My Summer Bucket List

Today is the 4th of July, American Independence Day and all that jazz. I don't really know why but around this time it always starts to properly feel like 'Summer' to me. With that in mind i've been jotting down some things that i'd really like to spend some of my time doing this Summer. 
Some of these things listed are really not that 'out there' nor may they even be slightly exciting to some, but for me this Summer is all about the simple things in life and making the most of it.

This Summer I want to..

• Take a trip down to Brighton

• Learn how to edit videos (to the best of my ability!)

• Start and complete my scrapbook of my 2013 USA Travelling Experience.

• Go camping 

• Visit at least 3 different beaches

• Get a new tattoo

• Pay another trip to Liverpool 

• Find an amazing orange lipstick

• Go to a wedding fare with Ellis

• Make milkshake 

• Take plenty of picture and document my memories

• Go to the farm 

• Have an evening BBQ with fairy lights

• Go for a picnic

• Go strawberry picking

• Make lots of exotic cocktails

• Sit around a campfire 

• Build a fort out of blankets and pillows

• Go to 'The Harry Potter Experience'

Until next time, 

Lucy 

x

The simple things in life!

Rushing, racing, against the clock, stressing out, working hard. Sometimes life just happens and without even giving it a second thought a month has gone by and you sit and think, "what the hell did I do with my time?". It always seems to me that these days we're all so focused on 'the important things in life' that more often than not we forget to take the time to enjoy the simple things. The little things that often may seem irrelevant and time consuming, often leaves you with the greatest of memories believe it or not. I found this out for myself today. I've spent the whole day with without a doubt one of the greatest friends i'll ever be blessed with, Ellis. We decided to take the time to just relax, do something nice with our weekend off work and just have fun. This is exactly what we did. 

Firstly Ellis took me to the CUTEST little tea room called 'Selah' in Llanishen, Cardiff. Completely vintage inspired, with all furniture, trinkets, treasures and teacups purchased from boot sales and charity shops. It truly is just an all round lovely place. The owners/staff were friendly and genuine, a lovely array of food on the menu and not forgetting a mouth watering display of baked cakey, gooey goodness. YUM. Dribbling aside one of the things that I love the most is the 1940/50's music that is constantly played around the room, giving it an almost enchanting feel. Once you've finished sipping your tea and gobbling down your cake, you can't help but get that warm, cosy feeling that only a grandparent's hug can give you. Every little treasure within the room has a story to tell and whilst admiring their collection, you can't help but think who may have previously owned these pieces of loveliness. Overall truly one of the nicest places that i've visited for a long time. Lovely stuff. 

After out little trip to the tea room we then decided to take a little trip to Penarth Pier for a walk, following our 'enjoying the simple things' theme. Taking your camera on days out is just the best and you're left with photos that remind you of your lovely memories for years to come. 

Too much happiness for one person!

Blurry as hell but our failed 'jump' amuses me! 

And that's it.. As well as going on little adventures and going for a lurve-ly TGI Fridays. 

Days like this just remind me that when life gets hectic it's important to take the time to have days like today where you can just do the simple things in life. 

Until next time, 

Lucy 

x