The mindless rambling of yet another Sophie

As of the 15th of July 2016 I have officially finished and passed my third year at university. Whilst most of my friends are graduating now I still have another 3 years of my course to go. This is both exciting and terrifying. I think it's easy in life to get hung up on what other people are doing. My friends are graduating and ready to move onto full fledged adult life. The daily grind of working, saving for their own home or even settling down. A part of me feels jealous. The excitement of the next steps and of achieving that goal is exhilarating. The other part of me is relieved that I can keep myself in this semi adult life. As a semi adult student I don't have the worries of job hunting especially considering the current issues going on in the UK. I also have the joys of keeping my university friends tethered to me for just that little bit longer. No matter what the future brings I wish the very best for my friends and hope they get what they deserve. Take care...

"When I grow up I want to be like...." I'm sure we've all been asked at some point to finish that sentence. My answer was always the same. I wanted to be like my mother. It's a common trope in shows and movies where you find a woman saying 'Oh no I'm turning into my mother!' and that is a negative thing. For me it never was. My mum is an independent woman who raised two children, whilst juggling a job and a puppy. My parents separated when I was about 6 and I stopped seeing my Dad when I was 7.  I honestly don't believe I would be the person I am today without her love and support. I also wouldn't have had a dog! As I have gotten older I have found more people that inspire me. So here is my list of people who inspire me to improve. My mum - as stated above she supported and helped me in whatever way she could. She showed me it's okay to be do things alone and that you should always strive to do your best and work hard. Jenn - I...