May Round-Up 2020

Another month that has come and gone so quickly. It's so crazy that we are now heading to the middle of the year. Definitely didn't expect to be in a pandemic 6 months into the year. Life really is unpredictable. Anyway, I thought I would share what went down in May. Let's get straight into it.

May Round-Up

This month has really flown! I feel like time is just sprinting these days. This month has gone so quickly that I really had to think when I was planning this post. As usual, here is my monthly round-up!

E N D   O F   F I R S T   Y E A R

I submitted my final assignment on May 2nd, which officially marked the end of first year. I'm aiming to publish my first year experience post in June.
It was such a strange feeling to actually be done so early. I kind of didn't know what to do with myself.

B A C K   T O   W O R K

Prior to this month, my last shift was New Years day. I was so busy with finishing assignments and doing other things that I had no time to work. As soon as I submitted my last piece, I booked in some shifts and I've been working hard all month. It's been good to be back to work. It's tiring but I definitely need the money if I'm going to have an amazing summer. I've mainly been doing evening shifts and some all day shifts too. I worked at the Take That concert in Milton Keynes which was a pretty fun time actually. I didn't get home until 3:30am but the long hours will all be worth it on Pay Day.

F A M I L Y   T I M E

Since I've had all this time on my hands, I've been spending more time at home with my family. I plan to move out my accommodation in June, but I had so much free time this month that I have been taking regular trips back home and staying for longer periods. My course finished particularly early so all my friends were still revising for exams. I saw that as the perfect opportunity to stay at home for a few extra days.

S U M M E R    S H O P P I N G

I've started shopping for some summer clothes, which has been much needed. I'm going on holiday this summer, which I will shop for closer to the time, however I've been shopping around for clothes I can wear as the weather gets warmer. It has definitely been getting on the warmer side in the UK, so that means it's time to put the hoodies away and pick up a few more t-shirts and play-suits.

C E L E B R A T I O N S

There have been a few birthday's this month, so I've been to a couple parties and nights out. I always enjoy going out when I know I don't have to study the next day, so as you can imagine I've been saying yes to more motives than I did during the year. The only thing that stresses me out about having so many celebrations is that I feel like I constantly have to refresh my wardrobe to avoid too many outfit repeats. For someone who isn't into cut outs, super short length and under boob, it's a STRUGGLE to find cute dresses for a decent price. PrettyLittleThing and MissGuided seems to be everyone's go to but I can never find much for my personal preference. However I recently purchased a few items from Boohoo which I LOVE, so if like me you struggle to find dresses that aren't too "showy", maybe check out Boohoo.

So this is my May Round-Up. Summer is here so the next few Round-Ups are going to be a lot more exciting. If you want a hint into what I'm getting up to, check out my Summer Bucket List. Don't forget to follow my blog  so you don't miss out on any content.

What did you get up to in May? Let me know down in the comments.

Thanks for reading,
Have a great day x

May Academic Goals

Oh boy, it's time. Exam season. I have my first exam this month and that is so crazy. Where has the time gone? I know I say that in like every monthly goals post, but it really does baffle me. This is going to be my last academic goals post until September! June is exams, exams, exams so there really are no other goals but that. Don't worry though, I have loads of content planned for this summer, including uni stuff.

So, for the very last time (until September), here are my academic goals!

1. Actually apply for Student Finance

The only reason this isn't done, is because of some personal issues. It's not that I have left it until last minute or have been putting it off, but it's simply just some complicated stuff. I am aware that the deadline is this month, so I have put it on the very top of my list.

2. Apply for Acccomodation

I actually can't do this until I have done my finance. I need to know roughly what I will be getting in loan, in order to choose the accommodation with the best rent price possible.This is all a bit of a difficult situation to be in, however by God's grace, all will be well.

3. Full Exam Practise

Of course all year I have done exam practise, however I want to do a bunch of past papers and essay questions, in time conditions with simply a desk, paper and a pen. Practise makes perfect.

4. Get my coursework grades

Coursework is done but I always like to know what I am going into the exam with. If I know that my coursework grade is strong, it relieves the stress. If I know it could be better, I can go into the exam hall ready to really tackle that paper.

So these are my goals for the month. MAY they be met, in Jesus name (amen)

Thanks for reading,

Have a great day x