It's almost 3:00pm on a Saturday and I'm here sitting quietly in my room, with my laptop in front of me and a notebook by my side. I have my little window open and it is just so relaxing listening to the sounds of birds singing outside. For me, today just feels like a Sunday - couldn't be any better.
So recently I've been thinking about some things. A few weeks ago, I was being so moody, confused and always had an empty feeling inside - like something's missing. It's true, maybe I'm not the most outgoing person and I may not be the most sociable person either, but surely there had to be something else. I figured it could be my daily routine - repeating the same things every single day and just getting tired of it. Reminds me of that expression 'Different day, same shi*'. It's hilarious to be honest, but it's just so true!
How did I decide to fix this? Well, since I know that I usually like to spend more time at home, and I also know that I don't like to remain in the same environment, I thought, this room needs a change! This took a few days. First, I had cleaned my room and got rid of a lot of stuff I didn't need. Then, I rearranged some items and stuck a few posters here and there just to fill in some empty spaces. Lastly, I moved the furniture around - my favourite part. I have always been the type of person who gets easily bored of their surroundings. Be it my desk, where I then begin to move around the monitors, be it my bed, where I somehow try to move it around or change the pillows.. Anything!
So besides changing around a few things, it kept me busy and also improved my mood by seeing difference and left me with a feeling of accomplishment. I've never been an organised person and always was the one who'd throw clothes everywhere, whether it be when trying to decide what to wear or when i'd come back home and can't be bothered to clean up anything. Yep, my room was basically a great place to play treasure hunting (pity I've always played alone when trying to find one of my things!).
Another thing which I've began doing is READING! Yes, reading!
So recently I've been thinking about some things. A few weeks ago, I was being so moody, confused and always had an empty feeling inside - like something's missing. It's true, maybe I'm not the most outgoing person and I may not be the most sociable person either, but surely there had to be something else. I figured it could be my daily routine - repeating the same things every single day and just getting tired of it. Reminds me of that expression 'Different day, same shi*'. It's hilarious to be honest, but it's just so true!
How did I decide to fix this? Well, since I know that I usually like to spend more time at home, and I also know that I don't like to remain in the same environment, I thought, this room needs a change! This took a few days. First, I had cleaned my room and got rid of a lot of stuff I didn't need. Then, I rearranged some items and stuck a few posters here and there just to fill in some empty spaces. Lastly, I moved the furniture around - my favourite part. I have always been the type of person who gets easily bored of their surroundings. Be it my desk, where I then begin to move around the monitors, be it my bed, where I somehow try to move it around or change the pillows.. Anything!
So besides changing around a few things, it kept me busy and also improved my mood by seeing difference and left me with a feeling of accomplishment. I've never been an organised person and always was the one who'd throw clothes everywhere, whether it be when trying to decide what to wear or when i'd come back home and can't be bothered to clean up anything. Yep, my room was basically a great place to play treasure hunting (pity I've always played alone when trying to find one of my things!).
Another thing which I've began doing is READING! Yes, reading!
"Oh my god, are you serious? Is that really something new to you?
Hold on - don't you like writing, how haven't you ever been into reading?"
It's more the excuse of 'not having time', rather than disliking it. I'd rather find time to read when I know I have nothing planned during the day. If I'd have an appointment in the afternoon or I'd be going out somewhere, sometimes my mind focuses on that and I wouldn't be able to concentrate on what I'd supposed to be reading.
So while I was having a good look around my room and going through my stuff the other day, I came across a book called, "The Rescue" by Nicholas Sparks, which I had bought ages ago but I always kept it lying there on the shelf. I decided to try reading the first couple of pages, until I began reading chapter after chapter and ended up reading the whole book within a week! (Finished it yesterday, actually!) I found it so difficult to put down! I had already known about the author as I had watched the movie "The Lucky One" and from then I could imagine how great his book would be! This has encouraged me to continue reading as it really helped me to feel more relaxed and it's a good way to 'escape from reality'. I also have another book waiting for me, bought it yesterday, called "Girl Online" by Zoe Sugg, you probably have already heard of it - if not already finished it. I only managed to find it in stores yesterday and I'm so excited to start reading it!
Another thing which I'm trying to do, is limit the time I spend on social media. I remember when my parents used to read the newspaper every morning, nowadays our daily newspaper is called Facebook. From having piles of newspaper in the kitchen, to having completely none. I mean, it's great to catch up with friends and all that, but we exaggerate and don't realise the amount of time we've spent scrolling through our newsfeed.
Ever since I changed these little things, I've felt so much better. I kept myself occupied instead of lying in bed all day. Oh, and in case you're wondering, yes, I'm still working, but my hours aren't always super long and I get a few days off, too, so I got some free time. I also wish to add that this way of 'keeping myself occupied' is actually fun! I really do enjoy decorating my room, and if I could, I'd decorate the whole house, too! Can't wait till I get my own place and get to do all that!
I'm hoping to keep this up and try to keep myself thinking positive. Everyday I'll try doing something new and who knows, maybe I'll discover a new hobby!
I'll keep you updated as much as possible and hope that this has somehow inspired you :)
Hope you're having a great day and enjoy the rest of the weekend!
And remember...
is good!
Norma x
