January Favourites | 2017

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Hey Guys x

Welcome to my first 'Favourites' post of the year!

Because I included so much stuff in my last 'Favourites' post, this one is going to be a bit shorter, but they're still things that I've been really passionate about this year, that I can't wait to share with you!

Please tell me some of your favourite things from January in the comments!

Favourite Movie: Sausage Party
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I loved this movie! When I first started watching it, I thought 'what the hell is going on?'. But when you get past that, I really admired the original concept, and the amazing humour. Yes there were heavy sex references, but that just made the film even funnier in my opinion! It's received a lot of negative backlash but I think it was hilarious and I'll definitely be watching it again! Just when you think there are no more original ideas, this comes out!

Favourite TV Show: The Vampire Diaries
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I know that this was my favourite last month, but this is all that I've been watching lately, so there was nothing else that I could have picked. I now have 2 episodes to go until I reach season 6, then I will be buying season 7 and binge-watching that too. This is a show that pushes boundaries, everything that happens is amazing and unexpected, and I really can't wait to see how season 5 ends! (Update: I finished Season 5 and cried because the last episode was so emotional!)

Favourite Song: A Drop In The Ocean

I first heard this song in an episode of TVD and I was blown away by how powerful it was. It's a song that I could easily cry to because it just has the most beautiful melody, the lyrics are amazing and I cannot stop listening to it. I'll also insert the scene where I first heard it, but it might be hard to understand if you don't watch the show.


Favourite YouTuber: Hazel Hayes

I'm gonna talk about Hazel more when I talk about my favourite YouTube video this month. But the post that I wrote on Wednesday (which I'll link here) was inspired by one of Hazel's videos, as many things in my life are. Check out her youtube channel 'Chewing Sand'!

Favourite Game: GTA V
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I have been playing this game so much lately! It's just such a good release of stress and tension, but I really get into the lives of the characters and just have such a good time completing missions and doing things that I wouldn't even dream about doing in real life!

Favourite Actor: Tom Holland
(My favourites always tend to be actors, so I've changed 'Celebrities' to 'Actors' - unless I ever pick someone that is just a celebrity)

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I have been so into Tom Holland lately! Of course, he plays Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War and also has his own Spider-Man movie coming later this year, and I just think he's so talented! I was so surprised to learn that Tom and I are the same age, he's accomplished so much! I can't wait to see what else he gets up to, and I hope that he has a long career in the film business!

Favourite YouTube Video: October 2016

This is the video that inspired me to write yesterday's post. I don't know if I'll ever be able to thank Hazel for inspiring me and for lighting a fire under me, but this video is a great way for you guys to see what it is about her that makes me want to work my arse off and be the best that I can be.

Random Favourite: The Cinema!
I went to the cinema on my own for the first time this month, and since then I've gone again on my own and once with a friend, and I just love going to the cinema! I've seen some great films and it's the one thing that I don't mind spending lots of money on. Especially the films that have been Oscar nominated!

Thank you for reading.

What have you loved this month? Comment below!

Lou xx

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