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Monthly Favourites - February 2020


After the drag of January, I love that February goes by so quickly. It went by so quickly, in fact, that I didn’t even realise that it was time for my monthly favourites – hence the day late post.

For me, February has been very busy. I’ve barely recovered from my week of travel. I have no regrets about the experiences, but I definitely missed out on the rest that was so desperately needed.
Anyway, this is what I’ve been up to this month!

1.      Crystal Maze


This was a work event, and it was amazing. My work is so thoughtful that they consider the fact that January is awful and instead of giving us a CPD where we have to listen to people talk for hours on end, they got us involved in team-building activities. A company came in to run this based on a popular TV show here in the UK. I had so much fun, and my team even came in second! It was definitely a highlight of the month.

2.      Belgium


I was lucky enough to go to Belgium for a school trip. It was a trip based on a book about war that the pupils in Y7 read. For me, this trip was shocking. Canada was a part of WWI, but it didn’t happen on our land. It was moving for me to see where the famous battles actually happened. One of the most interesting parts for me was seeing the holes in the ground where bombs and grenades fell. It wasn’t a fun and exciting trip like others have been, but it was a highlight for cultural reasons.

3.      Berlin


The day after I got back from Belgium (not kidding - immigration questioned me on it both in and out of Germany), I left for Berlin with some friends. This was also a very cultural trip. From the East Side Gallery, to bars, to seeing the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, to going to the top of the Cathedral, it was a trip full of interesting sights. One of my friends is also a history teacher, so we got the full tour. Stay tuned for a futurepost on both Berlin and Belgium.

4.      Taskmaster Game


For Christmas, Matt got me this “board” game based on one of our favourite TV shows. As you can see by the picture, it’s a bit random. The tasks are set all over the house, so our place ended up in a bit of a mess afterwards, but I cannot stress enough how much fun we all had. I’m trying to plan another game night as an excuse to play this wacky game.

5.      Fanny Pack (Bum Bag)


I absolutely love fanny packs. I used to wear them when I was a soph during O-Week university, but I never found a chance to wear them again. I know they’re in style at the moment, but there is NO WAY I can pull off the slung over your shoulder vibe. Not me. Now, I use it for travel. It frees up my hands, and I’m not worried about getting pickpocketed. Also, it fits my EpiPens so bonus!

March will be fun. It’s my birthday a few weeks in, and the weather will hopefully be getting better. I’m also going to spend a lot of time this month planning for more trips next month. I have one on the cards and two more to work on.

What did you do in February?

-Daniella
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