Books I Got For My 25th Birthday!

Photo credit: Just me, Jaydee.

I've sworn to myself a thousand times I will start reading properly again, or when starting to read a book, getting so drawn in with it you stop for a 'break' then never return to it, G U I L T Y. I'm that person... oops.

So for my 25th, all that I wanted was to get a collection of books and begin to get lost in them. 

My family and partner pulled through and made me so happy helping me get my hands on JoJo Moyes' 'Me before you' collection. Since I was young, I've always loved reading - if you ever read the Jacqueline Wilson books, you'll agree to them being addictive and very adventurous. (If you know, you know). 

This collection was a starting point for me to fall in love with reading again as it is very gripping, full of emotion and extremely romancified which is what I crave in a good book, which may not be everyone's cup of tea but I love a good romantic story.

If you've seen the film 'Me Before You', you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, then take my word for it when I say, JoJo will make you bawl your eyes out! 

For me, I love that within a book. It's important for me to feel the emotion of the characters and to follow the storyline with ease until it gets to 3am and you've been so lost in the book you've skipped half your bedtime. That's when I know I'm reading something suited to my expectations and it gives that type of "wow" buzz throughout. 

Now I've finished waffling on, thought I'd share the first three synopses' from the following; 

Me Before You: Lou Clark knows lots of things. She knows how many footsteps there between the bus stop and home. She knows she likes working in The Buttered Bun tea shop and she knows she might not love her boyfriend, Patrick. What Lou doesn't know is she's about to lose her job or knowing what's coming is what keeps her sane. (I won't give too much away!)

Me After you: Lou Clark has lots of questions. Like how it is she's ended up working in an airport bar, watching other people jet off to new places. Or why the flat she's owned for a year still doesn't feel like home. Whether her family can ever forgive her for what she did eighteen months ago. And will she ever get over the love of her life... (Again, so gripping, won't share too much!)

Still Me: Lou Clark knows too many things... She knows how many miles lie between her new home in New York and her new boyfriend Sam in London. She knows her employer is a good man and she knows his wife is keeping a secret from him. What Lou doesn't know is she's about to meet someone who's going to turn her whole life upside down. (I already have so many questions!!!)

I would have kept going with the last two, but I think it's worth the suspense of waiting. If you're like me on that front you'll know how thrilling it is to stay on edge, or if I'm on my own here then... I'm not every sorry!

Still yet to start them and get lost within them, but thought I'd share some inspiration if you're looking for a new book to start. I'm hoping to do a full review soon so watch out for that. 

Thanks for reading!

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My Take On 2018!

I can't believe how crazy this is... It's September next week. This year has definitely flown by so quickly and has been somewhat amazing yet odd as a whole. It's like we blink and then it takes off before you're even ready for it, like a plane for your life. c r a z y. 

2018 so for me has been a good-ish one. I mean, I'd be lying if I said there weren't hard times that has arisen because there were, but as a positive, it's been a memorable year to achieving so much & ticking off things on my bucket list! I think putting too much pressure on yourself to "have a good year" always makes it so dull in my opinion, but this year I've taken steps forward that I had really bad anxiety towards but once I did it, that was it. I was a woman on a mission and determined to keep going!

One of my best moments so far is passing my driving test, you can read my excitement in a post here. I managed to conquer my fear of shit examiners, anxiety and the attitude of "If I fail, I'll give up". I mean even though quitting was going to be it for me, my instructor certainly didn't let that happen (thank you, Stuart!). Since then, I've done a few long drives to Hull & Leicester for a few trips out which were also very great as always. The only downside was having my confidence shattered by some numpty on the motorway, but I'm determined to continue driving as all this would have been for nothing & I am NOT giving up as I love driving and it makes me so at peace with so much in life. Can't wait to drive again for sure :)

A few things I've also achieved:

• Got my first passport & looking at booking my first getaway (YAY!!)
• Got an interview for a few jobs!
• Moved into my first flat, I love it. 
• Read more (this is a big thing for me haha)
• Did things out of my comfort zone - driving on the motorways for a start!
• Making a difference at work - my 1-1 has made me a better person. 

How has 2018 been for you? I can't believe August is nearly behind us. It's crazy. I have loved making memories this year and my heart is full. I'm excited to round up 2018 as a whole at a later date but wanted to share some positive points on here :)

Thanks for reading!

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Instagram: @jaydeekelly 

Twitter: @crashl0nelystar 

New Years resolutions #1 | 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! <3

Hope you all have had a brilliant start to 2016! :) I recently decided to set up LOADS of goals for myself to achieve throughout the year. First one I chose is reading more books. I mean, who doesn't love a good book?! 

I more or less, read around a few authors but I thought I'd start a collection and read people's work because well, one day, I'd like to have my own book on a bookshelf in WHSmith or Waterstones! I chose to go for something/someone I haven't heard much about and her name is Lindsey Kelk. From reading the synopsis of the book(s) it practically drew me in as-well as the set locations for each book. I've never read any books from Lindsey Kelk, but I will most definitely review once I have!

After having read the '50 Shades of Grey' books back in 2012, I decided it was time to purchase the 'Grey' book which is in Christian Grey's perspective, giving the story a deeper twist and a more detailed understanding. I don't think the film did the books much justice, as it missed a lot out, but nonetheless, it's a good film to watch.. :P 

I much prefer reading books before films, but with these choices, i feel like they won't be made visual reality just yet, so I can expand my time with reading them throughout the next couple of months. 

What are your favourite books and New Year's resolutions??

Xo

Uni room | Final year

So it's my final year of University & I just wanted to share a few snaps of my bedroom. Next year, I'm moving to brighton before/after graduation, hopefully before, so this post will be definitely something I'll look back on :) I've just had my cat move in with me at university too, she's literally my everything! So glad we can have pets. 

My book/dvd collection is definitely growing!

All photo's are by myself, Jade Kelly. Do not take without permission, thanks :)

The first photo, is basically who i used to work for and now what i volunteer for. Unicef, is a good cause for anyone to be apart of, it's all about raising awareness for children and families in third world countries. I'm currently running a society which revolves around it, which is amazing. If you want to donate, go to unicef.org.uk :) 

If it wasn't obvious, I have a mini book collection with all the ones that make me happy. What are your favourite books??

These photo's in general, make me so so happy. 

Xo