I don't seem to have blogged for quite a while. This is mainly because whatever I write about seems really embarrassing when I read it back to myself at a later date (yeah that doesn't really bode well for the wannabe journo in me...) however as I don't seem to have much of an audience I think I'll get over it.
The main thing on my mind lately has been running. Contrary to what earlier posts suggest, this is no longer in relation to my desire for toned legs but due to the panic I am now feeling as a result of signing up for a half marathon. Weeks of after-work jogs and Sunday afternoons spent trying to keep up with my Dad on his bike (who needs a personal trainer?!) will hopefully pay off this Sunday when I attempt the 13 mile course around Liverpool. I've given up on aiming for a specific time (although I was a lot more ambitious a couple of weeks ago) and just want to cross the finish line still smiling (I might as well enjoy it, right?).
Also in the way of news, it's student officer election time at work (feel free to skip this part if you have no interest in student politics) which is always an exciting time of year. Well I say exciting, not so much for the poor candidates who have dedicated the last couple of weeks to flyering and doing lecture shout outs in an attempt to win their fellow students' votes. Having been in this position myself a couple of years ago, I fully empathise with those running and understand the ups and downs the campaign period can bring. Sure it's fun, but when you're putting yourself out there for everyone to judge (which, let's face it, you really are) it can be pretty stressful. Especially when it's for something you want so badly. The results are announced this Friday so it looks like the week will end on quite a tense note.
During the actual voting period, Union staff members are required to man polling stations in various locations. I was in one of the libraries today which was an excellent location for a bit of outfit spotting. I think one of the reasons University libraries can be such a good source of wardrobe inspiration is because people like to make an effort with their appearance in order to distract themselves from the fact that they're about to spend their day immersed in a text book. I spied a lovely jumpsuit that would be perfect for the kind of weather we've had over the last couple of days and yesterday's stint saw me getting rather jealous of a beautiful Louis Vuitton bag (my student loan barely stretched Top Shop!). A couple of hours on a polling station and you'd easily have enough material for an outfit blog post if you're that way inclined (although judging by some people's reactions when they're asked to vote in the student elections, taking photos would probably be one step too far).
I've got Bruno Mars' 'Marry You' stuck in my head (possibly because I keep listening to it on spotify). I think this has less to do with a sudden desire to be marched down the aisle and relates more to the fact that they sang it on Glee the other week- those kids could make anything catchy!
