The 10 best things about being British

As a native Brit it's easy to overlook the fantastic things that make our country truly special and intruiging to foreigners! What makes people want to visit our humble homeland? And what don't we appreciate that's actually really cool? 

Here are my Top 10 favourite things about Britain / British people! 

1. History. 

Not to sound like a history geek but our country is rich in history, particularly architecture that you can still see and touch to this day! From Roman forts dating back almost 2000 years like Chester with it's Roman walls and amphitheatre, to spectacular medieval castles dating back almost 1000 years, Stonehenge and it's mystery, not to mention prehistoric and Jurassic sites! our country is second to none when it comes to sightseeing!

2. The Monarchy (The Royal Family)

As a country ruled by a queen we are one of few monarchy's left in the world. Having a royal family gives us a real identity on the world stage, everybody knows who our queen is! 

The monarchy capture the imagination of the world, real life princes and princesses like something straight out of a fairytale and when there's a royal wedding or the birth of a new prince or princess, the pomp and ceremony is very theatrical and enchanting! 

3. Tea. 

Drinking tea is a british institution, there's always time for a cup of tea and there's not a problem in this world a cup of tea can't solve! 

4. Keep calm and carry on.

The british moto. More than an attitude, this is a way of life. Hysteria is not for us! We'd rather pull out our stuff upper lip and carry on regardless! After all, it's not like panicking is going to change anything! 

5. Accent.

The british accent is viewed as 'proper' and 'posh' even though as Brits we know there are hundreds of different dialects and accents within our accent itself! Foreigners can't get enough of a good old British accent though! 

6. Were actually 4 country's! 

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are the 4 country's that make up Britain, yet nobody can get their head around that! How can you be a country that is 4 country's? We just can. Ok? 

7. The Great British £ 

We kept our own currency despite being a part of the European Union! Whilst they all united in one European currency (The Euro) we stuck with our traditional Pounds Sterling complete with Queens Head! The tourists love it! 

8. The countryside

We boast some of the most beautiful countryside locations such as the Lake District and Loch Ness! Summer in the beautiful green british countryside is stunning. Simply stunning. 

9. Fish & Chips

The most fantastic food ever! Especially at the seaside! 

10. Our Weather.

Yes, ok... We like to complain about it a lot, but the fact that we have four distinct seasons, spring where the daffodils bloom, summer where it's warm but not too hot, autumn when the leaves fall and winter where it gets bitterly cold, icy and snowy is actually a really good thing!

Some country's never see much change and just imagine a warm hot Christmas? It just wouldn't be right! Snow is the only way!

I hope you enjoyed hearing my top 10 things about Britain and being British! What are your opinions? Do you like these things? Is there anything I missed? 

Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 

Things that make me happy

So many of the simple things in life put a smile on my face, so I thought I'd share them with you!

1. Disney movies: I love losing myself in an enchanted world of fiction where everything turns out to be perfect!

2. Perfume: nothing is more uplifting or confidence boosting than a spritz of your favourite perfume. For me this is Alien by Thierry Mugler.

3. Giggling: even when it's about the most stupid, childish and immature things! Giggling is amazing!

4. The outdoors: yes I'm a girly girl but I love the outdoors and nature and I'm much more a mountain and lake kinda girl than a beach and seaside girl! I always think that the views from a mountain are far more fulfilling than the view of even the most beautiful beaches.

5. Sunsets: Watching a day draw to a close is magical.

6. New clothes: it always helps you feel a million dollars to step out wearing something new! 

7. Music: we all have those songs that make us get goosebumps; that we connect with on a deep level and that just strike a chord with us. I have many but a few of them are: Rule the World by Take That, You Raise Me Up by Westlife, True Colours by Phil Collins, I Swear by All 4 one, Time of Your Life by Greenday, More Than This by One Direction and 8 letters, never forget and back for good all by Take That 

8. Pampering: taking the time out to paint my nails, care for my skin and do my hair all make me feel great!

9. Connecting with people: When you have those long deep conversations where you really just click and connect with someone and you feel like you just 'get' eachother! It's immense! 

10. Cats: I think there's nothing better than a purring cat sat on your lap all content and happy.

11. Banter: having that carefree relationship with people where you can just completely 100% be yourself and it's just accepted that actually, you're a loser!

12: party's: socialising and hanging with my girls!

13. Tea: there isn't much a good old cup of tea can't sort out!

14. Love. Feeling loved. Giving love. It's incredible.

15. New Years: the magical feeling of knowing you get a new start, a new adventure and setting new goals!

16. Achieving the smallest task: like finishing cleaning the house and looking around at it gleaming and knowing you did it! Or getting through a pile of ironing, completing a days work or a video or blog post! 

17. Family: It's quite incredible to think that no matter what you do, some people just love you unconditionally.

18. Payday: knowing you've worked hard to earn that money and getting yourself a little treat! 

19. Candles: sitting down at night with scented candles burning is an absolute must for me, so relaxing. My house is literally full of candles! 

20. A long hot bath! Soaking away a long day is the best feeling in the world!