University, Freshers.

University has been an amazing, strange, good and bad experience. For one, i've managed to gain some independence by living on my own. This was extremely hard at first, but i'd never go back. I've met some friends for life, mainly being my flat mates, I can't imagine life without them now, they're like my second family. It's mainly taking the plunge and diving into a completely different lifestyle.

Of course, we all have our ups and downs, from relationships to drama, to our courses, but at the end of the day it's all part of the experience. The night life is a huge benefit, in particular going on nights out to the engine shed, my favourite place in the whole world. It's an opportunity to be myself in shorts and converse, without having to get completely dressed up in heels ready to hit the town. It was incredibly strange going to my first UV paint party, what a sensation! University opens up many doors in life which you never expect to happen, i've never experienced anything so crazy.

Before moving to Lincoln, I honestly thought i'd matured. I have to some extent, living on your own and managing your own finances isn't a piece of cake. However I also think i've gone in completely the opposite direction. Water fights in the corridor, playing ring of fire, playing ridiculously loud music at 4am etc, but it's all brilliant and I wouldn't change a thing.

It's nearly time for the first year to be over, and it's one that I will never forget. There certainly has been ups and downs! For one, i've probably just been through the hardest part of my life, mainly being relationship issues but it's certainly made me a stronger person and it's a whole part of the experience. I've learnt a few things about myself, i've started to understand who I really am. I've learnt that I can look after myself, i've started to feel comfortable in what I wear and the music I listen to. I've mainly started to feel accepted. 

It's been an emotional roller coaster, but i've survived the ride.

I'm stronger, more indépendant, and learning to be myself.

Bring on second year! :)