Listening to: Hard Feelings/Loveless - Lorde
Whilst i'm a little late to the party, it's now officially Autumn hooray! The leaves are starting to turn orange, there's a slight chill in the air, and i've whipped out the good old bobble hat and berry lip combo (i'm so basic, sue me). I actually even dragged my chummy to Costa today in the hope that the Christmas cups were out but we were left disappointed at the lack of, and we just had to treat ourselves to whipped cream hot chocolates...
September always feels like a good time of the year to start setting new goals. I think it's because from a young age we are so conditioned in the whole 'back to school', 'fresh new year' mentality that even once you're out of that system and have a job like myself, your nostalgia kicks in and all you can do is plan ahead.
So the recent nip in the air got me thinking - what do i want to do, or achieve, over the next few months? Let's make a list shall we...
1) Autumnal makeup
It's been blinking ages since i've treated myself to some new make-up. I'm so bad for literally just replacing something when it runs out, but never actually going out of my comfort zone and trying new bits and bobs. This Autumn i really want to give my make-up stash a revamp and get some new stable pieces that will see me through the colder months.
2) Get into podcasts
I mean - what is even is a podcast? is that the most dumb question ever? I swear its just radio... right? Anyway podcasts seem to be everywhere at the minute. I really like the idea of being able to listen to a podcast during the morning commute. Just a little something to help me relax before the busy day ahead. Anyone got any recommendations?
3) Starbucks red cups
I mean did you even 'do Autumn' if you didn't buy a drink off the Starbucks autumn menu? *queue extra basic insta post...
4) All the cosy clothes
In all seriousness, i've noticed recently that i must have really poor circulation because i seem to always have cold hands for literally no reason. This definitely calls for wrapping up in extra cosy clothes as much as possible.
5) A present from me... to me?
Call me materialistic but i really want to spend some of my savings this winter and invest in a more expensive winter coat. Yea yea yea, it's silly and i should really just continue to save, but i see it as more of an investment rather than a splurge. Plus yo-to the damn-lo.
6) Enjoy the little things
I'm talking hot cuppas on a cold morning, matching pjs, and kicking-ass at work (or trying to kick-ass at work...)
7) Make kickass hot chocolates
I rarely drink hot chocolates, but when i do i always think 'mmm i should really drink these more often!' - This autumn i really want to go all out and learn to make delicious hot chocolates to enjoy with my sister in the flat.
8) Get back into reading
Reading is always a tough one for me because honest to god, there just isn't enough hours in the day. Argh i feel terrible even saying those words but i mean it! I'd really really really like to make myself even the smallest challenge of reading a bit more in the next few months. I find it so hard to switch off from technology on a lazy evening, and there really isn't any excuse for not being able to put down my phone and pick up book instead.
9) Invest in new cosy knits
Just like my makeup, some of my cosy knits have been in my wardrobe for yearsss and i swear they are practically falling apart. A few new stable knits is exactly what my wardrobe needs for a little revamp.
10) Wake up 'slightly' earlier before work
I mean is this really going to happen? I'm not a morning person at all and i really rush to get ready before work every morning. Even if i woke up 10 minutes earlier i could just sit down in bed and enjoy my cuppa, rather than gulping it down before i run out of the flat... *bliss
