Trying to checkout with paypal as the payment type didn't go to paypal checkout page just kept returning back the checkout page, then I changed the payment type to card and it just sent my order through in "awaiting processing" state on my order history but I never put in any card details
awaiting payment processing would be more accurate, if you go past the checkout page (proceed to payment), it saves the order and you get an email (it does try to say it's just saved the order, payment is not complete).
If you don't complete or the payment fails you can get the items back in your basket by going to order history and repeat order.