Hello,
Each month, we are each hoping
to do a ‘Monthly Favourites’ post, and so as we are drawing near to the
beginning of August, the following are some of my favourite things that I have
experienced in July:
Films/TV Shows:
‘The Boy in Striped Pyjamas’ is about a young boy called Bruno who, after moving near a concentration camp due to his father’s work promotion, befriends a Jewish boy from inside the camp. Films that are based on true-events always hit me the hardest, and despite rarely crying at films, from mid-way onwards I was sobbing and my heart ached knowing that 11 million people were killed in these concentration camps. Despite being upsetting, I think it’s important to watch things like this as it is educational, informative and deserves to be addressed.
‘The Boy in Striped Pyjamas’ is about a young boy called Bruno who, after moving near a concentration camp due to his father’s work promotion, befriends a Jewish boy from inside the camp. Films that are based on true-events always hit me the hardest, and despite rarely crying at films, from mid-way onwards I was sobbing and my heart ached knowing that 11 million people were killed in these concentration camps. Despite being upsetting, I think it’s important to watch things like this as it is educational, informative and deserves to be addressed.
Music:
As somebody who adores musicals (and is finally beginning to move on from the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ live-action soundtrack), my love has turned to ‘The Addams Family’ musical after seeing a behind-the-scenes rehearsal from those doing the UK tour.
If you’re interested, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mVsjJBHxkA
As somebody who adores musicals (and is finally beginning to move on from the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ live-action soundtrack), my love has turned to ‘The Addams Family’ musical after seeing a behind-the-scenes rehearsal from those doing the UK tour.
If you’re interested, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mVsjJBHxkA
Purchases:
I purchased a Canon 60D film camera, for producing a film/photography portfolio that I can present to universities that I apply for. I generally adore creating short films and developing new ideas, so I felt purchasing a film camera would help give me somewhere to put these ideas and utilize my creativity, as well as also helping me to discover my own style of filming.
I purchased a Canon 60D film camera, for producing a film/photography portfolio that I can present to universities that I apply for. I generally adore creating short films and developing new ideas, so I felt purchasing a film camera would help give me somewhere to put these ideas and utilize my creativity, as well as also helping me to discover my own style of filming.
Video-Game:
Earlier this month, I bought the game ‘Far Cry 4’ after enjoying the previous game in the series and have so far been playing for over 40 hours which I think speaks for itself. It is a first-person shooter/open world, set in the Himalayan Mountains and following the story of Ajay Ghale who becomes a member of a rebellion group called ‘The Golden Path’ which his father once led to fight against the King, Pagan Min (and perhaps now one of my favourite villains).
Earlier this month, I bought the game ‘Far Cry 4’ after enjoying the previous game in the series and have so far been playing for over 40 hours which I think speaks for itself. It is a first-person shooter/open world, set in the Himalayan Mountains and following the story of Ajay Ghale who becomes a member of a rebellion group called ‘The Golden Path’ which his father once led to fight against the King, Pagan Min (and perhaps now one of my favourite villains).
Eating/Drinking:
Despite being vegetarian, I often have days where I go completely vegan and through this, I have discovered my love for ‘Nakd- Cashew Cookie’ bars. Nakd snack bars only use a few natural ingredients (for example, this one literally only contains cashew nuts and dates!), with absolutely nothing else added. They can however be a little pricey for what you get, and so I tend to save them as a treat.
Despite being vegetarian, I often have days where I go completely vegan and through this, I have discovered my love for ‘Nakd- Cashew Cookie’ bars. Nakd snack bars only use a few natural ingredients (for example, this one literally only contains cashew nuts and dates!), with absolutely nothing else added. They can however be a little pricey for what you get, and so I tend to save them as a treat.
Self-Reflection:
A Memory:
A few weeks ago, the three of us and our friend Jade went to a little independent café and for a walk in the forest after finally being able to find a time where we were all unoccupied. I was so genuinely happy to see all of us in one place, laughing and getting on so well despite it having been so long. In addition, we went to a local music festival and just by soaking in the atmosphere and music, I found it helped my stresses were eased for a little while.
A few weeks ago, the three of us and our friend Jade went to a little independent café and for a walk in the forest after finally being able to find a time where we were all unoccupied. I was so genuinely happy to see all of us in one place, laughing and getting on so well despite it having been so long. In addition, we went to a local music festival and just by soaking in the atmosphere and music, I found it helped my stresses were eased for a little while.
An Achievement:
Earlier in the month, I managed to pass my driving test with only 5 minors which has now provided a whole new lease of freedom into my life.
Earlier in the month, I managed to pass my driving test with only 5 minors which has now provided a whole new lease of freedom into my life.
Something I am proud of:
I am becoming more confident every day, and in every aspect. Particularly through work, I have found that I am becoming much more of a natural leader and often find myself stepping up when somebody is needed to lead and make decisions, which I feel will benefit for if I choose to join the Army as an Officer.
I am becoming more confident every day, and in every aspect. Particularly through work, I have found that I am becoming much more of a natural leader and often find myself stepping up when somebody is needed to lead and make decisions, which I feel will benefit for if I choose to join the Army as an Officer.
Something I’ve learnt:
Treat yourself as you would to a friend...if you wouldn't do or say something to your friend, don't say or do it to yourself. You are absolutely breath-taking the way you are, and do not need validation from anyone.
Treat yourself as you would to a friend...if you wouldn't do or say something to your friend, don't say or do it to yourself. You are absolutely breath-taking the way you are, and do not need validation from anyone.
Something to take with me:
Despite feeling as though I am progressing into a self-assured person, I need to sometimes take a breath and not let myself run when I am only just getting to my feet. Most importantly, I’ve found that it is important to not let other people influence me to stray me away from being humble and selfless...negative attitudes are easily picked up and I have to remember not to get swept away with it.
Despite feeling as though I am progressing into a self-assured person, I need to sometimes take a breath and not let myself run when I am only just getting to my feet. Most importantly, I’ve found that it is important to not let other people influence me to stray me away from being humble and selfless...negative attitudes are easily picked up and I have to remember not to get swept away with it.
Quote of the Day:
“The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart”
“The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart”
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