24 Hours In Leeds

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7p5rYvguBPV4dAYX-12cUyOStPx_Hu-gwWtFiJEN-3ATWoiMqXxXItBY7zpLX_cFLuzwevzwCt-Wghyphenhyphene_PJBEhxPQmf9kRZs-Dro3v5KITnWFtF6VZHLex9mNkiVWrBCftWOye7J_3tU/s1600/24-hours-in-leeds-england.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7p5rYvguBPV4dAYX-12cUyOStPx_Hu-gwWtFiJEN-3ATWoiMqXxXItBY7zpLX_cFLuzwevzwCt-Wghyphenhyphene_PJBEhxPQmf9kRZs-Dro3v5KITnWFtF6VZHLex9mNkiVWrBCftWOye7J_3tU/s1600/24-hours-in-leeds-england.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">Leeds is a city that I've heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search, I booked a flight and hotel and headed over to discover it for myself, and this is how I spent my day.</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYl1-SpasHGyfySZ3Xq5WDK1DsIH2qzNJHHhmcmZ9B8wOzxEbK4ORrpEb-TAF1lQcB1y8XrX6EUl33LsDNTRDyQjDpJDOk9c-k8LTPYTLxbUYfHoAjY4Fnwa0f-NagDggY5sfSQAWFLo/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds-trinity-shopping-centre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYl1-SpasHGyfySZ3Xq5WDK1DsIH2qzNJHHhmcmZ9B8wOzxEbK4ORrpEb-TAF1lQcB1y8XrX6EUl33LsDNTRDyQjDpJDOk9c-k8LTPYTLxbUYfHoAjY4Fnwa0f-NagDggY5sfSQAWFLo/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds-trinity-shopping-centre.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I've been to quite a few cities in the United Kingdom but I'd never been to the north of England so I was excited to see how it differed to other parts of the UK. I packed a bag and set my alarm for 3:30 AM (yes, getting up at this time was as horrendous as it sounds) and headed for the airport. I landed in Leeds at 7:30AM after a quick 45 minute flight and apart from the weather being bitterly cold, the city made a warm impression.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYcKYrIQ_NqqFJZaPDO05LB10qTQsowiHnOfUFAESkln5QUptzBuG0Y_5pWXa69k4T43l-AoAj5KDN8KIZDl0wfOi_8QzJf8yEjFhErgLhEml0Pa09Lvz983gqc_XjAKWwgjWm5jb3p4/s1600/trinity-shopping-centre-leeds-visit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYcKYrIQ_NqqFJZaPDO05LB10qTQsowiHnOfUFAESkln5QUptzBuG0Y_5pWXa69k4T43l-AoAj5KDN8KIZDl0wfOi_8QzJf8yEjFhErgLhEml0Pa09Lvz983gqc_XjAKWwgjWm5jb3p4/s1600/trinity-shopping-centre-leeds-visit.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">The airport is only half an hour from the city centre so after a quick bus journey I was right in the middle of Leeds, ready to explore. On the journey in, I passed so many beautiful buildings with amazing historic structure which set the tone for the architecture of the rest of the city. Most of the city is filled with tall Victorian buildings built with old stone and pillars which gives it a beautiful vibe.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SU4OpEe48dZq2SFRwYlyAYcJpdYn5IJ70iCnluC6tZRRC-I0sG-2N1ssulp8UjEcfY-LLqbQz1tC9cBg9yotcKrbnFJiAhcRc2shCyEQnpscCDgHl2-rx0C-g7zGdl-nHuIogWgjlYA/s1600/leeds-markets-shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SU4OpEe48dZq2SFRwYlyAYcJpdYn5IJ70iCnluC6tZRRC-I0sG-2N1ssulp8UjEcfY-LLqbQz1tC9cBg9yotcKrbnFJiAhcRc2shCyEQnpscCDgHl2-rx0C-g7zGdl-nHuIogWgjlYA/s1600/leeds-markets-shopping.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">It was still only 8AM at this point and most places hadn't opened yet so I headed to Trinity Leeds, which is a massive glass roofed shopping centre with over 120 shops and restaurants, and grabbed some breakfast. I went into Carluccio's, a lovely little Italian eatery at the top of the Trinity centre and ordered the ciabatta and fruit bread platter and a berry smoothie, which was exactly what I need after such an early morning.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rmZ7lvofGe-vKFMrtvyhVZzge2SKdFLpTM6sQdMdx9CDbVwRKmL3Tc78-OdYGB3h3y9P1IdTMCz9MBc725wKJp15z3KnA54hlHpcFgtIC-sW0hWePvtlkUMOE1Tq62S9PR10bspsbGs/s1600/leeds-boutique-shops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rmZ7lvofGe-vKFMrtvyhVZzge2SKdFLpTM6sQdMdx9CDbVwRKmL3Tc78-OdYGB3h3y9P1IdTMCz9MBc725wKJp15z3KnA54hlHpcFgtIC-sW0hWePvtlkUMOE1Tq62S9PR10bspsbGs/s1600/leeds-boutique-shops.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEB87Zt-T1Nwpkf638907J7o4E7VoQ5Dug3wI0aiOsgTl-IQopEMVberAMwJH4V2fAImUnrmWbsiquFSoWpM-HB7zNTz2JcuyFAxqdTYio98pTZcx8y07uPX9E1cD_AKYXwecCHjm5l00/s1600/boutique-shops-in-leeds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEB87Zt-T1Nwpkf638907J7o4E7VoQ5Dug3wI0aiOsgTl-IQopEMVberAMwJH4V2fAImUnrmWbsiquFSoWpM-HB7zNTz2JcuyFAxqdTYio98pTZcx8y07uPX9E1cD_AKYXwecCHjm5l00/s1600/boutique-shops-in-leeds.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'll confess I'm a bit of a serial shopper so once the shops opened I headed straight for the big stores. You won't be stuck for shops in Trinity as it has all your high street favourites like Topshop, Primark (which was amazinggg!), Urban Outfitters etc. and also a cinema called Everyman. I didn't get a chance to go to the Everyman Cinema but apparently it's filled with plush sofas and </span>waiters who serve you food during your film, so it's no ordinary cinema experience!<br /> <br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeQg5rbWO9cd77dh8ZYmCpcxayMwi4KyiaaazWMudDBLe3qzDyyufpNxxv8DH5gwASqpSaHHleGXk2FhKP6PRRgJ-Y_YUt5ykIo8fNnd6rOh6fh4P9zlwAgV37c84gEyzxKNDmPHOoz8/s1600/leeds-arcade-shops-city-centre.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <br /> Instead of searching for things to do in Leeds, I decided to head out and wander around the streets, where I stumbled across some lovely little arcades and walkways. The city soon became buzzing around lunch time and there was a great atmosphere. I fell in love with the marble detailing in the Victoria Centre which was compiled of designers shops such as Vivienne Westwood and Louis Vuitton, so it was only window shopping for me unfortunately.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7NvKoluiheL9L3uA8p0kOWGy93scI0cp30UkWQ4EFWCjzmT9fBII6jwUF1F2g4ddcQHhUZKmkpaO9MQhqiDPHJFaxJv0-Urk9YS8u48B7DWp5vjKzv-sj8Sq_ojAB_wCBl5W7ybDAb8/s1600/things-to-do-in-leeds-shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7NvKoluiheL9L3uA8p0kOWGy93scI0cp30UkWQ4EFWCjzmT9fBII6jwUF1F2g4ddcQHhUZKmkpaO9MQhqiDPHJFaxJv0-Urk9YS8u48B7DWp5vjKzv-sj8Sq_ojAB_wCBl5W7ybDAb8/s1600/things-to-do-in-leeds-shopping.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4qAN6LqpZf-Zs7hBTAatTVXVWpfggxjY4quR3wBPQPhU63mEyTMdiJxVuagK8cxGh4anGDSShL8eb0DAVu3suA_GsKvPmZGM5pZa9-b6R7dC4M_UpYTZbbxwG7CAo_HSdmlMML0ZTdc/s1600/leeds-chocolate-shop-sweets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4qAN6LqpZf-Zs7hBTAatTVXVWpfggxjY4quR3wBPQPhU63mEyTMdiJxVuagK8cxGh4anGDSShL8eb0DAVu3suA_GsKvPmZGM5pZa9-b6R7dC4M_UpYTZbbxwG7CAo_HSdmlMML0ZTdc/s1600/leeds-chocolate-shop-sweets.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">You could spend all day walking the streets in Leeds and taking in all the amazing history of the city. I'd heard there are some beautiful parks and landmarks outside of the city but due to being short on time I wasn't able to visit them, but keep them in mind if you are planning to come to Leeds in the future.</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYPk-pRwZoZ8unPOAxA-Hmm6FUIH1g1TGEoZJoZuH2ALXNyhQ1j8_57jaJJgUGgjMUbIkdJ533SKvfB1gwmKQdF_Pc9tODQixEPPCctCuwU1OvZ2WIlQ_n3B4j3r4KZr6X-wSBPydPIA/s1600/IMG_8909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYPk-pRwZoZ8unPOAxA-Hmm6FUIH1g1TGEoZJoZuH2ALXNyhQ1j8_57jaJJgUGgjMUbIkdJ533SKvfB1gwmKQdF_Pc9tODQixEPPCctCuwU1OvZ2WIlQ_n3B4j3r4KZr6X-wSBPydPIA/s1600/IMG_8909.JPG" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="text-align: justify;">I stupidly trusted google maps to bring me back to my hotel in the quickest way, but instead it decided to bring me on a detour around the outskirts of the city, even under a tunnel and I ended up walking for almost 40 minutes (my legs felt it the next morning). However I happened to come across this cool little lane under a bridge called the Dark Arches which was lit with multicoloured lights and had a few bars, so you really do discover something new with every corner you turn in Leeds!</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1Lu5icdJl6g6INTZeIurtIwSAozyDxKYxVXAz5dnh-lxiafWgbgKYiK88YgsZyqRLtS6DB0S67YtXKL6MspF5j47Cw3-odOG3XaYAgMZPgQjde3Jm-lgJqY6WexeulMocHuulytxEsY/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="ve heard a lot of great things about recently so after doing a quick google search 24 Hours in Leeds" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1Lu5icdJl6g6INTZeIurtIwSAozyDxKYxVXAz5dnh-lxiafWgbgKYiK88YgsZyqRLtS6DB0S67YtXKL6MspF5j47Cw3-odOG3XaYAgMZPgQjde3Jm-lgJqY6WexeulMocHuulytxEsY/s1600/what-to-do-in-leeds.jpg" title="24 Hours in Leeds" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I enjoyed my stay a lot, despite being extremely tried from the early flight, and the city is definitely one worth visiting. If you enjoy shopping, eating, sight seeing then Leeds has plenty to offer.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">What is the nicest city you've ever visited? Emily x</span></div> </div> <!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools -->

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10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKazMyTsosslgeQMdI8LcVTEBalxqkk166uzO5H2A_gMjTL4FPTyFpy05bK9xkYYnl0Tt2ldJLqPHd9NhTdqvqTgpUvyEFSynKcHwJEc0RNhiNHUXmrMp8_6x4jZXc1fNUzGAGsByiIHY/s1600/follow-your-dreams-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams 10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKazMyTsosslgeQMdI8LcVTEBalxqkk166uzO5H2A_gMjTL4FPTyFpy05bK9xkYYnl0Tt2ldJLqPHd9NhTdqvqTgpUvyEFSynKcHwJEc0RNhiNHUXmrMp8_6x4jZXc1fNUzGAGsByiIHY/s1600/follow-your-dreams-blog.jpg" title="10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm a dreamer. I'm a BIG dreamer. As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams, but as an adult I'm told to get my head out of the clouds. Well, my dreams are intact and my head remains firmly in the clouds and I'm going to tell <i>you</i> why you should </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">never</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> stop following your dreams. (queue kick-ass music)</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Everyone has dreams. Whether it be landing that dream job, starting a business, finding happiness or falling in love, we all dream. The difference is some choose to accept reality and others go out and chase it.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm not going to divulge exactly what my dreams are (I'll let you know when I reach them) but I'm on the road to achieving them and here are ten reasons why it's important to follow yours. </span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">1. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">You could be right around the corner from it</span></span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">You might feel like a million miles away from achieving your dream, but never let that stop you from working towards it because you could be so close to reaching it. The day you talk yourself out of it could be the day before you made it, so be patient and never stop chasing it.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">2. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">Ask yourself, can I live my entire life knowing I didn't try it?</span></span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If the answer is no, then do not give up. When I'm unsure whether I should pursue something, I imagine myself when I'm old looking back on my life and think, would I regret it if I didn't go after it? If the answer is yes then I make a point to definitely do it because I know it's a chance worth taking. If you want to make it happen, you'll find a way, if you don't, you'll find an excuse.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">3. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">You get one life. ONE.</span></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">There ain't no second chances or do-overs, we get one ride on this crazy rollercoaster called life so make it count. In saying that, it's never too late to follow your dreams. If you think, 'I'm too old now' or 'I should of done it when I was younger', that should never put you off. In the least morbid way possible, it's only too late when you're dead, so go get em!</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">4. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">You can achieve it, and you will achieve it</span></span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If you want something bad enough in this world, you can get it. There are ways and means to get to where you want to be. You can be anything in this world, anything at all, you just have to be persistent and work hard enough and you will get there. You might think, but there are so many reasons why I can't do what I really want to do, the great thing about problems is that there are always solutions. Find the solutions, solve the problems and you're on your way to achieving your dream.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">5. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">The only person who needs to believe in you is YOU</span></span></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">As long as you believe in yourself, you will get to where you want to be in life. You don't need people to tell you you can make it, <i>you</i> decide the life you live and only you have the power to make change. Once your mind is set on a goal, no one can stop you from achieving it. The only things you'll regret in life are the chances you didn't take.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: x-large;">6. <u>You have potential to achieve greatness</u></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><u><br /></u></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> Chances are that if you're passionate about something you'll want to be successful in it and all you need to unlock that potential is the drive to start working towards it now. You could be the best at what you want to be and your determination will bring you to the top. You can live the life you've always wanted, nobody is stopping you. Nothing ventured nothing gained.</div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><u><br /></u></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">7. <u>You could be the person telling others to achieve their dream</u></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir;"> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> Think two years down the line. If you start now, you could be the person explaining to others how you achieved your dream and got to where you want to be. You can inspire other people by having the courage to be different from everyone else and take the road less travelled.</div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">8. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">If worst comes to worst, you can start over again</span></span></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If you're scared that your dream is too risky or it's impossible to achieve, the only way to know is to try. The worst that can happen is that it doesn't work out the first time and you go back to doing what you're doing now, nothing bad comes out of trying. And if it doesn't work out, come at it from a different angle and try again.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">9. <u>Show everyone that you <i>can</i> be the best</u></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> Prove everyone wrong. Prove yourself wrong. All those doubts you have swimming around in your head, shut them out and show the world how much you have to offer. Only a small percent of people actually go after their dreams, be part of that percentage.</div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">10. <u>It gives you something to live for</u></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I spend 90% of everyday working towards my dream (the other 10% is spent sleeping and eating). People who follow their passions tend to be obsessed with them. It creates a fire within you. I can't imagine a world where I just give up and accept the life around me. I wake up with drive and ambition every single day and even in the face of adversity I never give up. You will have so much more to live for when you start doing what you know you're meant to do.</span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;">If you're still unsure what your dream is then have a read on my tips on <a href="https://justandmyguys.blogspot.com//search?q="><span style="color: blue;">how to figure out what to do with your life.</span></a></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I can't stress enough how important it is to follow your dreams. Make yourself proud  and when you look back on your life, you'll be able to thank yourself for going through with it and following your dream. Find the motivation and create a beautiful life for yourself. Emily x</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Pin it for later</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5gW-PwEJshgfxZ6WMUzyXZEJPTpNfN3aVu_aRQIVfzEblv8i5CUVAewi7PLcr6CrDNftgEzVShLGD_-2-JIK2mcx5CeyGpuhePOnCgGNtjb4snFFzBxXPYXSoVmAz8CPdDfXsu80hVk/s1600/10+Reasons+why+you+should+follow+your+dreams+2017.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" As a child I was told to reach for the sky and follow my dreams 10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5gW-PwEJshgfxZ6WMUzyXZEJPTpNfN3aVu_aRQIVfzEblv8i5CUVAewi7PLcr6CrDNftgEzVShLGD_-2-JIK2mcx5CeyGpuhePOnCgGNtjb4snFFzBxXPYXSoVmAz8CPdDfXsu80hVk/s1600/10+Reasons+why+you+should+follow+your+dreams+2017.png" title="10 Reasons Why You Should Follow Your Dreams" width="285" /></a></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools -->

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Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place In Belfast

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcX_Jt2D9K1rgOhVNVsZ5bFSs6RqnUnlNh-dCm7-LipKK3y-8dT4dq6uuf5eum3WMQGq08Dzn57EXJDOUDZrpfh8cSnWKkPrT7pAi6WygJN4eivJwABNJkhO12d6pGA9qhPZaSA9WwcVk/s1600/titanic-centre-building-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcX_Jt2D9K1rgOhVNVsZ5bFSs6RqnUnlNh-dCm7-LipKK3y-8dT4dq6uuf5eum3WMQGq08Dzn57EXJDOUDZrpfh8cSnWKkPrT7pAi6WygJN4eivJwABNJkhO12d6pGA9qhPZaSA9WwcVk/s1600/titanic-centre-building-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a><span style="text-align: justify;">I've lived in Belfast my entire life but it's only when you visit other places that you realise the beauty in your own city. Belfast is a hugely popular tourist destination and it's only as I've gotten older that I realise how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful place. When you grow up in a certain place, you tend to have a mindset that you need to make it out of it and find something bigger and better, but I love that no matter where I end up in the world, I'll always be able to call Belfast my home. One of my favourite places to spend time at is Titanic Belfast.</span></div> <a name='more'></a></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiWx8RZeUNhk-zxcZ4QJqNrsJRQAz0IsjBf3N17XloHF42j-nZDNBJFnUk5RgFzcnm0H_gJ95HZrz98fhlYobURxf5iSFG38Ji1_MXGSbW9S6Qhc6rL0EAmzUx0pqF7BAWy70A6TphZw/s1600/belfast-blogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkiWx8RZeUNhk-zxcZ4QJqNrsJRQAz0IsjBf3N17XloHF42j-nZDNBJFnUk5RgFzcnm0H_gJ95HZrz98fhlYobURxf5iSFG38Ji1_MXGSbW9S6Qhc6rL0EAmzUx0pqF7BAWy70A6TphZw/s1600/belfast-blogger.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEcjGeyOqWLL7peB0lgnazavio8xtInqKPynBbfDdO_nPDm0zrjfeoYbk2uzB59tQw1t5ghQuqAO7UMTSEnZbUIB569FUkl2HAlryVF2AqqUBdEIzNu6vMu3mB6bUc4fQplKBv8j31F4/s1600/titanic-exhibiton-centre-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsEcjGeyOqWLL7peB0lgnazavio8xtInqKPynBbfDdO_nPDm0zrjfeoYbk2uzB59tQw1t5ghQuqAO7UMTSEnZbUIB569FUkl2HAlryVF2AqqUBdEIzNu6vMu3mB6bUc4fQplKBv8j31F4/s1600/titanic-exhibiton-centre-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FbfHRmY0cpfAjpufh1kqr0xIySDi0JRM-4r2zF0mrxmHMjTRT0Fm6IrXW3YQT43r0_v-12ozNpBqRuZFOuez_2eERvz1ok5jb-EziJXa4CrDEHKbvAvtghvMAg16wucDfSxDpz5yM2A/s1600/belfast-blog-titanic-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FbfHRmY0cpfAjpufh1kqr0xIySDi0JRM-4r2zF0mrxmHMjTRT0Fm6IrXW3YQT43r0_v-12ozNpBqRuZFOuez_2eERvz1ok5jb-EziJXa4CrDEHKbvAvtghvMAg16wucDfSxDpz5yM2A/s1600/belfast-blog-titanic-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="text-align: justify;">I'm sure a lot of you know that the Titanic was built in Belfast and set sail from Belfast harbour. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing when you think of the fate of the ship, but it's still pretty cool that it was built here. In 2012 the Titanic exhibition centre opened at </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Harland and Wolff shipyard and today you can walk over the very slipway where the Titanic was built and set off from. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1u8f1HuvX5nX5Tp2dWqmOINP35n4WFliDgQHBdTWegMqk1IwwcCztfcTLHtz39Du8-mH4wsR15tGCkTrRI4s3Epf-FR60za_bgsW4gJSU1Y24GskpPnVJAqBnM6V71HkxS-fnbH4b20/s1600/titanic-quarter-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1u8f1HuvX5nX5Tp2dWqmOINP35n4WFliDgQHBdTWegMqk1IwwcCztfcTLHtz39Du8-mH4wsR15tGCkTrRI4s3Epf-FR60za_bgsW4gJSU1Y24GskpPnVJAqBnM6V71HkxS-fnbH4b20/s1600/titanic-quarter-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0hvCPoUGjudfOGHh7zO1Yl39vBaPT8unbZ6PkXeRjA0UqeQSbAB-TEb0Ju6A2ThcLslHNbqA0iXpj2md-BbLIjgnetHhNBJBr6A3DNXBa1rVFjZ9yrpLicBtxnRZVw6arxqYy0uze5M/s1600/titanic-belfast-sign-centre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0hvCPoUGjudfOGHh7zO1Yl39vBaPT8unbZ6PkXeRjA0UqeQSbAB-TEb0Ju6A2ThcLslHNbqA0iXpj2md-BbLIjgnetHhNBJBr6A3DNXBa1rVFjZ9yrpLicBtxnRZVw6arxqYy0uze5M/s1600/titanic-belfast-sign-centre.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtIply0WMyrJ51ws6WlWIRUxKae20jzGSHnXEfuDp5dpoUN_djbpuZr1s71Vdhjd6XbMx4FIJVfFVs9qZ-8b9mCZC8aAKEyA906g-QPT6gWhBX_B9kAo0_Mn28BsEF6QFtj_jD6_Kv244/s1600/titanic-slipway-docks-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtIply0WMyrJ51ws6WlWIRUxKae20jzGSHnXEfuDp5dpoUN_djbpuZr1s71Vdhjd6XbMx4FIJVfFVs9qZ-8b9mCZC8aAKEyA906g-QPT6gWhBX_B9kAo0_Mn28BsEF6QFtj_jD6_Kv244/s1600/titanic-slipway-docks-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">This is one of my favourite places to go to at night because it's completely lit up with blue lights and it's such an beautiful and peaceful place to spend time. There's so much history here and I love that I can simply walk to it whenever I want.</span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpzjNRuyyGSANUQvwhTdrvhw5kzW3fkOpzqwODOeiW4Yl9UijokQCmLaxUD97xEUY48zcQOigheZUEuG8HAwd6Ts5Av03888e7jQ9E7cCV3DcDPgdMfvb1yabuK2i5exGrO7q5Vh8vYU/s1600/titanic-exhibition.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpzjNRuyyGSANUQvwhTdrvhw5kzW3fkOpzqwODOeiW4Yl9UijokQCmLaxUD97xEUY48zcQOigheZUEuG8HAwd6Ts5Av03888e7jQ9E7cCV3DcDPgdMfvb1yabuK2i5exGrO7q5Vh8vYU/s1600/titanic-exhibition.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TnfxES7JWZEf6LRxHAzmacCG767ciIPtkpFxgIjmw0bxxUiXUh5kGWzFmX0aCjMttyWdWBkiQQNmLj6ac3jBZwRJb5pxEK1sVDR3j7i_ysudcJwPcPDy4oYeB5C8SPEFlPfze7JAhqQ/s1600/titanic-exhibition-centre-visit-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TnfxES7JWZEf6LRxHAzmacCG767ciIPtkpFxgIjmw0bxxUiXUh5kGWzFmX0aCjMttyWdWBkiQQNmLj6ac3jBZwRJb5pxEK1sVDR3j7i_ysudcJwPcPDy4oYeB5C8SPEFlPfze7JAhqQ/s1600/titanic-exhibition-centre-visit-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;">During the day the Titanic exhibition centre is open for tours and it's the second most popular tourist attraction  in Northern Ireland (Giant's Causeway being the first) and you can buy tickets online. However, I love coming down here in the evening when it's very quiet and you have peace to take in the views.</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rVhxXXe9ytUiY7dZ6ExLrX3Rchc8sc_VVMyRXBzttLpahl4aIUHHb780R7Y2jbOz1NkibX6gqZw_DgHeS4rfHVN5K1gqdki4HjzHD9FNKg4XUd6PN0e4kLXh2pZzLWy5-CjM-xWP-5Q/s1600/beacon-of-hope-belfast-sculpture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rVhxXXe9ytUiY7dZ6ExLrX3Rchc8sc_VVMyRXBzttLpahl4aIUHHb780R7Y2jbOz1NkibX6gqZw_DgHeS4rfHVN5K1gqdki4HjzHD9FNKg4XUd6PN0e4kLXh2pZzLWy5-CjM-xWP-5Q/s1600/beacon-of-hope-belfast-sculpture.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;">You can also get a pretty great view of the famous Samson and Goliath cranes from here. There's also water sports during the day for anyone who can bare the ice-y water. It's so magical to walk down to the very end of railings (pictured at the start of this post) and look out over the harbour (and it's the actual perfect to place to reenact that Rose and Jack scene!)</span></div> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;"> </span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMzaAVQnEyfHvKu0J9KODzUBaXGGqbVH4l2pTkh0ga8DrqV8_j53hW4PSGFg1E2IvjqHH-pMpRtLjMMGCW7hPkfrTjdz-yk-mXUFRlfY28KWcf8cNBqItBm8A3Laq3Snp4JK5ASoSkyo/s1600/samson-and-goliath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMzaAVQnEyfHvKu0J9KODzUBaXGGqbVH4l2pTkh0ga8DrqV8_j53hW4PSGFg1E2IvjqHH-pMpRtLjMMGCW7hPkfrTjdz-yk-mXUFRlfY28KWcf8cNBqItBm8A3Laq3Snp4JK5ASoSkyo/s1600/samson-and-goliath.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGfieUm-UsNZPU306RwxZDWbnK3O4sEskUMaD9XIevuaZmMxfNR727t_uDwgGfhQHnMV3iHYsc-G9VhyphenhyphenIkxuwA5ez7eXgP6Wzia_S5tiCscyt9V246E5mf_SXAIBbxhya9gKO5Yunq_A/s1600/belfast-sunset-city.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGfieUm-UsNZPU306RwxZDWbnK3O4sEskUMaD9XIevuaZmMxfNR727t_uDwgGfhQHnMV3iHYsc-G9VhyphenhyphenIkxuwA5ez7eXgP6Wzia_S5tiCscyt9V246E5mf_SXAIBbxhya9gKO5Yunq_A/s1600/belfast-sunset-city.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;">For any Game of Thrones fans, that yellow building behind me at the start of the post is the Titanic Studios where they filmed the show, and some days the doors were open and you could see the giant green screen they were using to film, pretty cool!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxowkbuS6kr7eekLOheJPMXLMuFAmFUNhNy4BbPYfmTcIzcS7z3JycRBmwlpEJMy-Z8xiruEd3nOwZGMujnfeKY_3q5CN1Fyq-EhC7lze3GXyrwRIZw7QSU6PjK560GvSpjxZGuqbf5I/s1600/big-fish-belfast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxowkbuS6kr7eekLOheJPMXLMuFAmFUNhNy4BbPYfmTcIzcS7z3JycRBmwlpEJMy-Z8xiruEd3nOwZGMujnfeKY_3q5CN1Fyq-EhC7lze3GXyrwRIZw7QSU6PjK560GvSpjxZGuqbf5I/s1600/big-fish-belfast.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjJFPgTi6Fy82utGL_m7p_S_fJnaUi5aJUDF76ptfQ4ovbVSUa8zkeXFTdElCx4WHurSZo7ND8-xk7V0PDOP9Ieew8ZINXlMXIDr8AxoJNIavBukvdHCy0HhYkBGWcyZaC6dB6GC1oDg/s1600/belfast-buildings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjJFPgTi6Fy82utGL_m7p_S_fJnaUi5aJUDF76ptfQ4ovbVSUa8zkeXFTdElCx4WHurSZo7ND8-xk7V0PDOP9Ieew8ZINXlMXIDr8AxoJNIavBukvdHCy0HhYkBGWcyZaC6dB6GC1oDg/s1600/belfast-buildings.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;">If you walk in from the city centre and pass the Big Fish and the Beacon of Hope sculpture, you can cross the bridge towards the titanic quarter and there's plenty of places to sit and just watch the boats pass by and have a chilled evening. It's really nice to visit the Titanic Quarter during the day too because there's a few cafes and bakeries you can sit outside and have a drink.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tQgV4cqx9Gorcghss0L_HDPIuA9Dhu4OtfMcSb3pM0FVjDqf-tcADcIydDdG7vm10PeFMcPhwQ0MRRU44EsW7XExT-s0tTFRb3ug0VGoNY2a9khuFI0G0OHsEnivJgU0i9RKAkX-Hkk/s1600/belfast-at-night.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Titanic Exhibition Centre Belfast Northern Ireland Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tQgV4cqx9Gorcghss0L_HDPIuA9Dhu4OtfMcSb3pM0FVjDqf-tcADcIydDdG7vm10PeFMcPhwQ0MRRU44EsW7XExT-s0tTFRb3ug0VGoNY2a9khuFI0G0OHsEnivJgU0i9RKAkX-Hkk/s1600/belfast-at-night.jpg" title="Titanic Belfast; My Favourite Place in Belfast" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;">If you're planning a trip to Belfast or you live in Belfast and haven't visited here, make sure to come down to the docks when the sun is setting in the evening, it's definitely one of my top places to visit in Belfast and you're sure to love it too.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;"><br /> </span> <span style="font-family: "avenir"; font-size: 16px;">Have you ever visited Belfast? 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Why Being Told 'No' Should Make You More Determined To Succeed

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjho35fCeSVf5CmMKK0qApIdVgCorY_mzBoM85DH9xXr9P5462o8ulogzf_IYE1zijJxDBi3Y2Wig3_7RkQ5IM3OMgctTl5ulDMm9sQyC-00aA5ozFztsXX5FjjCEiYhGcawI8WvTiKflU/s1600/being-told-no-youre-not-good-enough.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Why being told no should only make you more determined to succeed Why Being Told 'No' Should Make You More Determined To Succeed" border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1600" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjho35fCeSVf5CmMKK0qApIdVgCorY_mzBoM85DH9xXr9P5462o8ulogzf_IYE1zijJxDBi3Y2Wig3_7RkQ5IM3OMgctTl5ulDMm9sQyC-00aA5ozFztsXX5FjjCEiYhGcawI8WvTiKflU/s1600/being-told-no-youre-not-good-enough.jpg" title="Why Being Told 'No' Should Make You More Determined To Succeed" width="750" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Getting a 'no' sucks. There's no denying it, when you work hard at something and are proud of yourself, but people respond to you with a big fat 'Nope', it can sometimes really suck. It's very demotivating when you think you're deserving of an opportunity but no one chooses to see your potential. If you sometimes find yourself saying, 'Can anyone believe in me just for a second?!' then let me tell you why you should </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">never</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> let rejection get you down and why you ARE worth it.</span></div> <a name='more'></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">There's a common misconception that numbers equal success. I will be the first to tell you that I get inspired by raw, engaging and real content rather than the number of views a post has or the number of followers the creator has. Unfortunately in modern day media a lot of brands tend to go for the biggest influencers with the widest audience, which is understandable because of course they want to reach a lot of people. This gets to me sometimes, because people usually don't try to see a persons potential, they want numbers and engagement upfront and that's their main focus.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">You could unlock something brilliant if you choose to see the potential in yourself. Even more so, you could unlock something wonderful if you choose to see the potential in others.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiavRPkJtQQy5VjaB7IK46ThFFhFq0dkXWh6GZWSK8gIuilntFRv6CmRh4hSmgxmNTeutA9ETQdd-C5zsTRaWd3Vo3awwypUaF50EaQBN4JQPLy3ibu9O20lU08lr4hOZjMtt0dtgZGk/s1600/how-to-succeed-in-life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Why being told no should only make you more determined to succeed Why Being Told 'No' Should Make You More Determined To Succeed" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiavRPkJtQQy5VjaB7IK46ThFFhFq0dkXWh6GZWSK8gIuilntFRv6CmRh4hSmgxmNTeutA9ETQdd-C5zsTRaWd3Vo3awwypUaF50EaQBN4JQPLy3ibu9O20lU08lr4hOZjMtt0dtgZGk/s1600/how-to-succeed-in-life.jpg" title="Why Being Told 'No' Should Make You More Determined To Succeed" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2704173"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <div class="rs-adblock"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/e49450b063fce3b6c6f798239e59ee466c13e6fb/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> </div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">This doesn't just apply to social media. It can apply to your job, school, relationships and anywhere where you've been faced with skepticism or hostility due to not being thought 'good enough.' One person shouldn't have the power to determine you fate or future. However, seeing as it tends to be down to one person to decide who the best fit for a position is, that person will usually have set in their mind exactly what they're looking for, and that won't always be you.</span></div> </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Even if you're not what that one person is looking for, you could be <i>exactly</i> what another person is looking for.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px; text-align: left;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Some people say if you get a door shut in your face maybe that door wasn't meant to be open in the first place. However, Im telling you, don't stop trying until you kick that door down and show those people what you're made of. You <i>are</i> worthy of those opportunities and you <i>are</i> going to be recognised for your worth. </span>Yeah it can be disheartening being told you're not good enough, but the thing is you <i>are</i> good enough, you just need the right people to believe in you, starting with yourself. Hold on to the strength and determination inside you to show those people you can make it and you will achieve greatness. </div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">Don't waste your energy on those who don't see your potential. The only person who needs to believe in you is <b>you</b> and remember that the work you put in is just as important as the numbers.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm writing this post in the hope that it will inspire people to stop following the numbers and start appreciating the effort. You could have someone who makes the most inspiring content which has the potential to reach huge success and empower so many people, but they will almost always lose out to the person who already has thousands more followers because it's just easier to choose them.</span></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: avenir; line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> So for everyone who tells you 'no' or shuts a door in your face because they don't think you're good enough or that you'll make it, that's cool, don't sweat, just tell them one thing: watch me.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Pin me for later:</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Y-G4t-mrv8pS09Yf7lEFS4Q5Kf9tNi4aoUo3jplgjJUzuFfQjWHIvUtRf757zk5xa6q8bFiJpbUMSrAXrh62tJyYDWHDNyHfVB6Fw7gjig_ognaHWSmiXZ2ZlFWuvzKTgeWUtmt_apU/s1600/being-told-you%2527re-not-good-enough.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Y-G4t-mrv8pS09Yf7lEFS4Q5Kf9tNi4aoUo3jplgjJUzuFfQjWHIvUtRf757zk5xa6q8bFiJpbUMSrAXrh62tJyYDWHDNyHfVB6Fw7gjig_ognaHWSmiXZ2ZlFWuvzKTgeWUtmt_apU/s1600/being-told-you%2527re-not-good-enough.png" width="266" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgYKdaE9VvV-f8ICIDP7gI1w4od_lcuBu2qShWWp5Wu5UCAP5t_TfVrfeplUhLWEQaEbvp3WwP68LhDCB_DV-6nBcnG5x_YuljoidDm45kZ5SfbUaZvlvmh__WBwmUcvEY4897sXecgY/s1600/THETHOUGHTJOURNAL+LOGO+FB.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="1200" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgYKdaE9VvV-f8ICIDP7gI1w4od_lcuBu2qShWWp5Wu5UCAP5t_TfVrfeplUhLWEQaEbvp3WwP68LhDCB_DV-6nBcnG5x_YuljoidDm45kZ5SfbUaZvlvmh__WBwmUcvEY4897sXecgY/s200/THETHOUGHTJOURNAL+LOGO+FB.png" width="200" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <br /></div> </div> <!-- Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools -->

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My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I Wore In Lanzarote

<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Avenir Next'; font-size: 32px; line-height: normal; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1pRIatjUyJxpISvg5sI530PWDbgSCPhdU1-v1_2hd5D_n2BA20PT81kSblsdv6WzNh2Oq3T0TTUUSb_f3bRVILqUhOdKCUjZ0HS9mrUAnHtjGzKQuqIp3Q0T6ilAg101YNFeXliiEzY/s1600/doughnut-float-pool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV1pRIatjUyJxpISvg5sI530PWDbgSCPhdU1-v1_2hd5D_n2BA20PT81kSblsdv6WzNh2Oq3T0TTUUSb_f3bRVILqUhOdKCUjZ0HS9mrUAnHtjGzKQuqIp3Q0T6ilAg101YNFeXliiEzY/s1600/doughnut-float-pool.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738134"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I'm back from holiday! And you know what that means... queue the holiday posts! I jetted off to the Canary Islands recently and although I was disconnected from the internet and took a long overdue break from social media, I did manage to take some snaps of my holiday outfits and what I wore while I was there. If you need some inspiration for your summer holiday style this year then read on to see what I wore!</span><br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6SfFm170TMNw3bk4nTfYaP74BZJsK-U5CQKUATzorUJ5Q3R6xUCQF6guGpdbMJMPE6SeKcfLEeqivnUbqW31_h0HRPmjOKrReiF6tzkuBzI-N4GHyExmEXIrK3SYGOq2UWBWBuxNHhA/s1600/holiday-outfit-inspo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm6SfFm170TMNw3bk4nTfYaP74BZJsK-U5CQKUATzorUJ5Q3R6xUCQF6guGpdbMJMPE6SeKcfLEeqivnUbqW31_h0HRPmjOKrReiF6tzkuBzI-N4GHyExmEXIrK3SYGOq2UWBWBuxNHhA/s1600/holiday-outfit-inspo.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFcHamgn9q8oU5IAmhavGL2cX73Gd0SYivKtV665T2OjFMeUw4KTHEBds4OAfBsCFlmYHlKDFdtRs1U1gujkQbjpKGJfmkWu-OjE9fmcWacWt5ZmGhrio3P4Gju1rqizjD8aP8A5XxAs/s1600/holiday-outfit-ideas-summer-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFcHamgn9q8oU5IAmhavGL2cX73Gd0SYivKtV665T2OjFMeUw4KTHEBds4OAfBsCFlmYHlKDFdtRs1U1gujkQbjpKGJfmkWu-OjE9fmcWacWt5ZmGhrio3P4Gju1rqizjD8aP8A5XxAs/s1600/holiday-outfit-ideas-summer-2017.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" width="640" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "avenir"; text-decoration: underline;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738136"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">This was by far my favourite outfit of the holiday. I was obsessed with this <a href="http://bit.ly/2sQLKNv"><span style="color: blue; line-height: normal;">embroidered skirt from Zaful</span></a> and I honestly wanted to wear it almost everyday. I actually wore this skirt a few times during the trip and changed up the accessories, which you'll see later in the post. The <span style="color: blue;">l<a href="http://bit.ly/2uaqIND"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; line-height: normal;">ace hollow out cami top</span></a> </span>went perfectly with it too and it was such a cool outfit to wear on warm summer nights.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrp39RBXi6mOaH-Z0U8zylqlsqX4Rr9vST1-FafGlY0s9NtgJVfe0wS5tex1R-rgYOD73xqSgfBlox0kcnrDW0_tuzdWDpCGTw9k5eie8B8NR__h8lFkZSrtVHNzptdcmtbanpK5nbZaM/s1600/holiday-outfits-inspo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrp39RBXi6mOaH-Z0U8zylqlsqX4Rr9vST1-FafGlY0s9NtgJVfe0wS5tex1R-rgYOD73xqSgfBlox0kcnrDW0_tuzdWDpCGTw9k5eie8B8NR__h8lFkZSrtVHNzptdcmtbanpK5nbZaM/s1600/holiday-outfits-inspo.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738139"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I paired the playsuit with tan sandals, sunglasses and a brown mini bag, which was super stylish yet comfortable!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aW6W4seAu30HGpdzZvJQCLnCuKz07nMLdWSmO1KdXFYRImjmAPNdonvR98w92P7nEw47h9hc5Lwp7mEeVeUAiEse0uKRekBAj5YgkthzXiOX2SswWPzlAj1ovDF-8EYG8NRNT37irXg/s1600/playsuit-holiday-outfit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aW6W4seAu30HGpdzZvJQCLnCuKz07nMLdWSmO1KdXFYRImjmAPNdonvR98w92P7nEw47h9hc5Lwp7mEeVeUAiEse0uKRekBAj5YgkthzXiOX2SswWPzlAj1ovDF-8EYG8NRNT37irXg/s1600/playsuit-holiday-outfit.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" width="512" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738143"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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Paired with some black t kafe sandals and sunnies, this was definitely a favourite outfit of mine whilst on holiday.</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5O2VOJvowl0lskhVn0qWpmdV1rU-GXALRtud08elOe4-YipZY70DMAAKSagP1I69vLpFJURjoX2Z1hItmhye5e48ek3B0hMSiFawBp_06lRLOwe9fdo-q-d9MaFFeV2_DVaU3phwyOQQ/s1600/holiday-outfits-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5O2VOJvowl0lskhVn0qWpmdV1rU-GXALRtud08elOe4-YipZY70DMAAKSagP1I69vLpFJURjoX2Z1hItmhye5e48ek3B0hMSiFawBp_06lRLOwe9fdo-q-d9MaFFeV2_DVaU3phwyOQQ/s1600/holiday-outfits-2017.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"> SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738146"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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This outfit was perfect for a yacht day (how fancy do I sound lmao), it was pretty casual and great for getting blown about in the wind lol!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyX8EkxyH2DIM6cGin-AqV45y6M68LC2g7L8535XYaBuOPgHTLDhw87V4hPnE5upWmUlsUwdyNUA5WCggXsZB_xgD7tIrzQUpHK4Tw4gd9MFQsdbSQjxt43Jl7_d5zeWEIhQhLACRgNUg/s1600/holiday-outfits-beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyX8EkxyH2DIM6cGin-AqV45y6M68LC2g7L8535XYaBuOPgHTLDhw87V4hPnE5upWmUlsUwdyNUA5WCggXsZB_xgD7tIrzQUpHK4Tw4gd9MFQsdbSQjxt43Jl7_d5zeWEIhQhLACRgNUg/s1600/holiday-outfits-beach.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" width="640" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738149"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">These shorts were also from primark and I loved them, they were perfect for wearing to the beach or over a bikini like I was in this outfit. A white cami went perfectly with these shorts and they're so handy to throw off before getting in the sea. And I couldn't forget the beach bag of course!</span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSCV3DkpLNj5jP1RQmm-1fQlsDW4jj6WznaUKhzPBs19xHc0OhusAgl56MSow4sqIHgzFE_qbaBRe-6VeUQW3PHY4Ng73ymx91HjPfM9z1TRvl9MAtBCFwTJDCZcvNOdSsolaOSBuXMI/s1600/outfit-inspiration-summer-2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My holiday outfits and what I wore on holiday My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPSCV3DkpLNj5jP1RQmm-1fQlsDW4jj6WznaUKhzPBs19xHc0OhusAgl56MSow4sqIHgzFE_qbaBRe-6VeUQW3PHY4Ng73ymx91HjPfM9z1TRvl9MAtBCFwTJDCZcvNOdSsolaOSBuXMI/s1600/outfit-inspiration-summer-2017.jpg" title="My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I wore in Lanzarote" /></a></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">SHOP MY OUTFIT:</span></div> <div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="2738151"> <br /> <div class="rs-adblock"> <img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c108ac3fc3225bcc7f580567db42a46920d79336/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I think embroidered skirts are a must have this summer and it's so easy to dress them up for night time too.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; background-color: white; font-family: Avenir; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;">I hope enjoyed seeing some of my Summer holiday outfits, what Summer staple can't you live without this year? Emily x</span></div> </div>

My Holiday Outfits 2017 - What I Wore In Lanzarote

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I'm Sick Of Social Media

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2zFjF63tBkhUxm80mNohTWTxUg2phq0XG5J6SpfoqwRHeMafKJj-tnddxpew25arEMZnv0nmM9RwmGt-WTW2JpmmwKJrG3TUn-lwF3r_swJ9Qx5w6gjLM8mrclJ4YsKQ-Olj0gS5n6o/s1600/WHY+I%2527MSICK+OFSOCIAL+MEDIA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt=" Social media can be an absolutely brilliant thing if used correctly but it can also have I'm Sick of Social Media" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2zFjF63tBkhUxm80mNohTWTxUg2phq0XG5J6SpfoqwRHeMafKJj-tnddxpew25arEMZnv0nmM9RwmGt-WTW2JpmmwKJrG3TUn-lwF3r_swJ9Qx5w6gjLM8mrclJ4YsKQ-Olj0gS5n6o/s1600/WHY+I%2527MSICK+OFSOCIAL+MEDIA.jpg" title="I'm Sick of Social Media" width="550" /></a></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Work Sans Light'; line-height: normal; text-align: left;"> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Work Sans Light'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">Time for a bit of truth: </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">I'm sick of social media</span><span style="font-kerning: none;">. Social media can be an absolutely brilliant thing if used correctly but it can also have a hugely negative impact on your life and mental health and I've experienced that to the fullest recently. No matter how many times I've tried to disconnect from the internet or avoid my phone, I always find myself scrolling aimlessly through instagram and twitter. <b>Social media has become an addiction</b> to our generation and it's an addiction no one wants to beat. </span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">I wake up. I check my phone, check my emails, check instagram, check twitter, check youtube.<b> </b></span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><b>Repeat.</b></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> This seems to be the recurring theme every single day and for some reason I can't get out of it. Even if I'm watching a TV show or reading a book, two minutes in I'll be reaching for my phone, without even realising, to do the subconscious mandatory social media scroll. </span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I'm not someone who gets validation through likes or views,</b> to be honest I couldn't care less how many likes I get, it makes no difference to my life whatsoever. I don't scroll through social media looking to see new followers or more engagement, I think I do it because I'm subconsciously looking for something more interesting than the last thing I read, something to distract me from life for a while. </span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">Loneliness doesn't exist like it used to in our generation. You can be completely alone yet have an abundance of entertainment and people to follow and </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">live your life through theres.</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> No one sees the danger in this until it's too late. You've spent so long on social media <b>you've missed out on living your own life. </b></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2nmdeJb"><span style="color: #e06666;">Read: A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled </span></a></span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">I feel like I have social media drilled into me. Anywhere I go I immediately try and see if I can get a good instagram of myself or the surroundings, as if it's essential to make a perfect portfolio of my life online. I was in a cafe last week and I tried to pick the seat that had the best lighting so I could get a good picture for instagram. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><i>What the hell is wrong with me?!</i></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"><i> </i>How have I gotten to this point where I live my life according to the standards of what's popular on social media. Not to mention the amount of time I spend applying filters in several different apps to make sure the picture blends in with my instagram theme. <b>Life doesn't come with a theme! Who cares!</b> And if I haven't posted in a week and I see my followers go down, it's like a subliminal pressure to please these strangers on the internet who I have no obligations to. It almost feels like I have a group of people that I have to go out of my way to keep happy. </span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">Part of me would love to delete all of my social media and disappear from the internet completely. Go off the grid, <u>start living in the world.</u> It's amounted to so much pressure and stress that I find it very hard to enjoy it anymore. I enjoy writing and being creative, it's just a shame that I have to be part of the social media circus that comes along with it. I don't want to completely disappear off the internet because it gives me a voice, it enables me to write about things I care for. I'm still trying to find a way to manage the stressful side of social media so I can still the enjoy to freedom of creating.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">A great way for me to de-stress and relax when I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed is <b>to read</b>. Reading really relaxes my mind and takes me away from the pressures of social media. At the minute I'm reading <a href="http://amzn.to/2htbBKk"><span style="color: #e06666;">The Year I Met You</span></a> by Cecelia Ahern, it's a great a book and you should check out some of her other books if you're into reading too.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Social media gives me no fulfilment,</b> if anything it has drained me and had a hugely negative affect on my mental health. I find myself in a negative headspace, more times than what's healthy, due to being attached to this thing that I can't seem to let go of. If I wasn't in the blogging/social media world I definitely wouldn't use any social media apps at all, but it's something that's mandatory in this field of work.</span></span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><a href="https://justandmyguys.blogspot.com//search?q=why-i-quit-my-job"><span style="color: #e06666;">Read: Why I Quit My Job After 2 Months</span></a></span></span><br /> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've never finished scrolling through social media and felt happy and inspired, in fact I'm always left feeling down and depressed from it. Yet myself, along with millions of others who are affected by it, can't seem to help it. We know it's bad for us but it constantly reels us back in without realising. <b>It's an addictive cycle</b> and it's one I've come to hate.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">I guess I'm just tired of it all. </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">I'm tired of being tired.</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> I don't have a solution to it yet but I'm working to find a way to use social media more effectively as a work tool rather than in my personal life.</span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: large;">I'd love to know your thoughts on this and if social media has affected you in a similar way.</span></div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Avenir; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2zFjF63tBkhUxm80mNohTWTxUg2phq0XG5J6SpfoqwRHeMafKJj-tnddxpew25arEMZnv0nmM9RwmGt-WTW2JpmmwKJrG3TUn-lwF3r_swJ9Qx5w6gjLM8mrclJ4YsKQ-Olj0gS5n6o/s1600/WHY+I%2527MSICK+OFSOCIAL+MEDIA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt=" Social media can be an absolutely brilliant thing if used correctly but it can also have I'm Sick of Social Media" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2zFjF63tBkhUxm80mNohTWTxUg2phq0XG5J6SpfoqwRHeMafKJj-tnddxpew25arEMZnv0nmM9RwmGt-WTW2JpmmwKJrG3TUn-lwF3r_swJ9Qx5w6gjLM8mrclJ4YsKQ-Olj0gS5n6o/s1600/WHY+I%2527MSICK+OFSOCIAL+MEDIA.jpg" title="I'm Sick of Social Media" width="300" /></span></a></div> </div>

I'm Sick Of Social Media

Time for a bit of truth: I'm sick of social media . Social media can be an absolutely brilliant thing if used correctly but...

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Why People Are Afraid Of Change (And How To Be More Accepting Of It)

<div style="text-align: left;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4Tmexs7fvfscDdVHZWRG8xm2Jn_q0sUEMMgypLhqwlBDRR5PteWBVJ_kqsg7LTH1hedpXz-cii8K2ml_Cj_I5xw-aJ_Go_Gy4P9qgY1N9f_EZtUq4yQttOAsdYweaeTzTsvl4wG3vaw/s1600/learn-to-accept-change.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How we deal with change is what defines us Why People Are Afraid Of Change (and How To Be More Accepting of it)" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4Tmexs7fvfscDdVHZWRG8xm2Jn_q0sUEMMgypLhqwlBDRR5PteWBVJ_kqsg7LTH1hedpXz-cii8K2ml_Cj_I5xw-aJ_Go_Gy4P9qgY1N9f_EZtUq4yQttOAsdYweaeTzTsvl4wG3vaw/s1600/learn-to-accept-change.jpg" title="Why People Are Afraid Of Change (and How To Be More Accepting of it)" width="600" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">Change is good. Change is scary. <u>Change is inevitable.</u> </span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">How we deal with change is what defines us. How we embrace change is what makes us. We can run from change, avoid it all costs, but it always catches up with us and we have no choice but to face it head on. We often avoid change because<b> the outcome is uncertain</b>, <i>it's easier to stick with what we're used to.</i> I'm going to talk a bit about dealing with change in relationships, change in work and life decisions that can lead to huge changes within ourselves.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">I get scared of new situations, whether it's work or education. When I'm going to be in a place where I'm surrounded by new people, I get anxious. I don't know the outcome, I don't know if I'll get along with anybody or if I'll fit in there, but it's something I have to face. Can you notice a similarity in my thought process? We quickly imagine <b>the worst case scenario</b> when it comes to change. We think up all the possibilities that could go wrong and make it hard for us, but we never really focus on the positives. Instead of thinking that I might meet some amazing people, I might make great friendships and I might experience an amazing change in my life, I immediately fear for the worst.</span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #e06666; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2DIgoC9"><span style="color: #e06666;">Want to make change in your life? Read 'Change Your Mind: 57 Ways To Unlock Your Creative Self'</span></a></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><i>It's ok to be scared of change. It's ok to be afraid of the unknown. It's human to feel that way.</i></span></div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">So many people stay in<b> </b>toxic relationships because they're scared of what will happen when it ends. <b>They've become so dependent </b>on someone who they know is having a negative impact on their life, however, they physically can't leave them because they're scared of how their life will change when the relationship ends. They choose to hold on to something that's bad for them because they don't know how they'll cope with the change of being on their own. </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><u>I've experienced this myself.</u> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">I spent years with someone who had a mental hold on me, critiqued my weight and my appearance, had little respect for me. My life outside the relationship wasn't great either but I couldn't make myself leave that person over the fear of not being able to cope on my own, fear of the change that was to come. I thankfully was able to leave the relationship behind and move on with my own life and although the change was difficult, it was something that needed to be done. And even though more negatives than positives came out of that relationship, it changed me as a person and made me so much stronger and<b> I gained the respect for myself </b>to walk away from toxic situations.</span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">Leaving a toxic job is also a big decision a lot of people face. Like I mentioned earlier, it can be easier to put up with a negative work environment than to risk leaving your job and actually finding something you enjoy. I used to work so hard at a job that pretty much made me miserable and I'm currently taking steps to change that. The work hours were good, the pay was decent but I was so unhappy and <u>it's only fair to myself<b> </b>if I choose to change that part of my life.</u></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><i>Not quite sure what to do with your life yet? Read <a href="https://justandmyguys.blogspot.com//search?q="><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(61, 133, 198); color: #3d85c6;">this</span></a></i></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">I get scared of the future. I'm comfortable in my life at the moment. I live in a nice house, I have my family close by, I have a dog that I love to pieces. However, I haven't fulfilled everything in my own life yet. I know I'm probably going to have to move away for work opportunities in the future and leave the life I'm used to behind for a while, and that scares me. It would be easier if I chose a smaller life and stay where I am. But life isn't about taking the easy route. It's so important to fight that feeling and push yourself through the anxiety that comes along with change.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "avenir next"; font-size: large;"></span><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "avenir next"; font-size: large;"><i> As humans we're built to adjust to our surroundings, we're built to adapt to changes.</i></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "avenir next"; font-size: large;"> </span> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "avenir next"; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: "avenir next"; font-size: large;"> </span></div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">I always say you choose the life you're living. If I'm unhappy in life, it's because of choices I've made and I'm the only one who can change it. <b>The changes I make determine the life I have. </b>So if you're unhappy in life or afraid to make a big change that could lead to much greater happiness, you owe it to yourself to put that change into action and live the life you deserve. You deserve to be happy and you have the power to make that change.</span><br /> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2DGz2tY"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: small;">Read </span><span style="color: #e06666;">Change Your Mind: 57 Ways To Unlock Your Creative Self</span></span></a></span></span></div> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal; min-height: 22px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: 'Avenir Next'; line-height: normal;"> </div> <div style="font-family: 'avenir next'; line-height: normal;"> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-kerning: none; font-size: large;">Have you ever faced a difficult change in your life?</span></div> </div> <div style="font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div> <div style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-kerning: none; font-size: x-small;">Pin it for later</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttsjRcaKBhvLkikXskPcsRLHRJPMVqrHND5ogCalsHGkh6vL-fkASJg26qXAyMLSkq8tFDNc73x4exhfL3vibX-npaC3Iv0lPtG2ExgoWWv1Z7gDtqla09hAKMeB6xPOYvbZyjf-dJiA/s1600/how-to-deal-with-change.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How we deal with change is what defines us Why People Are Afraid Of Change (and How To Be More Accepting of it)" border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="735" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgttsjRcaKBhvLkikXskPcsRLHRJPMVqrHND5ogCalsHGkh6vL-fkASJg26qXAyMLSkq8tFDNc73x4exhfL3vibX-npaC3Iv0lPtG2ExgoWWv1Z7gDtqla09hAKMeB6xPOYvbZyjf-dJiA/s1600/how-to-deal-with-change.png" title="Why People Are Afraid Of Change (and How To Be More Accepting of it)" width="220" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div>

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