Faraway Skies

I've been attempting to write on Faraway Skies since January but everything I write down never seems to feel right. It's like a nine month long writers block. But I'm back (and hopefully to stay) so I won't bore you with the details of what happened during my hiatus. But I will write you a lovely little list of the major things; just so you can get to know the older, wiser (one does hope) Chelsea.

1)The braces are gone. Corn on the cob>life.
2) Exams were passed...even maths to my surprise.
3)Life as an A level student is not at all like I thought it would be. College, as it turns out, is more stressful than the wait for season six of the Vampire Diaries.
4)Remember that lovely yellow hair I was sporting since this post? Well, that's gone! Hallelujah. From now on, listen to my mother on anything hair related.

And finally:

5)I finally ticked something of the incredibly long bucket list: Go to Paris.

So to summarise in five points, that's been my life for the past nine months. Fun and hectic. Joyful and a whole lot of stress! But really, all you could ask life to be.

xo

Long time no write, eh? It's been almost one month since I have even looked at Faraway Skies. When the heck did life get so damn busy? Is this a part of growing up? Being to busy to do anything remotely pleasurable? I promise you, my untimely break has had nothing to do with anything remotely glamorous. Blame school work and crappy weather for that one. But I'm back! I persevered through the dreaded mock exams and revision days and piles and piles of Pythagoras Theorem (still don't understand a word of it) and have emerged a new, older and less yellowed hair girl. Though still one that sucks ass at maths...

You know I've been saying lately life has been busy? Well, as I write this I am expected to travel back to school for six o'clock to help out at a parent open evening...that's until eight o'clock. Yesterday I didn't actually get back home until half past eight at night. I have after school revision practically every single day of the week plus attempting to revise for a maths resit which I need to get an A or above in to even be considered for the sixth form of my choice. Breathe. Need. To. Stop. If I don't post anything for a while, then you know my head has combusted. xo

I've dedicated this weekend to a Buffy The Vampire Slayer marathon. Buffython? School has been stressful so far and I am in need of a desperate lazy day! I've noticed something with all the vampire shows though; what is it with male lead vampires looking freakishly similar? Angel, Edward, Stephen; there all broody, hot and have great hair! Not that I'm complaining mind, Angel is worthy of a two syllable damn! How is everyone's week going? I'd love to hear about it!xo

These photos were taken last week when I was staying in a beautiful little campsite near Leominster. Apart from the rampaging screeching goose that tormented my sleep and the freezing cold of  a good old British morning, it was a nice couple of days! If any of you get the chance to visit Stratford Upon Avon, it really is such a gorgeous place! If you adore thatched cottages and period homes then you'll love it as much as I did!
Today was my first day back...I really don't know how I'm going to survive the next few months and I swear, if I hear one more teacher telling me that "this is the most important year of your life" I ALREADY KNOW STOP PILING THE PRESSURE ON! Oh. I want the endless summer days and lie ins again! Take me back to summer please!xo

The best thing about the upcoming autumn is the fact that you can break out the hat collection. Strange enough, I don't think I'll be to sad to say au revoir to summer, I mean; what's better than a good sock-and-boots combination? And over-sized jumpers of course!
Unfortunately for me, school starts up again in ten days. Ten days until months of revision grows up around me until all you will see is a frazzled blonde head. Sigh. But at least the promise of a new season will keep me going....and the fact that The Vampire Diaries is back on in October! Catch you later wallflowers. xo

Denim pinafore, Primark || Stripy top, New Look || Red felt hat, H&M || Brogues, Matalan