Why True Friends Are Important

Recently there have been certain things happening in my life that have made me realise the difference between true and fake friends. We all go through life thinking that the friends we have are always going to be there for us: however this isn't always the case. It's in difficult times that you realise who your true and fake friends are. Today I want to highlight for you what these differences are and how you can spot them in your friends. I'm not saying that if from this post you realise that some of your friends are fake, you immediately get them out of your life. However what I am saying is that you shouldn't be expecting these people to stay in your life forever because chances are it's not going to happen.

First of all, a true friend will always pick you up when you're down. Let's say, for example, something bad has happened in your life and you need your friends to comfort you and make you feel happy again. True friends will be there for you straight away and will be doing everything they can to make you feel happy. Fake friends might possibly text you to check that you're okay but probably won't necessarily be there for you in a way that true friends are.

Something else that shows who your true and fake friends are is when you and someone else (possibly another friend) fall out. Your true friends will either take your side and help stick up for you or won't take any side and will stick up for both of you. However, it's more likely that a true friend will take your side. A fake friend won't take your side and will take the other persons instead and definitely won't be sticking up for both of you. 

True friends are important because they stick around. They don't leave your side when you need them the most. Even if you're having a really bad day and want everyone to leave you alone, they stick by your side. In fact, they just stick to your side full stop. They never leave you. They just keep sticking to your side until they can't stick anymore. Which is never.

The truth is, true friends are a rarity these days. You go through life thinking that all the friends that you have are going to be your friends forever. But that's not true. Only your true friends are going to be your friends forever. It's your fake friends that will get out of your life at the first chance they get. But true friends don't. Even if they're given that option to leave; they won't. They'll never leave. Even if you ignore them for ages and treat them in the worst way possible at times, they'll always be your friend. They'll be there for you through the good and bad times. They'll be there at your highs and at your lows. They'll be there during your brightest days and your darkest hours. They've been there for you since day one. They're there for you 25/8. And they'll be there for you when you're no longer around. They'll keep your memory alive. They're a true friend.

Love Beth xx

Why Chasing After People Is A Bad Idea

Everyone at some point in their lives will get so attached to someone that they can't imagine their life without them. It's that person who we've known for 5 minutes; yet it feels like a lifetime. It's that person who we don't know how we managed to cope without them. It's that person who you want to talk to every single second of every single day. It's that person who makes you smile every time you hear their voice or see them. It's that person who you could spend hours with and not get bored. Its that person who's your first thought in the morning and your last when you go to sleep. It's that person.

And it's also that person who makes you wonder why. Why you weren't good enough. Why they started to ignore you. Why they stopped replying to your texts. Why they never called you back. Why they'd rather be with her and not you. Why they promised you the world and you end up with nothing. Why they only talk to you when they're bored and everyone else has stopped replying. Why they say "hey, let's meet up" but then they never give you a day or time. Why they've gone from spending hours talking to you to hours talking to her. Why they can move on without telling you. Why they tell you things you've always wanted to hear them say and then walk away. Why they think it's okay for them to leave you in the dark. It's that person.

It's also that person that you shouldn't be chasing after. You deserve so much better. Even if right now you think they're all you want, you're wrong. They're not who you want. You want someone who treats you how you're supposed to be treated. You want someone who'll always have you on their mind. You want someone who will text you all through the day; even when they're busy. You want someone who will say "hey, let's meet up" and will sort out the day and time so that you don't feel pressured to. You want that person.

You are a truly amazing individual and you don't need someone to make you constantly wonder why. Yes, someone might come into your life who you think, at the time, that you could never be without. But that isn't true. You can live without them. You've done it before and you can do it now. You don't need someone to complete your life. I know it's a nice feeling when you meet someone who you feel completes you. In fact it's more than nice: it's amazing. But the truth is, you don't need that person. You are your own person. You can do this by yourself. 

So don't go chasing after people. If they're not missing you, why should you miss them? If they truly missed you they would show it. They would call. They would text. They would show an interest in your life. So let them do the chasing. You shouldn't have to. Because while you're busy chasing the wrong one, the right one is busy chasing you.

Love Beth xx

Whole Lot Of Questions Tag

Just a little over a week ago I was tagged by Severina (Sweet Strawberries) to take part in the whole lot of questions tag. You can see her answers to the questions here and you should also go and check out her other posts as well.

Here are my answers to the questions:

Apple juice or orange juice?

I love them both but definitely apple juice. Am I the only one that finds that orange juice kind of sticks to the back of your throat? Comment down below if that happens to you.

Are you a morning or night person?

Definitely a night person. If anyone tries to talk to me in the morning (if I'm actually up) then I can get really abusive.

Which do you prefer: sweet or salty foods?

I kind of like eating both because I feel if I've eaten too many sweet foods then I have to eat a few salty foods to try and balance it out and vice versa. But if I had to choose one it would be sweet.

Ninjas or pirates?

Probably ninjas because they seem kind of cooler.

Autoboots or decepticons?

I had to google this to see what they are and I think they're both from transformers? I've never watched transformers so I can't really answer this one. Sorry.

What was your fave childhood TV programme?

There were so many but the one I watched constantly and over and over again was The Story of Tracy Beaker.

Are you a collector of anything?

I'm not anymore but when I was little I used to collect shells from the beach.

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

I think I would be a cat because they seem so calm about everything.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be to bring back people (friends, relatives, etc...) who have passed away and to either have them back for a day so I could spend the whole day with them and tell them everything I've always wanted to or to have them here forever but make sure they don't suffer.

What is usually your first thought when you wake up?

What time is it and do I have time to go back to sleep or do I have to get up now?

What do you usually think about before falling asleep?

Either something that's happening the next day or someone I miss.

Do you believe in E.T.'s or life on other planets?

Yes because I believe that there's absolutely no way we can be the only living things in the universe and that there's got to be another life form on another/other planet(s) somewhere.

Do you believe in ghosts?

Yes because when I was younger I was going to bed and I went to the bathroom and heard what I thought was my mum coming upstairs and going into my room only when I got into my room there was no one in there. I then heard someone saying my name and five minutes later my mum came upstairs and into my room and when I asked her she said she hadn't been upstairs until just then. Spooky!

Ever been addicted to a video/computer game? Which one(s)?

When I was younger I used to love playing on nintendogs, Mario cart and wii sports.

You're given one million dollars, what do you spend it on?

I would probably save most of it for the future, give some of it to charity and then I'd spend the rest on maybe a new phone or something I really needed.

Have any bad habits?

If not getting out of bed until the afternoon counts as a bad habit then yes. 

Which bad habits, if any, drive you crazy?

People who eat with their mouth open. I just find it really disgusting that you can see what's in their mouths and hear them chewing really loudly. It's making me cringe just thinking about it.

List three of your best personality traits...

Doing stuff like this makes me feel really big headed so I'm just going to go with what people have told me - kind, funny and always there for people.

List three of your worst personality traits...

Moody, get angry really easily and sarcastic.

Have any celeb crushes?

Yes. Zac Efron and Brooklyn Beckham are my absolute faves. And if we can count women crushes then Jennifer Aniston.

Name one thing you wish you could change about yourself...

I wish that I was a bit more outgoing and more confident around people.

What is the first thing you notice in the opposite sex?

I would say either their body or their personality.

What personality traits do you look for in a partner?

Kind, funny, outgoing and smart.

What personality traits do you dislike in other people?

When they constantly make comments about other people that make those people feel bad about themselves.

Are you mostly a clean or messy person?

As much as I would like to be a clean person I am really messy and the only way you can get me to clean my room is if my mum has a go at me for it. What I find really funny is that loads of people at school think I'm a really tidy person but I'm really not.

Do you see yourself getting married in the next 5 years?

Well given that I'm 16 so in five years I'll be 21 and I don't currently have a boyfriend I'm going to say no. But I definitely want to get married one day.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

Recently I went on holiday to Jersey so I would say there because what I loved about it was that it was like England but with better weather and in some aspects it's cheaper there.

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

When I'm older I really want to go traveling and one of the places I really want to go to is Australia. I don't specifically know why Australia but it's just somewhere I really want to go.

List five goals on your life's to-do list...

1. Go travelling

2. Marry my best friend

3. Be happy

4. Be successful

5. Enjoy life

Name one regret you have...

Letting people go too easily.

Name one thing you miss about being a kid...

Not caring what other people think.

Name one thing you love about being an adult...

I'm not quite there yet (I'm still only 16) so from a 16 year olds point of view I would say I love the thought of having a bit more freedom with what you do without your parents telling you what you can and can't do.

What is your fave song at the moment?

Either Treat You Better by Shawn Mendes or Too Good by Drake ft Rihanna.

What is your fave song of all time?

It took me ages to decide this but Drops of Jupiter by Train.

What is your fave thing to do on a Saturday night?

At the moment it's watching X Factor.

What is your fave thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

To watch TV shows or a few movies and relax.

Have any hidden talents?

No - they're obviously still hidden.

You're about to walk the green mile, what do you have as your last meal?

I would have the largest pizza possible with loads of different toppings and Nutella (not Nutella on the pizza though).

What would be your dream job?

If I could sing then it would be a singer.

What would you rather have: 100 million pounds/dollars, or true love?

Definitely true love. The money would be nice but I'd rather be poor, have true love and be happy than have loads of money and be unhappy.

If you could have three wishes granted, what would they be?

1. To bring all the people I love who are dead back to life (without having them suffer)

2. To find a cure for all cancers

3. To end all the wars in the world

Ever wish you were born the opposite sex? If yes, why?

No because I love being a girl. I have occasionally thought that it might be slightly easier being a boy (no periods!) but boys also have their problems and I just could never imagine myself being a boy.

I now tag these three bloggers to take part in this tag:

1. Victoria http://www.lyliarose.com/
2. Lauren https://simplylaurenelizabeth.blogspot.co.uk/
3. Teenella https://teenellablog.wordpress.com/
And if you are reading this and fancy giving this tag a go then go ahead!

Thank you for reading this post and I hope that it's given you the opportunity to get to know me a little bit better.

Love Beth xx