Strange things will happen

Hello!

As you are probably aware, today is the last day of June which means an end to the 30 day song challenge. I've been so proud of myself this past month for sticking to posting every single day. I know that not every post was very long or very detailed but that's just the way it is - some days I had less to say. What comes next you ask? Well, hold on to your hats because it's very very exciting.

I suppose I could say that I've used this month to have a proper think about where I want this blog to go. Up until now it's been almost completely music based (with a couple of other types of posts that have since been removed) but I knew from the start that I wanted to write about a whole range of topics, not just music. I've also really enjoyed posting every day. So here's the thing. "My Slice" is becoming what it was always intended to be: a lifestyle blog where I give "my slice" on a whole range of topics that interest me and that I think would be interesting to read.

Currently, the plan is to post 6 days a week in a really structured fashion. This not only gives me an idea of what to write but also lets you know what to expect in terms of post types. I know that not all of the categories will be of interest to everyone and so I hope that by posting in this way it will allow you to read some posts and not others if that's what you would like. Here's how the week is looking:

• Monday's Makeover - Makeup | Skincare | Hair | Fashion
• Tuesday's Tips - Students | University | Money saving | Studying | Life hacks
• Wednesday's Wishlist - Weekly wishlist
• Thursday's Thoughts - Lifestyle | Advice
• Friday's Favourites - Weekly favourites
• Saturday's Songs - Weekly playlist

Sundays will be spent planning the next week's posts: taking photos, researching and writing the posts. At this point I have absolutely no idea if this will work. It might be too much for me to cope with and I might have to cut it down. Alternatively, you guys might not like this setup and so it would be really useful if you could comment on this post or any future posts what you think of this plan and if it is working or not!

Thank you for reading! I hope you are as excited as I am!

A song from my favourite album

Kodaline - "Way Back When"

from the album In a Perfect World

Wow. I have done it. This is the last post for my 30 day song challenge and I've managed to post every single day for the month of June. I am unbelievably proud of myself! Don't worry about the month of July as I will be doing something new and taking a giant leap with this blog. But more to come about that later.

I have to admit that I am breaking a rule that I set myself for this challenge but since it is the last post I am allowing it. I told myself that I wouldn't repeat an artist and I already wrote about Kodaline on day 21 for a song from my favourite film.

In a Perfect World is an incredible album, I don't think that there is a single song on it that I dislike which is really really rare for me. "Way Back When" is a really great song about spending days together during your youth doing nothing. I think it's a really underappreciated song from the album and you should definitely give at least this song a listen if you don't listen to the whole album.

A song that I heard recently after a long time

Biffy Clyro - "Mountains"

This track was on Now That's What I Call Music! 71 which was when I first heard it, back in 2008. I recently heard the song again when I had an argument with a guy over which was the better Scottish band, Biffy Clyro or the clearly right answer, Twin Atlantic. In the end I don't think either of us won because we are both really really stubborn and were really drunk. I think we just agreed to kiss and makeup.

A song from a band I've recently discovered

The 1975 - "Sex"

I think, hang on, I know that I'm a bit behind on discovering The 1975. I didn't like their music after the first listen but after a few listens I really liked their music. "Sex" is one of my favourite The 1975 songs. It even peaked at number 34 on the UK singles chart. Give it a listen if you haven't already.

A song that I can play on an instrument

Pharrell Williams - "Happy"

I would be utterly flabbergasted if you hadn't heard this song. It reached number 1 on the UK singles chart and in 23 other countries. It was the best-selling song of 2014 with sales of 13.9 million copies worldwide. And it featured on the soundtrack for the incredible film, Despicable Me 2.

It's such an upbeat and uplifting song that as the name suggests really makes you feel "happy". I love playing this song on the piano, even though it is tricky because of the fast tempo. I always feel really proud when I reach the end of the song even although I might not have played it perfectly throughout.

Let me know in the comments what you can play or wish you could play on an instrument.