155. Become a 'Dancing Queen' (17)

10th April 2017



155. Become a 'Dancing Queen' (17) 


I'm sure everyone dreams of the day when they turn 17 just so they can apply to the iconic song 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.

Just me?

Well, I am now officially a dancing queen! I wanted to do something pretty chill this year for my birthday, so instead of having of having a party, I just went up to London for the day with my parents. I also went to Brighton a few days later with my cousin.

Because I don't live really far away from London, I've been there many times in my life. I never really liked London, purely because of how busy it is. But I'm learning to get past that and concentrate on the beautiful parts of London such as the unique architecture, rows of expensive shops and aesthetically pleasing cafes.

Luckily on my trip to London this time, I didn't run into any really rude people and I knew where I was going. I wanted to go to Tate Britain as I hadn't gone in years and I love Tate Modern. I was taken aback by the amount of inspiring, lively and expressive paintings which were presented before me.

Personally, I prefer abstract art but the amount of time and effort put into those paintings just shook me.

After this I made my way over to Madame Tussauds, getting ready to become a proper tourist. I think I was most excited to stand next to the wax figure of Van Gogh. It really was an arty day.

Onto Brighton
Brighton is basically my second home as I go there so often. I just can't get enough of the place! The pier is my favourite place to go as I love the rides (although the first time I went on them I thought I was going to fall off into the sea) and I also have a love for the rubbish 2p machines in the arcade.

The lanes also have their own beauty. I think the north laine is my favourite part as an amazing second hand shop called 'Snoopers Paradise' allows you to loose yourself through old black and white photographs of different families, old vinyl and weird trinkets (I'm not a fan of the boxes of china doll parts though). They also have a quality old photomatic which I have to go to every time I'm in Brighton.

Not to mention the AMAZING vegan restaurants/cafe's which are scattered round every corner. There's also this great bubble tea place where I like to sit and people watch, cause Brighton is just so full of beautiful people with beautiful clothes and beautiful personalities.
There are photo opportunities everywhere! Whether it's on the beach by the old burnt down pier or against the graffiti covered walls, my Instagram gets a spam of photos.
I don't think I'll ever stop loving Brighton. It's not the first time I've spent my birthday in Brighton, and it definitely won't be the last. I plan to live there someday which is basically impossible as a nice sized flat costs about £1 million, but hey a girl can dream.

I think being 16 was one of the worst years of my life, mainly cause of the whole being forced to decide my future when I don't even know what I want to do.
I'm planning on making 17 one of the best years of my life.
I hope it's the same for you.


Thanks,

Amy.