Where Have I Been?!

The aim of this blog was to write about my life and interests, whilst avoiding my other commitments. However, my life has been so hectic since August (the last time I updated this blog! What?!) that I have had literally no time to procrastinate and work on this little webpage of mine.

So, what have I been doing for the past five months, you may ask...?

August was my last full month of summer holidays and it was definitely the busiest. I went to V Festival with my friends for a long weekend, I went to Florida with my family for a lovely three weeks away, and then had my usual commitments to meet. However, the most exciting thing to happen during August, happened on the 14th; A Level Results Day. Now, the observant among you would have noticed that I described this day as 'exciting', therefore rightly suggesting that my A Level results were a pleasant read and I am very proud to inform you that they were good enough to get me into my firm choice university and I am now an undergraduate Economics BA student. (*insert extreme freakout moment*)

September was also a pretty busy month. I returned to England about halfway through and had just over a week to buy everything I needed to take to university to with me, see my friends before everyone moved away and prepare myself for the next three months away from home. It was a strange month, knowing that my life was about to completely change, but almost being too busy to even think about it. I didn't even have time to get nervous until my mum and I embarked on the two hour trip to my student accommodation. 

October and November were a bit of a blur of drinking too much alcohol, meeting loads of incredible people, going to lectures and just living the life of your average fresher. A couple of the standard highlights though were; meeting some wonderful people whom I am now lucky enough to call my best friends, fresher's week (not that I can remember a whole lot of it, oops..), Halloween and just having such an overwhelming sense of freedom and independence - it's safe to say that I don't suffer from homesickness in the slightest. I can see why a lot of people would not suit university and would quickly want to return home, but I absolutely love it and am so happy that I made the decision to go. Also, the prophecy that 'strict parents breed rebellious kids' is definitely true; the power of not having any parental supervision quickly went to my head!

December had slightly less partying than the previous two months as I actually had to knuckle down and get some work done before the end of the semester, although I still made it out at least twice a week. I continued to meet new people, and started hanging out with a potential bae (shocker!!). At the end of the semester I journeyed back home and spent a wonderful Christmas period with my family and some old friends, which is the stage I am at now.

So, there we have it, you are completely caught up in the past five months of my life. I really hope that this now leaves me in a position where I have refound my love for this blog and have the motivation to keep it going, but only time will tell. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and happy New Years, crazy to think that it's 2015 tomorrow!

Speak to you soon,

The Teenage Procrastinator.

(Photo from Tumblr, all credit goes to whoever owns it) 

Summer Style: Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens has always been a fashion icon for me, she oozes style and follows fashion trends, but in an enviously individual way. Her latest red carpet appearance, at the Young Hollywood Awards, proved just that.

I think the first thing we need to address here is the girls abs - my god! To say I'm jealous would be a huge understatement. If you need your summer fitness inspiration, I think you've just found it. In all seriousness, this outfit is pure perfection in my eyes, Vanessa takes the staple summer trends of pairing crop tops with maxi skirts, and pulls them off effortlessly. The colour of the top is expertly tied in with Vanessa's blue eyeliner, and suits her skintone perfectly. The white skirt, clutch and silver accessories do well to emphasise her gorgeous summer glow and newly cut, ombre hair. I think that the most wonderful aspect of this outfit is how simple it is, Vanessa hasn't gone for a overly spectacular look, but has rather stuck to her bohemian, yet glamorous signature style. One thing is for certain, she definitely deserves the trendsetter award that she won that night. 

As previously mentioned, this outfit is actually rather simple, which is great for us as it means that it can be reasonably easily recreated. Crop tops can be found in any shop, high fashion or high street, and the look can be experimented with due to the never-ending amount of cuts, patterns and colours that crop top can be found in nowadays. A maxi skirt as gorgeous as Vanessa's may be slightly more difficult to find in your local Forever 21, however as they are currently in fashion, as similar look is easily accessible. The look can also be altered by adding less jewelry to keep it more casual, or even changing the length of the skirt - perfect for us girls who just can't seem to pull off a maxi. Overall, I love Vanessa's style, and this look sums up exactly why - simple, classy and unbelievably beautiful. 

Thanks for reading, 

The Teenage Procrastinator.

(All pictures found on Google, credit to whoever owns them)

Dinner and a Show

Today, I thought I would do a bit of a 'day in the life' type blog, if that's alright with you (not that you have much of a choice) 

Last night (17/07/14) I went down to London Town with my mum for dinner and a show (title link!). For dinner we went to my favourite restaurant ever, Pizza Express, where we had a salad. However, do not be fooled into thinking that we wanted salad in order to be 'healthy', but it was because it was so damn hot in London yesterday, at least by us Brits standards. I personally had a chicken ceaser salad, which I highly recommend, and my mother had a new summer salad with salmon, which I must admit looked delicious 😋

After dinner we strolled over to the theatre to see The Crucible. We chose the play because both my mother and I had studied it at school, also because the rather good looking Richard Armitage was starring. Unfortunately I wasn't permitted to take any photos inside the theatre (not even a selfie😱), however I did get a programme so here's a picture of that. 

The play was absolutely incredible and I would highly recommend it to any of you who want to see a dramatic and intense three hour long performance, yes three hours. Richard Armitage was flawless, however no attention was taken away from the other actors who were equally phenomenal. 

So yeah, that was my day, well evening really. Hope you enjoyed ☺️ (P.S: what do you think about the use of emojis? They're fun, right?) 

Thanks for reading, 

The Teenage Procrastinator 

(All pictures are my own) 

Red Lipstick

Red lipstick is a wonderful, wonderful invention. This simple piece of makeup has the ability to completely change the look and attitude of the user, and I am falling in love with it. Whether you're rushing out of the door and it's the only thing within reach, or if you're a heartbreaker getting ready for a night on the town, red lipstick is sure to never let you down.

One of my favourite aspects of the staple makeup product is its accessibility. No matter what your budget you will be able to find a nice red lipstick that suits you, and I don't know about you but that's pretty exciting! You can go into a department store and spend £25 on a 'specially formulated' lipstick, or you can pop into your local drugstore and buy one for £2.50. Yes, of course the cheaper one may not last as long, or they may not have as many choice of shade and finish, but if it's a red lipstick you want, you're sure to get it. 

I also love how red lipstick can be worn by anyone. No matter your hair colour, eye colour, skin tone, you will easily be able to find a shade that suits you. It may be a statement that most would recommend you wait until your latter teenage years to start making, especially during the day, but I can assure you that everyone can wear red lipstick and look incredible in it. So, my challenge for you today is to wear red lipstick. Whether you already wear it all of the time, or if you're terrified of the possible teeth stains, go down to your nearest beauty store, pick up a red lipstick and own it. 

Thanks for reading,

The Teenage Procrastinator 

(Individual photos from google, stitched together by me using the app InstaCollage) 

Summer Style: Taylor Swift

How's it going, friends? Proud of me for blogging everyday? I know, I'm doing well *three cheers for me* 

So, today I want to start a new series in which I talk about my favourite fashionable females of the week. The posts will be called '(whatever the season is) Style' and the inspiration will come from whatever woman I think has been topping the style stakes for that week. And for this week, it's the beautiful, Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift has always been on point with her fashion choices, whether it be on the red carpet or just heading to the supermarket. However, since moving to New York City, the singer-songwriters fashion choices have oozed style and class. Although, my favourite this week hasn't been her daring backless top, or a gorgeous, sexy jumpsuit, but her simple and casual denim short display, which she was seen wearing on a day out in the city.

The gorgeous denim shorts covered in anchors take the focus of the outfit, and Taylor expertedly builds her outfit around the ModCloth staple. Miss Swift brings out the anchors with a basic, white tee and wear a pair of signature, heeled oxfords to add height (not that she needs it) and to keep the outfit super stylish. 

The outfit is a perfect example of how to wear casual and comfy summer clothes, whilst remaining fashionable. However, if you wanted to remain casual, the heels could easily be substituted for a basic pair of gladiator sandals or sneakers, depending on your preference. 

Thanks for reading, 

The Teenage Procrastinator. 

My Love for 8tracks

Hey there, fellow procrastinators!

Today I want to talk to you  about an app I've been using, and loving, for around a year now. The app, as you can probably tell from the title of this post, is called 8tracks and it is an app, or website, that allows you to create, share and listen to music playlists. I discovered the website last summer when I was trying to find a way to discover new music, and 8tracks is perfect for that. For me personally, the free apps best 'selling' point is that it allows and even encourages users to discover new music and new artists, which I believe is a very positive thing as no one wants to listen to the same five songs on the radio for the entirety of the month, just waiting for a new song to be released which sounds exactly like the previous 'hit single'. On 8tracks you can search for playlists by artist, genre, occasion or emotions, and then discover a playlist that fulfills your desire. Although I am sure that similar websites are in existence, I strongly believe that 8tracks is an innovative and wonderful creation, that I am a very vocal lover of. So, whether your ears are craving a new sound, or you just want to procrastinate some more, I recommend that you head over to www.8tracks.com or download their free app, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Thanks for reading,
The Teenage Procrastinator.

(This is not a sponsored post, I have no affiliation with 8tracks and all opinions are my own.)

25 Questions Tag

Tag time!!

I found this tag on YouTube so I decided to sit down and answer some questions. Enjoy!

1. Do you have any pets?

I have an adorable cat named Theo, named after the footballer Theo Walcott

2. Name 3 things that are physically close to you

My laptop, a glass of water, and the TV remote

3. What's the weather like right now?
Well, it's 1am so it's pretty cold, but during the day it has been a very classic English summer day - raining

4. Do you drive? If so have you crashed?
Nope

5. What time did you wake up this morning?
Shamefully, I woke up at 1pm. Don't judge me!

6. When was the last time you showered?
When I woke up

7. What was the last movie you saw?
The Princess and The Frog

8. What does your last text message say?
It was from my friend and she told me that she thought that my brother was hot. How lovely

9. What's your ringtone?
Just the classic phone ring thing

10. Have you ever been to a different country?
Yep. I've been to America, Cyprus, Portugal, Germany, England, Ireland and Menorca

11. Do you like sushi?
LOVE IT!!

12. Where do you buy your groceries?
Sainsburys, mainly

13. Have you ever taken medication to help you fall asleep faster?
Nope

14. How many siblings do you have?

One

15. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
A laptop

16. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
Nineteen

17. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
Neither

18. Do you colour your hair?
Nope

19. Tell me something you are planning to do today.
Watch the World Cup final!!

20. When was the last time you cried?
I do not have a clue... I'm not much of a crier. 

21. What is your perfect pizza topping?
Just plain cheese and tomato

22. Which do you prefer-hamburgers or cheeseburgers?
I don't like burgers.. 

23. Have you ever had an all-nighter?
Yep, I do all-nighters all the time, literally every couple of days.

24. What is your eye color?
Green, Blue and Brown. They're weirdly layered.

25. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?
I could when I used to drink fizzy drinks, but I haven't had either for over two years, other than in clubs when I have it mixed with vodka or malibu, so probably not anymore.

So, there we go! That's my 25 answers, I hope you enjoyed reading and If you want to answer these question then go ahead and send my your answers so I can learn more about you too.

Thanks for reading.

The Teenage Procrastinator.

Summer Ramblings

Well hey there friends, its been a while...

So what's happened since I wrote my first post? I guess the main change is that I have now finished my A Levels and am on my summer holidays - which is just so fantastic!! I've been on summer for around three weeks now and it's been wonderful, despite the bipolar, English weather. I've been to theme parks, prom, nightclubs (because I also turned 18!!!! :D) and quite a few parties.

However, shamelessly, I have spent most of my summer watching every single match of the FIFA World Cup, literally only missing three matches. As England crashed out in the group stages, I have been backing Germany throughout the tournament and hoping for them to win it tomorrow night. My choice to support Germany mainly spans from my love for the way they play football, but also because three of their players play for the club team I support, Arsenal. Although, as previously mentioned, the tournament ends tomorrow night, so I am going to need to find something else to do with my time, such as; blogging (oi, oi) or, god forbid, being sociable! :O

Overall, summer has been lovely so far and I am very excited for its continuation. I hope to share some of it with you all through this blog and that I don't fulfill the name of this blog by procrastinating for the entirety of summer and not blogging once. Well, a girl can wish.

Thanks for reading,
The Teenage Procrastinator.

(Picture from www.weheartit.com)

Procrastination

Procrastination is defined as 'the action of delaying or postponing something' and is an act that most people, especially teenagers, are far too familiar with. To be honest with you, I am procrastinating right now, as I have three essays due tomorrow, but instead of doing them I am writing this. In my mind, procrastination is not being boring, or being completely unproductive, but procrastination is putting off doing something important, something that could actually improve your standard of living and happiness in the future. However, being a teenager, I usually look at things in the short term. In the short term doing an essay on whether 'economic growth is sustainable' will not aid me in any way, however, in the long term the essay will improve my economic knowledge, therefore aiding me in getting an A grade in my economics A Level and then securing me a place at my preferred university (which is obviously far more important to my future than writing this blog)

I am fully aware of all the drawbacks of me not doing the essay, although I still choose not to do it... why is this? Now, I could try to analyse the many possible answers to that question, however that is not my aim for this blog. This blog is going to be my diary, but not a stereotypical diary in which I bore you with my misfortunes in love, or the latest 'cringe' moments at school, but a diary in which I share my interests, hobbies and the general daily occurrences in my life with whoever cares to read about them.

So, I guess this is the end of my first blog post. If I have captured your attention, or fulfilled your desire to find someone else wasting their life as much as you are, then I would greatly appreciate your support in my continuation of writing this blog, which you can show by sharing it on any of your social networking sites, following this blog, or simply commenting your appreciation in the comments below. However, if you did not enjoy this post, then please lie to all your friends and social networking followers, by telling them that this is the greatest piece of writing you have ever read and that they should read it too.

Thanks for reading,
The Teenage Procrastinator.