Well, what an exhausting past two weeks it has been. Went to Venice last Thursday, which was really good fun. Such a beautiful and unique place, never experienced something like it before. So romantic, so full of culture and history. You could imagine what it was like back in the 1700s etc, apart from the weather getting down to -15 due to -10 wind chills it was fantastic. We all bought masks and costumes for carnival, a special week in Venice that they celebrate every year where they act out their original drama and go back to their heritage. It was something I had never seen before, it sucked you in with all the colours and music, definitely something I recommend going to, but bring extremely warm clothing!!
Ben Howard has been my soundtrack this half term, religiously listening to him in Venice and on the flight to San Fransisco, and then on the flight to Vancouver. Which is where I am currently, the jet lag is a bitch, 10hours behind UK time, so it's been a bit of a mission to get into eating, sleep at the right time. We flew in from Venice on Sunday evening, then flew to San Fransisco very early Monday, then waited for 6hours in San Fransisco before a 2 hour plane journey to Vancouver. So I can safely say I've done my fair share of flying this week.
Sometimes it's so nice to go away to a foreign country to get away, to be unable to contact, getting away from all the happenings of home life. Although, saying that I miss home a lot, I miss cuddles and kisses, the sound of peoples voices, the smell etc. but when someone goes away I think you learn to appreciate them more, right? Not having them on tap all the time, sometimes not meaning to take them for granted, you know? Plus, when you next see them it is so special, right? Well that's what I'm telling myself.
Typical, the first valentines day I have a boyfriend and I'm away. But I had the best surprise ever when I flew home from Venice, probably the best surprise I've ever had. Even made me a little teary eyed, shhh. How was your valentines? I'm interested in what everyone got? Or if you celebrated it or not? It's funny, when I think about my blog this time last year I was moaning, complaining, about valentines day. How it's so depressing blah blah blah... Little did I know this time the following year it would be completely different. Shows that it's just a matter of time before it's your turn. Trust me. Everyone gets a turn! Happy, happy, bunny.
Only 6days till I'm home! Bittersweet, I'm enjoying myself a lot. Eeeek. Might pop to the SPA later, anyways...
Hope you're having a banging half term.
Have a good one.
B x
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Sunday 29 January 2012
Like a broken tape, what you do, what you do, what you do...
Relationships, friendships, partnerships, all kind of 'ships' are so hard. They need constant attention and constant care. Sometimes, a lot of the time, that's the problem, life gets in the way, no ones direct fault. Just the way it is sometimes. I think the reason we fight, fall out, argue, complain, about and to each other, is the passion behind a relationship. We love the other person so much, we miss them, we want to see them, and when we feel like they aren't reciprocating those feelings or making an effort, we explode.
Not in a nasty way, we probably don't mean to offend, hurt, guilt trip or upset the other person. But there is so much love, passion and attachment to that person that we feel put out or jealous. No one ever said relationships were going to be easy, and they're the furthest thing from easy. But I think sometimes we all need to sit back and take a look at our relationship, see how lucky we are to have one another. I think the insecurities stem from previous happenings in relationships, being ditched by other friends, not having attention from previous boyfriends, other partners not making an effort etc. You immediately assume that's where your relationship is going to end up, and yes sometimes it might, and yes other times it won't. You just have to choose which relationships are worth it?!
Life's hard at the best of times, but as long as you make an effort, try and appreciate others, then that's half the battle, right? I think we forget how much we need each other, without friends and lovers your life isn't fulfilled or happy. I know you can be happy within yourself, on your own, but friendships and relationship bring a certain type of happiness, one nothing else can. It's really the simple things.
Sometimes I know it can feel like the world is against you, but see it as a positive, it'll make you closer and stronger. It'll be worth it in the end. And if it wasn't then they clearly weren't worthy of your time or energy. Pick and choose who are the ones worth fighting for and putting up with!
Thank God this week is over, and this weekend is over. Going to Venice in 11days, can't wait. I have a long to-do-list for the next month, my best friendship being at the top! Bad situations make you realise how lucky you are. Can't wait for January to be over, it definitely lived up to it's "blue month" status, I swear it seems to get worse every year.
Re-found my love for Usher's - Confessions Part II album. Such a good album.
Have a good one.
B x
I really wish she had a different way of viewing things, I think the city that we're from kinda ruined things. It's such a small place- not much to do just talk and listen, the men are jealous and the women all in competition.
Not in a nasty way, we probably don't mean to offend, hurt, guilt trip or upset the other person. But there is so much love, passion and attachment to that person that we feel put out or jealous. No one ever said relationships were going to be easy, and they're the furthest thing from easy. But I think sometimes we all need to sit back and take a look at our relationship, see how lucky we are to have one another. I think the insecurities stem from previous happenings in relationships, being ditched by other friends, not having attention from previous boyfriends, other partners not making an effort etc. You immediately assume that's where your relationship is going to end up, and yes sometimes it might, and yes other times it won't. You just have to choose which relationships are worth it?!
Life's hard at the best of times, but as long as you make an effort, try and appreciate others, then that's half the battle, right? I think we forget how much we need each other, without friends and lovers your life isn't fulfilled or happy. I know you can be happy within yourself, on your own, but friendships and relationship bring a certain type of happiness, one nothing else can. It's really the simple things.
Sometimes I know it can feel like the world is against you, but see it as a positive, it'll make you closer and stronger. It'll be worth it in the end. And if it wasn't then they clearly weren't worthy of your time or energy. Pick and choose who are the ones worth fighting for and putting up with!
Thank God this week is over, and this weekend is over. Going to Venice in 11days, can't wait. I have a long to-do-list for the next month, my best friendship being at the top! Bad situations make you realise how lucky you are. Can't wait for January to be over, it definitely lived up to it's "blue month" status, I swear it seems to get worse every year.
Re-found my love for Usher's - Confessions Part II album. Such a good album.
Have a good one.
B x
I really wish she had a different way of viewing things, I think the city that we're from kinda ruined things. It's such a small place- not much to do just talk and listen, the men are jealous and the women all in competition.
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