26/52 - Organised Bedrooms and Blogging Breaks

With all the tragedy gracing the front pages of our newspapers this weekend, it seems extra important to spend ten minutes this morning taking stock of all the good in our lives.

1. Finally having the long-needed giant sort out of my bedroom at home. I got rid of all the junk the twelve year old me thought I might need, as well as a carload of old magazines! It's amazing how much junk you can fit in one room! My room is tidier than it's ever been now, and it finally feels like a space I can relax in.
2. To celebrate my squeaky clean bedroom, I picked out some new bedding. I have an obsession with hotel bedlinen, the kind that slides across your skin and feels soft and cosy but cool too. And is, of course, white. Now my room feels like my own private hotel room! I just need to pick out a new throw and some cushions and I'll be set! Maybe I'll share a few snaps when it's all done? 
3. Having a blogging break. I took three blog-free days at the beginning of the week, and I've been a little sporadic since, but it was much needed. Sometimes you need to just give yourself a few days off, it's good for the soul, I'm sure!
4. I've gotten back into granola again now that I've finally found a gluten free granola and dairy free yogurt I actually like. Whilst it might not be the healthiest breakfast, when it's piled high with berries it makes a good Monday (and Tuesday) morning treat!
5. I love this packing guide on A Pair and A Spare, I'll definitely be using this as packing inspiration before I go away! 
6. This week my lovely friend Aftab invited me along to review a restaurant in Bournemouth. I didn't have particularly high hopes since the restaurant is actually part of a casino, but I was pleasantly surprised! The food was delicious and the service was fantastic (but more on that next week). Most of all, it was good to get a night out with a good friend.
7. After a long day of a lot of work and hip pain, having a quick dip in the jacuzzi, followed by a glass of Rekorderlig and an early night. I slept so well that night!
8. Finding a pair of Primark shoes that I've had my eye on for a while in the sale for only £3. I'd been looking at them for ages but they never seemed to have my size in stock, so I lucked out finding them in the right size in the sale! 
9. Having a little Saturday lunch date with my sister! She works full time in the week and stays at her boyfriends, so I only get to catch up with her on the weekend. She's off to Singapore on Friday, and when she comes back I go away, so it'll be a while before we get to spend any quality time together!
10. Friday night kitten cuddles. There's nothing more comforting than a fluffy kitten cuddle.

I hope that this Sunday you and your loved ones are all safe and sound. Don't forget to tell them how much you love them every chance you get. x