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Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

Three years ago, I was preparing to move 169 miles from home for university. I was already social awkward enough in school; how was I going to cope in the adult world? How was I going to adjust to living with strangers?… Alright, actually. But I didn't know that. Every scenario went through my head, each getting worse and worse. I would worry about what my flatmates would think of me or that I would fail all my modules. Now, in the third year of my course- about to start my final one in September- I am happier than ever and a lot less anxious. However, back then I could've been doing with someone to give me some much-needed advice. Here are some things I wish I knew before starting university:

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My Favourite Small Businesses

Who loves handmade jewellery, accessories and decor? I know I do. I love scrolling through Etsy, discovering new and unique small businesses. Mainly, I look for jewellery and other accessories but I know there's plenty of clothing, furniture and more to browse. You can find virtually anything on sites like Etsy and Depop - often upcycled and handmade items. Most Etsy shops I buy from are eco-friendly, using recycled or sustainably sourced materials. Let’s have a look at some of the small businesses I love...

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My Lockdown Recommendations

Throughout lockdown, I've been watching, listening, reading and gaming a LOT. I've been planning to write more about entertainment since it's how I spend most of my time- especially right now. Everyone who knows me is aware that I'm a big nerd. I love losing myself in a new TV series, I know an embarrassing amount of Lord of the Rings lore and I've written a LOT of fan-fiction. So, I thought it was about time I share some of my favourite books, movies, TV shows, albums and video games with you all.

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Be Adventurous: Grunge

Growing up with two brothers born in the 90s- I heard plenty of grunge and rock music when I was young. We had stacks of CDs and drawers overflowing with tattered band tees and distressed jeans. Grunge music and style are nostalgic for me for these reasons, so I was ecstatic to explore and research this form of fashion for my Be Adventurous series. Hand-in-hand with the music genre, the grunge style is one of my favourites to look at on others- but have never really tried it out for myself- until now! So, here's my first proper experience with grunge fashion...

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More Things to do in Lockdown

Last spring, we were put into lockdown for the first time. It was a time of home-haircuts, panic-buying and eating tinned food for weeks on end. This was when I properly started writing for Thrifty Mango to keep me occupied while cooped up in my flat and to spread positivity during a terrible time. Now- 10 months later- we're back to square one and more fed up than ever. So, if you're struggling for ideas for how to spend your time until the restrictions are eased, you can check out my 10 Things to Do in Self-Isolation post and find more suggestions below...

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Getting my Life Together: My 2021 Self-care Routine

As some of you may know already, one of my goals for this year is to take better care of myself and make more time for me. I have a habit of overworking and exhausting myself but I want to start pacing myself by taking small breaks to keep me productive. I haven't had a consistent skin-care routine since I don't know when. I forget to use moisturiser and when I run out of something I forget to buy a replacement. However, I know that self-care improves mental health and overall well-being so I thought I should try harder. Since this is new to me, I decided to share my self-care plans with you all...

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My Eco New Year Resolutions

In my last post, I listed my new year resolutions but guess what?… There's more! Although 2021 has already started, I wanted to write a separate blog post for eco-friendly and sustainable goals I have for this year. Being a student means there are plenty of goals I can't reach with my limited resources and budget. So I've decided to keep these as realistic and accessible for me as possible- especially if I want to achieve them all in one year. I don't have the budget to invest in a micro-fibre filter or completely off-set my carbon footprint and I don't have to do that to help the environment. If you're looking for inspiration to become more eco-conscious this year then you've come to the right place. So without further ado, here are my eco-friendly goals for 2021...

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My New Year Resolutions- 2021

Normally, I disagree with people waiting until the new year to make drastic changes, I think we should all be able to start making changes to our lifestyles any time of year. However, 2020 has been a rough year for everyone so establishing new year resolutions is incredibly important for this year especially. Setting up new year goals will help bring a little structure to our lives- something we have all been lacking this year- and give you something to look forward to doing in 2021. Considering how bad 2020 has been, I think we should view 2021 as a fresh start and allow ourselves to look forward to the future. I'm aware that the majority of the year might be a bit of a "write-off" like 2020 has been so I've tried to keep these realistic under the circumstances. So without further ado, here are my new year resolutions for 2021...

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Home for Christmas

After having a "mini Christmas" with Ryan in Aberdeen, exchanging presents and having a Christmas-y date, I headed down to Ayrshire to spend time with my family. Before leaving, I had 2 free, asymptomatic Covid tests given to me for free by the university. Thankfully, both of them were negative and I was able to travel 170 miles to get home for Christmas...

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Taking a Break

It's that chaotic time of year when university deadlines are due and Christmas shopping must be done. With four uni projects to do- three essays and a group project- and only a few weeks to complete them, I've decided to take a temporary break from the blog. After the semester is over and all my work is done, I will come back with fresh ideas and more motivation...

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