Thankful Thursday

Hello Sweet peas :)

Last Sunday, for half-term, I thankfully got to fly over (plane, I ain't no Super-Girl), to my home in Ireland.

It was so nice to see the familiarity of the place. It is strange being here, I admit, seeing my bed-room was unusual. I'm kinda excited and sad about leaving this coming Sunday, for London. Everything is new over there, so I would miss the familiarity over here. I know the people, I know that I'm not going to get lost, well.... that's debatable really!

So this next term I hope I'll become more familiar with things and that I'll get a proper routine going. Library this day, Work this day, Zumba this day, catch up on blogs and You Tube this day...

But I am so happy to be home, getting hugs from my Mum, spending some time with my brother, watching 'Downton Abbey' Series 1,2 & 3... Exhausting. Cinema trips with friends :) Chatting and laughing with my BFF Edel. Being back, it's like nothing changed. Let's just say I'm looking forward to Christmas... fires, OH HOW I'VE MISSED THE OPEN FIRE! And movies, family/friends time...

These pictures show you where I live, and raised. In the countryside, in the middle of nowhere really, heehee :) Surrounded by mounds, hilly plains, grass, farm animals, a view of the Sligo Mountains. It's home to me. And I love breathing in the fresh air, so different to the open fumes in London. And it's quiet! I get to go to sleep with no traffic outside. I don't mind it really, but having some peace once in a while helps you to think and reflect properly.

Let's move on shall we....

My 'Thankful Thursday'

-Having my own money.
-Considerate friends.
-Ryanair flights, even though it was a bumpy ride.
-Snuggy PJs.
-Toasted Brack.
-Carrot Cake.
-Bff and Friends.
-Cinema trips.
-Catch-up time on You Tube (over 107 vids).
-'Bones' Wedding episode... waited a week for it.
-Mums hugs.
-Hot-water bottles.
-Sleep-in mornings.
-Gazing at the stars in the night sky, so magnificent compared to London I tell you.

I hope you all had a lovely week, well Thur-Thur so to speak.
Let me know what you've been up to during the week...

Thanks for reading,

Courage & Loyalty

(Credit - Pinterest)

Hello m'dears :)

This post I just want to talk about courage and loyalty. About how I see it. If you have any opinions on the topic feel free to comment away.

What is Courage? Do we all believe ourselves capable of ever ceasing it? I have always seen myself as someone who didn't really care of the consequences or what difficulties that I'd might face, but now I've realized that its not just the ability to overcome fear, or to be brave, it's more than that I feel. I see fear as both negative and positive. I don't want to feel fearless, other whys I won't feel a challenge. And I like challenges. I like myself being tested. I want to excel in my life with overcoming fear. I want to show my kids that its ok to feel fear, that it does in strange ways make you stronger. Yes, it may cause you unbearable pain at times, but you'll see that it's all for making you a better, more stronger individual.

Courage doesn't always have to be proven with words, it can equally be shown in silence. However not everyone notices, and sees you as a person who doesn't have an opinion or doesn't have a care in the world.

This week I took pride in myself of speaking up to someone who spoke badly of my Mother. My mum was pretty young when she had me so I was mostly taken care of by my Granny. Now yes it sounds bad, the idea of having someone take care of you, but my Mum is my role model, I hope one day I'll be happy as her. Have a family and home, friends, and a job that you love. I knew growing up that she was working to take care of her family. I knew that. So I don't think it's right to have people say unkind things about others when especially they don't understand the reasons that lie behind.

It's perfectly fine to have an opinion, but be careful! Respect should be shown as well. Usually I would be quiet if I disagreed with a person. It's good to hold your tongue at times. That way no ones feelings are hurt. I know when to hold my tongue and when not to!

When this person spoke badly of my Mum, I made sure to speak my mind and defend her. It was difficult because I know them really well, but I'm somebody who believes loyalty in a family is the thing that makes us closer. I know that my parents are always there for me, and they know that I'm always here for them.

Honesty is always said to be the best policy, but if for example your Mother goes to all lengths to make a meal for a special occasion, and you don't really like it, you don't say it out loud, hurting her feelings. The ones that say they prefer honesty should be careful because not everyone can take it.

And remember guys you may regret what you say out loud, life is short, so treat everyday like its your last and be kind to people.

I'm happy I defended my Mum. I felt better especially when only the day after she became sick, and she actually feared for her life. All is good now though, I have nothing to worry about.

(Credit -myself) Me and my Mum

Do you prefer honesty? Can you take it even if it hurts you? Always protect the ones you are most close to. Pluck up the courage and defend them. Know that day by day your courage will grow stronger. In a few weeks, months or years there will be a difference. You just need to try.

Thanks for reading everyone, love you all :) x

Thankful Thursday

Hello Beauties :)

It's yet another 'Thankful Thursday'... where I share what I was grateful for through the week.

It is actually becoming my favourite day of the week surprisingly. With having nice classes in College, finishing up at 2:30pm and looking forward to Friday :) I'm beginning to think that Thursday is now the start of the week ever since I started doing these posts.

So this week (from the pictures above) I spent my time studying for a big BIG exam in Physiology, working both Saturday and Sunday in the restaurant and attending a 'Mind, Body & Spirit Fair', which was a lot of fun. The psychic reading I got done was rubbish, I was the one being able to read her in the end..... FAKE!

But there were times that had me smiling and feeling good throughout the week.

Muh 'Thankful Thursday':

- Crumpets

- New Instagram Friend... she's so funny!

- 2 hour convo on Skype with Brother.

- Sunday lie-in with cousin watching 'X-Factor'.

- The Rain... yeah, because I'm happier with it when I'm working :)

- New facebook group... gossiping away about what not ;)

- A Clear Quartz Stone, a gift from a College friend.

- Birdy 'Wings'

- Watching 'Bones'... this will be a regular I grant you that... Sorry!

- New Gold Nail Varnish 'Barry M' from 'Superdrug' and a 'New Look' top.

I know people say this a lot, but this week did fly by... I'm happy by it really, mid-term is getting closer... YAY :) A whole week off.

So, I'm looking forward to what this week brings, hopefully unexpected, surprising things. I love surprises.

Thankful Thursday

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Happy Thankful Thursday Everyone :)

Autumn has definitely arrived, bringing with it, the cold air, lots of rain, warm clothes and lots of cups of tea and hot cocos.

This week made me think about investing in a better coat, cos mine is useless. It may look pretty but it doesn't keep me warm like it should.... bad coat!

So I've been keeping happy with wearing my warm clothes, and basically trying not to get sick, because I have a very important exam next Tuesday in Physiology... NERVOUS MUCH!

So on with the show Ladies & Gentlemen... my thankful thursday list...

1) Respect and Trust (both giving and receiving)

2) Adding Pictures finally to my Instagram... delighted cos photography is one of the things I love.

3) Snuggy clothes, such as woolly jumpers & tracksuits.

4) My Eyes... lovely compliments from people.

5) Speaking my mind and for pushing myself to speak out in class debates.

6) My Guitar.

7) 'Boots' store.

8) Cadburys Chocolate Fingers... Oh Yeah Baby...

9) Having a strong, trusting relationship with my parents.

10) Catching up with old school friends.

There ya have it, everything that I was grateful for throughout the week. I'm glad I did this 'Thankful Thursday' because when I look over them, everything appears fresh in my mind.

And now, I am headed with a few friends from College to a 'Mind, Body & Spirit Fair' in North Finchley. The event will have Psychics, Tarot Readers, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Massages, Therapies and a variety of stalls.

I'm excited about going because I am into this sort of thing, and it's nice where I can go out for an evening for relaxation... all prepared for the next day of College and not exhausted, plus we'll probably have a laugh as we usually do.

Thanks m'luvs for reading, and I appreciate your time for scanning through this post :)

Lots of crazy love,

My September Favourites

Hey fellow readers, this is my 1st ever haul/ favourites post, so I hope that you do like it. I love Fashion so much. It is something that makes me get so hyper and heart racing.

I was told by a friend that I should do 'Fashion' posts, so maybe this will be the beginning :)

Can I add the dazzling sunshine as a favourite, because we didn't get much sun as I'd like this September, and when it did come out it made me so happy :)

Let us start us with the beauty collectibles that I adored this Month, all bought from 'Superdrug'. 

- Sleek Make-Up Blush, Antique.

- Rimmel London Eyebrow Pencil, in Dark, 001

& ScandalEyes Precision Micro Eyeliner (Waterproof).

- Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair, Shine Tonic. 

- Batiste Dry Shampoo, XXL Volume.

- Tresemme Texture Style, Back Comb Dust (dizzying heights).

Sleek Blush, Antique

Since I am quite pale, I found that this blusher added a vintage, radiant flush to my cheeks. It can also be used as a highlighter I found. It's ultra-long lasting and it suits all skin types.

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil 

First time for everything, and for me I have never really paid much attention to my eyebrows (and I should have) there pretty fair compared to the colour of my hair (a little rhyme for you), so I had to see whether anything could be done. I felt so strange when I first used this applicator, I looked unnoticeable in the mirror, but I've gone extremely light with applying, and at last I have gotten used to it's ways. I find that if I have my eyes equally as good with make-up then it doesn't look so strange.

Scandaleyes Liquid Eyeliner

I've tried the L'oreal liquid eyeliner, and the maybelline Eye Studio Master Precise, and this one seemed to be my favourite. I feel as though this pen does the job for me, I get the line as thin as possible with this eyeliner, which I wasn't so successful on doing with the others.

Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair

This is to be applied on dry, styled hair.

Thankfully, this spray doesn't make my hair feel oily, it does what it says on the tin. Adds shine. I have sadly dull, dry hair, and this shine tonic, tricks the eye, making it appear so healthy and shiny... Ooooh.

People will say, "Ooh, your hair looks so shiny, surely you must have used something!"....

"No m'darlings, not a thing!"... wink wink, heehee :) Nah only joking... must advertise the product at least (show my appreciation).

Baptiste Dry Shampoo, XXL Volume

I found this to be very much like strong hairspray, so take caution! Use sparingly! But it does like it says, adds lots of Volume. I am always in a rush, so this is great for me, when I want to tie my hair up, and make the roots appear more bouncy :)

Tresemme Texture Style, Backcomb Dust

And lastly, my favourite beauty item. For me, instead of following the instructions that say to apply on your hands, I just sprinkle it, little by little, onto my scalp. It made my hair feel so soft as well, which was a surprise bonus for me. It also isn't as difficult as dry shampoo, where you have to hide the white dust. Me love love this product. Thumbs up I say :)

Lepard Print Umbrella & A Pretty Little Box

Umbrella cos like it rains... heehee. Very important. Aaaand...

It's a box... yeah, but not only a box... a secret opening to NARNIA!

If only it were true.

The reason why I bought this was because starting from September, me and best friend EdelBelle (you must know her by now, with me mentioning her all the time), well we're sending cards to one another till the end of July, (the duration of our separation from College). And in these cards, we ask one another a question. It could be about, "What's your opinion on anxiety?"...."What's your favourite Season?" Which I wrote in my first Issue (of September) to her. So my given cards will be added to this box, along with some pictures.

Each of these cards are in a set of 3. I adore them so much and thank heavens Edel loves them too. I am awaiting for my card to come in the post, so I'm excited to see what she says.

Slippers from 'Primark'

These are a huge favourite. They were given to me as a 'Welcome' present by my Aunt, for my stay in London. And they're from 'Primark'.

I love how it has the soft pink flowers attached to the sides, and that it has a gold, crisp lining at the bottom. Also strangely they match my new umbrella, well I'm not going to be using the umbrella in the house, or my slippers out in town, so... actually you know what, maybe I could dance around the house with the umbrella... Hmmm, that could work out to be quite fun!

'New Look' Boots and New brown patched-look leather Purse

I took these pictures the day I bought my new purse. Nice leather, good leather.

And I wanted to show you the boots, that my Mum bought for me, before coming to London. They're from 'New Look', and their price was (in sterling) £37.

I also wanted to show you from outside my College in Barnet.

I loved how the red brick and fallen leaves matched my boots and my purse.

 So there you have it guys, I hope you enjoyed my ramblings, photos, stories and product opinions.

It's only a start, but I hope that I will continue with doing posts very much like these.

Love you all so much,

Cheerio x

Thankful Thursday

Hello m'dear :)

This week was full of busy bees, but it flew by. I can't believe it's October! Time is going by so fast. Seems mental that it'll be 12 weeks till Christmas.

I feel so happy that with having my own little regular 'Thankful Thursday', I don't feel disappointed when I haven't written anything in such a long time. This pushes me. And reflecting on the good things that occurred throughout the week makes me smile, knowing that there isn't always sadness.

So my 'Thankful Thursday' week involved:

-Reaching my 50th blog post... WHOO HOO :D (previous post).

-Chocolate brownies.

-Getting my 1st ever proper wages. I felt so grownup with a payment slip.

-Zen time with cleaning... I know weird right!

-Ordering photo albums of my 'Summer Time' in London... 'Harry Potter Studios, Watford' and 'London Visit'

-Having new friends to comfort me when I was upset.

-Talking to Mum about Christmas.

-Skyping my Dad.

-Free cupcakes from a Cafe owner.

-My Irish accent.

-Getting on great in my English Essay.

-Giving/getting hugs.

These are all very strange and random, but when I read these I think of my week of being positive, and that's how life should be looked upon.

Thanks for reading, love you all peep & creeps,