Miss Perceived

An Overdue Explanation

I think I owe you all an explanation...

You may or may not have noticed that I haven't been posting in quite some time so I figured it was about time I did some explaining.

During my latest project Blogmas, I was happy with where my blog was headed but since December has passed, I have really lacked in inspiration. I had a few posts planned for January but just felt like they weren't worth writing, yet alone reading. I'm not sure if it's because I was blogged out from December, but I just haven't happy with the posts I created for you guys!

However, it's now half way through February and I'm still just not feeling it and this, I put down to lack of direction. I am unsure where my blog is headed and I feel like it isn't going anywhere - like it is stationary. It remains at a point where my content is at the same level of quality, impact, views and flair.

I have a rule that if it isn't something I'd want to read, I wouldn't post it. Right now, I wouldn't want to read anything miss perceived posts. But seeing as there aren't many of you reading, I figured no one would realise I was gone and no one would miss me.

So here is my proposal. I am going to start over - new year, new look, new blog. I know I should have faith in myself but I think what I really want is a new brand. My blog will remain miss perceived course, but it is going to have a makeover. A rebrand.

What I am going to do is to take the time to redesign and rethink miss perceived. I will first be focusing on design and then when I am happy with my new look, I'll refocus on my content and my presence in the blogging community. I may upcycle some of the posts I had planned for you guys and I will definitely come back with some fresh ideas. This way, I am hoping I'll rediscover my passion for blogging and hopefully really give Miss Perceived the boost it needs.

Until then, I am going to carry on this break. Let's think of it as under maintenance.

In the meantime, I hope you all have had a lovely 2017 and I hope February goes well for you all!

Goodbye for now my lovelies!

2017 Goals

I wonder how all of your 2016s have been? I know mine has been pretty good but I am excited for 2017 to start now.

There is so much that I have planned for 2017 and I really want it to be a successful year. I am planning to go to university which includes moving far away and meeting tonnes of new people. Of course it will terrifying but it is an adventure I cannot wait to start. Before that though, I have my A-Level exams to complete and 8 months of adventures so lets not get ahead of ourselves.

One of my goals this year is to better document what I get up to during the year. This will include me taking way more photos and writing more things down. I'm thinking of starting an art journal or scrapbook to keep all of my photos and memories in? I haven't quite decided yet though.

One of my next goals for the year is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. I know it's quite broad but I am already working towards one. I always say I'm going to take up running but I never get round to it and I also want to cut out some of the snacks I eat like crisps and replace them with fruit.

Also, I want to 2017 to be the year where I start to be more adventurous. I want to go to new places and try new things. I actually created a 2017 bucket list in my bullet journal which you can see here and it currently consists of 20 things I want to do in 2017. I think I'm also going to make it a new years resolution to try something new every time I go to a restaurant. What do you think?

So those are my main goals for the year. Better document what I get up to, adopt a healthier lifestyle and be more adventurous. What are your goals for 2017? Let me know in the comments down below.

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy new year and I hope that it is full with adventures, good times and positivity!

I hope you have a great day and an even better 2017!

2017 Bullet Journal Spreads

Bullet journaling is my newest addiction that I discovered in 2016 and I shall definitely be carrying it on through to 2017! I just recently finished creating my newest bullet journal spreads for 2017 so of course I wanted to share them with you!

First off is my 2017 divider. I was searching for inspiration on the interenet but I thought a wreath was too unoriginal so instead I created this mandala pattern! It took me a little while but I can't decide if I want it to stay a circle or fill the whole page?

Next is my year long future log. It is four months per page and is in the style of a table. The left columns are the four months where I will write the date. The centre column is where I will write the event and the right column is where I shall mark if the event has been schedule in my monthly log.

To the right of the above page is my birthday page. I got inspiration for this design on Pinterest and thought it was much easier than adding them to my future log. I really love this page because of the rainbow colour scheme!

The next page is my 2017 bucket list which currently consists of 20 things I want to do in 2017. I also left room at the bottom of the page in case I wanted to add more! As you can tell, I want it to be quite an adventurous year!

The final collection I created is my savings goals page. It is basically two piggy banks with coins falling into them. As I put the set amount into my savings account, I will colour in the coin. To the left, there are 20 coins, representing £50 each and to the right there is 50 coins representing £20 each. I would love to have filled or be close to filling each coin on this page by the end of the year!

(I spent ages trying to draw piggy banks but I couldn't manage it so I just traced some instead! Shhh!)

Hopefully I've given you some inspiration for your 2017 spreads! Which one is your favourite?

I hope you have an amazing day and an even better 2017!

2016: A Reflection

2016. What a year! I will definitely remember it as a good one - I am so proud of everything I have achieved and I have made a lot of amazing memories!

For todays post, I have created a timeline of all the big things I did this year. (The ones I can currently remember anyway!) I'll also attach some of my favourite pictures of the year to give you a little sneak peak into my life and what I got up to!

I went on a school trip to Dorset from the 18th - 20th of March.

My nephew Arthur was born on the 7th of May at 3:35.

I really began to kick-start my blog, and did my first ever collab with VieAvecCharlotte on the 12th of June.

I celebrated 1 year anniversary with my boyfriend Jack on the 23rd of June.

I went on a weekend hike/camp with Rangers from the 5th - 6th of August.

I achieved an A in AS-Geography and a B in AS Maths, receiving my results on the 18th of August!

I went on an amazing holiday to Florida from the 11th - 25th of August where my childhood dream of walking down Diagon Alley came to life!

My brother came home from his year abroad in Australia on the 27th of August.

I started my bullet journal on the 11th of September.

I went to 6 university open days, including Derby and Teeside in the same day on the 19th of October.

I applied to them on the 17th of November and got offers from all, two of which were unconditional.

I went to Winter Wonderland on the 4th of December.

I applied for around 50+ Jobs and finally did one shift at my first (sort of) job on the 28th of October. I then received a call from my first (proper) job on the 29th of December.

I won an iPad from a university open day on the 22nd of December!

One of my regrets this year is actually how little I documented what I did! I wish I made more of a effort to remember everything I did and achieved in 2016. This will definitely be something I will try to do more of in 2017.

Apparently January, February and July were a blur... or I just did nothing exciting!

What was your favourite month this year? Mine was probably August or December! Let me know in the comments down below!

I hope you have an amazing day and an even better 2017!

Blogmas 2016 Roundup

I'm actually quite sad that Blogmas is nearly over - only 3 more posts to go!

I've actually found the challenge quite rewarding and fun to do. I feel like I have achieved a blogging goal!

I started out with the determination to post everyday of December, until the 31st and I have done that successfully, having not missed a single day! I'm also quite proud because I focused equally on quality as well as quantity and am really happy with the content I have created!

To celebrate the near end of this blogging journey, I have created the master list of posts I have created. Please feel free to check out all the ones that sound interesting you - it would make my day!

I'd love to know what your favourite post of Blogmas has been! Let me know in the comments down below!

I hope you have an amazing day and an even better new year!

12 Things To Do Before New Year

With 2017 quickly approaching and Christmas celebrations being almost over, I think it's about time I started to prepare for the new year.

I've actually made a massive checklist of things I need to get done before January starts so I thought I'd share some of them with you. They are just general tasks that will hopefully put you in a good position to start the year fresh.

1. File Letters and Paperwork

This one is a really important step because there is nothing worse than getting behind on paperwork. Sorting through it will put you in a good place for next year and put you in a good position to keep on top of it.

2. Put Away Your Christmas Presents

If you haven't already, make sure you do this. Everything needs to have a home otherwise it will just become clutter.

3. Clear Out Your Emails

I'm pretty certain everyone's email needs a deep clean. Delete all the spam, deals you no longer want and emails that are no longer relevant. If you need the attachments, just save them and delete the email. Also, don't forget to unsubscribe to things that aren't useful or relevant anymore.

4. Complete Outstanding Tasks

Get those to do lists cleared. Now. Every little job you kept saying you needed to do, do. Whether that be fixing that wonky shelf or returning clothes that don't fit - do it!

5. Sort Through Your Wardrobe and Shoes

What better time than now to have a clear out of your clothes. Find everything you didn't wear this year and donate it to charity - and be brutal

6. Sort Through Your Phone

For me, this is probably one of the most important things on the list. Just completely clear out your phone. Delete all of the apps that make you procrastinate, transfer your photos to a computer and delete the messages you'll probably never read again.

7. Create Your New Year Bujo Spreads

This task only really applies if you have a bullet journal (if not, consider it!) But one of the essentials before the new year is to set up your spreads. The monthly spreads, future logs, etc...

8. Sort Through Your Computer Documents

Delete old work that you won't need to reference, sort through your photos and file the documents you need into folders. Do this for all your memory sticks too!

9. Sort Through Other Electronics

The others I mentioned are the most important but don't neglect your other electronics. Clear your recordings on your TV, delete songs you don't like any more from your iPod and sort through that tangled pile of wires.

10. Declutter and Deep Clean Your Space

Whether this be your entire house or just your bedroom, give it a really deep clean. Go through everything you own and do one of the following: Use it up; throw it away; donate it to charity; sell it or give it a permanent home.

11. Plan For The Year Ahead

This could encompass a lot of things but it's important that you start the year with a plan. Plan for your savings, your studying, or your fitness. Whatever is important in your life.

12. Set Some New Year Goals

I think we've all learnt the hard way that new years resolutions aren't the easiest to follow but I like the idea of setting new year goals instead. Something to achieve by the end of the year, rather than something vague. I like the idea of setting one for every month so by the end, you'll have completed 12 goals you set the year before.

Hopefully you found this post resonably helpful and that you had an amazing Christmas!

I hope you have a great day and an even better new year!

2016 Post Roundup

Happy boxing day guys! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and aren't too sad that's it's over! Today I have created a 2016 roundup post for you guys. I've put together a massive list of all of my favourite blog posts that I have created this year. Some didn't make the cut but you can easily check them out in my archive. So here we have it:

My 2016 Post Roundup

I'd love to know if you have a favourite on this list? It would make my day to know you've read it! The most viewed post of the year was Starting My Bullet Journal. Perhaps you guys would like to see more of my bullet journal posts?

I hope you have an amazing day and an even better 2017!

1. File Letters and Paperwork

2. Put Away Your Christmas Presents

3. Clear Out Your Emails

4. Complete Outstanding Tasks

5. Sort Through Your Wardrobe and Shoes

6. Sort Through Your Phone

7. Create Your New Year Bujo Spreads

8. Sort Through Your Computer Documents

9. Sort Through Other Electronics

10. Declutter and Deep Clean Your Space

11. Plan For The Year Ahead

12. Set Some New Year Goals

My 2016 Post Roundup

School

Bullet Journal

Lifestyle

Travel