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Monthly Favourites - August 2017


Here’s a real question for all you folks: what happened to August? How is it almost September? I really struggled to come up with my favourites this month because I can barely remember what actually happened. With some careful sleuthing of the pictures on my camera and Instagram, I have figured out what I did. Here are my August favourites:

1.       Haven’s Creamery
 

If you don’t follow me on Instagram (@daniellaelyse), you won’t know about my obsession with this ice cream place from back home. I cannot tell you enough about it. It is amazing for so many reasons (locally sourced being one of them), but the reason I love it is because I can actually eat there with my allergy. I spoke to the owner on the phone before my first visit and then went two more times since. The owner actually knows me by name at this point. I am so disappointed that I discovered it two weeks before I left. However, I will be sure to visit when I go home for Christmas (even if there is four feet of snow!).

2.       Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce
 

This novel is outstanding. It came with a list of award winning literature on a reading list for school, and I am entirely overjoyed that it was on my list. It is funny, heartwarming, emotional, and innocent. Consider this my mini-review. I got through so many YA novels, but it is this novel for children that stands out in my mind. It has been a while since I read a book this good. It is for sure going on my top five favourite books! I also love the idea of reading it out loud to children.

3.       First Class Train
 

I have mentioned this previously, but the trip to Cardiff was very up and down. Again, I will say that it is NOT worth it to travel by train with two large suitcases (times three because I was with two others). The one shining moment was the upgrade to first class. We got free tea and snacks. The seats were superb. The wifi was a savior. I will never be in first class again, so this was an amazing treat.

4.       Moving to Cardiff!
 

What can I really say about this? I’ve done more exploring, and I am starting to get more comfortable. I just cannot wait to really start exploring. Everything I’ve seen here has been so cute. I am so thankful that there aren’t as many hills as there were in Leeds! I know where my favourite stores are, and I have new places on my list.

5.       Finding a Place to Live
 

This is the first time I’ve moved out. Leeds doesn’t count because that was university accommodation. I was so overwhelmed and stressed about. The evidence of that is in the form of a massive pimple on my chin. The original plan was to move in with Kennedy and Erin. After talking with Abigail and Ericka on our first night, it was clear that the chance of finding a three bedroom place at a decent price was not high. Going to five people was a great decision. Two days after we all got there, we found the perfect place. I cried a little bit.

September will bring some exciting times. I have school that started today. My placements will start in a few weeks from now. I have a new house to move into that comes with a room to decorate. I can finally stop living out of suitcases. I am really looking forward to getting a routine established and unpacking. I already have some tabs for museums in Cardiff saved. I am so excited about this upcoming year!

What are you looking forward to in September?

-Daniella
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