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Pride Month. A month to spread awareness about LGBT+ rights, equality and a time for LGBT+ people to be proud of who they are. The thing is, they should be proud of who they are all the time. We all should.

For the last few days, it's rained quite a lot. Googling things like "Things to do on a rainy day" can get annoying... Here are 5 things I've come up with for things to do on a rainy or cold day. Even if it's just a lazy day where you don't feel like doing much;

2. Play Boardgames.
It might seem a bit boring or childish but getting together with a group of your friends or your family is a nice way to spend some time. Playing monopoly, mastermind or charades is a fun way to let loose and relax. 

3. Make / buy something sweet.
​Brownies, cupcakes, a muffin or even a simple hot chocolate. I personally don't like cooking and am a complete disaster in the kitchen but something warm and sweet can always cheer me up. Suggesting Sarah Coates' Nutella-hot-chocolate recipe and Jamie Oliver's simple Brownie recipe:
http://www.thesugarhit.com/2014/11/super-simple-nutella-hot-chocolate.html
​http://www.jamieshomecookingskills.com/recipe.php?title=chocolate-brownies

4. Re-style / decorate your bedroom.
Every now and then, I like a change... Whether it's a new placement of a desk, a newly colour-coded wardrobe or a completely different positioning of paintings and photo frames. Making new DIY frames, shelves, baskets or even some simple wall-art. 

5. Smile
Play in the rain. Have fun, dance, smile. Laugh and belt out the lyrics of your favourite songs. 

Tomorrow, the 20th of May is Pink Shirt Day. A day of honesty. Kindness. Respect. Acceptance. ​

It doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, who your friends are, who you love, what you’re good at and not good at or what you look like. Because in the end, it’s YOU. You are You. and you’re the best at being you. ​

Speak loud. Be proud. And wear pink because it’s you. 

It’s also pretty cute too. :) ​

Thank you Mummy for always being by my side. 
Thank you Mummy for helping me celebrate my accomplishments. 
For teaching me, mentoring me and supporting me.
For surviving living with me, including my moments where I fangirl over Joe Sugg...
For accepting my reading obsessions and horrible singing 24/7.
​For giving me someone to travel and experience new, amazing things with. 
​For handling me when I turn into an overemotional psychopath. 
For being there for me when I get stressed, tired and in moments of fear. 
For making me laugh and have someone fun and kind to live with everyday. 

Overall, thank you for being the best mum a girl could ask for. For being responsible, wise and smart but also fun, loving and absolutely hilarious. Happy Mother's Day まま. Happy Mother's Day Mummy. 大好きよ. Love you heaps. xoxo. 

Music Recommendations
For as long as I can remember, I've loved music. Whether it was singing on stage, dancing around awkwardly in the kitchen whilst doing the dishes or just belting out lyrics in the car. Here are some of my current favourites:
New Music:

• I took a pill in Ibiza - Mike Posner, Seeb
• Never be like you - Flume, Kai
• Fast Car - Jonas Blue, Dakota
• Roses - Chainsmokers, ROZES
• Middle - DJ Snake, Bipolar Sunshine
• Rock Bottom - Haille Steinfield, DNCE
• Faded - Alan Walker
• Close - Nick Jonas, Tove Lo
• Gold - Kiiara 
• (Stop) Just Love - Us The Duo

Album:

• Blue Neighbourhood - Troye Sivan 

           - Featuring: Betty Who, Alex Hope, Broods, Tkay Maidza, Allday

'Paper Towns' is a definite must-read. It is written by John Green, also the author of 'The Fault In Our Stars'. 'Paper Towns' is mysterious and adventurous, but is based on a young shy boy's journey to search for the most popular girl in school (his crush). Quentin searches for Margo when she disappears after an adventurous night of pranks and breaking into amusement parks. 

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'Username: Evie' is a book written by Joe Sugg, also known as ThatcherJoe on Youtube. He has done a voice over in the new Spongebob movie and starred in the movie 'Joe and Caspar Hit The Road' with his best friend, Caspar Lee. Joe Sugg is known for his Youtube channels; ThatcherJoe, ThatcherJoeVlogs and ThatcherJoeGames. Also, he is hilarious so go check out his Youtube channels!! ;) This book is for those who might not enjoy reading as much as others since it is a graphic novel. The book has an incredible, thrilling plot about a girl who feels as if she doesn't belong. This was one of the only graphic novels I have every really enjoyed, not only because of its amazing plot, but the amazing sense of character in the story.

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'The Fault In Our Stars' by John Green. One of the most emotional stories I have ever read, resulting in me sobbing for an hour on my own on a beanbag. The story portrays a story between brave, tired Hazel Lancaster and charming, beautiful Augustus Waters. It is written by the same author as 'Paper Towns'. John Green often writes in the perspective of a young teen. His stories are passionate, mostly including romance, adventure and what it means to 'live'. The story makes you really question the values in life and the things you do with the things you are fortunate to have. So grab a few tissues, a comfy place, some hot chocolate and enjoy the book :)

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'If I Stay' by Gayle Forman. Is a heartfelt, dramatic and romantic novel. The story explores teen romance, family and friendships. Again, I cried. When Mia; a beautiful, kind, ambitious girl experiences something that could change everything, Adam; guitar-strumming, beautiful and desperate boy comes along. With their love, Mia relives memories, determined to make a choice that could make everything come crumbling down. 'If I Stay' not only is emotional, but makes you appreciate the people around you, taking in every minute you have with them.