Aims.

Its scary when you're still in university- wondering what the hell is it you should be/do/go when you're at the end of your degree. A lot of people I know want to keep living that student dream, the half slumber of going to university, freaking yourself out at the amount of work that needs to be done and enjoying the freedom of student life whilst it lasts.

Personally, my aims are not clear to me as of yet. Third year is fast approaching but then what? Job? Will it even be something to do with the subject I studied? Or will my 'graduate' job be waitressing in the local italian? British graduates all face the same issues and I for one hope not be stuck in that cycle.

After speaking to a friend, the idea of travelling is something that appeals to me more than ever. What if i travel AND get a few part time jobs during my time in these places? New people, new ideas, thoughts, different philosophies that might have never been considered if you follow the same path as every other graduate.

I think I have already figured out what I want to do. Live in a few different European cities, feel like a local, learn languages and be a free to an extent. xx

The Music Post!

So, I decided I'd write a little bit about some of my favourite music at the moment. No, I am not NME, an aspiring music journalist nor have I ever wrote anything like this before, but I can tell you, I love finding new things, getting excited, having them on repeat on my iPod- rinse and repeat. You get the idea!

As you can guess, I do not know where to start! I love a bit of really atmospheric post rock from time to time, and two bands that I've stumbled upon really stand out to me & deserve a mention here:

Exxasens

Born in 2007, Barcelona based Exxasens are a solo project of Jordi Ruiz. This music takes you on a journey, its full of adventure. Ruiz's main inspiration is spacial exploration by humans, pretty cool! Alongside the post rock aspects of the music there is a progrssive metal vibe...not just your usual lo-fi post rock! Exxasens are so different to most of the things that you'll just listen to and its well worth giving them a try.

Red Sparowes

LA Based Red Sparowes are well yep, epic. 'Their music is best described as post/experimental rock. Their sound is characteristic of soundscape-influenced experimental rock, with an otherwise uncommon extensive use of a pedal steel guitar.' (Last.fm)

I find it strange using words to describe music, you just need to listen, if its any good you'll definitely feel some sort of emotion. So, what are you waiting for, grab your headphones!

So I'll finish on one of my favourite post-rock songs. A youtube user says 'Why listen to dubstep drops when you can listen to amazing instrumental rock drops!' So bloody true :)

65daysofstatic

xx

MCR- Yummy things in the Northern Quarter.

All in all its been a productive few weeks, ish. I quit my job, have nearly been attacked by Canadian Geese, finished my second year exams and went to a few bars. Today I'm gonna share with you some yummy places to go in my favourite part of Manchester, The Northern Quarter.

But first, here is a completley unrelated (sort of) picture of some graffiti I found by the canals in Manc that I took on 'Retro Camera'...I don't have instagram as i am iPhone-less.

some lovely graffiti in Manchester by the canals.

How lovely is that graffiti?!
Anyway, Manchester is full of lovely art and as a native to Liverpool, I love exploring somewhere that is so close by! Below is some graffiti I found that is in the Northern Quarter, which is a lovely part of Manchester full of all things a little bit 'quirky', although I hate the word, it sums up the amazing tea & cake cafes, bars and shops.

One of my favourite places is TEACUP It's so lovely and the cakes are fresh, the tea is awesome & they do Mr.Scruff's own brand which you may have seen around online or if you're a fan you can buy it at his dj sets.

Thats the rainbow cake which is sponge layered with jam! Last time I went though, I had coffee and walnut cake which i recommend 100 percent!

Tasty treats:
Visit North Tea Power if you want lovely coffee.
Soup Kitchen for soup, bands & lovely surroundings.
Apotheca for cocktails- they're delicious, amaretto sour is a personal favourite.
Bakerie for BREAD. Okay, not just bread, but they do lovely boards of gorgeous antipasti.

Yummm. I could really go for some anti-pasti now, its bloody wonderful! So yes, these are just a few of my favourite
places to go. I am still new to all this blogging business so be patient :) I will try & do more posts like this because I'm a massive foodie, as well as general rants, clothes that I like (can hardly call it fashion cause it aint)
things i like to buy when I have money and or a job :)

xx

Judging other people.

Yeah we all do it unfortunately, judge others before we know them...from their shoes or their dress. We shouldn't, people should try and stop doing this because it's pointless. Lets be honest though, its horrible- especially when you judge people for the way their accent just so happens to be. My experience of all this is quite fresh. A new job. New people can be intimidating...wanting to make the right impression, trying to get to know them, because hell, you're gonna be spending a lot of fucking time with these people like it or not. Its better if you work with people you like, or just get on with. Little snipe-y comments have not exactly featured in my life since high school. Which I find bizarre, now, at the grand old age of twenty one, people trying to belittle others constantly over things like 'hiding your accent' and 'being pretentious' sadly, you clearly don't know me if you think i am pretentious.

YA SRY DIS IS ME. Seriously though, people, we need to re-evaluate ourselves, make ourselves better people & stop trying to put others down for no real reason. At the end of the day...whats the point? Life is too short to hate. Its a grown-up version of bullying really. Maybe there are lessons to be learnt or maybe I should just fuck off on the next plane to budapest with a brand new michael korrs watch and longchamp handbag that i can't afford and let them have their way :)