#MusicMonday : I'm on top of the world - Imagine Dragons

Life is good! 

#MusicMonday : Porcelain Heart - Beth Crowley

I remember when I first watched Beth Crowley's rendition of the Greatest Song Ever Written, she was one of the first youtubers I ever subscribed to way back before I really knew what a youtube was. I just knew I liked her music.

I hadn't even really realised how much Porcelain Heart became a part of my everyday listening till I finished college and was no longer listening to it everyday on the bus. This is a great album and many of the songs are inspired by book series, which makes them even cooler. "My good days" a particular favourite of mine is based of The Fault in our Stars.  And then theres "2007" the first time I Saw this on youtube I was so touched by it,  the lyrics are so raw and real.

Beth still uploads to youtube so go check her out and is working on new music.

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The Book of Mormon [Review]

I have waited forever to see this show for, forever. I had wanted to see it last year when I had come down for a few days, but other shows took priority. I can't tell you how many times I have watched the video of Andrew Rannells sing "I believe" from the 2011 Tony's.

This show is outstandingly funny.  Without a doubt did not disappoint a stellar cast, perfectly comedic timing, a more adult humour that is really appreciated and it doesn't take itself seriously at all. There were so many moments that the whole audience was in fits of hysterics.  

Fun Fact: George Lopez who wrote for the Book of Mormon also wrote the songs for Frozen. 

Beautiful - The Carole King Musical [review]

I went to see Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. I had decided not to listen to the soundtrack before I went. But its one of those musicals like Mamma Mia and We will Rock you. You know all the songs before your arrive.  It's an almost comforting feeling.

The story follows Kings years writing along side first husband Gerry Goffin, for Don Krishner at Aldon Music. Until her and Goffins divorce and she moves out to LA where she records Tapestry. Showing the highs and lows of personal and professional life during the point.

Complete with great soundtrack. And amazing acting by Katie Brayben (Carole King), Alan Morissey (Gerry Goffin), Lorna Want (Cynthia Weil), Ian McIntosh (Barry Mann), Gary Trainer (Donnie Krishner) and an amazing company. The crowd wasn't just clapping after amazing singing performances, but after some spectacular dialogue scenes.

So if you have the chance go and see Beautiful - The Carole King Musical at the Aldwych Theatre. Or even just check out the soundtrack it will be well worth it.

#MusicMonday : Brighter - Patent Pending

Patent Pending are one of these bands that have this insane amount of energy on stage. As well as an incredible catalogue of work. I have had the privilege of seeing them live numerous times as well as meeting them.

They recently released a music video to the song Brighter, which is a part of a trilogy that goes "One Less Heart to Break", "Second Family" and "Brighter". Each song will speak to you on a whole other level.

A little ME time!

I've been working so much recently, that when I am at home I'm sleeping. So I thought I need to take a moment for myself. And just unwind.

So I ran myself a nice bath, popped in a Zoella Fresh Fizz, poured myself a peach schnapps and lemonade in my mason jar cup, got my copy of Wild, so I could finally finish those one hundred pages, propped up my I-pad and put a movie that I didn't need to pay to much attention to on. Then I fixed my hair into a messy bun and cleansed my face, then put on a Masque B-A-R - Anti-blemish mud mask.

It was bliss. Taking a minute to properly fix my little time to myself to unwind from everything. Finishing my book was great I thoroughly recommend Wild -  a journey from lost to found by Cheryl Strayed. An amazing story that took me a little longer than it should to finish but was so worth getting there. Now to watch the movie.

It's made me understand that even though life feels hectic taking a moment to focus on self care is highly imported. So remember to treat yourself, take a "selfish" moment and just get away from it all.

#MusicMonday : No Reason At All - Jonathan Reid Gealt (ft) Katie Thompson

This song just speaks volumes.  

So just listen. 

June Favourites

What a month, I finished college and passed my HND, so I am now a fully qualified tv production person. I got to catch up with all my friends and maybe had one to many drinking nights. I have planned some mini adventure to go away on. I feel like life is in a good place right now.

 1) Erin Condren - Deluxe Notebook : This is genuinely my most favourite notebook ever. And trust me I have had a lot of notebooks, if it had the paper from the oxford notebooks I'd cry. I'm using it to organise this blog. I want to get series, plan my updates and organise everything. So having the calendar in front makes it so much easier. I can look at a glance and put in when I want to upload, so when I would have to prepare the post. And then I draft the 1st version on paper because I prefer getting initial thoughts out like that. Then I can edit as I type the post up.

2) May Designs - Health and Fitness Journal : How did I not know about all these sites that let you choose colours and personalise notebooks before. I am genuinely in heaven. I was originally going to get a plain May Designs notebook. But I took a glance at the health and fitness journal and decided to try it. It's making life so much easier. I'm really trying to opt into a healthier lifestyle, this helps me keep track and shows the difference between good and bad weeks.

3) RayBans Sunglasses : Though I haven't had much chance to use them yet, as sunny spells have been few and far between in Scotland... which is weird cause we all know Scotland is a  notoriously place. But I do have a few holidays booked where these beauties will come in handy. I am in love with the black and cream frame.


4) Mac Matte Lisptick - Flamingo : This is a great coral-y summer colour. Its been my absolute fave this month. I am always wearing it.

5) Come on home - Bethany Joy Lenz : Ughhhh I'm so excited about this one. Bethany Joy Lenz CD's are like the rarest thing to come by. Most of her music was only released was limited periods and I'm pretty sure out of the 10 albums and Ep's released you are only able to purchase Get Back to Gold on iTunes  as well as a couple of singles of Your Woman (The Everly stuff might still be available I'm not sure) So when this was listed on eBay I scooped it up the minute I saw it... I paid way more than I'd ever pay for a CD but it was well worth it. It came in great condition and I just love having  physical copies of Joy's music.