Hannah Elizabeth

I did absolutely shocking in my New Year resolutions last year . I think it was my worse year by far but in all honesty, I'm not beating myself up too hard and I really did stick to my word of the year: embrace . I tried to take everything in my stride and accept whatever came. My mental health was much improved, there were no suicidal thoughts and no self harming which was a massive improvement, but I also was sick for almost 6 months of it, peaking with a hospital admission in August with bilateral pneumonia.  What did I achieve? I went on my big planned trip of the year with America and Canada ! I also did read 12 books. I read 6 books on my travels, with my favourite being the Knockemout Trilogy by Lucy Score, that I read in 4 days on the cruise ship. I "read" the others using mainly audiobooks: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes , Counting the Cost  and  Becoming Free Indeed . I still haven't read as much as I would have liked but it's been an okay year. My s...

With starting the new year and I thought I would share some of my favourite home purchases this year. I have loved this bobble remover for fabric, which I originally saw all over TikTok. Some of my favourite bedsheets were covered and instead of throwing them away or struggling to sleep, I bought this and had 10 minutes of rubbing it whilst watching television and it was like new!  If you've seen my house tour, you'll know that I have Oak Worktops in the kitchen which is my worst nightmare. As they are so sensitive, I feel like I can't clean them properly but I found an Anti-Bac spray I could actually use on the surface and it makes me feel so much better to prepare food, knowing the germs are gone.  Another, is  moss and weed killer  for my lawn. My front lawn is turf but absolutely cover in weeds, to the point where I couldn't even attempt to start picking them. I bought this and it did exactly what it said on the box. It was so easy to use and the weeds went bla...

With the end of the year, the next starts and all the annual traditions. The first one, and one of my favourites being to share my best nine images of the year. 2023 was a mixed selection, whereas whilst I defintely have had down days in 2024 and it's not been the best year, my most popular pictures do look to be more positive.  Master's Graduation : I headed down to Chelmsford for a couple of days and enjoyed time with both my mum and dad. We had some yummy food, had a lovely cathedral ceremony and then finished with a Thai meal and night in the hotel.  Major Project Submission : This was one of the biggest relief, submitting my final Major Project assignment. I thought I'd feel a little more happier on the day but I think it was just a bit surreal after immersing myself and being so involved in the topic for so long.  Pneumonia Admission : This was one of the scariest days of my life. I honestly was so worried when I called an ambulance from home and shocked to learn I ...

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day looked a little different for me as I sadly had to work and had a shift from hell.  Click here to watch the vlog or see below. I slept so terribly and it's not that unusual for me but I really was absolutely shattered. I finally fell asleep and slept well at about 6am, only to be woken up at 9am by banging on the door because I needed to bath my mother. She went to A+E a couple of days ago, after falling up the stairs carrying towels and breaking her ankle in 2 places. She's currently in a cast whilst waiting for an operation which won't apparently be until the New Year.  Anyway, by the time she'd finished in the shower and took 2 phone calls in the process of getting ready, I had 20 minutes before my Great Aunt and mum's cousin were coming over. They actually arrived early so I was still getting ready when they arrived but I quickly showered, dressed and did my makeup, leaving my hair as was from the day before.  Christma...

With some many cities, states and places visited in my trip to USA and Canada, I wanted to share all the posts in one place for easier access, that way if anyone ever wants to find something in the future, it's a little bit easier. I've shared a mini review of each place , but all the individual posts are linked below!  Washington DC:  Vlog  Review New York:  Hotel  Vlog Day 1   Vlog Day 2  New York City Pass   Must See Attractions  Niagara Falls:  Hotel  Vlog  Attractions Review   Flix Bus Review San Francisco:  Hotel   Vlog Day 1  Vlog Day 2  Alcatraz Review   Big Bus Tour Review  Cruise:  Cruise Issues Cabin Review  Cruise Review  Vlog 1   Vlog 2  Vlog 3   Hawaii:  Vlog Day 1   Vlog Day 2 Vlog Day 3   Vlog Day 4 Grand Circle Tour Review Pearl Harbor Review  Daniel's Hawaii Tour Review   Las Vegas:  Hotel  Cirque du Soleil Revi...

Hello everyone and welcome to 2025! Happy New Year!  I am so excited to be starting this year off with a bang and ready to get stuck in and hopefully make it a year to remember. I can't say last year was mine, but I am hoping this year will be for sure. I already have a few exciting things planned for the blog and some nice things planned for my own New Year, but here's hoping whatever happens, it's going to be a good one.  In terms of this blog, I will be going back to the normal posting schedule of Monday, Wednesday, Friday and most Sunday at 8pm, and not every day as it has been for the last 2 months. I am officially caught up so vlogs are now up to date and hopefully will be posted within 1 to 2 weeks of events happening.  If there is anything you would like to see throughout this year, please do let me know because I can't wait to hear it. Don't forget to subscribe to the website so you don't miss any posts and be ready for a month of reflection, memories, ...

I have officially posted every day of the month for 2 months in a row, in both November and December! I can't say it's been super easy but more so because of editing travel content for the vlogs and corrupt content, but it is now done and I am officially caught up! It feels so nice to be caught up in time for the New Year and I am so excited to start a fresh for next year. I definitely won't be doing another daily posting challenge in January but I am excited to be able to write and share content more contemporaneously, rather than in retrospect. See you in the New Year!