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Last month I thought I'd give myself a mental day, purely because the seasons had finally begun changing, and for as long as I can remember, I've always associated September/Autumn with fresh beginnings. So I gave myself the day off and had a mini reading session in the park.

It was quite comforting to hear nothing but birds chirping, the water fountain and the occasional flick of the pages in my book. It was a day well deserved, and I think it should be more of weekly thing rather than monthly!

Millie xx

What I was listening to whilst making this post

Michael Jackson - Rock With You

Jumper - Thrifted | Shirt - Thrifted | Jeans - &OtherStories | Boots -  Clarks | Rings - H&M | Watch - Casio 

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At the beginning of April, I had the opportunity to work in London for 2 weeks on work placement. I must admit, within the first week, the weather was terrible and did nothing but rain every day. But miraculously during my second week there, England had an episode and we experienced Spring for all of 1 week. It went from unbearable rain, to unbearable heat.

On the weekend of unbearable heat, my friends and I all decided to have a cute date and travel around London, looking at sites and just catching up in general. It was good time and I couldn't have been more relaxed doing it. This blue shirt that I recently purchased from UNIQLO, has probably been one of the best things that I've bought in a while! The fit and overall flow is amazing, and I should've bought another one!

Millie xx

What I was listening to making this post

Rihanna - Birthday Cake

Blazer - Thrifted | Jeans - &OtherStories | Shirt - UNIQLO | Shoes - Clarks | Tote Bag - MUJI | Watch - CASIO 

All images are my own

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Despite April being known as 'April Showers' here in the UK, I'm not going to let the rain stop me from getting travelling, blogging, working or even relaxing. No. I'm going to continue to do what I do best, which is be me. So here's to another month of performing our best and doing what needs to be done (just with a little of rain along the way).

Millie xx

What I was listening to whilst making this post

CASPA - The End of The World

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On Thursday, I had to run a few errands in Birmingham, and once I was done I fancied sitting down and actually having time to my self. So where better to relax than in a coffee shop?

I ordered my usual (croissant & green tea), and I just gave myself time to actually sit and enjoy my current favourite book ('A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind' - Shoukei Matsumoto). The main reason why I found that my time at the cafe was well spent, was through being alone. There's nothing wrong with a bit of healthy solitude, as it gives you time to actually relax and take in your surroundings, clear your mind and just breathe.

Something, I 100% will be doing again in the future!

Millie xx

What I was listening to whilst making this post

CASPA - The End of The World

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So as not many of you may know, but I recently turned 20 last month, and I must say... It's very weird not being able to say '~teen' as an answer whenever someone asks me for my age. But its also worrying because according to society, in the next 10 years, I'm supposed to have my life planned out, get the job for life, worry about finances, all whilst thinking about creating and maintaining a family. Let's just say, the only thing on that list I can say yes to is the job aspect, and even that is worrying to say. 

I've seen many a post when people list off the things that they wish they'd known before hitting a specific age milestone, and I've always wanted to be apart of that crowd (not that I'm being a sheep or anything). I just want to provide anyone younger than me with the knowledge that I have gathered over the years, and for anyone older than me just to receive a reminder that everything is ok!

My 5 things that turning 20 has taught me:

1. Me-time is not selfish-time

By this alone, I mean that taking the time out to focus on yourself and make sure that you're feeling happy and aren't in the middle of trying to make everyone else happy. No. Instead, it's 100% ok to take some time out to yourself and be your own motivational speaker in order to keep yourself going.

2. Leave the hate behind

There is no better place for hatred than in the past as it does nothing for you or anyone. All it is good for is hindering you and holding you back, rather than letting you get to wherever it is that you need/want to go. Rather than disliking or hating on people that have nothing to do with you, instead transfer that energy into something better and focus on being heavily inspired and striving to do and achieve better.

3. Clean up

Yes. I literally mean clean up after yourself. Similar to the lesson above, cleaning up after yourself is the best way to leave the past in the past and focus on what you need to achieve in the present in order to be happier in the future. By cleaning up any mess that you may have created, it leaves you with a perfectly clear workspace, and you know what they say. 'Clear Workspace = Clear Mind'. Well, I don't actually know who says that; you but catch my drift.

4. Don't take it personally

Every person whether they like it or not has an opinion, but some more than others feel that it is necessary to give to others, even when it is not asked for/needed. Sometimes these opinions aren't in the slightest bit helpful and may, unfortunately, bring us down. All I can say to the opinions, in particular, is to not take them personally. Everyone's experience here on Earth is different, so what better way to spend that time other than focusing on yourself (in the least selfish way possible) and ensuring that your time here is the best amount of time possible.

5. Everything is temporary

When I first heard these words, I literally had to stop for around 5 minutes to just take it in, and realise how big these 3 little words really are. There are periods of time when things are starting to look really shit and we feel as though they'll last forever when in reality it is far from the truth. The current task you're stuck with at work, your feelings post break-up with your SO, your unhappiness. They will all pass! I guarantee it, so in the meantime, all we can do is ride out the pain, because the future holds something of better value. All you need to do is go out there and get it.

And there we have it. All the little things that I've learned over the years that actually add up to be quite significant!

Millie xx

What I was listening to whilst making this post

SZA - Garden (Say It Like Dat)

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