Saturday -- my day in numbers

Saturday was a great day. Tom drove up late on Friday, so I had all of Saturday with him. The weather was fab and we wanted to make the most of it. Plus I felt like I deserved a day off from university work. So here is my Saturday, in numbers.

Book Recommendation: Before I go to Sleep

'As I sleep, my mind will erase everything I did today. I will wake up tomorrow as I did this morning. Thinking I'm still a child. Thinking I have a whole lifetime of choice ahead of me ...' Memories define us. So what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love—all forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust may only be telling you half the story. Welcome to Christine's life.

Could you give up your phone for ten minutes?

Millions of children lack clean water every day. But how long can you go with something less vital, like your phone?

What about if you could raise money with every 10 minutes you don't touch your phone? The UNICEF Tap Project invites you to go without your phone to help children in need of clean water.

Book Recommendation: The Fault in our Stars

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

I'm back!

Wow, well that was a long break!

It's been nearly a month since I last blogged, which is by far the longest break I've taken from blogging by a long long way. But it was a much needed break. And it wasn't that I stopped enjoying blogging (because I seriously love it) but life just got in the way, and by life, I mean university work. I didn't have time to create posts that were to a standard I was happy with. I didn't want to write just any old thing. I love my blog, and I love the content. Heck, I haven't had a proper chance to sit down and read any blogs recently.

Not so safe Sex

So I bet you're wondering what this post is about. Is she pregnant? Is she writing a post about Durex? Is she about to give wayyyy TMI about her private life? 

Questions from Tash

A crazy long time ago the beautiful Tash from Wanderlust and Babble tagged me for the Leibster Award. As I have been nominated before, I can't again, but I really liked the questions so I thought I'd answer them anyway. I've just found this post in my drafts as I'd completely forgotten about it. Sorry it's taken so long Tash!

1. What are your main reasons for blogging?

It started off as an experiment. I wrote just for me and it was fun. I enjoyed the commitment and having something that was all mine. Slowly I have gained a few followers, and even a few of my friends know this blog exists (which is the scariest part). But fundamentally my blog is still all about me. I write about what I want or what I find interesting, and as much as I try to keep to a schedule, if I don't, then I don't get too caught up about it.

2. What are your plans for the next few years?

Nothing is set in stone yet but at the moment I'm thinking of doing a masters after I've finished my degree. After that I'd love to get a job in London.

3. What is your favourite song right now?

Either Dirty Paws by Monsters and Men, or Plasters, Glitter and Glue by Emily Burns