Year 10

I'm going to be in year 10 next year, no this year. Let me start that again, I am going to be in year ten this September. Honestly, I don't know whether I am excited or terrified. Now I know that I am not in year 11 quite yet and that it gets worse then but I still don't know how to feel.

On the one hand, I am thrilled that I don't have to do Spanish anymore. Yeah, maybe I'm a bit too happy about that. Everyone that knows me knows that I hate Spanish, although, it wasn't the actual language, mainly the teacher. Also, I don't have to do food tech anymore. Thank goodness! I literally was the worst at cooking and baking but my sister has taken catering and loves it so maybe it was just me. Meh, I'm no too bothered. The thing about food tech is that I made the food look really good but in actual fact, no one could eat it. I am going to miss music because I loved that lesson but that is the only thing that I am going to miss. Everything else was really boring so yeah.

Saying that, I am still really scared because of the amount of work and pressure that is put on students. The realisation that I am going to be doing my GCSE's in two years is crazy. I get anxious just thinking about it, ugh. I am also nervous because I have never taken sociology before and I have no idea what is going to happen in that class. I don't even know my teacher for that lesson. It stresses me out so much even though I still have two years still.

I chose drama, sociology, French and history. I have already talked about sociology so I wont repeat myself. French, I am really excited for because I love the language and pronunciation. The sounds are so different from English and I think that's why I find it so interesting. Despite the fact that I love it, I know that it is very difficult to pick up all of the different words.

I am terrified for history, I like it and all but I just think that my opinion has changed on it this past year. The topics that we covered weren't very gripping like they were before.

Drama I am over the moon about. I had never thought that my parents would ever let me choose it because let's face it, it isn't the most academic subject in the world. That being said, I am ecstatic that I have chosen it.

Comment below if you feel my pain. As always, follow me on here if you want to hear my first impressions on year 10 in the next couple of weeks. Also, my links are:

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25 Facts About Me 

So I thought I would write up 25 facts about me for you guys. These are just random facts i could think of so they aren't categorically written. Not that these will help you in any sort of way. 

1. I love drama. (as a subject)

2. I am YouTube obsessed. 

3. I am terrified of needles.

4. I hate it when people smoke.

5. The first thing I notice in people are their eyebrows.

6. I can't eat healthily to save my life. 

7. My favourite colour is black. 

8. My room is purple. 

9. I love photography. 

10. English literature is my favourite subject. 

11. I hate maths.

12. I love reading online.

13. However, it takes me months to read a normal book.

14. I love reality T.V.

15. I love chick flicks.

16. I cry at movies, all the time.

17. I haven't finished watching Frozen. (Although, I know all of the songs)

18. I LOVE sleep. 

19. I have 4 sisters. 

20. I love creative writing.

21. My birthday is on the 4th of June.

22. I love Disney.

23. I am fluent in more than one language.

24. I can't swim.

25. And finally, I don't have a middle name.

They were 25 random facts about me, I hope you found it somehow interesting. As always, don't forget to follow me here and on my social media. Leave me a fact about you in the comments.

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-Leena :)

Non-Beauty Summer Favourites

Today I wanted to talk about what I have been loving in summer. (I wanted to do a non-beauty favourites blog post because I always see beauty favourites so yeah.) So firstly I'm going to talk about music and what genres I have been loving. Broadway is always something that I have enjoyed but I have just been loving it even more recently. The one song that I have not stopped singing is 'defying gravity' from the musical Wicked. I imagine myself on stage and really get into the characters, it is to funny to watch. Also, a singer in particular that I am loving is Tori Kelly, she honestly has one of the best vocals in history. The lyrics to her song 'unbreakable smile' are amazing and I so recommend that you all go and listen to it. (Credits to my sister for showing me the song)

I also have been loving dancing , now I usually don't dance because I know for a fact that I am bad at it. I don't really care, though because I don't do it professionally, just in front of my sisters.Yeah, dance isn't my forte. I do like contemporary improvisation, though. I have started a new dance to Lucy Hale's 'Loved'. It's musical theater, lets just hope it goes well. Dance is also a very good exercise so that is always a bonus. 'Elastic Heart' by Sia is my go-to song for lyrical dances, generally but any slow song will do really.

Fruit/vegetable infused water has been my number one drink this summer. I love just putting some fresh mint leaves in my water and leaving it overnight. That is my absolute favourite but I love cucumber in my cup too. People usually put fruit in their water but I just eat fruit by itself so I tend to use veggies. To throw in another recipe for you, I am in love with banana milkshakes. I always have a milkshake when we have bananas in the house. Just whack in a banana for each person, add some milk and blend (I know that isn't an actual recipe but you can guess the measurements, right?) It may not be grand recipe but it works for me.

The website/app that has been my favourite through summer is YouTube. While everyone else in the whole of England was out and about this summer, I was sat at home watching YouTube videos. I loved it though, between Zoe, Gabby and the others, I never stopped laughing.I normally don't have favourites but Gabby is my idol. I can't actually express how much I love her in words so I won't try. All you need to know is that I love her to death and if she reads this,(I know she isn't but I can only dream) I LOVE YOU!!!

So yeah, they were my non beauty favourites, I know that this was really random but I just wanted to do it. They were the only things I could think of really. Comment below telling me what your favourite things this summer were. If there is any constructive criticism you have for me, leave it in the comments. As always, follow me on all of my social media:

Twitter: @leenature_
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(By the way, I want to start a new thing where I post a picture and call it 'photo of the week.' It is basically a picture that I have taken and it is my favourite one I have taken this week)

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My first blog

Hi whoever is reading this! (Although I don't really know how you stumbled upon this page) My name is Leena welcome to my blog. Thanks for checking it out, this is my first blog post so be easy on me. So here are some things about me so you can get to know me a bit better:

To say that I like photography would be an understatement. I love it. I just think that capturing a moment at its finest, is somehow magical. Creating a memory is one thing but having it in a frame is another. For more photography, follow me on Instagram:
 @leena_elharm (Shameless self promo for you)

I love making people laugh with witty one liners although they don't work all of the time. It's the thought that counts here, right? Just seeing a smile on someone's face and thinking ' I caused that smile' makes me beam with joy. If someone is having a bad day, I make it my mission to make them smile.

I wish that I could say I am this tumblr obsessed girl that has all of these 'hip' ideas but I am not that great. In reality, I am just a normal teenager that has wanted to start a blog for ages but never had the guts to post anything. I got bored over the summer and decided to make this blog.

I think I want to post every couple of days but I know how hard it is to be on top of everything so I can't make any promises. I like writing mini-posts to keep things interesting too. I don't even know where I want this blog to go, I am just going to stick to what I know and love. Photography, natural skincare and some beauty bits. (I am not a beauty guru AT ALL!!! I just like some beauty bits and bobs like nail polish etc.)

Don't forget to follow me on all of my social media and especially here. As I said, I am new here so leave me a comment telling me what you thought. I want to know if anyone is reading or if I am just writing to myself. 

        -Thanks, Leena :)