Tania Michele

Friday, 17 August 2018

Current Netflix Loves

Ah, Netflix.

I don't think there has been a day in the last year, where I've not watched an episode - or season - on the streaming site. I've found some amazing gems on there, and had the fun of re-watching a load of my favorites. There are shows for everyone. Documentaries, comedies, horrors, and even the amazing Netflix originals. Here are the shows that have recently caught my attention.

GLOW
This original show for Netflix, first started last year, and I was hooked. I love the idea, the storylines, and the cast are amazing. I've love Alison Brie, since she was in Community - so I had a feeling this show would be good too. I've loved the 80's vibes and music through this, and the latest season was so good... I watched the whole thing on a Saturday off work!

Marlon
I adore the Wayans family, so seeing that Marlon had his own, self-titled comedy show, I had to try it out. I was laughing aloud through the entire first season! Season 2 is due to come to the streaming site on August 22nd, which I can't wait for. It's a great family show, so can be watched with kids and adults alike.

Brooklyn 99
Hilarious show. I had seen season one, back when it originally aired, but then never got round to watching the other seasons. How foolish of me! I haven't had a show make me laugh this much, organically, in years. The openings are hysterical - I mean, who can't love the line up singing 'I want it that way'? I'm currently on my 3rd go of watching the whole series.

Penn & Teller: Fool Us
I loved this when it was on TV, and I am obsessed with magic acts. I love being stumped, amazed, confused, and in awe of them all. I've watched most of the season already, and it's become my show of choice, when I'm tucked up in bed.

Planet Earth 2
Another one I never watched when it was on TV, but have come to enjoy on Netflix. I'm not a huge animal lover, however, this show is filmed and documented so beautifully, that I've been sat on the end of my bed, hoping the prey get to safety - but also that the predators can eat. Catch 22! It's so amazing to see all these wild animals in their habitats.

What are your fave shows to binge watch on Netflix? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

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Wednesday, 15 August 2018

20 Things I've Learned About Blogging

October this year, will be my 5th birthday of this lil slice of internet that I call mine. I was looking back at some of my old posts the other day and came across this blog post about some things I had learned about the world of blogging. It's been a few years since then, so I thought I would do an updated one. Here are 20 more things I've learned about blogging.

A lot of companies that want to collaboration with you, will never reply back to your response
You are allowed to take a break from blogging if you need it
Stats aren't everything
Your life will not be over if you miss a few days of posts because you've done a 40 hour week at your full time job
Getting paid for a collaboration is amazing
Freebies are not common for 'lower' bloggers
You will become more tech savvy
You will end up with a playlist of songs to help you write!
Series or regular themed posts are great! Series such as holiday diaries, or regulars like monthly playlists
You will end up with a dozen planners and notebooks to help you keep on top of things!
China wedding dress companies will contact you relentlessly
As will companies who want to help grow your Instagram following
Bots are everywhere
It's fine to take inspiration from someone else's post - and it's always polite to ask them first, and tag them in your post to help spread some blogger love
A blog schedule doesn't mean you have to post something that day if you've not been able to get a post sorted
Bulk writing is either welcomed with open arms, or resented for the day!
Treat other bloggers as friends, and not your competition
Don't copy verbatim, someone's blog post.
It is so therapeutic to get things typed up
Write for yourself - not the mass media

Can you relate to any of these things? I've been wanting to do this new version for ages - and it feels great to have finally typed it all out! What things have you discovered about blogging? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

Monday, 13 August 2018

August Playlist

I've been listening to a lot of music over the past month so thought I would create this little list off all the songs I am loving right now! Click any of the titles to get taken to a YouTube video, so you can check them out for yourself. Hope you like them!

Troye Sivan - My My My
Carly Rae Jepsen - Cut To The Feeling
Ariana Grande - Greedy
Troye Sivan ft. Ariana Grande - Dance To This
The Sweet - Fox On The Run
Florida Georgia Line - Dirt
The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar - Pray For Me
Mamma Mia! 2 - Why Did It Have To Be Me?
Troye Sivan - Bloom
Florida Georgia Line - Heatwave

Had another month of being obsessed with all of these songs!! Like any of the songs above? Let me know! Hope you have a great day and keep safe :)

Friday, 10 August 2018

Super Geeky But Insanely Fun Games To Play This Summer*

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Video games are in their absolute prime this year. If E3 wasn’t enough, it’s amazing to see just how crazy the next few months of releases are going to be. This autumn and winter is set to become one of the most cozy and relaxing video gaming eras in recent memory, with some excellent and high quality titles on their way.

Of course, not all gaming opportunities should be through a console format. Perhaps brushing up your mental skills with creative puzzles or perhaps even casino tuition found here https://casinoseniors.com can help you establish your critical thinking - which only helps inform your skill levels in the upcoming release schedule.

Thankfully, this guide is here to help you play only the best that you deserve:

Monster Hunter World (PC, Xbox One, PS4)

Monster Hunter World, released on most consoles and the PC on the 9th of August, is the culmination of a long and storied series of video games stretching back to the early PSP. Famous in Japan and starting to get more and more of a Western fanbase, Monster Hunter is perhaps one of the most enticing games you can pick up in the modern generation. It’s important to understand why. Monster Hunter is an absolute treat to play in many respects, as you head out and must contend with a living ecosystem of excellent, incredibly strange monsters and hunt them for their resources. The game has fantastical elements, a deeply complex crafting system, many fighting varieties and also a lighthearted story to experience. Monster Hunter world is a game of extreme fun, and can last for at least two hundred hours easily, perfect for a slow march of fun this summer!

Spider-Man (PS4)

For fans of Marvel and especially our friendly neighborhood Spiderman, there couldn’t be a better time. A triple A Playstation 4 releases developed by Insomnia Games is coming out early September, and from the gameplay alone looks absolutely marvellous (pun intended.) Featuring the largest city ever to be developed for a Marvel video game, and using the full scope of Spiderman’s abilities in both fluid combat, movement and stealth mechanics, this game looks like one to watch for us who require a superhero story to put a smile on our face.

Life is Strange 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)

Fans of the early Life is Strange game are sure to rejoice in late September, as a new title in the series is set to be released, featuring entirely new characters and a supporting cast. If you’ve played the recently released and surprisingly free ‘The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit,’’ you’ve likely found just how much work the developers Don’t Nod entertainment have placed in modernizing their systems. The story, while not set to follow the narrative of Max and Chloe from the originally, still seems focused on providing a deeply human narrative, perhaps with a degree of supernatural exploration. We can hardly wait.

With these suggestions, you are sure to enjoy a wonderful summer of gaming. Just don’t forget to head out in the sun despite all this excellence.

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