Five things that made me smile

I thought I'd try out a 'five things' feature this week, so here are five things that have made me happy in the past week or so!!

1) Going on day trips - last week I went to Manchester for a night to see a friend from uni, went to London with my sister and had a shopping trip in Bristol with my best friend. 

2) I'm going to Reading Festival - I applied to be a volunteer at Reading and found out on Wednesday that I've been accepted!! I really hope I get to see my favourite band The Pretty Reckless.

3) Having a surprise boat trip and party for my grandad's 80th birthday - the whole family got together and there were a lot of smiles all round.

4) The rain - finally the weather has cooled down and freshened up. Now I'm able to wrap up in my duvet again.

5) I laughed so much at this picture that my make-up ran, much to my sister's amusement.

source: Dawn French Facebook page

What's made you smile this week?

J :)

Who says you can't go home

It's all over!!!

I flew back to England on Wednesday, which means that my study year in Malta has now finished. I had mixed feelings about coming home. I was excited to see everyone again, but at the same time I was really sad to leave. I had an amazing time in Malta with some great friends and I'll cherish the memories we made out there. 

It's strange how things change but also stay the same. I felt like a different person leaving Malta, compared with when I arrived, but as soon as I got home it was like I never left, and it was all just a dream. Does any one else get that?

I don't know what this summer may bring as I haven't really made any plans yet, but I can't wait to find out!!

Also what is going on with the weather?! It's actually been really nice!!

J :)