This is going to be a more personal post as my life has undergone a bit of a 'refurbishment' recently.
Over the last month or so, I've become a much better and more positive person. I've started to do more exercise, surrounded myself with people that make me happy, and I've been making the most of the little things. The fact that I've just got into a great relationship may have influenced my sudden turn around but I don't think that's the only factor that has made the difference for me. 

The last couple of years for me, were full of misery, doubt, sadness and a great lack of confidence. All of these things were to do with relationships, education, work and family. After spending over a year in a deep and dark hole of misery, I finally stood up for myself and said 'Hell no, I am not taking this anymore.' I wanted to achieve things, I wanted to be happy and I knew I deserved better than what I was getting so to do this, I got rid of the people in my life that were holding me back and making me doubt myself, I changed aspects of myself and began a new me - I understand how cliché that sounds! 
I've been taking any opportunity that has been thrown at me over the past few months, even if they haven't worked out. I was working at a tattoo studio until a couple of weeks ago as things weren't really working out, but it was such a fantastic opportunity to put some of my talent into play, designing tattoos that people now have on their flesh and learning how it all works! 
My current job is lifeguarding, and all I can say is, it's quite an enjoyable job. You can't really complain about sitting by a pool for up to 5 hours a day making sure people that are having fun in the water are safe (it's also a great opportunity to top up the summer tan!!!) and I'm totally making the most of the work and getting as many hours as I can get. 
Also, giving the fact that I have deferred from university for a year, it gives me a chance to make some money for myself, ready for my new start next year, and I can also make the most of the new relationships I have formed recently, and make the most of the beautiful Cyprus weather for another year! 
It was recently my 18th which was a fantastic day. It started by myself and some friends going paint balling (which resulted in a lot of horrible bruises...) and then, we had a huge BBQ at my house which left us all stuffed with fantastic food, and obviously, I finished the night by going out with some friends to enjoy my first legal drink. I was completely spoilt on my birthday and I won't go into detail as to how lucky I was, but I'm currently typing this post on my new laptop eeek! My birthday was so wonderful and I'm so grateful for all of my friends and family for celebrating with me and making my day so special. I'm ridiculously lucky. 
I feel like I'm rambling a little bit, so I'll finish it off here! 

Peace