some other notable songs on the list include Skepta's 'Man' and Trey Songz 'Foreign' featuring Justin Bieber (This may have been on one of the previous lists) but that is it!
Thank you for reading and be sure to check back soon for another edition of 'Can't Get This Out Of My Head! Songs on Repeat!'
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Two great things happened on Friday. For one I attended my very FIRST WWE Live event at the Wembley Arena. The first thing that happened in the morning however was very unexpected.
AOL
So on Wednesday (last Wednesday) I attended a live recording of the UK TV show Catchphrase with my friend. We had fun at the event and afterwards my friend asked me to look up any other shows that she liked (Family Fortunes, Countdown, Deal or no Deal) we could see for free tickets (yes, they are free!). I had a look on the website SRO Audiences on Thursday evening and saw free tickets going for The Bella Twins at Build Series Ldn, which was for the very next day in the morning. I think it was past 9 on Thursday evening and I was feeling a little gutted. I wanted to see The Bella Twins in person, but I had to sign up to be put on a waiting list for the tickets. I thought I was too late and almost didn't sign up to get a ticket. I thought they probably would have sold out or not have seen my name registered in time. After all I previously signed up for tickets to the Graham Norton show and got nothing back.
After contemplation, I signed up anyway on the off chance that they could still send me a ticket. Around two hours later I checked my gmail and had received an email from SRO Audiences with my ticket. Result! I mean, I had planned to make a start on one of my assignments on Friday before attending WWE Live later in the day but it was the Bella Twins! When was I ever gonna get an opportunity to see them again?
I left my house just after 9 and arrived at my location by half 10 where a small queue had gathered.
I'm in the corner
After a long wait we were finally let inside. I expected someone to allocate seats to us so I lined up behind a queue to take my seat. However, we could grab any seat we wanted. There were a bunch of seats that were quite close to the front stage but instead of grabbing one of them I waited in the line. I almost didn't get a seat and I had to settle for a seat in the corner near the back. Opportunity missed. I spent a little while miffed about my decision, forgetting that in London it's a man eats man world but hey, what's a girl gonna do? I still met The Bella Twins, it's cool. They talked about their WWE Careers, their show Total Bellas and answered some questions from the audience. It was a unique experience.
Last week, I listed my favourite first auditions ever on the X Factor. This week it's live performances! There's always that one performance during the live shows that I play on repeat because of how mesmerised I am by the vocal. Well in this volume I am going to list some of them!
Louisa Johnson - Man's World (Series 12, Semi Final)
This is the recent live performance that I most remember. Season 12 is quite a blur for me because it doesn't particularly stand out as a series. I only really remember 4th Impact and Louisa Johnson being who I considered the best.
I love this performance, it is phenomenal. Miss Johnson was full of confidence with complete control of her voice and her voice really gelled well with the song. It was nice to hear a woman singing a man's song and because of this the performance in itself was unique. There's one note in particular she belts out and she impressively holds that note to near perfection. I still rewatch this performance because it's that great. Not forgetting the fact that Louisa was only 17 at the time. Bravo!
Alexandra Burke and Beyonce - Listen (Series 5, The Final)
Wow, wow, wow! I remember standing up and applauding along with the judges when they had finished this performance. This is perhaps my favourite and definitely the most memorable performance ever on the X Factor. Why? Because of BEYONCE! Beyonce is an incredible singer and Alexandra Burke held her own with her deep and powerful vocals. It was a special moment that the X Factor hasn't been able to recapture.
4th Impact - Work It Out (Series 12, Week 3)
I loved 4th Impact ever since their first audition where they sung 'Bang Bang' by Jessie J. I remember waiting for that standout performance from them that could top that first performance and it came in the form of Beyonce's first hit, 'Work it Out'. It amazed me how they could dance so energetically and retain their powerful vocals. These girls were full of sass, performing as seasoned performers.
James Arthur - Feeling Good (Series 9, The Final)
James Arthur's performances were perfection. Every week he had the performance of the night but this is the performance that stands out for me. I love this song by Nina Simone and James Arthur's version was great. Again, it was a reversal of roles as Arthur was taking on a woman's song but it worked. The passion he poured into the song showed in his voice, which meshed well with the hard rock style.
Jahmene Douglas - Let it Be (Series 9, The Final)
Hauntingly beautiful and chilling is how I would describe this performance. The choir really adds to the epic scale but Jahmene's voice is pitch perfect. The humble, shy and quiet chap really knew how to hit a high note. Shamazing, as Nicole Scherzinger would say.
Stacey Solomon - Who Wants To Live Forever - (Series 6, Week 10)
I still remember this performance for that last big note that Stacey Solomon hit. She was someone I really rooted behind because of her big voice and this was definitely her best performance on the show.
Leona Lewis - Without You & Every other Live Performance (Series 3, 2006)
Leona Lewis' performances every week were flawless. People used to describe her as the next Whitney Houston or Mariah Carey because of her vocals and with her performances it was easy to see why. I chose 'Without You' because of that double big last note at the end which sent chills down my spine. However all of Leona Lewis' performances were something special. Some of the songs she performed on the live shows include, 'I Have Nothing', 'I Will Always Love You' and 'All by Myself'.
Well that's my list! What were some of your favourite performances on the live shows? Let me know in the comments section!! Thanks for reading!
So it has been a while but I am back with another edition of 'Can't Get This Out Of My Head!' You can check out the last edition here!
If you are unsure of what you stumbled across let me explain. Each of these contain a list of songs that I have been listening to on repeat as of late. Last time, I was listening to songs such as 'Switch Up' by R Kelly and '679' by Fetty Wap. This time, the list is a little different and we go old school (noughties style) So here they are, the songs that I currently have on repeat!
Dreamgirls - And I am Telling You
From the Album Dreamgirls, Deluxe Edition (2005)
Though I haven't watched Dreamgirls (yet), I have heard a few versions of this song on talent show the X Factor. I was watching a performance from Alexandra Burke (who won series 5 of the X Factor) who performed a song on one of the live shows called 'Listen' with BEYONCE. She also just so happens to be the woman who performed the song in the films. It's a standout performance, which you can watch here if you haven't already seen it (And I recommend that you do because it is amazing).
I think 'And I am Telling You' was listed in the similar videos section columned to the right of Youtube and I clicked on it as you do. Jennifer Hudson, the woman who sings this song has such powerful vocals and you can tell that she is singing from the core of her heart. The passion in her voice as she belts the notes that she does gives me shivers. I find myself imitating her, pretending that it's me who is actually gifted with these vocals. (One can only dream).
Mariah Carey - Obsessed
From the Album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (2009)
I remember how Mariah Carey was on a role in this period, releasing a succession of songs that had me hooked. These include hits 'Shake it Off', 'It's Like That' and 'We Belong Together'. I like this song because it has a catchy chorus. It's also a relatable song for those who may feel attacked by someone who always talks about you or seeks to put you down constantly. Go girl!
Mariah Carey - We Belong Together
The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
So yeah, I've been listening to a few Mariah Carey Songs (don't judge me, I'm only human). I'm usually not big on slow songs, but this song is one of the exceptions. Why? Because it has a nice beat and once again, the chorus is catchy. If the song's catchy then they've already pulled me in!
Evanescence - Bring Me To Life
Fallen (2003)
I'm really going back in time with this one, but I love this song because of Amy's voice who is the lead vocalist. Her voice really does bring this song to life. I'm sorry, I had to.
Britney Spears - Oops!... I did It Again
Oops!...I Did It Again (2000)
I loved Britney Spears back in the day and sometimes I like to listen to her really early songs. I hadn't heard this song in ages, so I decided to have a listen and I have no regrets. I always loved the last two/three chorus' in Britney's older songs because of the build up after the bridge. A sure classic.
Well that's my list of the songs I currently have on repeat. I haven't listened to newer songs as of late so I will get to that! perhaps next time my list of songs will be more 'updated' shall we say.
What songs are you currently listening to? Be sure to let me know in the comments section! Thanks for reading!
With the return of X Factor 2016 (a whopping series 13!), I am going to bring you the first volume in a series of volumes that I will be blogging throughout this years X Factor live shows!
In the first volume, I will be listing my personal favourite and most memorable first auditions throughout the years. There have been quite a variety of contestants from series 1 all the way up until now. Even to this day, there are a few first auditions that have always stuck with me. Others require a rewatch on youtube to remember the greatness of it, but nevertheless the list I have chosen make for great (and bad) first auditions. Check it out!
Ant and Seb (Series 5)
Song Choice: Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
Ant and Seb are no question my favourite X Factor audition of all time. Despite the duo featuring on the X Factor all the way back in 2008, they are the two people I always remember and perhaps for the wrong reasons.
Whilst Seb is a decent singer, even if his vocals were a little weak, it's Ant that makes this audition an instant classic.
Ant describes the act as a 'P Diddy and Usher' and with this comparison you would expect something quite spectacular, wouldn't you? However, their audition proved to be a different story. Ant and Seb sung their own version of Peter Andre's Mysterious girl, with Ant ad-libbing as Seb sung the verse and chorus. I will never forget Ant's infamous 'Come on move ya body, come on move ya body', said with little to no enthusiasm. The judges reaction pretty much summed up how I felt about that audition.
Cher Lloyd (Series 7)
Song Choice: Keri Hilson - Turn My Swag On
Cher Lloyd is definitely my favourite 'good' audition, because I felt like she added something different to the live auditions that perhaps others were lacking. When Cher Lloyd first entered the stage and spoke to the judges, she came across as timid and shy. As soon as she started to sing she literally 'turned her swag on', owning the stage like she was already a senior performer. She chose a song that was different to standard song choices on X Factor and she made it her own!
4th Power/Impact (Series 12)
Song Choice: Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - Bang Bang
4th Power, now known as 4th Impact were similar to Cher Lloyd. How? Well, when these girls were on stage talking to the judges, they were shy, timid and star struck to be on stage in front of such a large audience. Then one of the girls begun to sing and delivered the first line of the song that must have sent shivers through the judges and audiences' spines. I don't think anyone expected the girls to be as good as they were, with each girl's voice a powerhouse as they dominated that stage.
JLS (Series 5)
Song Choice: Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
I was a fan of JLS from their very first audition. I had to listen back to their first audition to remember why exactly I loved them so much, but I was quickly reminded. These boys harmonies were unlike any other boy band I had seen on the X Factor. It also helps that each guy in group are easy on the eye.
James Arthur (Series 9)
Song Choice: Tulisa - Young
James Arthur was another favourite of mine. I am usually not a massive fan of artists performing acoustic versions of songs (I am an upbeat song kinda girl) but James Arthur made it work for him. He sung Tulisa's song 'Young' (who was a judge on the show at the time) and managed to turn the summer hit into his own, with his uniquely soulful voice giving the song its own meaning entirely.
Danyl Johnson (Series 6)
Song Choice: The Beatles - With a Little Help From My Friends
I'd long forgotten about this audition as I haven't heard from Danyl Johnson in recent years, but I remember loving this audition when I first heard it. He was the last person who was being seen that day, so I can assume the judges were tired and ready to call it a day. What came out of this man's mouth was something sensational. His voice is reminiscent to Will Young's, which is distinctive and passionate with soul. Danyl Johnson displayed amazing control over his voice, bringing the song to an amazing climax.
What were your favourite first auditions? Were any of my choices the same as yours? Let me know in the comments!
Next week's volume will focus on my favourite X Factor Live performances from the live shows, so make sure you check back next Saturday! Thanks for reading! :)
This is one of those debatable topics about whether or not you believe it's okay for a baby to have their ears pierced.
More than 41,000 people signed a petition to ban baby ear piercings, believing that it was a form of child cruelty. They weren't alone in thinking this. Dr Christian of 'Embarrassing Bodies' fame, tweeted 'NO, IT IS CHILD ABUSE,' in response to the question.
Is it a form of child abuse? I mean, a baby cannot make the choice of whether or not they want their ears pierced. Rather, it is a decision made by their parent or parents. A baby may experience pain in the name of fashion, culture and vanity which is considered unnecessary by others. A baby also cannot look after their ear piercings. They may catch an ear infection, or cause damage to their ear lobes by ripping earrings out of their ears. It's understandable that people may be against the practice.
Personally, I had my ears pierced at a few months old. I cannot relate to those that say baby piercings are a form of child abuse. I have no recollection of getting my ears pierced. In fact, I do not remember most of my younger years. On reflection, I am actually glad that I got my ears pierced at an age where I cannot remember getting them. I think I would have been too scared to get them at a teenage age. Even now, I would love to get piercings at the top of my ears but I have delayed getting them for years because I am afraid of the pain I might feel.
I do not want to go into detail of child abuse, but it is a subject I will touch upon. Child abuse is a traumatic experience that I imagine will affect a child going on into their adult and teenage years. I cannot imagine ear piercings to create the same effect. Maybe I am wrong. I have not had a bad experience from my ear piercings as a baby, but perhaps there have been others who have.
What do you think? Are you against it? For? Neutral? Let me know!
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Anyway, I have written this blog post because it has hit the news recently that actress Sheridan Smith is taking four weeks off from theatre production Funny Girl due to stress and exhaustion. This was after Smith had missed three performances of her show in a row, rumoured by some to be because of her drinking.
Sheridan Smith
Stress is not uncommon, we all go through it. Work gets on top of us, the stress of adulthood, bills, family troubles, relationships....it doesn't matter what it is because we all experience stress at some point in our lives and some more than others.
I think stress can often be undermined in that it's perhaps not viewed as an illness, but stress can be extremely detrimental to your health. Mental illnesses in general are difficult because it's not visible. It's easy to see a bruise, a cut or a physical injury, but no one can read or experience the thoughts which you carry around with you on a daily basis. It is because of this that it's easy to be misunderstood. Unless someone knows you extremely well or cares deeply for you, they are not going to realise the differences in your character and they are certainly not going to realise that there is any sort of problem unless you talk about it.
Personally I find stress difficult to handle at times. When you go through things without sharing your problems or venting your stress and it builds, it's only a matter of time before the volcano erupts. Pent up frustrations and emotions roll into one and it all comes flooding out at once. The situation seems bigger then it may actually be and it all becomes a bit too much. That's why it's important to deal with these stresses before it all becomes a bit too much.
I haven't followed Sheridan Smith's works all that much but what I do know about her is that this girl is on TV all the time. She seems like an incredibly hardworking actress who is constantly filling the boots of a new role and deserves the much needed break. Hopefully she is able to make a full recovery and do what she does best!
So what do you think? How do you handle stress? Let me know!
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It's been a while since the last Quote Of The Week! My apologies! You can click here if you want to read the last Quote Of The Week!!
As I have mentioned more than once, I am currently studying at university, and one of the important things about being at university that I have yet to exercise is the importance of timekeeping and routine. I have the habit of doing things that are not important, such as watching something entertaining over working on an assignment. Seriously, I think I must be a master of putting off work until I start to feel the pressure as deadlines get closer and closer. I wrote a post previously about procrastinating that you can read here if you wish.
No matter how much I try to stop procrastinating, it's difficult to programme my mind to change its ways. However, it's not only necessary if I am to achieve good marks for my assignments, but it is absolutely vital if I, or anyone wants to be successful in life. I aim to have a career driven mentality, motivated by success and one of the keys to this is consistency. This is something that I have been lacking, so this is a quote to bare in mind and thus my Quote Of The Week!
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Its been a while since I've written one of these. I wrote my fifth edition of this series back in late August, which you can check out here! Click on the link if you want to see what my catchy songs of the moment back in August were!
Flash forward to November and I have quite a few number of songs that are currently on my repeat list! Here they are!
Lady Lykez - Chat to Your Man
Single released in 2015
I got a spotify account recently which has been great for me discovering new music that I have not heard before. On the browse page of spotify, the digital music service suggests playlists' of music for you to listen to. This is how I stumbled across a couple of tracks that I can't stop listening to as of this moment and this track is one of them. Chat to your man is a song with a catchy hook and chorus, that features a lady with attitude and a unique style. This is a club banger that is right up my street!
Fetty Wap ft Monty - 679
679 from the album Fetty Wap (Deluxe) (2015)
This is another catchy club banger that pleases the ear buds. When I heard Fetty Wap's first single, Trap Queen, I couldn't tell you how addicted I was to that song. In a bid to find more songs like Fetty's hit single, I stumbled across this track which took me quite a few listens to get into. There's two versions of this song, one featuring Monty and another featuring Remy Boyz (which has its own music video.) The two have subtle differences, but I prefer the version featuring Monty simply because I have listened to it more.
R Kelly ft Jeremih & Lil Wayne - Switch Up
Switch Up from the album The Buffet (2015)
First Cookie and now this. R Kelly seems to be doing well in his comeback and on top of that, one of my favourite artist's Jeremih also features in this track. Bonus. Fuse ODG - Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad)
Million Pound Girl (Badder Than Bad) From the album T.I.N.A (2014)
This one is older than the rest and I have heard this song before, but when I listened to the song properly through my headphones, this song stuck with me. This is definitely another one of those songs that is easy to dance to. It's uplifting and...well.....catchy!
The Weeknd - The Hills
The Hills from the album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015)
This song has a different vibe to the rest of the songs on this list, which fits in with The Weeknd's sultry style...if that's the right way to describe it. It's the chorus that really makes this song, sung in a higher tone than the verses.
Thanks for reading this edition of 'Can't Get This Out Of My Head! Catchy Songs Of The Moment!' Please check back for the next edition of this series and be sure to follow!
You can read last week's quote of the week right here!! http://natalyaon.blogspot.com/2015/11/npop-quote-of-week-061115.html Sorry for the absence my friends. Juggling assignments with my blog has been difficult and deadlines are looming, but I am back for a new quote of the week!
I lost my way for a while, trying to find out my identity. By this what I mean is that I've been trying to find out what I should be doing with my life. I am very indecisive, often changing my career prospects. It's because of this that I've been kind of moving forward in no particular direction and this has led me to be just a tad depressed. Therefore, it's important to find your purpose and passion and pursue it. Don't live this life without one.
TGIF! Unless you work on weekends, then I feel for you. It's Friday, which means another 'NPop Quote Of The Week!' Wahoo! You can read last week's quote of the week here!
This is something I would do well to apply to my life. I am a big daydreamer and I often dream of being successful, yet I can easily waste my days doing things that are not necessary. Things that do not help my growth as an individual or climb up the ladder. Sometimes I would much rather do something meaningless like watch television or listen to music than do research for an essay (which is standard to be fair) or exercise. Watching television is not going to help me in the long run, apart from perhaps gaining a little knowledge of the TV show in question. However, doing research for an essay is taking one step closer to completing that assignment. and gaining a degree. Exercise is one step closer to toning my limbs (if I exercise regularly) and having a healthier body.
I have dreams of being an author one day, but for me to chase that dream I would have to take the required steps in that direction, such as reading and writing. This is necessary in order for me to write a good book some day and so I have to pass up on things that are easier such as talking to a friend on the phone, or browsing social media in favour of free writing, or reading the latest teen novel. This is why this quote is very relevant to me, and can be relevant to you as well. "You gotta do what you HAVE to do before you can do what you WANT to do. It's called priorities."
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Check out the last 1st World Problems, 'Taking Things for Granted' Here
Being at University with deadlines looming over me, it starts to become more apparent to me just how lazy of a person I am. For one, I have been a bit lazy in updating this blog, which I could argue is because I haven't had the time to update the blog due to all the assignments that have crept up on me. However, the list of things that I've needed to do for at least a week now have been piling up me. The Struggles Of Being Lazy. Here are just a few of them....
Going to Bed Late, Getting Up Late
I tell myself every night that I'm going to bed early. 10, 11, 12 at the latest. However, that's where the devil Internet comes into play. I touched on the subject of the Internet on my blog '1st World Problems - Procrastinating'. It has become a routine for me to watch videos on Youtube to relax and entertain myself before going to bed. The problem is, it becomes more than too easy to pass the time you intended on going to bed in favour of watching yet another video. Before I know it, it's 1am and I finally tear myself away from the laptop screen to brush my teeth and go to bed. Sometimes, 10-20 minutes pass and I still can't sleep, so I tell myself that another hour on the internet won't hurt. It's a viscous cycle. I definitely love my sleep, so I generally have to have at least 8 hours sleep, and if I'm going to sleep at 2, well...let's just say I'm not getting up early.
Going To The Shops
This involves actually getting changed, fixing your hair and stepping out the door and out into the cold (if it's winter or just generally cold weather). It's hard enough as it is to get out of bed, but the thought of going outside can sometimes be too much for this lazy soul. It's not just going outside that can be the problem, but the fact that the shops are a 10 minute walk away and a 10 minute walk back, or even more. So much effort.
Going Out With Other People
Have you ever made plans and been really excited about them at the time, and then that time comes around and that plan is the last thing you want to do? You'd much rather stay in the comfort of your own home than interact with human beings. I do this a lot, and laziness is a big factor in this.
Cooking
Cooking properly (not using the microwave or even the oven sometimes) requires so much effort, especially if you actually want a filling meal that fills your belly. If going to the shops was hard, then cooking is even harder. It's not the best option, it's certainly not a healthy option but takeaways or microwaved food is so much easier and gets food in my stomach faster. Even if I made the effort to cook, the washing up can really take the energy out of you if you've got a lot of pots and plates in the sink. Sigh...
Tidying The Bedroom
The thing about having a messy bedroom is that even when you make the effort to tidy the bedroom (usually if someone's coming around or I'm just feeling productive) it still somehow ends up being a mess less than a week later. I don't know how it happened, it's a mystery but clothes is a large part of the blame. If my clothes aren't tangled up on or in my bed, then they're on my desk chair or floor. The struggles.
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When it comes to achievement and success, I believe I can be a little too hard on myself. Failure can deter some from trying, including myself and especially for those that may have anxiety or other issues that stop them from doing the things they may fear. At the end of the day, all we can do is try our best. Sometimes our best may not be enough, but the most important thing is that we tried. Without trying, we will never be able to achieve success, so always keep trying.
Fear is perhaps one of the worst things that we can have. As I have said before on a previous post, it can inhibit your life and stop you from taking up on certain opportunities. Fear is a product of our own mind and the worst case scenarios that we conjure up in our thoughts. While there can be a good reason for it, the actual thing we fear is often not as bad as we make it out to be in our heads. It can also be one of the hardest things to face but we have two choices. Run away from our fear and let it overpower us and our lives, or face that fear and overcome it. The more fears that we face in life, the more that we can achieve, so 'Face Everything And Rise'. Happy Friday!
In this day and age, with our basic needs fulfilled and the technology that surrounds us, it can be beyond easy to take things for granted. After all, most of us will have a roof over our heads, warmth when we desire it, food on the table, an education, a phone, a laptop and so on.
Often, I will not even notice how much I appreciate the thing I have until that thing has been taken away from me. Here are a short list of things I believe I have taken for granted.
Time
This is probably the thing I have most taken for granted. We only live one life. We are not able to go back in time and change the things we most regret, or relive certain moments. We are not able to go back in time and do the things we could only do when we were younger. However, I often slip into a pattern of wasting my days because it's easier than challenging myself. In the process I miss out on opportunities, I miss out on meeting new people, making new friends and further developing myself as a person. I value sleep so much that I can sometimes sleep way longer than I should and since the early bird catches the worm, I miss out on that worm every morning.
A Clean House
It's one of those things I hadn't even noticed until I moved out of the house for university. Suddenly there's no Mother who automatically cleans the house every week and after a while of either living on your own, or with other students you begin to notice the difference. Plates and pots pile up in the sink, crumbles of food make a home on the floor, spilt milk lays on the counter tops and the rubbish in the bins pile up faster than I could have ever anticipated. It makes me appreciate a clean house, which I didn't before.
Money
Having a debit card will be the death of me! Especially a debit card you can just tap on the card machine and pay without having to go through the hassle of typing in a pin number. However, it makes it harder to track the amount that you're spending a week which is desperately what I need. Living at home saved you a tonne of money, more than you can even imagine because food alone can take a huge chunk of your wages or loan. Then there's travel expenses which can add up after repeated use, essentials and privileges such as clothes and those expensive pair of headphones you've wanted for so long.
A Plug to Charge Your Phone
It sucks when you're on a train or at work, school, college, wherever, and you're phone battery is on dangerously low. In come the regrets about not charging my phone before I left and not bringing my plug in so I can find a plug socket to insert my plug in and charge my phone. I mean, not that anyone particularly important calls me or anything, but WHAT IF?
Internet
Since the days of dial up internet has passed us by (and an extremely, snail like slow connection), browsing the internet has been a breeze (on the majority of occasions, depending on the wifi or connection). I use the internet so much that it has become a routine of mine to check social media first thing in the morning and to browse through the internet throughout the day. So when the internet randomly shuts down due some sort of problem with the connection I feel lost. On the positive side, it kind of forces you to be productive. Time to finally clean the house!
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The other day, my mind drifted to a memory that meant little to me at the time. However, when I thought back to it and the change that has happened in my life since then, I realised how much I had taken that memory for granted. Sometimes, I wish that I could go back in time and relieve certain moments that I didn't appreciate at the time but appreciate now. Even now, when certain things happen and that memory passes me by, I can look back fondly at the memory which I otherwise didn't appreciate at the time. That's why it's a wise thing to appreciate the little things, even if you think it doesn't mean much because it may mean a lot to you one day.
This is the final episode of Season 1 of WAGS and my final Highs and Lows of this Season! Season 2 has been confirmed, so I imagine I will be back writing the Highs and Lows of the next season when it comes back around. I have enjoyed watching this series and will be writing an overall review of the season so far, so keep an eye out for that!
Highs
Barbie, Natalie and Olivia are Getting On
In the earlier episodes of this season, the girls had their differences as both Olivia and Natalie had offended Barbie on multiple occasions. In the last couple of episodes the girls have been getting on, which I believe started during the girls' trip to Mexico. This week, we saw the girls bonding on a couple of occasions. Barbie even stuck up for Natalie when she was being grilled by Autumn about not wanting to commit to her boyfriend Shaun Philips.
Olivia Trying On Date Outfits for Nicole and Natalie
This threesome are a fun part of this show, with their youthful, fun persona's that mesh together well. Olivia had a bowling date with NFL player Marcedes Lewis and Olivia tried on a couple of outfits for the girls, who teased her about her outfit choices. It was a relatable moment for a lot of girls who may or may not have been in the same predicament of picking an outfit for a date.
Olivia Pearson's Bowling Date
Unlike her last date, this date actually turned up! The two had a lot of chemistry as they went bowling (in which Olivia bowled particularly badly) but it didn't seem to matter to Marcedes who was into Olivia and vice versa.
Sasha Gates Has Baby
During a gathering with the other WAGS, something appeared to be wrong with Sasha, which we later discovered was her water breaking. This led to her having a premature baby boy. Before giving birth, the idea of having a premature baby upset her, but her happiness of having her baby and discussing her joy with close friends Autumn and Ashley was heart warming to watch.
Lows
Autumn is critical of Natalie on Not Being Sure Whether or not to move in with her Boyfriend & accuses Natalie of having a fake relationship
Earlier on in the episode, Natalie told the other WAGS that she didn't know if she wanted to get married to her boyfriend and that she didn't really know much about Shaun and his career. Autumn was critical of this, claiming she knew everything about her husband and his career. She was also critical of the fact that Natalie wasn't ready to commit to her boyfriend even though they had been together for 3 years. She even accused Natalie of having a fake relationship because of this, which is a little extreme.
Autumn comes across as someone who is closed to other people's personalities, values and views that are different from hers, at least when it comes to Olivia and Natalie who are her opposites. It is because of this that Natalie and Autumn have clashed on more than one occasion. Perhaps if she was a little more open minded the three would get along, but who knows?
Notable Quotes
Do you wanna be hot or do you wanna be a good bowler?" - Natalie Halcro
Thank you for reading!! Stay tuned for the next instalment of Highs and Lows from Season 2 of WAGS and the upcoming review on this Season!
