Friday 27 September 2013

Choosing A Path In Life Is Never Easy

Hi everyone!

I am so sorry for not posted a lot this week. I've had some really important decisions to make, and I want to share them with you all.

In my previous posts I wrote about the troubles I've been having with trying to get into university (if you haven't read them, then you can click here and here). It was a horrible feeling to know that there was a slight possibility that I wasn't going to get in this year. It was a waiting game and all I could do was hope and pray that someone would drop out, so I could take there place. And they did just that.

A few nights ago, I received a message from the university saying "Congratulations, you have a place on the English course blah blah blah". At this stage fireworks should have been going off and I should have had a huge smile on my face. But there was no smile, instead a cold shiver went down my back and I burst into tears. They lasted all night and I cried most of the next day.
I thought I was crying because I was happy with the news, I wasn't. I realised that an English course wasn't what I wanted, it never was and it never will be.

I had to think long and hard on what I was going to do. Was I going to accept the place at uni and spend 4 years studying for something I don't want? Or follow not only my hear but my dreams and take an online journalism course?

Well, I'm pleased to say that I have made my decision, and I've decided to....decline my university place. I felt that my heart wasn't in it, and that it wasn't fair on someone who did want to do the course. As I may have said in another post, my dream is to become a journalist, and by taking the NCTJ online course I'm one step closer to achieving that.
I cannot tell you how happy I feel now that I have made up my mind. This course isn't going to be easy, but I'm prepared to do whatever it takes.

Choosing a path in life is never easy, but you have to do what you feel is right. You only get one change to live, so go take the risk and listen to your heart, because as the actor, Michael Cain "Life is not a dress rehearsal"
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Monday 23 September 2013

I'm Still Alive

Hey everyone!
This is just a quickie to say no I'm not dead, I'm very much alive and to say sorry for my lack of posts.
It's been a roller-coaster of a week. I found out on Thursday that I have a very big chance of actually going to university this year. I never thought this would happen, but it turns out that I am number 3 on the waiting list for an English Degree. It's not the course I wanted but I'm willing to take it. So I'm really excited yet nervous at the same time, because they could turn round and say sorry but nobody has dropped out of the course. But I'm keeping positive :)

I just wanted to say that I haven't given up on my blog and my readers/followers, because it always puts a smile on my face to know that you lot are out there reading about my crazy life, beauty and fashion reviews etc. That last part sounded really mushy lol!

Anyway, I've got some blog posts and ideas on the go, so hopefully (fingers crossed) they will be up soon.

If you've got any ideas on blog posts for me, then comment down below. I always love hearing from you guys.

Cheerio my lovelies xxx

Tuesday 17 September 2013

The Liebster Award


 
 
 

Hello lovely readers!
When I first started this blog I was told about the Liebster award, and its amazing support. I am ver very happy to say that I have been nominated by Maggie of My Chic Adventure. It means so much to me and I can't thank her enough. Here is a link to her amazing blog, you guys should seriously go and check her blog out because its totally brill.
http://mychicadventure.blogspot.com.

Right so for those of you lovely lot that don't know what the Liebster award is, it's a tag for those blog that have less than 200 followers. It's a fantastic way to help support all the brilliant and talented bloggers on the blogging community. But, how does it work?

A fellow blogger will nominate you, and will leave you 10 questions on their blog. All you have to do is answer them on your blog and then write down 10 different questions for the 10 people you nominate.

So, lets get started and answer the questions I was given.

My Questions:


1. What made you want to start blogging?
I love writing as well as fashion and beauty and I wanted to combined the three. But most of all my main goal is to become a journalist, so starting a blog was a big deal. I also wanted people to be able to see life in my shoes, and that's how I got the name for my blog.

2. What is your favourite part about the blogging community?
The other bloggers and their ability to brighten your day with the comments they leave you. I may not have any followers, but it puts a smile on my face to see that people have read what I've got to say. They're an incredible bunch of talented people, and those people can become close friends of yours no matter what part of world your from.

3. What is your favourite social networking site?
I'm addicted to Twitter and Instagram, so it's got to be those two.

4. Who is your celebrity inspiration?
Gok Wan. He's such a sweet and bubbly person. I love that he cares about other people and wants to help them build their confidence back from whatever body issue or problems like bullying. He's also, in my opinion, the best fashion guru there is. 

5. What is your favourite article of clothing?
A few years ago I was obsessed with jeans, but my mind changes like the seasons. For the past year I've had a thing for leggings or jeggings. My mind goes crazy when I see all these different patterns and colours. I also love the fact that I can either dress them up or have a lazy day and put on the comfiest with a jumper or hoodie.

6. What is one thing you could never live without?
I could be boring and say something like water or food or even the internet, but I'm going to say loved ones, like my parents and my close friends. They've been there for me when I've need them, and I am always grateful for that.

7. If you could meet any blogger, who would it be?
This is a tough question. I think it would be Zoe of Zoella. She's a great inspiration to me, she's helped me (as well as others) with panic attacks. I love her mannerism, and the way she is when meeting fans AND of course I love her blog and YouTube channel.

8. What is your favourite beauty product?
I'm a big fan of lipsticks, lip glosses, but my all time must is lip balm. I hate having chapped lips so I always have a tube on me wherever I go.

9. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I've always wanted to go to Venice. And I hope that someday I can say that I have.

10. What is your favourite store to shop at?
I love a shop called Bershka. It's one of the best, but it can be a little bit expensive. I also love Primark, as you can find great bargains in there if your on a budget.

I hope you all learnt something new about me (sorry if some of the answers are long). Again I want to thank Maggie of My Chic Adventure for tagging me in the Liebster Award.

Now here are the lovelies I've tagged. Make sure you check them out, and follow them :


My Questions for you:


What or who inspired  you to start blogging?
What is your favourite season and why?
What's the one beauty product you can't live without?
What city would you like to live in for a day?
What's your dream job?
What is your favourite quote?
What is your favourite store to shop at?
Who is the most influential person in your life?
What are your inspirations in life?
In 10 years time, where do you hope to be?

Can't wait to read the replies.

Big love to everyone xxx

Thursday 12 September 2013

University Update


Hey everyone!
I'm sorry that I haven't posted anything in the last few days, I've been a bit down. :(
 
To those of you that read my post on Sunday you will know that I had a meeting with the University of Murcia. As I said in the post, I was really nervous about going and didn't know why that had asked me to see them.
 
Well I went....and its not very good news I'm afraid. They didn't offer me a place, as the last vacancy went a few hour before me. I was devastated. They said that they would keep me on another waiting list, to see if any other places come up, and that they would call me sometime in October.  
 
On the journey back home my mind went into overdrive. I couldn't really focus on what my dad was saying, because all I could think about was what I was going to do. In my head I could see the University dream moving further a further away until I couldn't see it.
 
I was a mess, but somehow my dad said that it was ok, and that things happen for a reason. He helped me see that if I didn't get into Uni in October, then there were other options for me to take. Not everything was bad. I had to stay positive for my own sake.
 
As I'm learning now, life isn't always that easy and we don't always get what we want, but we've got to stick with it and never give up on ourselves. Never let the dream stay a dream, someway or another we've got to make it a reality. We've got to make the most of life!
 
Again, I apologise for not posting in the past few days, I wanted a bit of time to get my head round the news.
 
If you liked this posted please leave a comment and follow me xx
 

Sunday 8 September 2013

Waiting on Uni

This post is a little different to my other posts.

Tomorrow I have a meeting with the University of Murcia. I don't know why they have scheduled this meeting, because I'm still waiting on a place there. All I do know is that I'm so nervous as to what will happen, and slightly annoyed. This waiting has been going on now since the middle of July, and I'm still none the wiser as to whether or not I have a place at Uni or not.

I'll admit, I'm scared of what they are going to say tomorrow. All I do know is that I have to fill out some forms. But if I have to fill out these forms, wouldn't that mean I've gotten into university? I'm a nervous wreck at the moment.

Not begin accepted a place first time is disheartening, but to be told that there still isn't a place for you after 2 months of waiting is even worse. Your constantly thinking about it daily. Its horrible and in a way also ruins your summer.  It could also ruin your life, because you want to study at uni but your told "no we don't want you because your grades aren't great" or "we haven't got the places".

I don't know what the next step will be if I don't get accepted. It maybe that I have to move back to the UK, which is something I would like to do, but on the other hand I'll miss my parents and friends.

I'm just going to have to wait and see. I really want to have the student life, studying and working. And Murcia is a beautiful city, that I would love to explore, but if the university says no then that life won't become reality.

So to the University of Murcia, its down to you. My fate is in your hands.

Thursday 5 September 2013

My Mini Shopping Spree




My lovely new jumper :D
 
Look what I've bought!
So the other day I went to lunch with a few friends because I haven't seen them in a while and it was my best friends birthday. We spent all day having fun and catching up on gossip (as all of us do when we meet up with our girlfriends).
I kinda had this feeling, as it was September and the weather's getting cooler...to go on a shopping spree.

I love shopping, seriously I could spend hours looking for the right outfit or accessory. This was probably the smallest and shortest amount of time I have ever spent shopping, because I only bought one item.
But when I walked into the shop and saw it, I had a "I had to have it" moment. I think most people get them when they go into a shop, they see a top or a pair of jeans and they have to buy them because they can't live without it. Does anyone else get these moments? Or is it just me?

Anyway the top came in 5 different colours (black, grey, brown, cream and pink). I don't really wear a lot of colour in the winter, I tend to wear a lot of black, because I know it goes with anything. But I had an impulse to buy the pink and try to wear more colour this season.

I love the colour, its not an in your face type of pink, but a calm and pale pink, and its really soft and snuggly to wear.

What do you lovely lot think? Is it something you would wear or are you like me and wear a lot of black in the winter? Let me know in the comment box. xxx


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Wednesday 4 September 2013

Fashion for Harry


Hello! :)

So I was browsing though Sugarscape this morning when I came upon an article about the new Harry Potter fashion collection.
Let me point out to you all first that I am a HUGE Potterhead, so seeing this kinda made me squeal. Upon reading the article and seeing the items, I knew I had to buy some.

The awesome new clothing collection is from the Australian label, Black Milk. This autumn/winter collection is to do with all things magical. There are so many different articles that are so fashionable, it would make anyone buy them. My personal favourites are the Deathly Hallows leggings and the Professor Snape T- Shirt.

I can't wait for the actual launch and to see all the pieces. It's going to be MEGA!!!

Here's a link to the Sugarscape article.
Let me know what you guys think about the collection in the comment box. xx

Monday 2 September 2013

Vintage Owl Necklace





Last Friday, my mum hosted a jewellery party. For those of you who don't know what a jewellery party is, it's basically when a load of women (or men, but very rarely) get together, have a chat and a glass of wine or in this case coffee and purchase items from a jewellery supplier.

Unfortunately I couldn't be there, but I was told that there were some very nice pieces. And there was one that had made its way to me.

I was speechless when my mum handed me this gorgeous vintage owl necklace. It was so beautiful, and wrapped so carefully in its little blue box. I think I might have actually scream when I saw it.

I've been looking for a necklace like this for ages, but couldn't seem to find one that I absolutely loved and knew I was going to wear. This necklace though, ticks all the boxes. There's detailing, but not that much.
It's a very simple piece of jewellery, and I can't wait to team it up with a cute jumper and a pair of jeans.


Tell me if you like the necklace by leaving me a comment. xx