Sunday, 15 November 2015

Paris


'Have courage and be kind' - #Cinderella 
As I've read the articles on the #ParisAttacks, watched the videos of reporters there and found out more about the devastation in my favourite city, I've also found out about the kindness from the people in #Paris. While extremist attacks will continue, kindness will also prevail. The citizens of Paris used the hashtag #PorteOuverte to help each other and also English speaking tourists find safe places to go to. As heartbreaking and senseless as these attacks have been, love, kindness and sheer determination will always win. 
Our hearts are with you, Paris.🇫🇷 #PrayForParis #Hope #Love #Admiration #ParisJeTaime 


I'll leave you with this video of a pianist playing John Lennon's 'Imagine' in front of the theatre where so many lost their lives. 
A beautiful sentiment at a heartbreaking time. 


Tuesday, 3 November 2015

Supergirl

SO, I started this year with the intention of actually writing and keeping weekly updates or whatever.
Clearly, that has not happened.
But it's been a busy year. So much has happened.
I've started college, quit my job, lost friends and gained friends... I've grown up a little more.
Guys wise? Meh. I mean, I started going on dates this year was interesting... I met a really nice guy who came into my work and gave me his number. He was kind, funny, sweet and interesting but I... I don't know. I wasn't attracted to him. Not in the way that matters. So I had to let him down which felt awful. Then there was a guy whose name I won't mention ever. Gross. He was smarmy and cheesy and very sexual. He worked in a bar and he was a few years older than me (mid-twenties, I'm 19) so he wanted completely different things and I told him that but then I got a text from him later being kinda mad and I just... No thanks. Whenever I see him now, it's incredibly awkward.
I've also... Okay. My best friend moved out and her roommates are all lovely. Two girls and two guys. One of the guys has a crush on me. I've known this for a while but I've tried to brush it off as I love him as a friend. The other guy I've had a crush on since the second I met him properly. But he had a girlfriend so I never thought about it again because there was no chance it would ever happen. He recently broke up with his girlfriend because they had no future together which is a smart choice. You can't stay with someone who wants completely different things. It won't work. But, yeah, so they broke up and he found out I liked him and... We talked it through. I'm not really ready to date right now as I have so much going on and he's still in love with his ex. Then, a couple of weeks ago, we kissed but we had another couple of mature discussions about it and we agreed it shouldn't go any further.
Halloween, we spent the evening together (My best friend, the two guys and I) and he told me he wanted to get back with his ex. I was a little upset about it but we still talked it through and I wrote a song about it and we're okay now.
We talked again a couple of days later and he told me about something that had happened with his ex which had put him into a difficult position. I won't go into it but, for me, it was just another example of why they shouldn't be together and I told him that. I told him not to get back with her. I just hope he listens because I, truly, want the best for him.

In other news, I have incredible friends. Since starting college, I met a girl who makes me laugh every single day. She says dirty jokes and she's quirky and it's just hilarious when I'm with her.
I love my best friend's roommates. Love them. One is studying Journalism (I think) but she acts as well and she's so freaking talented! I saw her in 'Into The Woods' and her performance almost made me cry. The other girl is really funny. She's American and she's so smart. I want to get to know her better.
I feel like most parts of my life are going okay whereas the others aren't but that's alright. I mean, life isn't perfect. And it's how we handle the bad moments that defines who we turn out to be.
One thing's for sure though, I really want to move out. I want my independence. In order to do that though, I need to find a new job and start saving again which will be a challenge. I have an interview near the end of this month so I'm hoping it goes well.
Until then, I'll be applying to other jobs too and hoping.
Also, the reason this post is called 'Supergirl' is because I was that character for Halloween. I love Supergirl. She's awesome. Superman is my favourite superhero (tied with Grant Gustin's version of The Flash) and now that Melissa Benoist is portraying her on TV, I'm so excited! It's such a good show. Plus, I've always wanted to own the costume... I wouldn't be surprised if it comes back every Halloween/for every fancy dress party I go to...

Thursday, 1 January 2015

2015

I posted this on tumblr a few minutes ago. It's my New Year's resolution. 
I want to experience everything I possible can. I want to learn who I am and love that person. I want to meet more inspiring women and watch myself grow into one of them.
I hope everyone has an amazing year! 
Jessica 
xoxo

Wednesday, 19 November 2014

The Magic of Christmas in Edinburgh

No matter how old I get, I will never be over the beauty of Christmas. 
Though not everyone celebrates it and some people even get irritated by it, no one can deny how much better fairy lights make everything look. It's not even just one place either; it's everywhere! 
Cities, towns, restaurants, stores... 
It's November and the Christmas fair (German Market, Big Wheel, Ice Rink and a few other rides) are already up and going strong. At least in Edinburgh. 
It's stunning. The first thing I saw when I left work was a restaurant nearby which had sparkling lights up and a Christmas Tree! Across the street was a hotel, another restaurant and a jazz bar - all of which were beautiful decorated with Christmas lights. 
I don't know about anyone else but I have always loved seeing it all. 
It reminds me of Christmas traditions and family and love and hope. Also presents but... Yeah...
I don't know how many Christmasses I have left in Edinburgh so I'm enjoying it as much as possible. 
Most wonderful time of the year indeed.



Sunday, 2 November 2014

A Tragic Hero

A little while ago, I wrote about a woman who had chosen to end her own life in the face of a terminal illness. Brittany showed so much strength in making that difficult decision and her family showed an equal amount of overwhelming strength for supporting her decision until the end. 
Brittany Maynard ended her life on Saturday 1st of November 2014. 
While I did not know her, I respect and admire this incredible woman for the brave decision she made to end her life with dignity. 
May she forever rest in peace and love. 

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Are We Out Of The Woods Yet?

As you can probably tell from the title of this post, this is all about Taylor Swift's incredible new song!!! 
To give you a little idea about how proud of her I am for this album, here's a comment I posted on an article asking people if they were looking forward to Swift's upcoming album '1989' and whether or not we thought her genre-change was a good thing: 
'I love it. I've loved Taylor's progression from Country into a whole new kind of pop-ish genre she's created. The way she changes as she grows is inspiring and I can't wait to hear the whole album.' 

Taylor Swift is one of my favorite artists in the world. Not only is she entirely self-made (she travelled to meet with record labels, joined one of her own choosing, writes her own songs and plays for them too), an incredible singer/performer and hilarious dancer but she's also a good person. She donates to charities but rarely takes credit, helps her fans when she finds them struggling, frequently sings at hospitals for the patients and stands up for what she believes in. 
Besides that, her music is powerful in itself.
Taylor has helped me alone more than she'll ever know. 
Whenever things have been tough in the last few years, the last three years specifically, her music has been there to turn to. 
Whether it was guy problems, girl problems, family issues... Taylor was there. She always had a song I could sing to that'd make me feel better. 
For the thousands of times she's saved me and for the thousands of times she's made me believe I'm strong enough , I'll always love her. She's one of those people I've loved for so long that there's never really any going back for me. 

Anyway... Her song 'Out Of The Woods' came out today! 
To say it's brilliant would be an understatement. 
Here's a comment I posted on a TeenVogue article about her new song: 
It's an incredible, fun, quirky song with a real story about one of those relationships where you're kind of always on edge, waiting for it to blow up and end. The message in the song came across really well with the cool, 80's Pop type beat to it. 
If you can, definitely give it a listen. I love it!

Monday, 13 October 2014

Gone Girl

Tonight, I went to see Gone Girl. 
If I'm totally honest, I went into it knowing very little. All I was aware of was that it had really good reviews and kept you guessing throughout. 
It definitely did that. 
My feelings towards the gorgeous leading man switched so many times and I was increasingly confused about his wife's situation/characterization. There was so much to be confused about! I loved it but I was also terrified, gawking in horror... Basically every kind of emotion you can have during one movie. 
It made me smile, coo, gasp, turn my head away, kinda wanna throw up...
I loved it. 
The actors were incredible. I truly believed every word they said.
All in all, I'd recommend the movie with anyone who does not have a weak disposition. 
Jessica, 
xoxo