tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833488358337318132024-03-12T22:08:36.275-07:00RIVQAHEMMAbeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593893459109498549noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483348835833731813.post-75865180528604780932019-08-08T13:08:00.000-07:002019-08-08T13:08:53.007-07:00HELLO AGAIN. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it sure has been a while since I've been on here. It sure has been a while since I have sat down at my desk, with my laptop, and written down my thoughts and feelings. </div>
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Why have you chosen to come back now, I hear you (probably not) ask? I believe that enough has happened since the last time I posted, enough to put into a couple of blog posts, at least. I guess we will see how long it lasts. But to be fair to myself, I did post for a good while before this gigantic hiatus that I am now coming back from. </div>
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I guess the best place to start at is with a little bit of an overview of my life in the past year of being vacant. Of course, if anybody who reads this has me on any of my socials, you will kind of be in the know of how my life is going right now. But if not, strap yourself in and I'll try to do my best to fill you in. </div>
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The last post I put on this blog was about finishing my part-time job down in London, all ready to move back home and to settle into graduate life. I am very much back home now, in the Midlands, where I am so much happier. I do not want to take advantage of the time that I had in London - some people can only dream of being able to live in London for 3 years but those 3 years were enough for me. I am so much happier being able to visit on occasion and to enjoy the city as a visitor and not a resident. The only thing I miss about being in London is being so close to my friends. But we make it work. </div>
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Leaving London also meant that a big chapter in my life closed and that was university. All the blood, sweat and tears over handing in assignments and revising for exams had finally come to an end in the form of a piece of paper, telling me that I'd got a 2:1 degree in Criminology, Policing and Forensics. But graduation day was fun! My mum, dad, sister and niece all attended and had a lovely day in sunny, sunny Wembley Stadium. Here are a few pictures from the day: </div>
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Finishing university meant that I then had to deal with the daunting reality of being an adult in the real world. This meant sorting my life out and getting myself a proper job. Before I went on a blogging hiatus, I blogged about the final stages of being in the process of becoming cabin crew. </div>
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Well, whilst I sit and write this, I have got 6 months of cabin crew experience beneath my belt because your gal got her training date, smashed it all and is now fully qualified to point out your emergency exits!</div>
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It was 2 days before Christmas when I got the all-important phone call, informing me that I would be on the first training course of the season, starting in the second week of February. FEBRUARY?! THAT'S SO SOON! They were my initial thoughts and the panic set in. But as the day got closer and closer, the panic turned to excitement.</div>
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I then went on to spend 4 whole weeks with the most kind and caring fellow colleagues through some rather rigorous training. There were a lot of tears but a whole lot more smiles. Again, have some pictures to show that I did keep smiling throughout it all:</div>
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Those 4 weeks were definitely the hardest 4 weeks of my entire life. But I can sit here and say, with a huge smile on my face, that it was so worth it. Since then, I have done 60 flights over 20 routes, to 22 airports in 10 different countries, within 4 different regions. In total, I have flown 92,153 miles and have loved every mile. </div>
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Here I have shown the two biggest things to have happened in my life since I was last blogging. But since then, I have also had a fair share of other things happen. I've dated. I experienced a very short relationship. I made new friends. I've lost friends. I've lost weight. I've lost pets. I've gained confidence. I've been set back. I've been happy. I've been sad. I've travelled to new places. I've locked myself in the house all day. I've bought a car. I'm learning to drive. I've booked my driving test. I've done things I never thought I'd ever do. I've kissed. I've hugged. I've cried. I've laughed. A lot. </div>
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With these new life experiences, I hope to be able to blog about a few new things. </div>
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<br />beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593893459109498549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483348835833731813.post-66280754128537749272018-04-08T12:25:00.000-07:002018-04-08T12:31:22.016-07:00AS ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER ONE OPENS. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today marks the last day of my little part-time job down here in London. This can only mean one thing… that my time in London is almost over.</div>
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Three years ago, little ol’ me who was terrified of ever leaving the house and incredibly homesick, packed up her things and moved out to study down in London. And now, I’m saying goodbye to the people I have called my colleagues for a little over a year and packing up my things to move out of my dingy little room.</div>
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But for as much as I am sad about this, I am excited. I am sad about leaving the life of London but I am excited about returning to my life in the Midlands with all of my family. I am sad about leaving the friends I have made at work but I am excited to meet new ones in the form of my fellow cabin crew members.</div>
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But the most important thing is that I am proud of myself. I am proud that in the last three years, I have conquered so many of my fears and I have done things that I never thought I would do. Did I ever think I would live in the country’s capital, where millions of people are walking the streets beside me? Nope, absolutely not and I have done that. Yes, I may be exhausted and I may have had a good few blips here and there, but I did it. Did ever think I would meet a few friends who I can honestly say will be my friends forever? Nope, but I have. ]</div>
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The day was always due to come but I just did not think that
three years would go so fast. I am indeed talking about the time I have left
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Back in 2015, when I moved away from home and settled in my
little flat in London, I thought ahead at 2018 being ages away. I had ignored
the repeated comments from former students who had said that their time at
university flew by. Everybody said that, but it was guaranteed that once you
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But I should have listened. Because here we are, in 2018 and
in two month’s time, I will be sitting my final assessments and examinations at
university. Two months after that, I will be trying to get the perfect, cliché
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And my feelings towards all of this? Bittersweet. <o:p></o:p></div>
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On one hand, I am so excited to be going home. To not just
be visiting but to be going home, to be staying and never having to worry about
booking a train back to London, ensuring I get back in time for work on the
weekend, and uni on Monday. I will be home, and I will never have to leave. I
will be with my family and will no longer be missing out on everything that
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Over the last three years, I have missed out on a fair share
of events with my family, purely because they have been on a weekend and that’s
when I work. I am ready for that to no longer be a hurdle. I have two very
young members of my family, one who is only four months old and I am missing
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But on the other hand, I know I’m going to miss being in
London. Obviously, it does not take much to visit London. I am very lucky to
only be around an hour away on a train, but it is not the same as living there.
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I cannot estimate how often I will be able to visit London
and it scares me to think that I will only be able to see my friends
occasionally. I will have to plan a trip month ahead to ensure that it is
doable, and affordable. I can no longer just have a day out, but it has to be a
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Graduating university will be the first step to becoming a
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Most of you reading this may think of this as pathetic, but
last year I spent just over two months away from London, away from my friends,
and I was convinced I was going insane. Having to take the back seat and watch
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That’s what it’s going to be like, but permanently. Not just
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All I can do is hope that it all works out. Because I know
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If you follow me on Twitter, you will be one step ahead in knowing that quite recently, I had an assessment day for a cabin crew position. I was then later successful in that assessment day, resulting in me currently being in what they call 'talent pool'. </div>
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Ever since I was a teeny, weeny girl, I always said to my parents, 'I want to work on an airplane'. My mum smiles widely and laughs every time I say it as she goes on to tell me the multiple stories of how fascinated I always was when I was flying as a child. </div>
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It was just after Christmas when I was browsing the internet for graduate schemes. Three hours later, I found absolutely nothing in connection with what I'm studying at university. It made me upset because it made me doubt what I had spent the last three years learning about. So, I took a bit of a random turn and started looking at different jobs that didn't relate to my subject at all. This ended up looking at cabin crew positions. </div>
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After all, it is something that I've always wanted to do but never had the confidence of applying for. This particular position was for Birmingham Airport too. You could say that it was all meant to be. I applied. But I didn't apply expecting anything from it. I applied for a laugh, if you will. </div>
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After filling in a few questions about why I would be good for the job, I came to a screen that told me that I would expect to hear from the recruitment team within Ten days. </div>
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Ten days. That was a looooong time. </div>
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Every time I heard the sound alert for my emails, I would check. I became obsessed with pulling down and refreshing my emails. So much for applying for a joke because it seemed like the attitude of somebody who <i>cared</i>. </div>
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One day went by, nothing. </div>
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Two days went by.... and I got an email back. The subject of the email: Congratulations. </div>
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I HAD RECEIVED AN INTERVIEW. Ohhhh my God, I had not been expecting that and I found myself crying when I received it. </div>
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The interview was a video one. A simple video interview with two main questions, with sixty seconds to answer each of them. So there I sat, with my pyjamas bottoms on, out of screen, but with a dress on up top. They will never know. </div>
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Again, the process concluded with a screen telling me that I would hear within ten days. </div>
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I started to lose hope. I kept reminding myself that I had ten days but considering I had heard in such short time in the last process, I started to build myself up for rejection. </div>
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But on the fifth day, I received another email. This time, I had set the recruitment team's email as VIP on my phone, meaning I would get an actual push notification when they emailed me. My heart stopped. My fingers shook as I opened up the emails. </div>
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I WAS INVITED TO AN ASSESSMENT DAY. </div>
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Christmas had come and gone and we were now into the new year. The end of January signalled my assessment day. In short, an assessment day is a day of ice breakers, team building and role playing activities. </div>
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I was petrified. It all started with wondering whether my appearance was good enough. I had tormented myself with thousands of YouTube videos on how I should look and stressing that I didn't look like how the women in these videos suggested. </div>
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On the day, my anxiety only increased when I slowly introduced myself to everybody, and almost all of them having had experience as cabin crew before. I felt the opportunity slipping through my fingers. Tears were in my eyes as I fell into my own thoughts, just desperately wanting to go home. This feeling only increased when we were thrown into our first activity. </div>
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We had to come up with two passenger announcements. We were given a duty free book, and a food and drink book, the common things found in the seat before you on an airplane. We had to pick one product from each and sell it, imagining we were on board and doing it for real. </div>
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The first person to go was an experienced cabin crew. She looked the part and my god, she sounded the part. Her presentation was perfect and I looked down at my piece of paper and panicked. The feeling of wanting to go home got worse and I felt myself starting to cry. I stared a hole in that piece of paper, until my name was called out. It was my turn. </div>
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I stood. My piece of paper in hand, shaking as a result of my nervousness, and my voice breaking as I started. I found myself not even going with what was on my piece of paper and more going off what others had said before me. I crumbled. I had well and truly messed it up for myself. </div>
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It meant that for the rest of the activities up until lunch, I had lost enthusiasm. I just didn't bother because I was certain that I had ended all my chances. </div>
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It came to midday and we knew that lunch time was looming, but we were told that before lunch, we would be told who would be staying for the afternoon and who would be leaving. </div>
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A member of the recruitment team entered the room where we were all held and called out a selection of names. The girl who went first in the passenger announcement activity was in that selection and I wasn't. That was enough for me to know that I hadn't been successful. </div>
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That's what the member of the recruitment team told the rest of us who were left in that room and my heart sank. I was going home. </div>
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"...but I'm pleased to say that you've all made it through to the afternoon." </div>
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I HAD MADE IT THROUGH, EVEN THOUGH I COMPLETELY MESSED IT UP?! AND HOW DID THAT OTHER GIRL NOT GET THROUGH?! </div>
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Lunch basically consisted of me panicking, thinking how the hell I was going to get through the next activity, which was a role-play scenario. My absolute nightmare. </div>
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But I came out of that more successful than anything I had done on the morning. </div>
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A short one-to-one interview to end the day and that was it. </div>
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It was the waiting game once again. Ten days. The usual. </div>
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I was back at university the day after that. I was sat in my lecture and it came to the break. I opened up my phone and checked my phone. It had become an automatic response every time I picked up my phone. </div>
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I cried. </div>
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I had, once again, beat other people who had previously been cabin crew. </div>
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And here I am. I am in the talent pool, waiting for a response from the Airport about my training date. </div>
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LOOK WHO'S BACK! We're three months into the new year and I'm only just making my big return, whoops. But I guess this has been down to the severe lack of motivation I have been feeling since entering 2018. January just lasted forever, didn't it? And February was just a bearer of bad news every. single. day.</div>
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But now I'm back! And what better thing to start off with than my February favourites! So, keep reading on if you want to see what I enjoyed through the month of February, despite it being a month of be basically crying every day. </div>
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First off, what did I watch?! Well, I needed something that would cheer me up, big time. I was on Twitter one night and stumbled across a really, really old meme and it made me think back to a dated YouTube video that I watched over and over back in like... 2008 or something. It was Jacksepticeye's gameplay of Goat Simulator. I gave it a rewatch and found myself going through his videos on autoplay. </div>
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The most important thing I found was that Jacksepticeye's videos were making me smile, even though I was feeling utterly terrible. And that was JUST what I needed throughout February. Many nights I spent up until the early hours of the morning, as it was the only time I had to myself, watching his videos and it was bliss. </div>
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On the very first day of February, I met up with my lovely, lovely friend Lola (who has a <a href="http://spoopythoughts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a> that you should definitely check out!) and we had a splendid museum day out. And much like every other day out, we ended up in Covent Garden - this meant that we had to take a look in the recently added Deciem store, home to The Ordinary brand. I'm quite new to their products but I've had good experiences. This meant that when we found their foundations - and their cheap price at just under £6 - we both had to try them out. </div>
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What I thought was interesting about The Ordinary's range of foundations is their variety. On their <a href="http://theordinary.com/shadeguide" target="_blank">website</a>, they have a handy guide which shows you through their different shades which all have different undertones - whether it be pink or silver highlights - and is incredibly useful. Especially since a lot of the brand's products can be quite confusing to understand. </div>
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I hadn't done any research and I hadn't heard any reviews of the foundation, I just thought I would go in blind and test it myself. And it's safe to say that I love it! The biggest compliment I have of the product is the spreadability of it. You only need the smallest amount and it covers your face. Of course, this could depend on how much coverage you want but the foundation advertises itself as being a high coverage product. But overall, I've really enjoyed using it and I would definitely buy it again. </div>
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The last couple of days of February have seen the UK blanketed with snow, plummeting the temperatures down into the minus. Because of the cold, I've been quick to step up my skincare whilst being out and about if need be. One of my favourite things is lip balm. For Christmas, I got a few good selections of lip balms, a lot of them being Nivea. I have quite weird and sensitive skin and have always found that Nivea has been the best for me. I received a set which came with some face moisturiser and two different lip balms. But my favourite has been the <a href="http://www.boots.com/nivea-lip-care-pearly-shine-10021589" target="_blank">Nivea Lip Care Pearly Shine</a>, which retails at around £2. </div>
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It is beautiful! It leaves my lips lovely and moisturised whilst adding a little shine, which is great for when I particularly can't be bothered to do any makeup! But primarily, in this cold weather, the protection is what is most important and it has definitely eliminated the dryness! </div>
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Anybody who knows me will know my obsession with candles and essential oils. So, after a trip to Birmingham Indoor Market and my favourite stall, I picked up some new essential oils for my aroma diffuser in my bedroom. However, no new scent will replace my ultimate favourite: Frankincense and Myrrh. </div>
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Now, I know what you're thinking; doesn't that smell like Christmas? Actually, it doesn't but even if it did, I LOVE CHRISTMAS. But seriously, it is one of my favourite scents and it makes my room smell delicious! It's not too sweet or sickly, it's perfect. </div>
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Finally, something else I've been putting on my face. Eyeliner! Over Christmas, I kinda gave eyeliner a break, and January was just a month where I didn't really bother with my makeup. So for February, I decided to treat myself to some new eyeliner. Of course, with it being the hard times of the financial months after Christmas, I was looking for cheapness over goodness, aha! I decided to go for the <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Eye-Define-Felt-Liner/p/653800" target="_blank">MUA Eye Define Felt Liner</a>, retailing at £2. I was still a newbie when it came to MUA. After all, I'm a Revolution girl but I thought I'd give it a go. </div>
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Overall, I like it. It's not perfect, if I'm completely honest, as it does smudge after a good few hours of wear. On my eyelid, it's perfect and stays in tact but the wing does become messy eventually. However, I will still continue to use it as the application is super smooth and dries super quickly (an important factor for impatient people like me!). I will probably move on to a different brand once I think this eyeliner has had it's time. It's not terrible but I do believe there is probably better eyeliners out there for around the same price.</div>
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For the last eight years, I have battled with a handful of mental illnesses; one of them being OCD. Yep, that’s right, that thing called Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.</div>
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‘You must be extremely clean? You must wash your hands a lot? You must be extremely organised?’ Yeah… Not quite.</div>
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According to Mind, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is described as an ‘anxiety disorder. The condition has two main parts: obsessions and compulsions.’ These are a few things that we instantly presume that everyone with OCD experiences. Of course, we may experience this but there are other symptoms too.</div>
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These are unwelcome thoughts, images, urges or doubts that make repeated appearances in your mind. Commonly, this could be thinking that you’ve been contaminated, or having the thought that if you were not to do something, it could result in failure to prevent harm to yourself or someone else. Anxiety is caused by these obsessions, which can become quite frightening.</div>
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These are the actions that you feel you have to repeatedly do. This could be, for example, repeatedly flicking on and off a switch or checking windows and doors to ensure they are locked. A compulsion is put in place to try and deal with the distress that is caused by the obsessive thoughts in your mind.</div>
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I struggle incredibly with the desperation of everything being in order, organised and symmetry is a massive deal. I’ll admit that the fear of contamination exists within my symptoms but it’s very low down on the scale. Further up is the irrational thoughts of myself being harmed, others being harmed, or myself harming others.</div>
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I’ve always been a creative individual, and I would constantly become frustrated if my artwork wasn’t symmetrical, or perfect. I would always use to put this as the fact that I had an artistic eye. That was until I was officially diagnosed with having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, just over a year ago.</div>
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To give you all an example of the extent I struggle with this disorder, I once had to be sent home from college because I had a panic attack over a plug socket which was switched on, with nothing in it. I panicked because I couldn’t get access to it to turn it off. The panic was briefly relieved when I got home, where I knew I could touch appliances to my heart's content. </div>
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More recently, I have been suffering with the fears and thoughts of leaving my own flat. I have cancelled on many friends and plans because I have just not had the strength to go out. I would convince myself that if I left my flat, I would get hurt. Maybe even killed. I would tell myself that this is the last time I'd ever experience life and I didn't want that. So, I would cancel and remain indoors, where I knew nothing would happen to me. </div>
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I came to realise my thoughts were irrational, but that did not lessen the impulse to relieve the acute anxiety by performing compulsive behaviours. Attempting to resist the compulsions brought me a great deal of anxiety. It answered a lot of questions for me. Unfortunately, I never stepped out and found help for it. I actually only became officially diagnosed with it because I was already receiving treatment for moderate depression and severe anxiety and my psychiatrist stumbled upon the symptoms.</div>
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However, mental illness is a taboo subject. I worry that people will not believe me if I was to tell them I have OCD because they would only believe I have it if they were to see me washing my hands constantly, or keeping my things extremely tidy. My OCD is hidden in my head and leaves me with this crippling anxiety so that I can’t function properly. The fact that it requires a huge explanation frustrates me. I have to explain the condition first, that it is about obsessing and compulsions, not that it is about tidiness, then move on to how it is for me.</div>
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I’m writing this because I think the more people speak out and support each other, the easier it may become. Also, I want people to understand that the symptoms of OCD vary depending on the individual. It’s important that people understand that it stands for “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” and not “Obsessive Cleaning Disorder”.<br />
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If you are struggling with OCD or any other mental illnesses, please consider seeking help. I wish I had found help earlier than I did, just to have the answers to why I was feeling the way I felt and thinking the way I thought. </div>
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Well, September has ended and it means we are now in the last three months of the year. How crazy is that?! To celebrate waving goodbye to September, I have put together a blog post showcasing some of my favourite things through the month of September! </div>
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Now. Funny story, this palette you see here. This is the NUDES eyeshadow palette from Primark. Yes, you read that correctly, Primark! I actually bought this palette, along with a bunch of other makeup from the high street store, to just try it out and see how it was. After trying out this palette, it quickly grew to become one of my favourites! You may be surprised in learning that this is probably one of the best palettes I now own. The colours are incredibly pigmented and the last all day! The shades are super glittery, too, which satisfied my need for all things needing to be sparkly. The first shade you see there, too, the white one? It can be used as a super good highlighter along the brow and the inner of your eye. So, the fact that this beauty was only retailing at £2, I couldn't have been more happy about it! </div>
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Speaking of skin! With the sudden temperature change that seemed to hit on the first day of September, I have been paying close attention to my skin and giving it a little more TLC than usual. A couple of months ago, I discovered The Ordinary, a brand that specialises in skin care. I have always been intimidated and a little anxious when buying skincare products, just because I never know what is best and whether things are just going to be worse for my skin instead! Therefore, I have stuck with the same skincare routine and products for a good few years. But I was desperate for something new and different! After a friend over on Twitter spoke of her experimentation of moving over to this brand, I decided to look into it. I was immediately surprised at the affordability of the selection of products and the overly positive reviews. It meant that I had to give it a go. </div>
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The one thing about The Ordinary brand is that it is, in fact, really, really confusing! There's not much description on each of the products, and the majority of the products are pure formulations. This means that you really have to do your research before purchasing. So, after a little hunt around the internet, I made my purchase through ASOS and since have been thrilled with the stuff! The lactic acid 5% is used for the toning and textures on your cheeks, something that I have long had difficulty with. With the temperature dropping over the next couple of months, it's been good to prepare my skin for the weather change and this has really helped. </div>
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There's only one album that I have been listening to, NON-STOP over the month of September and that is Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco. Gosh, talk about a walk down memory lane with the mention of that band. In the years of 2007 to 2009, also known as my famous emo phase, I was a strong listener of Panic!, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and the likes. Ever since the release of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, I have loosely followed the music of Panic! as my music taste fluctuated through different genres. It seems that this year, I have been dipping my toes back into some of the old material of my youth. What is nice is that majority of the bands that I used to religiously follow are still continuing to make music, unlike some... *cue flashback of the tears shed when My Chemical Romance split* Of course, since the release of Panic!'s first album, there has been some drastic changes with Brendon Urie now only, and remaining, member of the original formation. But HIS BEAUTIFUL VOICE IS STILL THERE. It has meant that in the past month, I have fallen down the hole of feeling like a 14-year-old girl again, obsessing over Brendon's voice and beauty and dancing around my bedroom to their pop-punk-rock tones. </div>
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That's the common phrase, isn't it? Don't meet your heroes. All because if you meet them, they may not be what you have always imagined them being and then you will live the rest of your life in disappointment. You spend years planning what you're going to say, what you're going to wear, and you set your expectations high with what you hope to get from it all. So, yes, if you spent all that time and effort to then be disappointed, it would be incredibly saddening. </div>
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I have met many of my faves before now, and no, I'm not going to name drop, but none of them is the one man who I have poured all of my enthusiasm into for many, many years. That man is Martin Freeman. </div>
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Now, with everybody else I have met, it has been fairly easy in doing so. Whether it be from them doing public events or conventions, with a purchase of a ticket, you're one step closer to meeting your idol. However, when it comes to Martin Freeman, it isn't so easy. The guy is incredibly humble and has stuck by his belief that he does not enjoy his fans paying for his attention. Which is the reason why you would never find Martin at a convention. He believes that if you are to ever meet him, he would prefer it if no money was to be involved. This brings difficulty if you ever want to meet Martin. Majority of the time, you have to rely on the pure luck of just bumping into him in London or something but for everybody, that obviously isn't doable. </div>
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When it was announced that Martin was to be returning to theatre, it also came with the hope of him doing stage door - the only other way of meeting him. </div>
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During his previous run of Richard III at Trafalgar Studios, he did stage door a couple of times but during that year, I wasn't living in London so I was unable to be staying out until 11 pm at night without the fear of missing my last train home. Not to mention I was still classed as a 'baby' and my parents wouldn’t have allowed such thing. </div>
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I arrived at stage door a little before the performance had ended and was relieved to see that not many people had gathered just yet. It was making me feel a lot better over the sense that not of this was going to go right. I had built up a high wall of anxiety throughout the day, especially because I was doing all of this on my own. Leaving the flat at 9 pm? Giving me anxiety. Doing all of this on my own? Giving me anxiety. The thought of putting all of the efforts in and then being disappointed? Giving me anxiety. </div>
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Just after 10:30 pm, a woman came out and announced that they were going to be putting up barriers. This, really, only meant one thing; Martin was going to definitely be doing stage door. With this announcement and the shuffle around of the group of people who were now there, my nerves were increasing and my hopes were decreasing. I was so close, SO CLOSE, to turning around and leaving. No matter how many times I told myself that I could do it, a bigger and louder voice was telling me I couldn't. I began to internally freak and seriously question whether I could do this, all on my own. My biggest problem? I allow people to push me around and walk all over me. Quite literally. So, when people began pushing slightly and moving around, I began to give up. I just allowed it to happen and my initial spot on the front row became being the third row instead. Thus, my hopes had hit rock bottom. "It isn't gonna happen," I kept telling myself. </div>
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Then, with one glance down at my phone, a soft round of applause erupted from the people around me and when I lifted my gaze, there he was. HOLY SHIT. The realisation that the man I have adored for many years was there, in front of my eyes, began to settle in. And I felt… completely calm. WHY IS MY BODY AND MY BRAIN SO RIDICULOUSLY WEIRD?! </div>
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Martin went back and forth, signing every programme and smiling for every selfie. My hopes were seriously fluctuating, not entirely sure still whether all of this was going to happen for me. But when the women in the front row moved after getting what they wanted, my chances skyrocketed and there I was, right in front of the man. I was filled with ultimate joy when he looked at me, catching his eyes for the very first time. "Hello!" Martin said incredibly enthusiastically as he began to sign my programme. "May I have a photo as well, please, if you wouldn’t mind?" I asked, my voice a lot quieter and timid than I had ever heard it before. This man deserved all of the kindness and calmness and his enthusiastic and hyperactive behaviour was the complete opposite of mine. But it was the very recipe that encouraged me to become more confident and that’s when I did. I became more confident in a split second and struck enough nerve to ask him for another photo as I wasn't happy with the first. </div>
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I stuck around for another mini conversation before it was time for me to move away to allow others to have their time. Do you know what fascinated me the most, though? The kindness of the entire situation. This was my first ever stage door experience and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I had anticipated screaming and shouting but there were applauds and kind words instead. It was quiet, it was calm, it was really, really nice. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At first, when I read that the play was to be about political events, I was a little bit worried and intimidated. I was concerned as to whether I would enjoy the play at all, and whether the entire thing was going to be exceedingly heavy. Oh, how wrong I was! I want to assure everybody out there that the play is filled with comedic slack and puns. The only thing that I can advise, which was confirmed by a few guests sat behind me, is that majority of the material is strong, British, political humour. The group behind me, many of them reflected with saying "I don't understand the play," or, "Who's this?". The knowledge of Labour history, or any UK political history, is obviously not necessary, but I'm just pre-warning you that if you're not familiar with certain names and events, you may find it difficult to follow along in some respects but please don’t allow this to scare you! Comedy is universal and there is plenty in there to laugh at, even if you don’t fully understand everything! A little bit of evidence to this, Marta on Twitter says: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The entire cast put together an amazing show and each actor is worth noting but nothing stands out more than the on-stage chemistry between Freeman and Greig, taking the roles of MP David Lyons and his election agent, Jean Whittaker. The comedy bounced between the two of them so smoothly and they made a phenomenal pairing. It was refreshing to see considering that Greig was not originally cast for the role. In such short time that she has had to prepare for the role, she settled in well and stole the entire show. She took that role, made it her own and absolutely smashed it and it positively left a lasting impression.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">@NooryNor: <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Perfect cast, brilliant set, politics and punchiness, and such a satisfying conclusion to a clever concept </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LabourofLove?src=hash" style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">#</span><strong style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;">LabourofLove</strong></a> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">@JaneHillNews: <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">James Graham (does he ever stop working?) has written another belter of a play about British politics. </span><a class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link js-nav" data-query-source="hashtag_click" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LabourofLove?src=hash" style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">#</span><strong style="text-decoration: none; white-space: pre-wrap;">LabourofLove</strong></a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">@leeannrvn: <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interval tweet - absolutely loving </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Labour of Love</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> at Noël Coward Theatre! Martin Freeman & Tasmin Greig brilliant! Very funny, clever set </span><img alt="😍" aria-label="Emoji: Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes" class="Emoji Emoji--forText" draggable="false" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.png" style="border: 0px; height: 1.25em; padding: 0px 0.05em 0px 0.1em; vertical-align: -0.2em; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 1.25em;" title="Smiling face with heart-shaped eyes" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you enjoyed reading my review. Please remember that I </span>don't<span style="font-family: inherit;"> usually write reviews, which may be obvious, so be kind. </span></div>
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Inspired by the lovely Julia over on <a href="http://beesytimes.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Beesy Times</a>, I am going to jot down some of the money saving tips that I have found useful, to get the most out of the university experience! </div>
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Saving morning can be boring. The easiest way of saving money is, of course, to not do anything but who would want to do that? There are plenty of things that you can take advantage of when you're a student, so you may as well whilst you can! </div>
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I am currently a student in London, so I have had to really adapt to the increase in the cost of living moving down south. So, if you're a student, or are going to be a student in London, I have a few other tips for you, too, to make a use out of. </div>
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I had a railcard before I started university but when I took out my student bank account, I got a free 4-year railcard. In the time before university when I had a railcard, so this was for around five months, I saved £300+ by using a railcard! Especially with the rail fees set to increase… again… it can be very useful to get one of these! </div>
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Food shopping, A.K.A, the true form of becoming an adult. Food shopping is SO expensive and it isn't a fun thing to do when you get to the checkout and just have to internally cry at the amount of money that will be leaving your account. Depending on where you shop and where your local supermarket is, each has different schemes for their customers to try and save them money. Where I am based, my local supermarket is Tesco and if yours is too, get a clubcard! If you haven't got one already, you really should! It's a point collecting system in which once you reach a certain amount of points, you get sent money-saving vouchers for your next shop. And to go by Tesco's tagline, every little helps! </div>
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Eating out may seem like a distant opportunity when you're trying to save money but yes, there are ways of getting around it! There are many cards that you can sign up to for one-year free membership, like <a href="http://beesytimes.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tastecard</a> and <a href="https://www.gourmetsociety.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gourmet Society</a>, which I am on because I get a membership for free through my workplace. These cards can either save you 25% off the total bill or offer a 2 for 1 discount. It's a great little saving for when you're out and want to treat yourself! More and more big chains are also being added to these cards as the majority of the restaurants associated with these schemes are independent ones. But on the gourmet society, for example, they have discounts for Chiquito, Strada, Bella Italia and more! </div>
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This section is about shopping in general. So, more towards the 'treat yo'self' shopping. One of the best things that you could invest in is an NUS card. I did so in my first year and it can be used for shopping, food and many other places. However, I didn't find myself using my NUS card that often and so, I didn't bother renewing it at the end of the year. </div>
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Instead, I downloaded the <a href="https://www.myunidays.com/GB/en-GB?p=AQI" target="_blank">UniDays</a> app. This is an app purely just for university students as you have to sign up through your validated university email address to get the current student status, and it opens you up to loads of discounts! Whether it be on clothes, beauty, stationery or homeware! I have found myself using this app much more than any student discount card as sometimes, they have promotional offers where they will boost discount for certain companies. </div>
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It seems all I keep talking about is cards but they truly are the best things! Superdrug's Health and Beauty card and Boot's Advantage cards and two big benefits. They are more cards which turn your points into money and it's a great saviour when there's something that you really want to get but you have no money. Especially when you get to the till anticipating to pay with money and the cashier turns around and says "Would you like to use your points to pay?" HECK YES, I DO! What I tend to do, especially with the Boots card, I save up all of my points and use them at Christmas on their gift sets. A very good technique that has saved me so much money! </div>
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Aimed at the student, there are plenty of websites which collate all of the recent deals that save you money. Websites such as <a href="https://www.studentbeans.com/" target="_blank">StudentBeans</a> and <a href="http://www.savethestudent.org/" target="_blank">SaveTheStudent</a> are two that I've used quite a lot. It's another one of those things where deals will just randomly appear and you have to decide whether you actually need it or not, the biggest decision of your life! </div>
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Please, please, please do not buy your books from your university book shop. Just please don't. I remember one time when I was in a lecture, a boy turned around and said, "I finally bought the book and it cost £79.99," and I turned around and told him, "I got the same book from eBay for £5". The look on his face. Please don't be that guy. </div>
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When you finally get your reading list, look online for the book. Check eBay and Amazon first, they tend to have second-hand books that are still in great condition. Also, check with your lecturer whether you can get away with getting the book that is couple of editions older. Universities tend to advise you to get the latest edition but some subject can allow you to have an earlier version but this depends on your course. </div>
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More websites, which I have used in the past and saved a load on, is <a href="http://www.sellstudentstuff.com/" target="_blank">Sell Student Stuff</a>, <a href="http://abebooks.co.uk/" target="_blank">AbeBooks</a> and <a href="http://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Home" target="_blank">Browns Books for Students. </a></div>
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If you're going to become a student in London, it can be quite exciting to know that the Westend is going to be on your doorstep. Whether you enjoy a musical from time to time or love the frequent visit to watch a play, it can be incredibly expensive! However, there are some perfect schemes out there designed to bring the younger generation to the theatre without bursting their bank. </div>
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This scheme is a god send! National Theatre has given 16-25-year-olds the opportunity to see their productions for as little as £7.50 and what's even better is that you can then bring a friend along, who is also between 16-25 years old, for just a tenner! </div>
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Not only that, being part of this scheme also gives you savings in the NT bookshop, the cafés, on the backstage tours and even costume and props hire! </div>
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This scheme is perfect if you're not exclusively living in London, yet it can still be used there, too! This scheme allows 16-25-year-olds access to £5 tickets to see shows in Stratford-upon-Avon or London. I have used this and I got to see the Stratford-upon-Avon's production of Hamlet, all for just £5! </div>
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TodayTix have a feature where you can be entered into a lottery for a certain show, and if you win the lottery, you then pay the price and you get to see the show! This feature, especially, is incredibly last minute as it is a lottery for a ticket for that day, so you have to be able to just get up and go if you win! Not only that, they tend to be front row seats, so they're definitely worth a try! </div>
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When visiting cities, everybody has their favourite place to go. In your hometown, you have your favourite particular spot. For me, in London, it is Covent Garden.</div>
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I have no backstory to provide you as to why it is my favourite place to go. I have no sentimental reason as to why I love it so much. I just do.</div>
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I always laugh when I think back to one day when I was in my flat, and I said to myself, "I am going to visit somewhere new today". I picked up my laptop and began researching places to go, looking for the 'Top 10 places to visit when in London' and I settled for visiting Brixton. At this point, I had never visited Brixton before and so I was looking forward to exploring a place which most people speak so fondly of.</div>
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I hopped on the tube and began my journey to Brixton. That was until I was minutes into the journey and I began to get anxiety over the prospect of going somewhere new, on my own. So, guess where I ended up instead? Covent Garden.</div>
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It is my favourite place, definitely, in the winter. Covent Garden during the Christmas season is everything you imagine it is. From their incredibly tall Christmas to the garland that hangs in each of the alleys, decorated with baubles and twinkling lights.</div>
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So, instead of just trying to talk about my favourite place and trying to sell it to anybody who hasn't been there before, I made a video. Now, I'm no videographer, I'm not skilled in this area but I enjoy making videos of my favourite things for me to look back on.</div>
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beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593893459109498549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483348835833731813.post-34208658432547653802017-08-09T08:12:00.001-07:002017-09-29T08:56:11.218-07:00DISNEY... AGAIN!<div style="text-align: center;">
Since my last post about preparations for going to Disneyland Paris in December, I have bought a few more things for my trip. </div>
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Firstly, I <i>had</i> to buy this bag. </div>
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I had seen this bag a few weeks ago and I was contemplating on buying it. This was way before my trip to Disneyland was booked, and I decided against buying it. The next time I took a trip to Primark, it was gone! It hard surprised me as it is a beautiful bag. </div>
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However, when I went back recently, they were back in stock! So, this time, I picked it up and purchased it right away. It is perfect for my trip as it is Disney themed, it's glittery and it's big enough for me to take around the park with my essentials in. </div>
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Firstly, I picked up a simple, classic Minnie Mouse grey sweatshirt. </div>
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Look how cute it is! And oh my, it is incredibly cosy. It is thinly lined with fleece on the inside and it will be perfect to wear in the cold, French winter. The best of it is, because it is only a thin sweatshirt, I will be able to wear a t-shirt underneath as well without getting <i>too</i> warm. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">Go on a
helicopter ride</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">Visit New Zealand</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;">Get a tattoo</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;">Be bought a bouquet of
flowers</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;">Visit Scotland</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Attend a wedding in a
different country</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">Visit all of the Disney
attractions</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike style="background-color: white;">Donate blood</strike></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Fly a kite</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>See Coldplay live</strike></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Go to an aquarium</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">See the Northern Lights</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Walk across Abbey Road</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Swim in the Blue Grotto</strike></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Visit Las Vegas</strike></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make a gingerbread house</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Attend a music festival</strike></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bake a loaf of bread</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Celebrate a holiday in a
different country</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit Japan</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Get a degree</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Attend a murder mystery</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Finish a crossword puzzle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">See a ballet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Do the Hollywood Walk of Fame</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Be an organ donor</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Learn to use chopsticks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ride a zip line</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ride in a hot air balloon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hold a koala bear</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Fly first class</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Go on a safari</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Name a star</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Go on a cruise</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strike>Attend a gay pride event</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">See a play/musical on
Broadway</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Stand under a waterfall</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Watch the sunrise and sunset
in one day</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Create a family tree</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Solve a Rubik's cube</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Make a candle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sew something I can wear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Attend a film premiere</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<strike><span style="font-size: 11pt;">See a Wimbledon match l</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">ive</span></strike></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Attend a tea tasting</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">See a real life panda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Visit the Empire State
Building</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Own a Polaroid camera</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Public speak to over 100
people</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Eat pizza in Italy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Become a homeowner</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Learn to drive</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Win an award</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Plant a tree</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></div>
</span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 11pt;"><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt;">Take an underwater picture</span></div>
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Inspired by the lovely Meg over on <a href="http://raindropsonroses13.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">RAINDROPS ON ROSES</a>, I thought I'd do a little Q&A post, in hope that somebody will be interested in learning a little more about me! </div>
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I googled a few questions that don't get asked often, and I'll also throw in a few of your common, standard q's, too! </div>
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<b>How would you describe your fashion style?</b></div>
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Oh, this is actually so hard because I don't think I even <i>know</i> what my fashion style is. I tend to just dress up in whatever I feel like day to day. Some days I can be dressed classy, with a lovely printed shirt and tailored trousers, but then the next day, I could be wearing skinny black jeans and an oversized Dan and Phil jumper. So, yeah, I struggle to pin my style down with one label but I guess I could say... comfort. </div>
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Yes! I have two brothers and one sister. </div>
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CHRISTMAS!</div>
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For people who know me, you already know the answer to this. My ultimate favourites are Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, both individually and as a pairing. I have been a fan of them for around seven years, and I could never get bored of them. They are <i>so</i> relevant and totally hilarious.<br />
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I'm also at the point of discovering a few new YouTubers, like Lucy and Lydia after searching through Disneyland Paris vlogs and I love them!<br />
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And classically, Zoella, Louise Pentland and Tanya Burr as some of my original favourites. </div>
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<b>Are you named after anyone?</b></div>
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Yes, my Auntie! </div>
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First things first, I don't plan on having children anytime soon. Both because I'm obviously not ready and I'm kind of lacking the other significant half to raise a family with, haha! However, that doesn't mean I haven't imagined what I would name my children. </div>
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For a girl, I would name her Grace. I have always loved the name but it helps with the sentimental value that I carry with the name. My great aunt was called Grace and she had a massive impact on my life. I grew up without grandparents and so having her in place, it really helped and I loved her dearly. </div>
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I am a big fan of children carrying the same first letter to their name, and so for a boy, I would name him Greg. No sentimental value for this name, it has just been one I have always really liked! </div>
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Yellow. </div>
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Least favourite had to be Maths, unfortunately. My teacher was an absolute babe but I still couldn't overlook the horror of the subject. I am capable of Maths but I just did not enjoy it, sadly. </div>
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(This photo was taken during Maths. Just look at me, dead behind the eyes.)</div>
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Most favourite had to be Music, especially once I had taken it as a GCSE. Music has always been in my life, listening and playing, and I was initially worried that taking something I loved so much as a GCSE, where I was required to do things because I <i>had</i> to, rather than just wanted to, I would hate it. But I didn't! It only made me love music more. </div>
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<b>Do you have any pets?</b></div>
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I do! I have three cats by the name of Bitty, Monkey and Oscar. </div>
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<b>Where was your favourite holiday?</b></div>
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Las Vegas, by far! When my brother first came to me and my parents and told us that he was going to get married in Las Vegas, we thought he was insane. However, we couldn't say no to going as we needed, and wanted, to be there for the wedding! Once we booked the holiday, I started to have my doubts because as you know, Las Vegas is known for its gambling lifestyle. This made me uncomfortable as I am socially awkward with all things drinking, alcohol, gambling, nightlife in general. So, I started to really expect the entire trip to Las Vegas, apart from my brother's wedding, to be a nightmare. Oh, how I was wrong! It was the best holiday I have <i>ever</i> been on! There was so much to see, so much to do, and every part of it was perfect. I miss it every single day and if I had the chance to go again, I would be on the plane in a heartbeat. </div>
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I may as well list the countries I have been to, as there are not many: Ireland, United States of America, Spain (multiple times in different cities) and Malta. </div>
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Yes! I'm still quite new to this blogging community, so I'm still getting used to finding out new blogs and reading them. But for now, I love catching with:</div>
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<li style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://raindropsonroses13.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">RAINDROPS ON ROSES</a></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beesytimes.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">BEESY TIMES</a></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://spoopythoughts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">MY JOURNEY TO BEEING HAPPY</a></li>
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And there we go! I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me, and I might do another one of these sometime soon. </div>
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Much love, </div>
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With my upcoming trip to Paris in December, I have started picking up a few bits and bobs for my trip to relieve the expense of getting it all just before going. </div>
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The best thing about this is Primark's current licensing to sell Disney merchandise. So, I have been having multiple field days! The best thing about this, too, is the cheapness of it all. With the holiday already being a good bit of money, it's good to know I can buy the branded goods, to dress head to toe in Disney, at a fraction of the price. </div>
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I thought I could piece together a blog post with my current purchases but I know I will be purchasing so much more; including Christmas-y themed things nearer the time! </div>
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My favourite purchase so far has been my luggage case! I was satisfied with taking my standard white hard case at first. After all, it's only a holiday of a couple of days, and I'm going on the Eurostar! That was until I stepped foot in the Disney store... </div>
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I saw this case and immediately fell in love. What was even better was the price! It was £39.99 for this little beauty, which comes with a lovely spotty inside, and four wheels for easy rolling. Now, I can't be more excited to show it off as I walk the concourse of King's Cross station, evidently showing everybody where I'm off to! It's incredibly cute that I even received compliments just after purchasing the case. </div>
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In high school, when my mental health was at its worst, I had a really bad relationship with food. It didn’t help that I was already an incredibly fussy eater. Despite this being all about 5-6 years ago, my eating hasn’t really improved and now, it’s got to the point where I really think it’s about time I began improving on it. </div>
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Over the years, I’ve sort of just given up. I’ve sort of just dealt with the fact that I would always find dining out with friends awkward as I could never eat where they would like to eat. My diet would consist of the bare minimum, and the thought of anything other than going to subway terrified the living day lights out of me. This meant that I got to the point where I would always carry a packed lunch with me just in case I ended up in a restaurant where I couldn’t eat. I would keep quiet about it to avoid having to reorganise and make everybody else find somewhere else, and would just get on with it. </div>
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But I’ve had it now. I got into a right mess about it all, spoke to my mum, and it seemed to have done the trick of kicking me up the arse to sort something out. I don’t want to continue doing and so, I got over my food anxiety and I’ve been experimenting, woohoo! </div>
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One morning, I took myself out of my flat (which was already a big deal for me) and went food shopping. I had researched a few recipes and food options that were vegetarian and proceeded to buy them. Obviously, after I bought all this food, I had this impending fear that I would not like any of it, and it would have all been a waste and I’ll be right back to square one. </div>
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The other morning, though, was really a breakthrough moment for me. For breakfast, I just stick to the safe option of cereal for breakfast. You can’t go wrong. But my parents and I went out for breakfast, and instead of sticking with the safe option, I was brave. I ordered the vegetarian English breakfast. Now, this was scary for two reasons. One: I was yet to try vegetarian sausages, and the rest of the breakfast, too, was brand new to me. Two: there was a LOT. Food is still a scary thing for me to eat, especially with other people around me, and so when the plate arrived at my table, I had a little freak out. I started to wonder whether I was being too brave, and whether this would be my first failure. Oh, how I was wrong. I loved every single bite! </div>
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On the 19th July 1976, actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham welcomed their son, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch, into the world. He would go on to become one of the world’s most well-known actors, portraying characters from BBC’s Sherlock to Marvel’s Doctor Strange. It’s safe to say that he has a vast range of fans thanks to his wide variety of small and big roles. So, if you were to enter the ‘fandom’ as such, you would meet a whole load of different personalities.</div>
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January 2013 saw the return of the well-loved BBC adaption of Sherlock, which Benedict plays the consulting detective. It was a bit of an event, with coverage across all media platforms with hashtags, the lot. It meant that it was a lot to get away from, and if you didn’t see or hear anything about it, then congratulations. I saw it, and by gosh, I’m so glad I did. It was the sheer media coverage and adverts constantly playing across the BBC channels that made me aware of the detective’s big return on New Year’s Day, yet I hadn’t even ventured into the programme beforehand.</div>
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Curiosity killed the cat, as they say. So, whilst everybody watched the three new episodes and were gobsmacked over the storylines, finally finding the answers to many cliff-hangers, I just had to see what was going on and after not watching the previous two series, I was, of course, confused. This meant that I had to go back and watch the other two series, and it was the best decision I ever made.</div>
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Within a week of the new series airing on BBC, I had done so many google searches of Benedict Cumberbatch’s name that I was finally able to type it without mistake, and I started to fill up that iCloud storage with my favourite photos of the actor.</div>
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A new day and a new google search, I found my way onto a Sherlock forum, which was fan run. What was exciting was to see that the forum was still active and running, so I signed myself up and introduced myself on the platform.</div>
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I went on to spend my spare hours delving into other people’s theories, falling in love with artists interpretations on paper and participating in your general word association game. The more time I spent on the forum, the more I would get to know the familiar faces. It was safe to say that I soon became one of the familiar faces and I guess, began to make friendships.</div>
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I did, indeed, make friendships. Who knew that, after sending one private message to a lady called Clare, I would be meeting up with her months later in the Isle of Wight, where I was going on holiday, and spending an entire day with a person I had met online, through the shared interest of Sherlock and Benedict Cumberbatch. Crazy, right?! Well, it only continued.</div>
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After expressing my love through Twitter, I began to find more and more people who were just in love with the show and the actor, and we went beyond just talking about it. We became friends, we spoke about life, we spoke about our troubles, and we met up at events where Benedict was attending.</div>
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An actor, who I discovered through a TV show, has allowed me to travel the country with people I met online. Such a crazy statement to read, right?! But it’s been the best.</div>
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It’s incredibly surreal and it still blows me away each and every day. To think that I would never have met the people I call my best friends if I hadn’t been curious that one New Year’s Day.<br />
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All of this has saved me. Bold statement, I know, but it’s true. When I entered the fandom, if you want to put it like that, I was going through an incredibly rough time in my life. And the distraction of being able to make my way through Benedict’s IMDb list, and speak to my friends on forums and twitter, it saved me. And I can’t thank anybody enough.<br />
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Thank you, seems like such a small phrase to say to somebody who has made a huge impact on my life. Benedict is much more to me than just an actor, he is an inspiration.<br />
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The majority of people’s perceptions of the word hero includes a cape and a mission to save the world, to make it a better place. Benedict manages to do that without a cape yet still manage to save terrified men and women from the problems they currently face. He is a real-life hero, the very definition of the word. We are incredibly lucky, to have somebody like him, to look up to, to help us.<br />
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Benedict is just an everyday person, doing what he loves, but he serves a much wider purpose. Benedict and his work are the lifelines to many, including myself. I have spent many years of my life, investing it into Benedict’s work, into the things he does for a living, in hope to find myself.<br />
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All my success may have been my own, but it has been the light that Benedict has shown which has got me on that path. It’s a long and winding path, and I’m still yet to reach the end, but at least I’m still going. I’ve found a few potholes, but I’ve also stumbled upon beautiful scenery, in the form of friends. Who would have thought that just by doing his job, he has saved a life of a girl?<br />
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Some people may see this blog post as pathetic, but everybody is different, and everybody has a different thing that saves them. For me, it has been in the form of an actor, who, no matter what else has been going on around me, has kept my eyes focused on what is yet to come. What better things are yet to come.<br />
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Happy Birthday, Benedict Cumberbatch. I hope you have a day filled with all that you deserve.<br />
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I’m entering my final year at university, and I’m planning on doing so many things following my graduation. However, whether those things happen are all dependant on two things: whether I actually have the guts to do them, and whether I have the money to make it all happen.</div>
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The first plan that was laid down with my parents was a trip to Florida to visit Disneyworld. Now, I’ve been there twice so it wasn’t really about me, it was more for my parents to go for their very first visit! We began planning, looking into prices and when the best dates would be and we settled it down to September 2018, which would give us just about enough time to gather together the funds needed. After all, it’s a very expensive trip.</div>
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However, days went on and my parents and I began to realise how unrealistic the whole thing was. It was just not doable, unfortunately. Considering we had a ‘big’ holiday last year with a visit to Las Vegas, we realised how difficult it was to get everything sorted in a relatively short period of time. So, the plans were neglected and forgotten about. Of course, it was with sadness that we had to do that but we quickly began looking into more realistic and achievable goals.</div>
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That’s where we come to where we are at the moment: Disneyland Paris. My dad was the one to suggest it, saying that he has always wanted to go to France, and I, too, have always shared that wish. Going to France itself would be satisfying but when Disneyland Paris was thrown down on the cards, the excitement increased in its thousands. Not to mention when we began throwing around possible dates and we came to the conclusion of it being this year; December this year.</div>
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Last December, we celebrated a milestone birthday for my Mum but because of how busy the year had been, we never got around to organising anything special. Not only that, with my Mum’s birthday being so close to Christmas, it’s always difficult to, financially and physically, plan anything. However, this year, we’re deciding to throw all of our eggs in one basket and indulge in a trip of many purposes: Christmas, my Mum’s birthday, a university celebration, and just the general need of a family holiday.</div>
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So now we come to yesterday. Just before a trip to the cinema with my Mum, she perks up and says, “let’s go and speak to a few travel agents, get an idea,” and I couldn’t say no. We visited the small selection of travel agents available in our town and gathered together some prices and ideas and found a great deal with Thomas Cook (who I have a soft spot for, shh). The travel agent, Jennie, was ever so helpful and friendly, catering everything we needed and finding us the best deals to do a holiday on a fairly short-term notice. And we got it!</div>
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Therefore, here I am, writing this post just before I pick up the phone to confirm the holiday and pay the deposit. Me, pay for it. I am paying for it, as an independent adult, with a savings account that I’ve accumulated myself. I have to say that I am incredibly proud of myself.</div>
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Nothing irritates me more than people undermining others, belittling them, making them feel as though their mental health is not valid.</div>
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Mental health is specific to the person, there is no generalisation of any mental illness. It isn't a competition. It isn't a top trump on who has a more severe mental illness. One is not more important than another. Mental illness is mental illness.</div>
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Yesterday, when I finished work, and put an end to a very busy weekend of being with others, I planned that today, Monday, I would go and do something on my own. After all, it's lovely being with your friends and surrounding by others, but its then super nice to just have some alone time.</div>
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However, I speak of how nice it is, yet I struggle to actually do it. I planned that today, I would go to the London Aquarium, as it is somewhere I have always wanted to go and I thought I could finally tick it off my bucket list. And then I woke up this morning, far from wanting to do this very thing.</div>
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No, that's wrong. I wanted to do it, I was desperate to do it. I just <i>couldn't. </i>My anxiety was screaming for me to stay indoors. I was being told that if I stepped one foot out of my flat door, something bad would happen. I was being told that it was safer for me to stay indoors. After all, nothing bad could go wrong then.</div>
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This is happening more now than ever before. I am struggling a lot, too much, to do things on my own. It shouldn't be this much of a problem to just be independent and spend some time by myself, doing things I enjoy. However, I don't seem to physically, and mentally, be able to do that. So, as a result of this, I'm missing out on doing a lot of things that I really want to do. And if I ever want to do what I'm planning on doing after I finish university, then I really need to work on it.</div>
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But what is making me feel worse about myself is other people's comments. Thankfully, I don't have to deal with too much negativity too often as I have a good set of friends who help me out, and are always there for me. I appreciate it wholly and I wouldn't change it for the world. Though, there are always the odd few who slip through, and it seems to be their comments which end up gaining all of your focus and attention. This is what happens to me, and has been happening recently.</div>
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I know, the easiest thing is to just block said person, ignore what they say, just cut them out. But... it's difficult when said person is supposed to be your friend. Yep. That's why it's just so shitty. Especially when I don't really understand what I've done to deserve this sort of behaviour. But I've obviously done something wrong. However, I hate confrontation and I can't bring myself to try and resolve the situation. So, I just sit back and allow it to happen.</div>
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When I started this blog, I really didn’t know what the
theme of said blog would be. I went with the approach of just writing whatever,
whenever. So far, this has included personal thoughts, beauty, art and even
university. Yeah, it’s quite the mix. <o:p></o:p></div>
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However, I really didn’t anticipate how much I’ve recently
been researching and writing about beauty. I’ve never considered myself
somebody who’s been obsessed with makeup or anything like that. I keep up a
skincare routine, I love lipstick, but I’ve never really delved into new things
and experimented with different brands, for example. I’m more of the person to
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That was until now, I guess. For the past couple of days,
I’ve been stepping out of my comfort zone in the sense of watching different
youtubers, ones that aren’t destroying their Sims lives, or screaming at the
top of their voices for a little bomb-shaped graphic to hurdle across the gaps
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Instead, I have delved into the beauty world, and cosied up
and watched various videos by the lovely Zoella, Tanya Burr and alike. Now,
this makes me sound like I’ve never watched them before, but I have. I just
wasn’t interested in the beauty side of things, and would rather watched the
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Now, I didn’t sit and watch too many because I sit there
with complete envy over some of the products featured in some videos, and so I
chose carefully and decided to only watch the ‘drugstore haul’ videos. This
allowed me to watch the videos and be like ‘oh, I can try that’. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It was also incredibly refreshing to notice that majority of
these videos, the bloggers weren’t sponsored to feature any of the products.
They genuinely enjoyed the cosmetic, and even went as far to apply during the
video to show the realness of their love. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It felt SO good. It felt great to be able to think that I
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Thus, that’s what I’m doing right now. Well, not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">right </i>now. I’m writing this blogpost
whilst sat on a train, but once I get to my destination, I’m heading to the
nearest Superdrug and I’m going to buy new things. NEW. Things I’ve never tried
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My biggest problem, when it comes to makeup, is foundation.
I have tried SO many, and people keep telling me that I’m never going to get
what I want from high-street makeup but I’m determined. I am stubborn with money,
and I can’t justify paying out extortionate amounts on makeup, when I’m not
incredibly fascinated by it to the extent of some. I am determined that I will
find a high-street brand that will provide me with the full coverage I desire,
without having to break the bank. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, I guess my next blog post will be the results of this,
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beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593893459109498549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483348835833731813.post-45227850424344378062017-05-02T12:22:00.001-07:002017-08-02T11:27:56.828-07:00BELIEVE YOU CAN AND YOU WILL. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep. It's that time of the year again when I starve myself of all human interaction and social media (quite ironic though that I still have time to make this blog post but this is being done in a break of a solid 7 hour revision session) and get my head stuck into a thousand different books, powerpoint presentations, lecture notes and loads more, purely for the hopeful success at a couple of 2 hour exams.</div>
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However, those exams are my life. Strange to think about it that way really, isn't it? But I guess, unless you think about it in the way that your life depends on your time at university (even though some may argue that it does not), then you might not get anywhere. That's what I tell myself and believe, anyway, and it's how I get things done.</div>
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Up until now, I've taken the laid-back lifestyle, knowing that I've winged my way through a lot of my education because of illness taking up my life. However, after sitting down and calculating my current grades at university, and looking into what I want to do in the future, to enhance my opportunity at getting my dream career, I really need to up my game.</div>
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Thankfully, with the sadness of the realisation that my grades aren't as good as I have been trying to persuade myself they are, a whole lot of motivation has come my way. Every single say, since the middle of April, I have revised. I have revised from 10 o'clock in the morning, until at least 8 o'clock in the evening, obviously with breaks.</div>
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Wow, it took a lot to say that. Yes, I may not be proud of my education grade status at the moment, but I am proud of how hard I am working to try and make that better. Of course, this is good if you consider that I have only done 20 days or so at university in 2017, thanks to a never-ending court case I was selected to be jury on.</div>
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So, I am really, really hoping that this hard work pays of, and my anxiety and general exam nerves do not mess all of this up for me on the days of the exams.</div>
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When I like to post the good ol' selfie on any of my social media accounts, the one thing I can always expect is some sort of compliment towards the lipstick I wear. I now consider that both lipstick and my space buns are my trademarks, tehe.</div>
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I thought it would only be fitting to do a little blog post about the make up I use, which happen to be my current favourites!</div>
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It would be silly to start with anything but lipstick. My absolute FAVourite piece of make up, ever. Most people say they can't live without one piece of makeup, and lipstick is my choice.</div>
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Now, when you take a look through my lipstick collection (which is fairly big, oops), there is a trend. That being that many are from the same brand. That being KIKO *heart eyes*.</div>
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Pictured above are my favourites from my lipstick collection. Can I just say, it was sO difficult to pick these out because I truly love all of my lipsticks, awh. So, as I said before, you can see that majority of my favourites are from KIKO, a brand I only found out about when a friend of mine took me into the store. I had seen the brand before, walked past the stores a few times but I always assumed it was some overpriced, elite makeup brand that I just simply couldn't pull off, let alone afford. HOW WRONG WAS I?! I now spend a good bit of dollar in their stores, but when they have lipsticks for as little as £3.96, how can I say no?! Plus, they do a lot of offers throughout the year, where you can get a lot of their cosmetics for around the £1 mark! </div>
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Along with my favourite KIKO lipsticks are my other must haves. On the far left is a nude shade lipstick, one that only cost me 99p from Bodycare! Absolute bargain, and the lipstick is decent, too! I love it when I can find something cheap that still gives you great quality, and things like that, I just can't pass! Plus, nobody can ever have too many nude shades, absolute must haves. </div>
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On the far right is the newest addition to my collection. I got a bit brave with this and tried out the Sleek brand. I fell in love with the colour of the lip cream (436 Birthday Suit) and MATTE. I LOVE MATTE LIPSTICKS, MY HEART. I also, along with this one, purchased two of the Gloss Me lipglosses (21 Hawaii Honey and 25 Phoenix Rising), which I love but I have to be in a certain mood to choose lipgloss over lipstick! I actually tried the Sleek Matte Me lip cream for the first time today and I have to say, I'm impressed. Firstly, the application, mmm. It's so smooth and satisfying, and the matte quality, 11/10 would recommend. Secondly, the colour only gets better when it's on your lips and YES, I SHALL BE BUYING THIS AGAIN. </div>
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Finally, an old school love affair is the Maybelline Super Stay 24 Color. Now, if you're looking for a long lasting lipstick, I. CANNOT. RECOMMEND. THIS. ENOUGH. It is literally like a tattoo, IT DOESN'T COME OFF. Like, I even have trouble getting it off with makeup remover at the end of the day. It's also one of those that when I've gone to bed (accidentally) with my makeup on, my lipstick is still looking on fleeeeeek the next morning. Not to mention the endless amount of shades that it comes in. This particular one is the 340 Absolute Plum, and I also have a shade of red in it, too! Highly recommend for any sort of event, as there's no reapplication needed! </div>
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Continuing on from earlier on when I mentioned that I love a good bargain, here is where the good deals strike again. Makeup Revolution, take all my money. This is yet another brand that I discovered through a friend (the same one who introduced me to KIKO, too. Thanks, Amber!) and I've been using their eyeshadows palettes ever since. Of course, they do an entire range of makeup but as of yet, I've only purchased and used their eyeshadows because LOOK AT THE PRETTY COLOURS. The first one I purchased was the one shown in the above image, Essential Mattes. Everybody needs a good ol' section of browns and creams and blacks, gotta get on that smokey eye life. </div>
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Following the success of the first palette, I wanted to delve into something a little more brave, and get some colour up in 'ere. So, I went for the Mermaids vs Unicorns palettes, pictured below. I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS ONE EVEN MORE. The colours are so bright and well pigmented, keeping their shiny bright shades when transferred from the palette onto your eyelid and THEY SO PRETTY. My particular favourites to use are the greens and the dark plum kinda colour. Super, duper pretty. </div>
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Starting off with mascara, I had for a long time been using the Soap and Glory's Thick and Fast mascara from the ever-so-popular huge gift boxes they always sell a tonne of at Boots around Christmas time. It was my saviour for a good while until I found, go on, take a guess, KIKO mascara, haha. After experiencing the success with the lipsticks, I thought I'd explore a little more into the rest of the makeup that the brand sell, and so when they were having one of their little sales, as I mentioned earlier, I picked up some mascara. Along with that, I decided to go ahead and try some eyelash treatment stuff they also sold, claiming to lengthen your eyelashes in just 15 days! </div>
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Beside the mascara is the pictured the eyelash treatment that I decided to try. I don't know if it's one of those things, like a placebo, where I'm expecting my eyelashes to look longer because that's what it's supposed to do but I think it's worked, okay? Leave me alone. But yeah, anyway, you put this thing on every night, and there's also a day one as well, but yeah. I'm sure it works. Take my word for it. Oh, and you can also use it on your eyebrows, apparently. </div>
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After reading this post, you can see that I'm not makeup guru. I actually fear spending too much money on makeup and so that's why I try and go for the cheaper alternatives to things. Meh, people can say what they like about quality and stuff but myself, I can't justify spending so much money on products to put on my face. I never go over the top with makeup, I don't wear it most days which I believe is good for my face (as I'm terrible with breakouts. My skin is ew). </div>
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I first visited the National Portrait Gallery when I was in my first year of sixth form with my A level photography class. It was safe to say that I had fallen in love with the place. I don't think I could have spoken on behalf of everybody, but I, for sure, knew I had to visit again so I could spend as much time as I wanted with no limits or restrictions. </div>
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Since moving to London in September 2015, I have visited the galleries numerous times, both on my own and with friends. However, it only got more exciting when the galleries announced that they were to now allow photography within in the buildings, except rightfully in the exhibitions. </div>
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This meant that I was now able to not only see my favourite paintings and portraits in person, but I was able to capture them in real life, for me to enjoy over and over (I know you can do this by like googling the images and whatnot, but its not the same as it being my <i>own </i>image).</div>
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It just made me smile so much to stand there for a couple of minutes and watch this young boy take so much attention to the paintings in that particular room. It filled me with endless amounts of joy to see a younger generation be so interested in something so historic and classic. Awh. </div>
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Not only do I love capturing the moments of people falling in love with the paintings on show, I love capturing the people in action, who are replicating and creating their own art, with whats already on display. Every time I have visited the galleries, I have always come across somebody who has set up shop and painted their own interpretations of the painting before them. This time, it was this guy:</div>
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I spent a good while just observing him and it was fascinating. He was completely in his own world, mesmerised by the painting as he planned out his own version, his own piece of art. It was wonderful. </div>
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The obvious features to love about both the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery is, of course, the paintings and the portraits. But thats not all that sells it for me. I absolutely love, <i>love</i>, the architecture. </div>
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<br />beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593893459109498549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-483348835833731813.post-20679772990509194462017-04-09T03:39:00.001-07:002017-08-02T11:28:29.620-07:00The Start Of Something New...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, this is it, eh? I thought I'd do a bit of a more formal introduction to my new blog, rather than the musings of my sad life like I did in my previous posts. </div>
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So, whilst my life has been spiralling in the unfortunate downwards directions, I thought that maybe I could at least put it into something, just <i>something! </i>And this is the result - ta-dah! </div>
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I guess it's pretty difficult to give this blog some sort of category because not even <i>I </i>know what I'm going to be posting here. But as the title suggests, it'll contain the good and the bad. </div>
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Sounds boring, right? Ah well, I'm not even expecting an impact to anybody else but for myself, I guess it's something. </div>
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