Getting Involved at University - Netball

Hey hey hey! Sorry it’s been a while, but I’ve only just got back from a fabulous week in Salou on tour with my netball team; which you may already know if you follow me on Instagram. And then it was bank holiday weekend so it was very busy. 

But you’ll be happy to know that I am finally back and settled at home in Derby, so let the blogging commence…

After spending last week in Spain with the netball girls it made me realize that joining netball waaaay back in September was probably the best choice I’ve made since I joined the University of Sunderland.

I’ve met some fabulous girls (all tens obvs – private joke! hehe) and they have made this year absolutely wonderful. Now I’m back at home for two weeks which means I’ll be missing two classic Wednesday nights out with them, which are always brilliant sheerly because they are such a lovely group of girls.

Netball has been such a brilliant outlet away from the stress of uni, to unwind and just play sport. Along with all the social and personal benefits too.

Last week on tour in Salou was so so fun and it inspired me to write a little short but sweet post about it. I really encourage you all to join a team when you go to university. Even if it’s not a sports team – because there are hundreds to choose from (from quidditch to languages!) each with their own thing that you can get involved in.

Tour takes place every year and almost all the universities in the UK go away somewhere with each team. Basically you go away, tan (some do - I just burnt my nose) drink cocktails, play sport and dress up in funny costumes whilst partying it up with your team. We did Harry Potter, Disney and Farm Animals this year and it was hilarious! 

Farm Animals Fancy Dress!

Harry Potter Cast Fancy Dress! 

Honestly, I think without it, this year would have been so boring. I always look forward to a training session, even when it’s fitness (gasp!) and I always relish in our Wednesday matches away because at the end of the day, it’s really just a trip away with my friends, in which we just happen to play some netball.

They are my team win or lose and I honestly don’t know what I’d do without them!

So here’s a big shout out to all my netball girls – I love you!

Do you play any sports? What teams are you on? Do you feel that same sense of unity with them? Let me know in the comments below!

Lots of love,

Rosie

xx

The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle.

The Alexander McQueen dress!

What I'm wearing: Coat - Vintage Rosette / Skirt -

Urban Outfitters / Shirt - Primark / Bag - Mary Portas /

T-Bars - Primark / Sunglasses - H&M

Last Thursday I was lucky enough to score a trip to the Bowes Museum in Durham to see the Birds of Paradise Exhibition.

The trip was organised by my lovely course leader Julie, and it truly was a fantastic day out. We were even able to meet and speak to the museum's fashion and textiles curator Joanna Hashagan.

The Birds of Paradise exhibition was amazing. I'm even saw the Alexander McQueen White Swan Feather dress IN THE FLESH.(See Pictures) It was in a glass cabinet but hey-ho. 

I can't express how beautiful it was to lay my eyes on such an extravagant dress. My friend Beth and I had a fabbity fab time exploring the castle and the grounds. We took some lovely photos on her snazzy camera too, which turned out pretty well since the weather was glorious for once!* Do be sure to check out Beth's blogs too here and here, and give her a cheeky follow!

*:Blogger Problems: Your outfit is always on point when the weather is crap and photos aren't even an option. 

All in all it was a fabulous day and I'm so happy to be able to share it with you all.

Love Rosie 

xx

Little Updates

Aup me ducks! I just wanted to do a short chatty post today about what I’ve been up to recently.

Basically I’ve been excluded from all fun activities since last Wednesday when I tore a ligament in my foot, which has been grueling to say the least, but it’s given me time to rest and sit back for a bit, as I’m usually a very busy body!

Uni has been more interesting recently. I'm doing two modules at the mo: Introduction to Fashion Journalism and Online Video Journalism. The fashion one is really cool, our current project is to create street style piece, which was fun putting together - but we found it super nerve-wracking approaching people on the streets. Luckily all but one took it as a compliment and cooperated, saving me and Lucy lots of time!

The video journalism on the other hand is something i've never done and the programme 'Premiere Pro' is foreign to me, so it's taking time to get my head round it. But hopefully if i put in the hours I'll get there.

Unfortunately the sore ankle means that I won’t be playing in our last netball match of the BUCS season this afternoon! (Cries!) But after a trip to the library (good student, me hehe) I'll be off to go and support my team, with cupcakes in hand win or lose!

Then we’ll be hitting the town tonight for another classic ‘Wednesday night’ – i.e. the sports night out in Sunderland, in which all the teams do funny fancy dress week after week – always a hit!

I’ve been watching – Vampire Diaries

I’ve been listening to – Paloma Faith
I've been reading - Stylist

I’ve been loving – The Paris Fashion Week Snapchat Story

What’ve you been up to this week?

Love Rosie

xx