Moments

I think we forget what it is like to just sit and do nothing. When I say nothing, I mean nothing. No phone or laptop or any online device or music or magazine. But just to sit and be surrounded by silence and our own thoughts. That I believe, is scary to most of us.

In a world where everything is so fast and everything happens immediately, I feel myself getting pulled into this chaos where my equilibrium is off kilter. Whether that is watching the TV and being on my phone or being in a queue and not quite knowing what to do with myself, I feel a bit lost.

Looking around, I see people sucked into their devices, which may seem hyperbolic as I am writing this on a laptop. However I have been doing more observing in real life, more listening to me and less scrolling, less time wasting.

I have been  reading a book called 'Everything that Remains' about two Minimalists and their story. It has been so refreshing and wonderful to read, I have thoroughly enjoyed it.
From reading this I realised I have been a bit lost in a world of complete buzz, being sucked into the word "successful". It made me re-evalute how I spent my time - I may be challenging myself this year, with things like no phone for a week etc. I feel genuinely excited by all this that its lovely!
While currently being a complete minimalist isn't what I want or can manage currently, taking little pieces from the lifestyle is the best way for me to stay real.

You know that feeling when you're with friends and family and you think "I am going to remember this moment forever", and you truly experienced it? You just were enveloped with that warm gooey feeling? That is my mission this year. To have more Moments like that. To create Moments and I suppose to share Moments.

This is very unlike my usual posts but this is a bit of a random patchwork type blog anyway!
Here is to more Moments (and more sharing moments on my blog!!)!

By my Bedside

When i come home after an absolutely exhausting day all i want to do is curl up in bed and read a fabulous book. My 2 favourite all time books are The Shock of The fall by Nathan Filer and You're the one that i want by Giovanna Fletcher. Both of these are absolutely amazing book- a must read!

However i will always have my kindle on hand with a new book to read, because I always need new books to get me to sleep at night. As you many notice there is one book i have not mentioned yet- a dog book! If you have read my Meet Percy post you will know i have a new dog!

I also have Body Butter in Strawberry for my hands and feet- to keep them moisturised and soft.

Halo hygenic wipes- because you can never be too careful.

Vaseline is an obvious bedside staple all across the world, i mean who needs dry lips?

Finally tissues as it's winter soon (shudders)!

What do you keep by your bedside?

Christmas Tag! #9DaysToGo

9 Days to Go! Ahhh, so to get especially in the mood i am going to do the Christmas tag, very relaxing. I have my hot chocolate by my and i am so in the christmassy mood.

PS. The Christmas tree below is mine!

TAG questions:

1.Whats Your Favorite Holiday Movie? 

Hands down it has to be Elf, and it will always be Elf. 

2. Whats Your Favorite Christmas Color? 

It has be red, as you have seen by my previous posts. Such a festive colour.

3. Do You Like To Stay in Your PJs Or Dress Up For Christmas?

Both. I will open my presents in my pajamas but i will dress up for roast with the family.

4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be? 

Ooh that is so hard, but probably my mum as she is the organiser every year and she is the one that makes Christmas happen without a doubt.

5. Do You Open Your Present Christmas Eve Or Christmas Morning?

Christmas Morning, never known anyone to open their presents on Christmas eve.

6. Have You Ever Built a Ginger Bread House?

No but i think i need to jump on that band-wagon of Gingerbread house making as it does look really fun.

7. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Break?

Literally just relax and be with my friends and family.

8. Any Christmas Wishes?

Not really, i think wishes are only for when you see a shooting star.

9. Favorite Christmas Smell?

Yankee Candle Christmas eve, such a lovely smell!

10. Favorite Christmas Meal Or Treat? 

Oooohhh, probably chocolate that is quite boring, but it is my weakness.

I tag all of you reading this, leave a link below to your post!

Book Reviews: Sister Assassin & Crush!

As its Summer i go a bit crazy when it comes to reading and this year i wish to take part in the BookTube Readthon (comment if you want a post on the readathon) so i thought i would get warmed up by reading a lot before hand!

My first book review is going to be on a book called: Sister Assassin by Kirsten White.
This is a young adult book and it has a bit of action in it.
It is about these two Sisters- on of which is blind- who have special talents, Annie and Fia. Fia wants to look after Annie as she is blind and does not know the full extent of what the school is doing to girls. The school uses this to their advantage and makes Fia kill people etc for them, as a way of keeping her sister safe.
The different chapters in the book represent the two different sisters and also it flicks from past to present and vice versa a lot.
It is quite a short read, anyone could read it on a average of 1 to 2 days.
Overall i give this a 5*!

My second book is called: Crush by Lacey Weatherford.
I bought this book on my kindle for a very low price and again this is for young adults!
It is a story about a nerdy girl ( Cami) who falls for the bad boy in school, Hunter. They discover things about their friends and things that happened in their past that they never really understood. Again the chapters represents the two main characters Cami and Hunter and shows their side of the story.
I can't really tell you anymore without there being spoilers, so sorry!
I have to give this a 4* out of 5!

May Favourites!

I know i am a tad late on doing this but i have some amazing products that i have loved this month so i really wanted to share them with you! (Also i have a cheeky book in my favourites assortment aswell)

1. Hoola Bronzer - £23.00
As some of you may know, who live in England, there has been spurts of sun throughout the month of May. Unfortunately i was not lucky enough to get that sunkissed look on my face, but this bronzer definitely made it look like i did. I just gently brushed this over my cheekbones and forhead giving me that beautiful sunkissed look. Obviously you can build it up, but whenever i attempted to build it, it looked like someone had smeared mud on my face?!

2. Clinique Chubby Stick - Mega melon - £16
I have nearly used this up as i have been wearing it everyday this month! I love it, it's moisturising with long lasting colour. I am very fussy what i put on my lips, it has to be moisturising or i don't like it, so this was wonderfully moisturising. Definitely going to repurchase this product.

3.Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks - Pale Pink - £18.00
Again, great shade for summer/spring as it adds light colour to your lips and cheeks! I love to pair this with my Rimmel nude lipstick, it just makes my lips look naturally pink and pretty. On my cheeks i only apply a little on the apples of my cheeks to give me a healthy glow.

4. Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation. £8.99
I have done a review on this, so don't need to go into too much detail why i love it! Just it is amazing in sunlight, a light foundation. Also its gives a sparkly effect making you glow in the light!

5. Chocolate Wishes - Trina Ashley £6.99
My last item is a book this is such a fun easy read! Perfect for the holidays in the sun, where you do nothing but lie on a deck chair all day! Sadly this holiday i have been revising for exams, but when i wasn't this took my mind off everything, just great fun! If you love girly romantic/comedy type books, pop into tesco or local bookshop and purchase this!


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