Thunderstorm

Oh hello November!

Goodness, time really is flying past. I never thought it actually would but it's scaring me how quickly the days go by.

I just made a kale/quinoa/apple/beetroot/pepper salad for dinner and my stomach is quite content right now. The Vegan Pledge starts this month and I'm rather intrigued as to how it will turn out. I accidentally already broke it on the 1st of November as a few days previously I had bought yogurt. I obviously couldn't throw it out so I had to eat it. However, I have not eaten anything else that I shouldn't be. I did have a mini panic attack when I read that you couldn't eat honey. However, after discovering that it's actually a huge debate among vegans and non-vegans alike, I decided to keep it in my diet. I can't cut honey out I use it for far too many things, it's my alternative to the horrible white sugar. Agave syrup is also way beyond my price range so there's no way that's being placed in my shopping trolley.

It's still bleak and grey here, but I'm learning to be positive. I keep writing positivity notices all around my room (it's quite sad but they help when I'm feeling down). I am also obsessed (obsessed in a big way) with Taylor Swift's new album. I don't care what anyone thinks of that. Fitting people into categories according to their music taste will always infuriate me, as there is absolutely nothing wrong with liking a wide variety of styles. I adore David Bowie, Bing Crosby, The Smiths and Ben Howard. I also adore Taylor Swift, Crystal Castles and Lorde. The reaction to 'popstars' in the present time is the same as it has been for years. When David Bowie first emerged I'm sure there were thousands of people who detested him and thought he was an awful icon. I'm sure 'haters' existed. My original point was that Taylor Swift's new album makes me incredibly happy and I grin every time I hear a song from it.

I rant too much.

It's time for Bronagh's weekly (or monthly) dose of photos. Photos make me happy. I'm considering buying a film camera from the little second hand/antiquey like store in the West End. I've wanted one for so long, but they're a little pricey. Getting film developed is pricey too, it's just I cannot even begin to describe my love for film cameras. I want to take pictures with them for ever and swim in a bath of unused film throwing paint all over the place.

Because pancakes

This is all blurry, as I consider my sketchbook to be very personal. I don't like someone I don't know leafing through it if that makes sense. It makes me feel a bit vulnerable as I never ever lie to my sketchbook. 

Granola prep

Making homemade granola is slowly becoming a habit, it tastes to much better than the packets I usually buy, and this way you know exactly what's in it and what you're eating. (also no added sugar if you use honey as a sweetener)

Mariana and I looking extremely beguiling, I know. The day these were taken made me happy so I added them in.

Right I think I'm going to head to bead as I have a 9am lecture tomorrow. I finally finished my Psychology essay that was due in today so I feel quite relieved.

May the autumnal sunshine rest on your frail skin and warm your bloodstream.