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There is something about looking up at the sky.

So serene, so fascinating,

Something magical about looking at the different

sights around you.

The world contains unimaginable beauty,

an indescribable beauty.

There are no words to describe it.

It's real beauty, like a girl with no make up,

it's real.

It's fresh.

Beautiful on it's own,

natural in a world that is changing around.

There's something about looking around at the

'new' world, earphones in

but listening to classic songs from classic movies.

So many people in a modern world, doing different 

things.

A modern world with humans changing

who they are, to fit into the mould

of the best and new.

There are not many people who are

themselves in this world..

HOW TO GET OVER A GUY

Whether there is a guy who is treating you badly, not talking to you, being rude or you have just broken up with a guy, here are some tips for you.

I feel as though I know some good tips as I have gotten over a guy and moved on and IT IS GREAT!

1. STOP TALKING TO HIM - 

Just because he is online, doesn't mean you have to talk to him - for a while it will be strange or weird seeing him online and not taking to him because maybe you always did - but trust me, this is the first step to take.

Ignore that he is online and evacuate - Not literally, but distract yourself, get off the chat asap and do your own thing.

2. WRITE - 

Whether it be on your phone, a blog, a journal or word - DO IT, Writing is a great way to get out your feelings and thoughts and have it out written somewhere, out of your brain and writing really does help, whether your finding it all hard and hurtful - just write, I promise it helps. 

A journal is always there to listen, you know - it might sound strange if you have never done it before but when you do it feels real.

If you still don't find it is helping, KEEP GOING - it doesn't matter how long it takes you, it could take months or a year to get over this person.

3. TALK TO FRIENDS ABOUT YOUR SITUATION - 

I know sometimes or at some points in your life when talking to a guy and talking to a friend about the situation it can be quite tough or embarrassing but it isn't if you talk to the right friend.

I speak to my great friend about guy things and occasionally we ask each other so any guys? 

It just happens when your with a friend haha but also even guy friends can give good advice, After all they know how guys think and usually they look out for you if they are your friend. 

But friends always know what to say (if they are a good and supportive friend that is), don't be embarrassed, chances are they have experienced something similar and can be a helping hand.

4. WATCH SHOWS, MOVIES - DO ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY WITHOUT A GUY - 

So, the last thing I would say is to do something that you know makes you happy without a guy. Whether it be watching a feel good movie, writing, reading books, taking photos, drinking tea, shopping, drawing etc etc DO IT! This is how you get your power back and own it! By doing and finding something that makes you happy without a guy is super powerful because the next time you go through something with a guy, you know instantly what to do to get back to your happy place and you find strength and peace with that. 

Love N xx

  

Dear Blog,

I've been thinking a lot lately, 

well especially since last night.

You see, there is a birthday party/ get together coming up

and 

someone I finally got over will most 

likely be there and here is why I was thinking a lot.

I was finally so proud of myself for how strong I was, not talking to this person, giving up, kind of pushing them out of my brain and life.

I didn't want them to affect me anymore, so I haven't talked to this person in ages! I could tell he didn't want to talk to me and I just had to take time to forget and get over the memories with this person because I kept on thinking - 

Oh, we have a history - we are good friends

we are friends

oh maybe he really doesn't go on social media much

and I kept making up excuses for this person.

I kept making excuses in my head and to people, to the point where

I really started to believe it myself and I kept forgiving him.

I kept forgiving him because every now and then, he would say something sweet and because we had a history and I was head over heels for this guy, I was sucked in once again..

I kept getting sucked in because I did once have a lot of feelings towards this guy.

I wanted it to stop. I didn't want to delete him off social media

or make a big deal out of it because it was something I needed to do for me.

For my own mind frame and sanity.

Even though, his photos pop up on my instagram feed and his name pops up on my chat.

I just choose not to make contact with him because at the end of the day,

if someone isn't messaging you then they most likely are annoyed or you or don't want to talk to you.

It sounds harsh but it is the true, it is real and once you wrap your head around it all, it does get better - trust me.

You feel like you have your power back, you are making a stand for yourself and you don't need a guy to make you feel like you have power.

DO IT FOR YOU!

Whether you be strong or not, remember it is for you and if you want to get out of feeling how you feel, then I mean a change should be on the horizon. 

It does get better.

Sure you may think of them for a blink of a second when you see things of them around but that is okay to.

Just be you, do you - love you and life will be great.

Just don't ever try and be anyone else, don't try and change yourself to be what you might have used to be when this guy 'liked you', be you - it is the most powerful thing you can do and your also moving on yourself so it's a bonus.

The reason for this post is because I may have to see this guy in a week or so at a party (if he goes) and I go. I admit, I'm a little scared because I don't want to go back to that place, I don't want to want to talk to him and I don't want to be sucked back in.

I want to be strong, it will be hard but it can be done, right?

I don't think I will ever be able to fully explain how I felt for this guy because I don't even fully understand the extent of it.

At the end of the day, you just have to treasure the good memories, just be glad it happened once or that you were close with this person once and be glad that you are at a good place now.

Writing this and being reminded of him has brought back bittersweet memories, of course I will always care for him and have a bit of a soft spot but I am stronger now and more wiser :) 

You can get through anything, you know.

You just have to believe that YOU are better and deserve better and move on - I will say though that sometimes it takes time but 

that is apart of the process:) 

Be kind to one another! Be Strong! Love and believe in yourself!

Love N xx 

About a month ago I entered a competition which was run by Dymocks in Australia - Every Friday they run a comp on their facebook which is known as Freebookfriday! I was super lucky to win and was soooo happy and still am incredibly grateful. I received a book which was The Yearbook Committee by Sarah Ayoub and a signed copy of FLAWED by Cecelia Ahern. I have never ever received or owned a signed copy in my life and to be honest am still in shock about it.

I can honestly say both of these books were amazing, absolutely outstanding - For me, I know a book is incredible when I am thinking of the characters and the book weeks after, it almost feels like you're lost in the world of that book even after finishing it.

I finished both of these books in one day!! I could not put them down and I now have two more authors which I adore and can't wait to get my hands on more of their books.

First I will start with FLAWED - 

It has the most amazing cover to start with and the colours go so well together, it is very eye catching. The back reads: Celestine North lives a perfect life. She's a model daughter and sister, she's well-liked by her classmates and teachers, and she's dating the impossibly charming Art Crevan. 

But then Celestine encounters a situation in which she makes an instinctive decision. She breaks a rule and now faces life-changing repercussions. She could be imprisoned. She could be branded. She could be found FLAWED.

In this stunning novel, bestselling author Cecelia Ahern depicts a society in which perfection is paramount and mistakes are punished. 

And where one young women decides to take a stand that could cost her everything.

Ok, so this book made my happy from the start not only does the main character's name (Celestine) remind me of my beautiful friend Celeste who unfortunately passed away a few years ago but I loved the uniqueness of the names, Celestine and Art. It's catchy right and their names fit them perfectly.

I mean just look at the incredible cover!!!!

I didn't know what to expect when starting this book for the first time but I can honestly say that what makes it amazing and unique and a page turner, it that it is different, it is nothing you would expect and it shows that Cecelia has an amazing mind (I want one like hers) because to come up with something this spectacular literally blows my mind.

This book got to my heart - and by that I mean, I was in all sorts of emotion - at most points throughout this book my eyes were watery haha!! I was so engrossed into this book that time flew by and I found myself in the same position 7 hours later still reading. This book tugged at my heart strings and I genuinely loved it. I would 10/10 read it again. I can't speak highly enough of this book and am definitely going to recommend it to my friends. I also recommend that anyone who sees or reads this, to give this a go - I am counting down the days for the finale of this book coming out on the 30.03.17 and it's name being PERFECT :) So excited!! Wish I didn't have to wait but it will be worth it that's for sure.

I would rate this a 10/10, I can not see any faults with the book, it is written in such a way that is exciting and it flows SO well. I love love love it, I loved the whole story line as it was nothing I have seen or read before and it was honestly so great.

What I loved about it most was it was a perfect book, it had some romance in their ;) and adventures and just crazy times but all in all - you won't be able to put the book down, I promise you that!

Be sure to check out this book and follow Cecelia Ahern on Twitter to keep up to date with new books etc :) 

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Second I am doing THE YEARBOOK COMMITTEE -

Ok, so since I started reading when I was as young as I can remember I never really recall reading any books written by Australian authors and a few months ago in the course I am studying at university (Creative writing) a lecturer asked if any of us had read any books by Australian authors and not many had and that is because I guess they are marketed differently and maybe not as much as they should be in Australia. So, I was very happy and excited to be receiving one which is written by someone based in Sydney, Australia and what is great is that the book is based around Sydney and a bit of Melbourne in their but it WAS AMAZING.

The back reads: Five teenagers, five lives, one final year.

The Loner: At school, nobody really notices Matty. But at home, Matty is everything. He's been single-handedly holding things together since his mum's breakdown, and he's never felt so alone.

The school captain: Ryan has it all... or at least he did, until and accident snatched his dreams away. How will he rebuild his life and what does the future hold for him now? 

The popular girl: Well, the popular girls bestfriend... cool by association. Tammi's always bowed to peer pressure, but when the expectations become too much to handle, will she finally stand up for herself? 

The newcomer: Charlie's just moved interstate and she's determined not to fit in. She's just biding her time until year 12 is over and she can head back to her real life and  her real friends...

The MP'S daughter: Gillian's dad is one of the most recognisable people in the state and she's learning the hard way that life in the spotlight comes with a very heavy price.  

Five unlikely teammates thrust together against their will. Can they find a way to make their final year a memorable one or will their differences tear their world apart?

So again this book really really surprised me and I read it in like 8 hours haha!! I couldn't put it down, it was a page turner and what kept me turning the pagers was to see what will happen next and seeing the different points of view for each character and also the romance of course. It tugged at my heart again and reminded me of past-loves and it made me cry throughout parts of it as did Flawed. Let's be honest most romantic books make me tear up haha.

This book was written sooo well and the cover is really eye catching, I love that it has a chalk board look to it and a camera also on the back, the information for the book is set out different to anything i have seen before but i liked it.

It was a great book, so so amazing and the fact that I know of Sydney and have been there many times before, I could imagine in my head of what it may look like etc. I really enjoyed this book and will most definitely be reading any other books written by Sarah, if I can get my hands on some.

Just look at the cover - sooooo cool right?

The reason I would definitely recommend this to others is the fact that I believe people can relate to it. I mean, I got teary and felt hurt from it because I had someone and a situation in mind and basically the school captain (popular kid) and the newcomer relate to a time in my life and I liked that.

 It was great being able to see/read the characters growing throughout the book and the ups and the downs that they go through and the ROMANCE - can not forget the romance.

I mean, any kind of romance whether in school or not is great and fun.

I am making it my mission to read more Australian authors and to find more books that they have written as it is good to support them and also after reading The Yearbook Committee, I believe now that there are book out there written by Australian authors who write books that are page turners and not boring.

This book proved me wrong and I really enjoyed it. I would read this book again and I would give it a 10/10. There is nothing at all that I disagree with or didn't like and I wasn't sure if this book would be too teenager ish for me but it was sooo good and I personally think any young adult can give it a go too, i don't believe it is just aimed for one age group.

I totally adore this book!

Be sure to check out Sarah Ayoub!!! 

I hope you guys enjoyed this book review and recommendation - I will be doing more on my blog and if you want to follow my Instagram that is related to my blog and writing etc the username is : nataliabeth

Comment, give me your thoughts - have you read any of these books? and what did you think?

Love N xx

- The World and Writing -

It all started when I started to see more people start to write - to write how their day was, how they were feeling, situations they are going through or may have gone through in life and what their life is like at this moment in time.

It came the time when I started a journal - about 3 years ago - IT WAS THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE - I truly wish I had been doing it my whole life, before I became a teenager, I think it could have help me a lot.

I wouldn't say I had a heap of problems throughout my teenage life but it would have been nice to have a place to go to let out my thoughts, feelings and desire.

There is something about writing that is so calming, you go to a place that you wouldn't normally go, writing gives you the chance to be creative to write whatever you truly want to. 

I have always thought as a journal as a friend, you know - it is always there and it always listens (not really, but it does feel like it - I promise)

The amazing thing about a journal is the fact that you can keep something you made, something you made yours and something that contains YOUR writing.

There is no better feeling in the world then writing and whoever out there that may be reading this - I encourage you (whether your a girl or guy) to pick up a pen, find a piece of paper or notebook etc and write - see how you feel!

It is addicting - but writing is not bad so it is ok.

Writing helps you through the happiest and the darkest of times.

The universe is a crazy thing.

The other night I was in my brothers bedroom (They have the best big windows ever), at night time I love to sit by the windows, journal and pen in hand - with a blanket and pillow of course, you gotta have warmth and comfort :P

But the last few days I was feeling strange whenever I was writing because there was someone on my mind. 

With that being said, writing helps and it helps you to move on and to heal from whatever happened - I had healed but for some reason this person was on my mind - they were special to me once.

So, as I was sitting by the window writing, I had finished a few pages and went on my phone for  a bit, I checked 'this' persons instagram and I'm not going to go into full explanation because I am not ready but something clicked - I mean I found out something.

My point is - no matter who you are writing or thinking about in the world - Sometimes they can be closer than expected and I said above that the universe is a crazy thing - because I was writing about 'this' person and then I found out they were closer then I knew.

Closer as in living in the same area and I was truly shocked - I mean what are the chances of that happening.

I mean - how crazy is that you can think about someone, write about them - cry yourself to sleep over them and the memories and not know they are close, though somewhere or something in the universe knows what is going on and knows that they are close - maybe that's why the thought of them popped into your mind. I think it sounds crazy haha but think about it - it probably has happened to you once in your lifetime or something similar happened.

I would love to hear any stories or situations you may have had the same - Please feel free to comment - I would love to chat with you :)

To the guy I called 'this' person in this - you broke my heart but I treasure the moments I had with you, it was one of the best times of my life & I did things I may have never done, so thank you for that. I am over you but occasionally I think about you when I am trying to sleep or watching movies and its sooooo annoying!!! You are pretty something.

^^I don't even think the guy I was talking about knows I have a blog or looks at it - I wrote it anyway because it will be a good memory to look back on for this time in my life.

Hope you enjoyed the inner words of my mind. 

N xx

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