(Take note): 9 Things I'd Love For My 20th Birthday

I'm turning the big 2-0 in exactly 13 days (so mark your calendars!) and despite having just about enough possessions, I can always dream and long for more, so here are 9 things I would love for my birthday

1. Trip to Liverpool

By now everyone on my social media life (and outside) knows that I have a special love for Liverpool. Before you jump to conclusions, it's not because of the football team. From a young age I knew my all-time favourite band was born and raised there, which makes Liverpool the capital city of music. So far I've only dreamt of going there. I might eventually move there if I become a well-established writer with money to throw away because let's face it, putting aside all the landmarks related to The Beatles, the place is perfect for me.

2. New phone

This is a feeling I always seem to have whenever I get used to the current phone. Since my online life seems to be far more elaborative than my normal life, I find myself urged to download apps that suit my needs, but the majority of these apps can't be installed on my lousy Nokia C3.

3. JIBCON

JIBCON (short for Jus In Bello Convention) is a yearly convention of my favourite TV series, Supernatural, held in Rome in May. Passes, even the 'cheapest' ones, aren't at all cheap. And passes always sell out within the first few hours they are released.

4. Vinyl records

My collection is very limited (and rare) and seeing as this was how people in the older days listened to music makes me want to have more. Because... well, just because!

5. Free makeover

It's never not time for a new makeover, especially when its free.

6. A weekend alone in a cottage in the middle of the forest

The ultimate dream. I'd write several novels while there, surrounded by nothing but the sound of nature.

7. 1955 Ford Thunderbird Custom

This has been my dream car ever since I knew what a custom Ford was (alongside the 1967 Chevrolet Impala for obvious reasons).

8. Unlimited tea supply

Tea. Tea. Tea. TEA. I'm probably the biggest tea person you'll ever encounter.

9. Books, books, books

You can never have too many books.

9 Things You Could Do When You're Sick Or Tired After A Long Day Of Work

Whether you're feeling tired after five days of working full days (been there) or drained from energy due to having a cold and/or fever (still there), then I've got the perfect list for you.

1. Write your memoir. Okay, so you KNOW this memoir won't be published, but a study shows that writing memoirs can spark up some new memories you forgot. It also helps you understand yourself better.
2. Sleep. Resting is not only good for your health. It also means curling up in a fetal position in your warm, cuddly bed, which is the best thing about sleeping. And who doesn't enjoy sleeping? Crazy people.
3. Take a hot, relaxing, bubbly bath. Bought a bottle of bubbly shower gel and never used it? Well now you can. Put on some relaxing music, switch off the lights, light some candles, close your eyes and embark on a relaxing journey.
4. Watch cat videos. Because there's nothing cuter and more cheerful than a cute little kitten doing the most random and ridiculous things.
5. Watch that movie you were absolutely DYING to see. Whether it's that rom-com you were saving for when you're sad at home, or that horror movie you know will make you wet yourself. Just watch it.
6. Drink a warm beverage. Whether it's tea (my absolute favourite), coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate or any hot drink of your choice, it's going to make you feel warm and good (Just don't reach for that mulled wine!).
7. Visit a gaming website you haven't visited in AGES. Take a trip down memory lane—while at the same time staying away from Boredom Avenue—by logging onto the gaming website you used to log onto before Facebook even existed and try beating your old highscores.
8. Read a book. I'm currently reading George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984, and the story is so thought-provoking and gripping that, for an instant, it made me forget I even had a cold!
9. Write your bucket list. It's never too late to start one.