If you live in the UK then the exams have just started and if you are a GCSE student or As/A level student or even a university student you will probably be under a lot of stress, and you will be freaking out about passing the marks to get the grade you truly deserve. In this post I will share to you my past experiences revision techniques and peri-exam breathers you should do.
Okay well first of all lets start off with Monday, I had a resit psychology exam and I was prepared for it. I revised for it, I felt ready, I was bossing the past exam papers and I felt I was going to do great. However, I missed two questions out that equalled to 6 marks because I ran out of time. I felt so stressed and upset I wanted to cry so much but in the end its in the past and I might as well focus on the present exams, speaking of which I have a business resit on Monday, not looking forward to it at all, I just feel completely useless and shit so now I am writing this post whilst listening to the indie radio station on Spotify, safe to say I am on track for a U - yay great #winningatlife - Anyway my past experiences, well in my written drama exam I wrote three maybe four pages all together when we were ment to write probably 5 pages maybe 6 for each question? So that was great, I just didn't understand the questions they asked me so that's why I got an E in that exam. But one of my proudest moments was when I turned my D grade to an A grade in my PHYSICS exam, I am so proud of my self that I knew I worked for that grade I revised extensively, which leads me to revision techniques :)
1. Write posters with the main info for each topic; calculations, definitions, cases/studys etc
2. Write note cards; questions and answers on the other side, summary of each topic etc
3. Write tiny cues on post it notes and stick them round your room and mirror
4. Record yourself taking through that topic and listen to it throughout the day/before you sleep
5. Watch videos online of the topic and make notes (WARNING:IT DOES TAKE ALOT OF MENTAL STRENGTH TO NOT TYPE IN 'THATCHERJOE' INTO THE SEARCH BAR)
6. Read over a couple of pages and re-write the info onto lines paper and highlight
7.Use different colours when writing out information
8. Plan and write out essay plans, model answers to questions
9. Do practice papers and then mark them
10. Create a booklet on the whole subject then print it out and read over it - Be careful with this technique it took me hours to copy up 6 booklets and when I went back on to carry it on, I found out it hadn't have saved, so be sure to save it before you exit it
11. Create a powerpoint of the info
12. Create questions and answers and put them on different papers, then get someone to read the question out for you too answer then for them to check the answer
13. Create pictures that relate to the topic that help you remember; Evolution in Biology, draw a monkey and write all your information in that
14. Print out worksheets and go through them
15. Attend revision sessions
And finally breathers to do peri and post exam. I strongly recommended that you get lunch half an hour before your exam, you need food to focus, you don't want to be in the flow of writing then worrying about a massive grumble gurgling in your stomach, also I know its simply but BREATHE, just relax for a bit and do the best you can :) Also have some chocolate as it releases serotonin which makes you happy and relaxed which will make you more likely to feel ready for the exam, and lastly take a bottle of water in with you, just to make sure that you aren't dehydrated, just be sure not to drink lots of it as you may need the loo.
GOOD LUCK IN YOUR EXAMS !!!! YOU WILL DO FABULOUSLY AND GRACIOUSLY :)
Grab the exam by the balls and own it's ass :)
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Friday, 15 May 2015
Monday, 2 March 2015
February Obsessions
I have been obsessing over loads of stuff this month so id thought id tell you :)
Music
I have been listening to Spotify over and over this month and my favourite playlists are;
- Afternoon Acoustic - This playlist is just so relaxing, light and peaceful. You can listen to it reading a bike, on the bus, driving, studying and even just lying on your bed, blanket, looking at the clouds. I have found three songs that I absolutely adore and they are called;
I have also been obsessed with an artist called Zella Day. I love her songs. Her voice is amazing and every time I listen to any of songs I just picture running on a beach or traveling the world, especially when I listen to 'East Of Eden'. Also I have already decided my first dance song at my wedding, sorry Dylan O'Brien my beautiful future husband but you will not have a say in it. It will be '1965' by Zella Day, this song is just fantabulously beautiful, its so romantic, my favourite line is 'Cut like diamonds we were made to last' I just get shivers every time I hear this song. So make this artist big, her talent is too good to be wasted and not be known.
Books
So I have just finished The Scorch Trials, and like I said in my other post about The Maze Runner READ IT ! Honestly I was on edge wondering what was going to happen and when certain stuff happened I was shocked, I didn't want to put it down, I have even printed a pic of mister Dylan and placed it on my wall 'cause why not? A lot of teenage girls do it so don't judge hahaha but yeah I don't want to spoil it but all I can say is I cannot wait for the film, its put in to my calendar not going to lie, and yes I will be in university when it comes out, I will be a mature, responsible adult buying and cooking my own food, washing my own clothes, doing a degree but I am going to put all that on hold to see the masterpiece of the film in the trilogy. So if you haven't got anything from that paragraph, 1. Buy The Maze Runner books 2. Read them, religiously 3. Buy the dvd and watch the film 4. Watch the film again as there is never too many times to watch it and 5. Go and see The Scorch Trials when it comes out in the cinema --- That's not to hard :)
Lifestyle
Now I have been eating healthier this month, by cutting out crisps and that's it because I saw some chocolate and I was like "me is going to have a piece of that", and I have had waffles nearly every single day, but I did eat them with strawberries so it was a healthy snack, in my eyes anyway, but I have wanted to do the '30 Day Squat' challenge ever since two years ago so I thought the next 30 days are going to pass me no matter what I do so just do it, so I am currently on day 8 of the challenge and I have to do 50 squats which isn't too bad as yesterday I had to do 90 which was a killer, also along side of it I have been doing the '30 Day Abs' challenge and I am on the 8th day but its a rest day so its okay. Now the exercises which you have to are hard well I find the plank hard, its just difficult for me but I have been getting better at it over the week so hopefully in three weeks I will be a master. If you want to better yourself or just want to see if you can stick at something you can get the apps from the app store (I don't know about android phones as I have an iPhone) so download them, try them and you will be amazed at how much you can do and how much you are willing to push yourself to achieve a goal.
Skin
I have been obsessed at moisturizing my skin this week as my eczema is really bad as of the cold weather, so I have been using prescription creams mainly double base and hydrocortisone, to try and calm it down a bit then I have been putting a cocoa body butter from the Body Shop on my face and over some bad eczema patches, and for my whole body I have been using this coconut lotion that I bought from body care, its from Inecto and is called the 'Pure Coconut moisture replenishing body lotion' for me it works and smells gorgeous. And I have been putting on Bio Oil/Rescue Oil onto my scars, and also on my thighs where there are tiny stretch marks, also I have been applying it to my bum to give it moisture, and look smooth and not rough, I know that sounds weird but it sounds right to me if you catch my drift ? Also because of the weather my lips are super dry and keep cracking, and it doesn't help the fact that I had a cold sore developing on my lip and so I prevented it by using cold sore cream and it went straight away, any way to keep my lips from cracking I have been using a mixture of Nivea's lip butters in the raspberry rose, caramel cream and the original lip butter. They keep my lips moisturized, I can top my lips ups, its not sticky so its a good lip butter not to mention they smell gorgeous and the caramel cream reminds me of toffee popcorn.
Hair
This month I have been obsessed with having half of my hair up tied in to a messy bun and half of it down either curled or straight, this style looks goods, doesn't take long to do so can be done in those school rushed mornings. Its good for long length and medium length, I know because my hair was down to my ass and it was so long I loved it but then I got probably round about 6 inches off, and now it goes just past my shoulder blades, most of you are thinking 'omg why get your hair cut' but I have to say there is a story behind it, but that's for another post, however its more manageable, and less knotty which makes my life tonnes more easier. Another style I have been using on repeat is having my fringe being plaited to the back of my head so it looks like I have half a plait crown. I cant explain it but there you go, again its easy to do in a rush, can do it in the toilets of school if you have had enough of the hairstyle you chose, on the bus waiting in line, you don't really need a mirror for it and its easy to do and can be done for virtually most hair lengths.
Film and Tv
This month like the past I have caught that vicious fever that makes you only want to watch Netflix, all day every day. And my Netflix addiction this month has been The Vampire Diaries. I used to watch it but then didn't watch the new series' that were the telly so I missed a lot but now I have caught up on them and I can safely say they are amazing! I cannot believed Damon died - sorry spoiler alert- I knew but I forgot and then it happened and I was like 'woah tvd what are you doing', any who I suggested you watch it even if you already have, watch it again. Can I just note my previous obsession of le Netflix was Pretty Little Liars !! I just cant go into how good this tv series is, I am in love with it and also Cody Allen Christian I have also fell in love with, for those who watch the show, you know why I have but for those who don't, he is Aria's little brother Mike who, in my opinion, is H to the O to the T and he is so cute and romantic and dreamy and I just had to correct the last two words 'cause I was too busy daydreaming about Mike aka Cody.
If you like me writing stuff like this comment and tell me and I will do more! Tell me what you obsessions are this month, maybe you only drunk a certain drink, only took bubble baths or maybe you are crushing on a famous Hollywood actor who will be your husband one day, don't let anyone tear you down from that dream!!
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Music
I have been listening to Spotify over and over this month and my favourite playlists are;
- Afternoon Acoustic - This playlist is just so relaxing, light and peaceful. You can listen to it reading a bike, on the bus, driving, studying and even just lying on your bed, blanket, looking at the clouds. I have found three songs that I absolutely adore and they are called;
- Bloom - The Paper Kites
- Home/Dirty Paws - Gardiner Sisters
- Mykonos - Fleet Foxes
I have also been obsessed with an artist called Zella Day. I love her songs. Her voice is amazing and every time I listen to any of songs I just picture running on a beach or traveling the world, especially when I listen to 'East Of Eden'. Also I have already decided my first dance song at my wedding, sorry Dylan O'Brien my beautiful future husband but you will not have a say in it. It will be '1965' by Zella Day, this song is just fantabulously beautiful, its so romantic, my favourite line is 'Cut like diamonds we were made to last' I just get shivers every time I hear this song. So make this artist big, her talent is too good to be wasted and not be known.
Books
So I have just finished The Scorch Trials, and like I said in my other post about The Maze Runner READ IT ! Honestly I was on edge wondering what was going to happen and when certain stuff happened I was shocked, I didn't want to put it down, I have even printed a pic of mister Dylan and placed it on my wall 'cause why not? A lot of teenage girls do it so don't judge hahaha but yeah I don't want to spoil it but all I can say is I cannot wait for the film, its put in to my calendar not going to lie, and yes I will be in university when it comes out, I will be a mature, responsible adult buying and cooking my own food, washing my own clothes, doing a degree but I am going to put all that on hold to see the masterpiece of the film in the trilogy. So if you haven't got anything from that paragraph, 1. Buy The Maze Runner books 2. Read them, religiously 3. Buy the dvd and watch the film 4. Watch the film again as there is never too many times to watch it and 5. Go and see The Scorch Trials when it comes out in the cinema --- That's not to hard :)
Lifestyle
Now I have been eating healthier this month, by cutting out crisps and that's it because I saw some chocolate and I was like "me is going to have a piece of that", and I have had waffles nearly every single day, but I did eat them with strawberries so it was a healthy snack, in my eyes anyway, but I have wanted to do the '30 Day Squat' challenge ever since two years ago so I thought the next 30 days are going to pass me no matter what I do so just do it, so I am currently on day 8 of the challenge and I have to do 50 squats which isn't too bad as yesterday I had to do 90 which was a killer, also along side of it I have been doing the '30 Day Abs' challenge and I am on the 8th day but its a rest day so its okay. Now the exercises which you have to are hard well I find the plank hard, its just difficult for me but I have been getting better at it over the week so hopefully in three weeks I will be a master. If you want to better yourself or just want to see if you can stick at something you can get the apps from the app store (I don't know about android phones as I have an iPhone) so download them, try them and you will be amazed at how much you can do and how much you are willing to push yourself to achieve a goal.
Skin
I have been obsessed at moisturizing my skin this week as my eczema is really bad as of the cold weather, so I have been using prescription creams mainly double base and hydrocortisone, to try and calm it down a bit then I have been putting a cocoa body butter from the Body Shop on my face and over some bad eczema patches, and for my whole body I have been using this coconut lotion that I bought from body care, its from Inecto and is called the 'Pure Coconut moisture replenishing body lotion' for me it works and smells gorgeous. And I have been putting on Bio Oil/Rescue Oil onto my scars, and also on my thighs where there are tiny stretch marks, also I have been applying it to my bum to give it moisture, and look smooth and not rough, I know that sounds weird but it sounds right to me if you catch my drift ? Also because of the weather my lips are super dry and keep cracking, and it doesn't help the fact that I had a cold sore developing on my lip and so I prevented it by using cold sore cream and it went straight away, any way to keep my lips from cracking I have been using a mixture of Nivea's lip butters in the raspberry rose, caramel cream and the original lip butter. They keep my lips moisturized, I can top my lips ups, its not sticky so its a good lip butter not to mention they smell gorgeous and the caramel cream reminds me of toffee popcorn.
Hair
This month I have been obsessed with having half of my hair up tied in to a messy bun and half of it down either curled or straight, this style looks goods, doesn't take long to do so can be done in those school rushed mornings. Its good for long length and medium length, I know because my hair was down to my ass and it was so long I loved it but then I got probably round about 6 inches off, and now it goes just past my shoulder blades, most of you are thinking 'omg why get your hair cut' but I have to say there is a story behind it, but that's for another post, however its more manageable, and less knotty which makes my life tonnes more easier. Another style I have been using on repeat is having my fringe being plaited to the back of my head so it looks like I have half a plait crown. I cant explain it but there you go, again its easy to do in a rush, can do it in the toilets of school if you have had enough of the hairstyle you chose, on the bus waiting in line, you don't really need a mirror for it and its easy to do and can be done for virtually most hair lengths.
Film and Tv
This month like the past I have caught that vicious fever that makes you only want to watch Netflix, all day every day. And my Netflix addiction this month has been The Vampire Diaries. I used to watch it but then didn't watch the new series' that were the telly so I missed a lot but now I have caught up on them and I can safely say they are amazing! I cannot believed Damon died - sorry spoiler alert- I knew but I forgot and then it happened and I was like 'woah tvd what are you doing', any who I suggested you watch it even if you already have, watch it again. Can I just note my previous obsession of le Netflix was Pretty Little Liars !! I just cant go into how good this tv series is, I am in love with it and also Cody Allen Christian I have also fell in love with, for those who watch the show, you know why I have but for those who don't, he is Aria's little brother Mike who, in my opinion, is H to the O to the T and he is so cute and romantic and dreamy and I just had to correct the last two words 'cause I was too busy daydreaming about Mike aka Cody.
If you like me writing stuff like this comment and tell me and I will do more! Tell me what you obsessions are this month, maybe you only drunk a certain drink, only took bubble baths or maybe you are crushing on a famous Hollywood actor who will be your husband one day, don't let anyone tear you down from that dream!!
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Sunday, 25 January 2015
First Club Experience
I am 17 and in the UK it is legal to go out and drink when you are 18, and you cant get in without id, so the fact that me and my friend got in underage and no id is great. We just walked up to the bar and asked for two shots of Sambuca, paid, drank them and then started dancing. To be honest at the time we were there, there were hardly any people but it was an experience nonetheless. I just think every 17 yr old has to experience clubbing before you are actually legal, it is a right of passage, there is just something badass about it. So many things happened, so many memories made, it was one of the best nights of my life.
Sorry this post was short, its just to tell you that rules are ment to be broken, be spontaneous as spontaneity creates the best memories.
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Sorry this post was short, its just to tell you that rules are ment to be broken, be spontaneous as spontaneity creates the best memories.
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Monday, 1 December 2014
Spotify - Whats in my playlist ?
Okay so I recently just got Spotify, so I thought this would be a chance to listen to different types of music as well as the music I already listen too. I love Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Lana Del Rey, Artic Monkeys, Hippie Sabotage, and many more but you can see that it is a wide range of music and I wanted to develop the music I listen too. All my friends have different tasts, one likes The Courteeners, Bombay Bicycle Club and another likes You Me At Six, Fall Out Boy and The Pretty Reckless, so I get to hear many artists and I like most of them. So to have a wider range of music taste and music I like I added these artists to my playlist so when I am listening I stumble upon a new song, and this has given me more artists to listen too. I have also fell in love with this guy called Jack Johnson, he does cute songs which are nice to listen too, so if you have time go and check him out because I adore him and his songs I can relate too. Other artists I say you need to check out are:
Artic Monkeys
Years & Years
The 1975
Azealia Banks
Florence and the Machine
George Ezra
The Hoosiers
Imagine Dragons
Kaiser Chiefs
Lucy Rose
Haim
Tove Lo
Jack Johnson
So comment of you have checked ant of these artist's out and if you liked them, also if you have any bands or singers you absolutely adore comment them down below.
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Artic Monkeys
Years & Years
The 1975
Azealia Banks
Florence and the Machine
George Ezra
The Hoosiers
Imagine Dragons
Kaiser Chiefs
Lucy Rose
Haim
Tove Lo
Jack Johnson
So comment of you have checked ant of these artist's out and if you liked them, also if you have any bands or singers you absolutely adore comment them down below.
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
What am I listening to this week?
Ever since I heard Becky G's cover 'Girlfriend' of Justin Bieber's 'Boyfriend' I have been a fan! She has amazing talent, the singing, rapping, dancing makes her the perfect package to be next years biggest act! She is 17 years old, and already she has had hits in the billboard charts. At this moment in time I am in love with her song "Can't stop dancing"! I literally cannot stop listening to it, it's really catchy, it's a different background beat to other songs, it's different from her past songs. People criticise that there is no rapping in the song however I believe that this song would have been ruined by rapping so I am glad that it's just singing. I listen to it whilst I am getting ready, doing my chores, when I am on the bus, walking to college, walking home, even when I am studying, and I think this song would be perfect for a couples song, the chorus is romantic in my opinion as it just says you don't want to leave the person you are dancing with as that moment is so perfect you just want to dance forever, and that could apply to anyone, a couple or people who have just met on the dance floor. This song is one I will listen to in 10 years time, I am just so in love with the song. Another song of Becky G's I adore is "Shower" it's catchy, bubbly, and every time the song appears on my ipod I just want to dance and be free because this song just makes me really happy and free.
As well as Becky G, I cannot get enough of Hippie Sabotage. Their remix of Tove Lo's "Habits" was amazing, but their remix of Njomza's "Ridin' Solo" made my ears go to heaven, I wish I had this little gem when I was going through my break up, it's got meaning to the song, it has words I can relate to, and I am sure anyone going through issues in a relationship or even a break up can relate to this song. Even if you aren't this song just has an heart stopping beat that just sends you into the depths of space because its breath taking, so I am confused to as why this song isn't on any 'top 40' lists. I must admit I discovered this song from an Evan Peters vine but I am so glad I did go and try to find the song, it's one of my new favourites and I hope you guys love it too, but if you aren't really into the remix, the original song is just as good.
Becky G - Girlfriend
Becky G - Shower
Hippie Sabotage - Ridin' Solo (Remix)
Njomza - Ridin' Solo
Tove Lo- Habits (Stay High) - Hippie Sabotage Remix
Tove Lo - Habits (Stay High)
So there is a little bit about what I am listening to this week :) Hope you liked my first review, I will try to do more in the future. Please let me know what you think of these songs, do you like them? Do you have any better songs I should listen too? Leave them down in the comments and I will listen too them :)
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
First Ever Blog Post!!!
Hey there :)
So I guess you have stumbled upon this blog by accident, or you may have searched for it. Nevertheless you are here!! So lets get talking shall we?
I will introduce myself and this blog and just talk, as its my first ever blog :P So my name is Katy Nella Morgan, hence the name KatyNells, this is a nickname my uncle gave me so I thought it'd be nice to name myself that, it was either KatyNells or Umbernella, so I think I have gone with the better choice. If you have read the "all about me" section you will know some stuff already, but for those who haven't I will say it again :)
I am 17 years old, I live in Manchester in the United Kingdom. I live with my mum, step dad, two sisters, two cats and a rabbit. I am the oldest sister which means I get the blame for everything, my star sign is Cancer, as I was born in July. I love watching films, I could spend weeks watching tv and Netflix (if anyone has a cure for Netflix let me know), I love listening to music, all sorts and I like to read when I am not busy. I am currently at college studying Law, Business and Psychology and this is random but I hope to go to university and study Archaeology and Anthropology.
So this blog is new to me I don't know what I am doing, but I have thought that I want to do something new and exciting!! And I thought writing a blog would be that. I have always wanted to do something like this or youtubing but I will start with this for now :) I want to reach out to many people as possible because I have been through so much, and I believe I will go through so much more, and I want to share my experiences, thoughts, lessons I have learnt along the way of my journey and this is one way I will do that !!! Even if this blog is a complete and utter fail at least I can say "I tried, it wasn't a success but I tried", you don't know what will happen if you don't try, so here is me sticking my foot out into the water and if it works, great!! If it doesn't, its another learning experience. I will try and post daily, but if I don't I will make it up by posting a few in a short space of time. My blog - KatyNells - will be me writing about stuff that has happened in my life, it will be about tv, music, films, books, everyday things, life such as relationships, problems, school/college, friends just about things that people can read to relax, maybe find something new out, to relate to so please if you like the sound of this follow me so you can see my daily posts, share, show your friends, comment, leave questions if you are unsure, if you want to ask questions please do, and one last thing ENJOY!!!!
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
So I guess you have stumbled upon this blog by accident, or you may have searched for it. Nevertheless you are here!! So lets get talking shall we?
I will introduce myself and this blog and just talk, as its my first ever blog :P So my name is Katy Nella Morgan, hence the name KatyNells, this is a nickname my uncle gave me so I thought it'd be nice to name myself that, it was either KatyNells or Umbernella, so I think I have gone with the better choice. If you have read the "all about me" section you will know some stuff already, but for those who haven't I will say it again :)
I am 17 years old, I live in Manchester in the United Kingdom. I live with my mum, step dad, two sisters, two cats and a rabbit. I am the oldest sister which means I get the blame for everything, my star sign is Cancer, as I was born in July. I love watching films, I could spend weeks watching tv and Netflix (if anyone has a cure for Netflix let me know), I love listening to music, all sorts and I like to read when I am not busy. I am currently at college studying Law, Business and Psychology and this is random but I hope to go to university and study Archaeology and Anthropology.
So this blog is new to me I don't know what I am doing, but I have thought that I want to do something new and exciting!! And I thought writing a blog would be that. I have always wanted to do something like this or youtubing but I will start with this for now :) I want to reach out to many people as possible because I have been through so much, and I believe I will go through so much more, and I want to share my experiences, thoughts, lessons I have learnt along the way of my journey and this is one way I will do that !!! Even if this blog is a complete and utter fail at least I can say "I tried, it wasn't a success but I tried", you don't know what will happen if you don't try, so here is me sticking my foot out into the water and if it works, great!! If it doesn't, its another learning experience. I will try and post daily, but if I don't I will make it up by posting a few in a short space of time. My blog - KatyNells - will be me writing about stuff that has happened in my life, it will be about tv, music, films, books, everyday things, life such as relationships, problems, school/college, friends just about things that people can read to relax, maybe find something new out, to relate to so please if you like the sound of this follow me so you can see my daily posts, share, show your friends, comment, leave questions if you are unsure, if you want to ask questions please do, and one last thing ENJOY!!!!
Love yours truly
KatyNells xoxo
P.S My blog will have swearing in, because that's how I express myself and sometimes it is needed, so sorry if you don't like I will try and refrain from doing so, also there will be embarrassing stories, most of them humorous (well I think so anyway) so relax, enjoy and have an exciting day. Bye :*
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