Day 15 of 15 -

Day 15 - In this past month what have I learnt...

• That I need to start revising now for my exams in May and June or I am going to fail!

• That the sunshine really makes you feel a lot better. The warm weather and the bright sun on your back makes the days go quicker and doesn't make school as depressing as you can sit outside at break time and lunch time. Getting out of bed in the morning with the sun beaming through my blinds makes the impossible job of trying to wake myself up when the alarm goes off a lot easier.
• That there are always going to be those people out there in life that ain't going to like you whatever you say or do!

Day 14 of 15 -

Day 14 - Why I am doing this challenge...

The first reason I decided to do this challenge was because I didn't have anything creative/interesting posts to write. The second reason I decided to do this is because I like being able to post daily and about totally different things that I wouldn't normally post. These challenges are a way for all of my followers to find out more about me and for me to think about things about myself, which I wouldn't normally think about it.

Ironically as soon as I began this challenge, I got loads of different ideas for posts which I could write, which were different from posts that I've done before. So I am looking forward to doing them soon. Anyway, I am glad that I have done this challenge and I hope you have enjoyed reading them. Last one tomorrow!

Which post out of the challenge has been your favourite so far?

Day 13 of 15 -

Day 13 - What you would find in my bag...

This is my bag I use when I'm not at school. I don't have enough stuff to fill this up but I love to have a big bag. If this was my school bag it would be full of loads and loads of books. This is what my bag looks like at the minute minus an umbrella because the weather is so lovely!)

Pens, Phone, iPod, Inhaler (to use with my epi-pen), Epi-Pen, Mirror, Tissues, Purse, Vaseline, Spare Bobble, Mini Deodorant, Comb, Chewing Gum, Plasters, Marc Jacobs Sunglasses and case plus girls things :)

I don't normally carry my make up around with me hence it not being in the photo. Sometimes I do take it with me but it depends on where I am going. I normally just take my Vaseline to keep my lips moisturised.

P.S. I would just like to mention that I finished The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory yesterday and it was really good. I read The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory beforehand, which I would say helped me understand more of the book as it refers back to events in the other Queen's reigns, which are mentioned in The Other Boleyn Girl. I would seriously recommend these books! I am now going to finish off reading The Diary of Anne Frank which I began a few months ago but only finished half of it before moving onto another book. I am determined to finish it this time.

Day 12 of 15 -

Day 12 - Something I crave a lot...

(not my favourite but never mind...)

This is actually quite a hard one because I wasn't sure if I actually did crave anything so I've had to do a little thinking about this one. When I'm trying to eat healthy, I crave junk food: crisps, chocolate, sweets and it drives me insane! I'm not normally that bad with chocolate (unless it's that time of the month) or sweets, it's crisps that normally get me.

I try not to give in but sometimes I will after a week or so. If the food wasn't in the house for everyone else then I don't think it would be as bad and I would be a lot more successful in eating healthier and not eating as much crap. It's the temptation, and I've come to realise temptation is most definitely not a good thing sometimes!

However, sometimes the things I crave whether that be food or anything else will be random and just depends on the day.

Do you crave anything?

P.S. Today the weather is just gorgeous. It was nice and warm this morning with a few winds but since lunchtime it's just went really hot. I'm looking forward to taking the dog out soon as I love taking walks with her in the sunshine! And, I guess I have been craving this sunshine for a while as it just appeared today out of the blue!! :)

Day 11 of 15 -

Day 11 - Nicknames I have and why I have them...

Rebecca -

Probably one of a few names which has loads and loads of variations including: Rebekah, Becca, Becky, Becks, Beck, Reb plus far too many different ways of spelling these.

Nicknames?

I don't have a nickname that doesn't relate to my name. Sometimes me and my friends make up silly nicknames for eachother because of peronalities etc. but I don't have one that sticks. If I was to say I had a nickname it would probably be Becca. I don't even realise if people call me Becca or Rebecca, I'm just so used to it. Sometimes my mam calls me Becks (or however you want to spell it) but that is really rare.

Maybe people just call me Becca because they're too lazy to add the extra two letters in front. Hmm?  :P

Day 10 of 15 -

Day 10 - Another picture of myself (baby picture!)

Okay, so I'm not technically a baby here but in most of my good quality baby photos I have really bad eczema so I found these to post. I couldn't decide which photo out of these two to post so I'm posting both of them! I wish my eyes were as blue as they were then.

Day 9 of 15 -

Day 9 - Put your iPod on shuffle: first ten songs that play...

Melanie Fiona - Monday Morning
Christina Aguilera - Stronger Than Ever
The Script - Rusty Halo
Adele - Turning Tables
Jessie J - Mama Knows Best
Radiohead - Creep
The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
Mumford and Sons - The Cave
Ellie Goulding - Human
Rihanna - Skin

I'm really glad these lot showed up, I love these songs!
And, I suppose that's why they're on my iPod :)

Day 8 of 15 -

Day 8 - A picture of me and my family...

I don't actually have a photo of myself and all of my family. Either there are members missing or the missing member is the one taking the photo. So here is my most recent photo of me and my twin brothers in Halkidiki last June. I look a complete mess, I know, and sorry about my shiny face!

Day 7 of 15 -

Day 7 - Something I am proud of in the last few days...

This is quite a hard one for me as I can't even remember what I actually did in the last few days even though they have been really good for the beginning of the month. First of all I'll begin with what I've done and then I'll tell you what I'm proud of.

On Thursday evening it was my friends 16th and we all went out for a meal, Friday was the day after the night before and we were all tired - nearly falling asleep - at school and yesterday I went to the pictures with two of my friends to see Source Code, which I thought was good. 

What I'm proud of?

These aren't major things in life to be proud of but off I go anyway:

1) I had an IT deadline on Friday but I finished all my work a week ago so when people were stressing out about I could just do some other work and help my friend. I was really pleased that I finished the unit of work before most people.

2) I know my way around the Metro Centre and where all of the shops are! (i.e. our nearest shopping centre) When me and my friends went on Saturday I was the one who had to navigate the quickest way to get to the cinema at the other side before we missed the showing time - we were already ten minutes late but they were the trailers. Not sure if that is something to be proud of it is just clear that in the past I've spent to much time there :)

P.S. Happy Mother's Day Mam!!

Day 6 of 15 -

Day 6 - A picture of me and my friends...

This is one of my most recent photos of me and my friends (minus my other friend :( ) when we went to see Rihanna live last May!

Day 5 of 15 -

Day 5 - A picture of somewhere I've been too...

Halkidi, Greece
June 2010

* My own photo

One of my favourite holidays I've been on, the hotel was gorgeous with it's own beach and I had a great time with my family. The photo above is the view from my balcony on the first day that I arrived there. It was lovely and very hot!!

Day 4 of 15 -

Day 4 - A habit I wish I didn't have...

This one is probably a little disgusting for some people but it's a habit I wish I didn't have so I'm going to tell you. I bite my fingernails constantly. I really wish I didn't and I really wish that I could stop. My nails are therefore quite short and I really wish that they were longer so that I could paint them. If I paint them short, it just doesn't look right. I would love to have them the length above so I could paint them that lovely colour also as above :)

It's just one of those things I suppose. I'll be able to stop for a day or so but then I won't even realise that I'm biting them. I've done it since I can remember. Oh well, hopefully in the future I'll be able to stop. Anyone else share the same bad habit?

(Talk about a short but sweet post - well maybe not so sweet)

Day 3 of 15 -

Day 3 -  Short term goals for this month and why...

As I'm posting this a day before the last day of March, I'm doing my short goals for April. I actually have been looking forward to posting this one as I haven't actually done goals for the month on here before.

1) Get in some revision

Why? - I have my final exams in May and June and I want to actually do some revision (even if it a month before) so I feel more prepared for when they come around.

2) Take lots of pictures in Paris

Why? - Does this one even need a reason? I went to Paris two years ago (It only feels at least six months/ 1 year ago at least) My camera isn't the greatest but I want to take more pictures than the first time round and then post them on here!

3) Lose weight

Why? - I always feel so much better after I've lost a few pounds and with prom around the corner in June, I want to find a dress and feel good, confortable and not self concious in it.

4) Try and save up some money

Why? - This is probably unlikely as I have already dipped into my pocket money for April and with out a doubt I'll probably be off to the cinema soon and I want to buy clothes but I always feel really good when I've saved up some money.

5) Blog regulary

Why? - I blog quite regulary anyway but sometimes I can waffle or not post for a few days after I have done a challenge. However good news for my followers who read my posts more or less daily - I actually have some posts planned for the rest of this month!

Note - Aplogies again but whilst I'm doing these posts, I will be delaying my next Time to Smile posts for another two weeks so that I concentrate on the challenge until I finish it. It will be back shortly with a one off theme to that week's Time to Smile :)

Day 2 of 15 -

Day 2 - The meaning behind me blogger name...

'The Life of an Ordinary Girl' The name of my blog may not be as exciting and eye catching as some of other blogs which I have read but this title is definitely the most suitable for what I am all about. I am ordinary, average, normal.

I do 'ordinary' things - watch TV, go to the cinema, go out with friends, read, listen to music, walk my dog. I am not extravagant in any way. I went through a phase of wanting to change the name of my blog because I thought it was boring and I did for a day but I changed it back because the tital at present is me. When I changed it, I felt like this blog wasn't really mine anymore.

I changed it back and it probably won't change. I will change as a person during the time that I will have this blog but I will not change in the way I like to do things and what I like - which is doing the simple, ordinary things. Having dreams, which will hopefully come true and just enjoying life.

Day 1 of 15 -

Day 1 - A recent picture of myself and 15 interesting facts...

 

They may not be that interesting but here are fifteen facts about me: -

1. I have a small scar on my left eyebrow where my brother hit my head against the radiator in our old house when I was little. (I was told it was an accident but I suppose I'll never know) :)

2. When I'm bored, I sometimes think if our lives are actually real. Weird I know.

3. I always buy loads of books before I have even read all of the ones I've already got.

4. I've made some mistakes in my life but I don't regret them or I wouldn't be where I was today.

5. I have a nut allergy - peanuts, coconuts, almonds, pistachios, Brazil nuts etc. etc. (have a feeling you may have already known that one!) ;)

6. I had really bad chicken pox when I was younger and have three or four little scars on my face.

7.  I always write what I need to do on post-it notes and putting them all around my room until I've completed them.

8. I really, really want to travel literally everywhere when I'm older.

9. My middle name is Abigail.

10. I'm 17 this year!

11. Two of my favourite authors at the moment are Philippa Gregory and Dorothy Koomson.

12. I used to hate missing my TV programmes but now I'm not so bad as I can record them hehe.

13. I always sing in the car to the radio. For the record I'm a crap singer but I don't care!

14. I love it in summer when I can wear my Marc Jacobs sunnies because they are prescription glasses so I can actually see when I wear them.

15. Not so interesting but I found it really hard to think of these 15 facts :/

Okay, let's make my posts more interesting...

I've decided to do another challenge which is different from the 30 Days of Truth. I like doing challenges on blogger as I like to be able to open up, talk about personal matters which I probably wouldn't normally talk about on here and air my views but most importantly keep my posts regular. This time I've decided to do one for only fifteen days even though the challenge that I did find was thirty days long. This is the completed list if any of you wish to do the full one. These are the ones I will be completing beginning on Monday (tomorrow):

Day 1: A recent picture of myself and 15 interesting facts

Day 2: The meaning behind my Blogger name

Day 3: Short term goals for this month and why
 Day 4: A habit I wish I didn't have

Day 5: A picture of somewhere I've been to

Day 6: A picture of me and my friends
Day 7: Something I am proud of in the last few days

Day 8: A picture of me and my family

Day 9: Put your iPod on shuffle: first 10 songs they play

Day 10: Another picture of myself (baby picture!)

Day 11: Nicknames I have and why I have them

Day 12: Something I crave a lot

Day 13: What you would find in my bag

Day 14: Why I am doing this challenge

Day 15: In this past month what have I learnt

I feel like I'm going to really enjoy doing this challenge. I know that I probably shouldn't have chosen the ones that I want out of the thirty but the reason that I chose the above was mainly because a) some of the others were the same/ very similar to the last challenge I did and/or b) I have rambled about the others a lot before.

I hope you enjoy reading these and I'll be back tomorrow with Day 1!