Hi.
Long time no see. Longer than the time I took off YouTube. Sorry about that.
I've been taking more time away from my blog since the last post in November, I have had a lot going on in my personal life that meant not only did I not have a lot of time to write blog posts for you all, but I barely had time to read. Whilst I did continue to post videos, these were mainly bulk-filmed making them easier to film and then edit and upload where I could.
Now that I feel a little bit more "normal" after everything that went on between November and May, I am starting to get back into the swing of things in terms of videos and blog posts - I have a number of reviews to post considering I havent posted anything this year!
So far this year I've read:
Everless by Sara Holland
Saga Vol 2.
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
Wolf by wolf by Ryan Graudin
The Sun and her flowers by Rupi Kaur
Illuminae by Jay Kristoff and Aimi Kaufman
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
If you follow me on Instagram (username @rebeccareadsyt), you have no doubt seen my updates either on my story or in my posts, as I have been trying to stay "in the loop" with booktube and bookstagram as much as possible whilst having a break, but it's harder than it seems, particularly when I'm not reading as much!
Now that I'm reading more and being more active in general with social media, I'll hopefully be able to get some reviews up for the books I've read this year, as I definitely have some interesting opinions!
Speak to you all soon! x
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Monday, 18 June 2018
Monday, 8 February 2016
Life Update
Until I consider whether this is going to be a permanent feature in my blog, I will just be calling this a "Life Update".
Okay. So exactly four weeks ago today (I think that's right), I took the plunge and joined my local weight loss group with my mam. She's been going for little under a year now, and has done phenomenally, so I finally bit the bullet and joined myself. Everything was going great. Until...
My hiccup.
I've been weighed tonight (it's just after 9pm) at class and found since last week I've put half a pound on. I'm feeling both frustrated and upset but at the same time I'm feeling nothing at all. And I think I know why.
I didn't stick to plan.
Each week for the first four weeks of your journey, you're meant to fill out food diaries to see what you're eating, what your habits are, and how you can change them if necessary. You pass then back to your consultant who then looks over them and returns them the following week (or texts you like mine does, she's such a good consultant!)
This week however, life admittedly got in the way, and although I was mentally preparing my meals and counting my good and bad foods, I wasn't actually writing these down, not even on a scrap bit of paper, let alone my food diary! So naturally I had a rather naughty week as a consequence (totally my own fault and I take full blame), which I've paid for in my gain. To me, this proves that I really do need my food diaries to help me control my eating habits and make the correct changes I need.
Anyway, this ramble is now over, I've had my say and can't decide if I want to keep up with this segment or if this is a one off.
See you all soon with another post!
Okay. So exactly four weeks ago today (I think that's right), I took the plunge and joined my local weight loss group with my mam. She's been going for little under a year now, and has done phenomenally, so I finally bit the bullet and joined myself. Everything was going great. Until...
My hiccup.
I've been weighed tonight (it's just after 9pm) at class and found since last week I've put half a pound on. I'm feeling both frustrated and upset but at the same time I'm feeling nothing at all. And I think I know why.
I didn't stick to plan.
Each week for the first four weeks of your journey, you're meant to fill out food diaries to see what you're eating, what your habits are, and how you can change them if necessary. You pass then back to your consultant who then looks over them and returns them the following week (or texts you like mine does, she's such a good consultant!)
This week however, life admittedly got in the way, and although I was mentally preparing my meals and counting my good and bad foods, I wasn't actually writing these down, not even on a scrap bit of paper, let alone my food diary! So naturally I had a rather naughty week as a consequence (totally my own fault and I take full blame), which I've paid for in my gain. To me, this proves that I really do need my food diaries to help me control my eating habits and make the correct changes I need.
Anyway, this ramble is now over, I've had my say and can't decide if I want to keep up with this segment or if this is a one off.
See you all soon with another post!
Sunday, 8 March 2015
2015 so far..
Hello everyone! Today I thought I would post an update on just what exactly I've been up to since 1st January rolled around. Some of these are just a statement, and others will be in more detail, and some may even get their own blog posts in the near future! So, lets see what I've been up to.
1. I enrolled at college. Again.
Technically not again, as I went to a sixth form (basically the UK's version of high school. where you stay until you're 18) when I left comprehensive school at sixteen, followed by university, so college is kind of a new experience for me!
2. I started a placement in order to support number 1.
Self explanatory really, other than the 5.30am starts, I cant really complain much, other than tiredness!
3. I have currently completed two books for the year, as well as put one down and I am in the middle of three!
I dont know how it happened, but all of a sudden I'm going from reading Starter for Ten, to reading Starter for Ten + Endgame, to those + Gone Girl! At least my vow to be more productive and loving towards my TBR pile is staying true!
4. I've used the days off from work that me and my boyfriend have off at the same time to do a bit of travelling nearby. From Washington (near Newcastle) to places such as Richmond and Keswick, I've enjoyed these proper date days so much, they really do help you to understand just how much you love that person and why they make you happy.
5. I've been to the UK's largest open cave! Side note - I'm not sure if that is what it is classed as, but that's what I was told!
hint.... I'll be blogging about that too!
6. Inbetween all of this, I've been working and doing coursework, so my crafting has had to take a side step...
7. Because of 6, I am going to post about my stitching in the next few weeks, as I have a few ideas planned and would like to share them all with you!
So, there you go! It seems pretty boring because there's no images, but my planned posts, as suggested above, will contain plenty to make up for the lack here!!
What have you been up to in 2015? Have you got any places you would recommend visiting in the North/North East UK? Please do let me know in the comments below and I'll get back to you!
1. I enrolled at college. Again.
Technically not again, as I went to a sixth form (basically the UK's version of high school. where you stay until you're 18) when I left comprehensive school at sixteen, followed by university, so college is kind of a new experience for me!
2. I started a placement in order to support number 1.
Self explanatory really, other than the 5.30am starts, I cant really complain much, other than tiredness!
3. I have currently completed two books for the year, as well as put one down and I am in the middle of three!
I dont know how it happened, but all of a sudden I'm going from reading Starter for Ten, to reading Starter for Ten + Endgame, to those + Gone Girl! At least my vow to be more productive and loving towards my TBR pile is staying true!
4. I've used the days off from work that me and my boyfriend have off at the same time to do a bit of travelling nearby. From Washington (near Newcastle) to places such as Richmond and Keswick, I've enjoyed these proper date days so much, they really do help you to understand just how much you love that person and why they make you happy.
5. I've been to the UK's largest open cave! Side note - I'm not sure if that is what it is classed as, but that's what I was told!
hint.... I'll be blogging about that too!
6. Inbetween all of this, I've been working and doing coursework, so my crafting has had to take a side step...
7. Because of 6, I am going to post about my stitching in the next few weeks, as I have a few ideas planned and would like to share them all with you!
So, there you go! It seems pretty boring because there's no images, but my planned posts, as suggested above, will contain plenty to make up for the lack here!!
What have you been up to in 2015? Have you got any places you would recommend visiting in the North/North East UK? Please do let me know in the comments below and I'll get back to you!
Saturday, 22 November 2014
An Update of all Kinds, including a Mini Haul and BookTube info!
Hello followers! I have a quick (at least I hope it will be) update with regards to a couple of issues. Firstly, I want to discuss BookTube and how things are going with that, then I want to discuss a mini haul (although that may come later as there are pictures for that one and I don't want to drag out this post) and tag's I've been requested to do by fellow BookTubers.
BookTube
So, incase any of you wonderful people did not know, I am on YouTube, attempting a video version of this blog. However, my laptop refuses to connect to the Internet properly (damn you technology) therefore, I am having to use my Kindle to blog, as well as borrowing other people's laptops (such as right now, I'm using my boyfriends laptop whilst he isn't here). Sadly, this means that I am unable to record and upload my videos to YouTube, meaning I am having to do them on here instead.
BUT
Every cloud has a silver lining. As does this cloud! Because I cannot upload to YouTube properly, it means I will be responding to tags and uploading reviews to this blog instead, which is excellent for my own peace of mind, as I feel like I have been neglecting my blog slightly. (Sorry everyone :( ). SO you shall see updates on here more often, starting with two tags from Wanderness, one from The Sheep and the Wolf, and the final one from Michael from Bitten By A Radioactive Book.
Mini Haul
Since payday (11th November for me) I have purchased five books. Three of these books have been very briefly discussed in a mini update video on my vlog, and they are The Noahs Ark Quest, The Lost Symbol, and The Luminaries. The other two additions I won on ebay as a fellow BookTuber was having a clear-out of her books, and these ones are Between Shades of Gray and The Girl In The Red Coat. I have already started reading Between Shades of Gray and I am very excited to see how it pans out, so look out for that post!
In the mean time, I will post in the next couple of days with regards to the Mini Haul and discuss each in more detail (at least two of them have maps within the first few pages - exciting stuff!). But for now, I shall bid you all a good evening (if you're in the UK at least). If you are not on GMT, then I hope you are having or have had a lovely day!
**I'd love to hear your thoughts on my recent changes from BookTube to blog, is it something you are looking forward to? Please leave your comments below, and please leave your blog details if you want me to follow you! If you follow me, I will follow back!
BookTube
So, incase any of you wonderful people did not know, I am on YouTube, attempting a video version of this blog. However, my laptop refuses to connect to the Internet properly (damn you technology) therefore, I am having to use my Kindle to blog, as well as borrowing other people's laptops (such as right now, I'm using my boyfriends laptop whilst he isn't here). Sadly, this means that I am unable to record and upload my videos to YouTube, meaning I am having to do them on here instead.
BUT
Every cloud has a silver lining. As does this cloud! Because I cannot upload to YouTube properly, it means I will be responding to tags and uploading reviews to this blog instead, which is excellent for my own peace of mind, as I feel like I have been neglecting my blog slightly. (Sorry everyone :( ). SO you shall see updates on here more often, starting with two tags from Wanderness, one from The Sheep and the Wolf, and the final one from Michael from Bitten By A Radioactive Book.
Mini Haul
Since payday (11th November for me) I have purchased five books. Three of these books have been very briefly discussed in a mini update video on my vlog, and they are The Noahs Ark Quest, The Lost Symbol, and The Luminaries. The other two additions I won on ebay as a fellow BookTuber was having a clear-out of her books, and these ones are Between Shades of Gray and The Girl In The Red Coat. I have already started reading Between Shades of Gray and I am very excited to see how it pans out, so look out for that post!
In the mean time, I will post in the next couple of days with regards to the Mini Haul and discuss each in more detail (at least two of them have maps within the first few pages - exciting stuff!). But for now, I shall bid you all a good evening (if you're in the UK at least). If you are not on GMT, then I hope you are having or have had a lovely day!
**I'd love to hear your thoughts on my recent changes from BookTube to blog, is it something you are looking forward to? Please leave your comments below, and please leave your blog details if you want me to follow you! If you follow me, I will follow back!
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Who am I?
Hello, my name's Rebecca, what's yours?
So I've started this blog with the help of the fantastic Vanessa, who's very own blog can be found here! Thank you so much for not only inspiring me and giving me the kick up the backside I needed, but for also being my best friend.
Right, let's get started! Ten facts about me:
1. I'm 21.
2. I love reading. My bookshelf is currently offering me a number of books to read for the first time, they're all just staring at me with their little book eyes going "read me, read me!". One at a time children, you'll get your turn!
3. I love to cross-stitch. I find the whole idea of it incredibly therapeutic, especially when I finish a piece, I feel so proud of myself for actually managing to do so.
4. I've recently graduated from university. Yup. believe it or not, this dummy actually has a degree. I don't actually have my official graduation ceremony until November, but I'm so pleased to have completed the course!
5. Red is my favourite colour. I mean seriously, why would you like any other colour?
6. My favourite book has to be The Host by Stephanie Meyer.And yes, I shall be blogging about that book at some point. For those of you who are yet to read it...it's nothing like Twilight, you're fine!
7. Until recently, I was an iPhone virgin. Yes, I did use the v-word. Until July 2014, I had not owned an iPhone. An iPod, yes, but not an iPhone. I love it like it's my baby.
8. I'm addicted to social media. Hence the start of this blog. Pretty much everything that's popular in England right now, I have an account for, even if I don't use it.
9. I'm currently stitching a Bothy Threads piece called 'Cut Thru Princess Palace'. It's my biggest challenge to date in terms of cross stitch, with 9 pages of stitching before backstitch is even considered. But I'm enjoying doing it, so that's all that matters.
10 I'm currently reading "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson. Not only am I loving reading this, I also think his name's pretty awesome too.
So, that's it! 10 facts about me, and my first blog complete! I will be uploading book reviews and progress reports on craft projects on this blog, so I hope you all enjoy!
So I've started this blog with the help of the fantastic Vanessa, who's very own blog can be found here! Thank you so much for not only inspiring me and giving me the kick up the backside I needed, but for also being my best friend.
Right, let's get started! Ten facts about me:
1. I'm 21.
2. I love reading. My bookshelf is currently offering me a number of books to read for the first time, they're all just staring at me with their little book eyes going "read me, read me!". One at a time children, you'll get your turn!
3. I love to cross-stitch. I find the whole idea of it incredibly therapeutic, especially when I finish a piece, I feel so proud of myself for actually managing to do so.
4. I've recently graduated from university. Yup. believe it or not, this dummy actually has a degree. I don't actually have my official graduation ceremony until November, but I'm so pleased to have completed the course!
5. Red is my favourite colour. I mean seriously, why would you like any other colour?
6. My favourite book has to be The Host by Stephanie Meyer.And yes, I shall be blogging about that book at some point. For those of you who are yet to read it...it's nothing like Twilight, you're fine!
7. Until recently, I was an iPhone virgin. Yes, I did use the v-word. Until July 2014, I had not owned an iPhone. An iPod, yes, but not an iPhone. I love it like it's my baby.
8. I'm addicted to social media. Hence the start of this blog. Pretty much everything that's popular in England right now, I have an account for, even if I don't use it.
9. I'm currently stitching a Bothy Threads piece called 'Cut Thru Princess Palace'. It's my biggest challenge to date in terms of cross stitch, with 9 pages of stitching before backstitch is even considered. But I'm enjoying doing it, so that's all that matters.
10 I'm currently reading "The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared" by Jonas Jonasson. Not only am I loving reading this, I also think his name's pretty awesome too.
So, that's it! 10 facts about me, and my first blog complete! I will be uploading book reviews and progress reports on craft projects on this blog, so I hope you all enjoy!
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