Autumn Music - Songs I have been loving

Hey everyone!

Today is going to be a very quick, fun kind of post about the music I have been loving recently. I feel like because we are going into autumn, summer tunes will only leave me feel a bit nostalgic, so a bit of change is in order.
(The songs are in no particular order, I merely jotted down whatever came to mind)

Hozier - Take me to Church
No words needed. Just listen.

Fall Out Boy - Centuries
I am no full on FOB fan, but recently I have been listening to a few of their songs. This is their new one and it is rather challenging at first. There is so much going on that I still cannot make my mind up. Yet, I couldn't not mention it. Have a listen yourself.

Paramore - Still Into You
I do not usually listen to many Paramore songs, but I've truly fallen in love with this one. It is so cheerful, yet serious in a way. It makes me happy.

Ludovico Einaudi - Experience
This piece could be regarded as the odd one out, but I know that I will listen to it a lot. Einaudi's pieces have always been some of my favourite ones to play on the piano because you can really put your own thoughts and emotions into them.
'Experience' is simply beautiful - I don't have any more words for it. Please check it out if you're looking for something thoughtful and calming.

Sia - Chandelier
Still in love. Every single time I listen to it, I feel like there is something new about it that I hadn't noticed before. It is such a powerful song.
If you love Sia's voice and are looking for something a bit slower, then check out 'Big Girls Cry'. It is very sad, but perfect for when you are having a bit of a down day.

You me at Six - Room to Breathe
Great song for when you feel like you need a bit of rock in your life.

Dotan - Home
Wow. I don't know what I love about this - his voice, the lyrics, the melody? Probably a bit of everything. All I can say is that it has been stuck in my head for ages.

Alt-J - Every Other Freckle
Again, a bit unsure about this one. Ever since listening to Alt-J for the first time, the band has been growing on me. They are very unique and I am still getting used to their style.
I have kind of fallen in love.

So these were the songs that I have been loving recently and will definitely be part of my autumn playlist. Please leave any recommendations you have below. I would love to know what you have been loving xxx

"You can't start the new chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one."

Hey everyone!

It has been a while, but here I am, back with a short blog post J

A few days ago, whilst taking a break from my preliminary reading for the second year of university, I stumbled across this quote:

“You can’t start the new chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.”

Sadly, I have no idea who this is from, but I really like it.

Like a lot of people, I tend to reminisce quite a lot, alongside imagining comebacks (preferably when I’m under the shower) and over-analysing conversations which, in most cases, don’t need to be analysed at all. I blame this on the fact that I think too much  – my driving instructor once asked me what exactly was so complicated about turning the steering wheel because I kept thinking about the how and why and if instead of simply doing it. (One time, he also held his right arm out of the car window because I forgot to indicate. I definitely remembered afterwards!)

Anyways - because I reminisce that much, I am always in two minds about change. On the one hand, I get terribly excited about anything new, which is why I enjoy studying in London and its vibrant atmosphere that much. At the same time, I don’t like letting go of things – as much as I was looking forward to going to university, I had enjoyed my time in sixth form which left me feeling quite nostalgic for a good while.

Whenever I catch myself feeling down about things that have changed, I try to think about the alternative. Yes, school was nice, being around a set group of friends felt comforting and okay, there was not that much responsibility and independence to deal with. But would I like life to stay like that forever? Without moving on to many more, exciting things to come? Hell, no.

To put it in the words of the quote, re-reading the last chapter of one’s life is comforting and it feels secure. It can never get you anywhere new, though.

To remind me of that, I made the quote my phone and laptop background.

Fake it till you make it, eh?

Speak to you soon and I hope you have a wonderful week

xxx