Going 'Home'

Today I’m traveling back to Ipswich where my Dad also lives and that’s where I’ll be staying for a couple of nights. I’m extremely excited to see my brother and see how much he’s grown. I’ll also get the chance to see a few of the girls who didn’t go to university this year which will be lovely! I’m also going to pop to my mums to grab a few bits to take back to Uni with me and see my Cats. 

I got the train at quarter to 8 this morning and I’m currently sat in the worst seat possible where the window is just behind me or just in front and directly next to me I have the split between the two windows so not the best view but it’s warm and I’m relatively comfortable. I’ll be on this train until about half past 12 where I’ll tube to London Liverpool street and get home for about 3pm. So it’s a lengthy journey but one where I have the time to write blog posts, catch up on some reading and relax for a change. 

Last week before I started my reading week, I definitely needed a break. However I definitely feel ready to go back to Uni now and get on with Lectures and classes etc. Being out of a routine/lots of change bring out my anxiety so much and I can really start to feel this constant cloud of discomfort. I feel like once I’m with my brother I will become a lot more at ease though so thats a bonus of a little break from routine! 

A lot has changed in an extremely little time since my summer ended. I’m still coming to terms with some of the changes but I know in time things will get easier and I’ll be at ease with everything. I’m trying really hard to stay positive and focus on the good and change the things that don't make me happy. It’s a gradual process but it’s a start. A few things that keep me motivated and pumped about life: 

• My Family  
• Improving my skills across my Animation classes 
• Looking at Erasmus courses in Holland 
• Looking at possible universities to do a masters 
• Traveling 
• Surfing 
• My Flatmates 
• Looking for a cool house for my second year with my favourite people 
• My Girls from back at home 
• Cheese 
• Exercise 
• Hugs 
• A good view 
• Smiles

There’s a few things just to list a few. But there’s so much that keeps me motivated and reminds me to be grateful of my life and how fortunate I am especially compared to other people all around the world.  

Here’s a little challenge. Just for one day, make it your aim to smile at as many people as possible. 9 times out of 10 you’ll get a smile back and speaking for myself, I get the best feeling when someone smiles back and it’s likely they feel good too. There’s not enough random acts of kindness in this world today and I find just flashing a quick smile to someone passing by extremely refreshing. 

Stay happy and thankful. Peace.