Hello there, I'm Claire. Of course, I must welcome you all to my blog Bright + Clear. If you want to learn more about me and my blog you can click here to open a new tab and have a look around there. I've been trying to push myself to start a blog but of course I couldn't do it because...I didn't like the header, didn't like the layout, didn't like my posts, etc. So because the year is flying past already I didn't want to waste anymore time and just get things done. So, this is what I've come up with! There will be changes throughout this journey, (obviously) but for now I'm happy to just give this a go. Now on with the blogging...
-High School
Lately I've been doing lots of different things with lots of changes. I started High School around 3 weeks ago which was massive for me. I didn't know anyone apart from two girls who aren't in any of my classes. I think I like it, still not too sure though. I came back from School Camp yesterday. I was very, very scared. Although I've made some friends and am enjoying the subjects. (With the exception of Maths!) For the past 7 years I've been learning Italian as my second language, however this year I have begun French! I love learning about France but if you think I'm good at the accent, you're wrong. I have no idea how to do a French accent. Overall, High School's okay. I'm sure it will get better.
-My Room
I have lived in the same house, same room for my whole life. When we moved in the walls were a yellow, I've never been to fond of. My family can't bring themselves to repaint the part of the house that is yellow. So I decided I would get rid of the yellow, just in my room. It was quite hard picking colours, I didn't know what would go with the yucky green skirting boards. (Seriously, who picked these colours?) In the end I decided to play it safe with a slightly creamy-white. I really like how it turned out. My room feels so much more alive and I am loving looking through what I will keep and not. I feel like I've moved into a new house. I'm still looking into find a rug because I would love some soft flooring. We've never had a carpet or rug so I think it will be a beautiful change.
-Taizé Service
My father, brother and I caught up with a few members from the church I go to a few weeks ago. We went to an amazing restaurant before the service started. We didn't eat because we had dinner with my mother beforehand. When everyone was ready we walked over to a fantastic, huge church. Inside was just beautiful! I was lost for words. The windows had beautiful stained glass and the interior was astonishing. We sang many different songs, preyed and had a fun but relaxing time all round. Everyone received a candle when we walked in and my favourite part was when one of the brothers lit his candle from another big and beautiful candle. He passed it on to others unlit candles and it spread through the huge church so quick. It was magnificent seeing everyone with their flames. It lit up the church and our hope.
Those are some events that have recently happened. Feel free to tell me what kind of posts you would like to see from me. If you made it through this whole post, I'd like to congratulate you! (Virtually shakes hand) Just a quick question before I end of this post, what have you been doing lately? For now, have a great week!
Claire x
