work/life balance

The first thing you should probably know about me is that I'm your typical, type A workaholic. I would rather hand a paper in two weeks early than two minutes late. But I enjoy what comes with being a workaholic. I like seeing an A on the front of a test, a nice comment at the end of an essay. For me, maintaining an A average is worth staying up all night revising for the end of topic test.

Last week I finished my January exams. I worked all over the Christmas holidays; the only days I had off were Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. And now they're over and I can finally relax, I'm ill. Not 'stay in bed all day' ill, but 'generally feeling run down' ill. Up until this weekend I felt so mentally tired I could barely concentrate on a TV show. I just hope that when the results come in March it will have all been worth it.

When I decide to switch off, I am totally able to do it. If I think I've done enough revision I'll happily read a few chapters or watch an episode of one of my favourite shows. But if I don't feel like I've done enough work then I'll stress about it until I know I'm ready. For me the best way to stop stressing is just to do the work.

I have two more years of school and then five years at university. This year I plan to really crack the work/life balance problem so when I have loads of medical exams to revise for I'll totally be able to do it!

Just as I do in every other aspect of my life, I'm sure I'll work on this and eventually get there. And I'll be sure to keep you all included in what's going on!

xoxo - Girl, Enchanted

things i'm loving

I love shopping. Too much. But then so does every girl, right?

1. Chunky knit sweaters are perfect for this time of year! I bought this sweater last week despite the bad reviews online and I'm so glad I did. It's really warm and comfy - I'm obsessed!

2. Gossip Girl  - even though we all know who Gossip Girl is now, I started rewatching it from season one to see if I could have ever figured it out. And I didn't think it would be possible seeing as I know what will happen but, again, I'm hooked.

3. Fingerless gloves are great when it's not freezing but too cold for no gloves at all. These are adorable and a complete bargain!

4. Hand cream is essential to keep your hands smooth and soft all winter. Hand food from Soap and Glory is A-MAZ-ING.

5. Reading - I can't read as much for pleasure as I would like but when I've had time I've been reading Is It Just Me? by Miranda Hart. If you're a fan of her TV sitcom you'll love it! 

xoxo - Girl, Enchanted

hello world!

I'm not usually much of a writer. I've tried many times to keep a journal but failed every time, mostly because it was the at bottom of a long list of priorities. I used to write short stories when I was younger (although I have to admit, most of them involved horses!) but that soon stopped when I was writing for school on a daily basis.

I don't know why but I think I might actually stick to writing a blog. It feels relaxed enough to not put pressure on all my other commitments, but interesting enough to keep me occupied! I might be the only person that ever reads it and this could be my last post, but for now the plan is to write entries when I can about whatever I'm feeling.

I hope that if anyone is reading this they stick around to see what may happen because quite honestly, I just don't know!

xoxo - Girl, Enchanted