What to do on a long plane journey

Long haul flights can be boring and never ending. I actually quite enjoy them. I see them as valuable me time, where I can do what I want. Here are some ideas for things you can do:
- Watch movies/series: On most long haul flights you get your own screen and you can pick what you want to watch. There is something for everyone.  - Read: Books, magazines etc. You can finally enjoy some quality reading time.  - Listen to music: I usually listen to music, when I try to fall asleep or while eating or doing something else. You can also listen to books or podcasts.  - Sleep: The obvious one, right?! I have difficulties falling asleep on a plane though.  - Eat/drink: You get regular meals and you can drink all the time, even if it's just water.  - Play games: You have games on your phone, some airlines offer games on their screen or you might have a little nintendo or something.  - Write: Write a book, a journal, your thoughts, lists etc.  - Blog: I write a lot of blog posts on the the plane, you just have so much time.  - Edit: Edit blogs, photos or blog posts.  - Drawing/colouring: Lettering, mandalas, coloring books etc. Endless possibilities.  - Look out of the window: I love doing that, it's so fascinating and you can take great pictures.  - Organize your trip: Read travel guides and plan your activities.  - Learn the local or a new language: If you want to be able to speak to the locals, go for it! - Some skincare: Planes can be dry and not good for your skin. Yu fresh face mist, masks, lip balms etc. You could even make a whole routine out of it.  - Move: Try to move around, explore the plane. Stretch your legs.  - Chat to a neighbor: Of course only, if you feel like it, like them and there are no awkward silences.  - Clean up your phone: You finally have time to delete old pictures, emails etc. 

10 Things I Can't Live Without

Certain things are just part of your life and they really are a daily thing. Here are 10 things I can't live without, in no particular order:
1. Books. I'm a bookworm and I love reading. I read everyday and it brought me to blogging.  2. Music/Singing. I sing in a choir and theatre group and a day without singing would be weird. Music has to be part of me day, whether it's just listening to music or something else.  3. Coffee. Yes, I'm a little bit addicted to it ;). I only drink 2 - 3 a day though.  4. Family and friends. Being surrounded by family and friends is important. You can talk to them and they are here for you, when you need them.  5. iPhone/iPad. Mostly my phone, cause everything is one there, but I also read on my iPad.  6. Hand cream/hand sanitizer. I use them daily.  7. My job. teaching kids is very inspiring and every day is different.  8. Traveling. What would life be without discovering new places and cultures?! 9. Moisturizer and lip balm. Something I use on my face every day.  10. Taking a bath. It's relaxing and peaceful and at the same time I get to wash my hair and feel clean again. 
Of course there are many other things, I could add to the lost, but these were the first 10 that came to mind. How about you?!

Harry Potter Bucket List

If you have read my blog in January you know that I love making Bucket Lists. You probably also know that I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan, so why not combine the two. I actually found this list on the internet and picked my faves, might have added a few as well. I’m actually surprised I haven’t done some of them yet. Here is the link: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Harry-Potter-Bucket-List-37146932?crlt.pid=camp.2xSmMN5sUTuA#photo-37146949 and now enjoy.

-       Make butterbeer and try other Harry Potter recipes

-       Receive a Hogwarts Acceptance Letter: Etsy has lots of great costum-made ones ;)

-       Read your tea leaves: could be fun ;)

-       Make the Ultimate Harry Potter Pilgrimage: visit all the places connected to HP, at least   I have finally managed King’s Cross and I’ve been tot he Great Hall in Oxford. Here is a list: http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Harry-Potter-Travel-Destinations-36456884#photo-36456884

-       Discover Your Own Amortentia Scents

-       Interact With the Queen (J.K. Rowling): On twitter of course, I have tried it before, but no reaction so far

-       Play Quidditch Pong

-       Collect Every Chocolate Frog Card

-       Get Through an Entire Pack of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans

-       Listen to the Series: I have started this, I’m actually listening to it right now

-       Meet a Cast Member: Preferably Tom Felton! Or Emma Watson

-       Show Off Your Witchy Side With HP Gear: Getting a HP phone case is still a plan

-       Read the Academic Harry Potter Literature

-       Watch Every Harry Potter Film in a Single Day

-       Visit Warner Bros Stadio Tours in London

-       Universal Studios Orlando for the HP experience

What is on your HP bucket list?