Books!

 

Hi loves! So, last week, I caught the COVID and had to remain in isolation for the week. I was absolutely bored out of my mind. But you know what really kept me occupied and feeling good? Taking my water bottle outside on a nice sunny day and reading a good book! I've never been much of a reader but that's only cause I haven't found a book I really love in a while. Like I said before, Zoe Sugg's Girl Online really helped inspire me to write this blog, and I recently finished the second book in the series! I'm now on Girl Online: Going Solo which is the last book of the series (boo!). But I'm already half way through the book! I don't like it as much as the other two, but it's still enjoyable! And perhaps it'll grow on me as I read it more! 

But something I noticed when I'm reading is...I get inspired. I'm happy and calm! I don't get sucked into past, toxic situations. Especially at work since I have a lot of down time and time to think (very dangerous). Even just dialing the phone, I always find myself thinking about the same event that occurred in the past! DIALING THE PHONE! But I always bring my book to work, and when I'm reading. I'm content and zen. 

It also inspires me to do a lot of creative things! Like I've mentioned a bunch of times, Girl Online inspired me to start this blog. The main character Penny has inspired me to want to take more aesthetic pictures and perhaps even share them on this blog (none of my face since I wish to remain anonymous). Even Leah Brown has inspired me to start writing songs again!

Song writing has also helped distract me from my intrusive thoughts! I've started writing lyrics about the situation and putting them to music. Almost like a break up album. Honestly, I thought writing about the situation constantly would only bring me more harm since I was constantly thinking of it and reminding myself about what happened. But putting my feelings to music really helps me come to terms with my feelings and make peace!

Let me know what some of your distractions are! xoxo