New Financial Year Resolutions

30th of June, 2015

As you all know today is June 30 which means that today is the end of the Financial Year (EOFY). At the start of the New Year we all have the best intentions and make all these New Years resolutions. Now that it is the middle of the year, I ask you where are your resolutions at? What were they & have you done them? Seeing as it is the start of a New (Financial) Year, we should do a little stocktaking on our resolutions. At the start of the year I made only 3 resolutions as that way they are much easier to achieve instead of having hundreds of little ones. I was always told that the more resolutions you made the higher the chances were of you actually completing them, yet I feel that that is a false statement as the more you make, the more pressure to complete them you find yourself under and then you no longer enjoy completing them. It is so much easier to do things and do things well when you actually enjoy what you are doing. 

My resolutions were to:

~Read lots of books

This was my first resolution as I knew that this year I wouldn't have to much time to read as this year was going to be a busy year with classes, homework and all my other out-of-school commitments. 

~ Do well in all my classes

I feel this is important although it can be a little taxing at times.

~Make new friends

This year I was going to be starting at a new place, face new challenges & be put in a new sport team. I made this resolution as I wanted to have a wider friend network and have friends that were different ages, in different classes, came from other suburbs etc.

When I look at this list it actually makes me quite happy because when I look at all the things I wanted to do, I am also faced with the things that I have done. This is really surprising for me because I usually I am terrible at making resolutions, so bad in fact that I have up to this year, stopped making them. Now I want you to go and search through your draws, look in all the pockets of the jackets you wore at the start of the year & try to find your New Year Resolutions list. Once you have found it look at all the things that you wanted to do, and then look at all the things that you have actually done out of that list. When you look at it again, think about the things off the list that you really wanted to do. Have you done them? Will you do them?

After thinking this why don't you make a new list? I am no guru but just look at these little steps to help you complete the old resolutions, make some new resolutions and actually complete them all. 

If you want you can put in the comments what you are going to do and then in a few months might remind everyone. 

Love & Luck  

YouTuber Inspiration

22nd of June, 2015

Its me again,

I know only a few minutes ago I posted my first post but I think that that was a bit rule related and boring so I have decided to add another that will show you a bit more of what the rest of my blog will be like.

Around 6 months ago a friend mentioned to me that she loved to watch videos where YouTubers. Her favourite was the Zoella videos. I had never watched a YouTuber video so I started watching them and I have since been addicted. I like to watch other YouTuber videos but I must say that Zoella is my favourite.  Who is your favourite YouTuber? Do you have a specific favourite video of theirs? Let me know in the comments below, I can't wait to read them.

Some of my favourite videos to watch are favourites videos and empties videos. Obviously I can't do an empties video but I will try to do a favourites blog post. 

Here we go......

Beeswax Lip Balm

My first favourite is "Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E & Peppermint". A friend bought this for me for my birthday and it came in a little pack with a cuticle cream. I don't really know what cuticle cream is or what you use it for (if you know please let me know) but it smelt super nice and was in a nice metal tin which I would call a Lip Balm tin because it is what heaps of lip balms come in. The balm was not peppermint flavoured, but instead it was 'Lemon Butter' scented. When you smell it, it reminds me of cooking when you need the zest of a lemon as it is a strong fragrance, but because of the butter in it wasn't overpowering.

This is a favourite of mine because it has a nice pepperminty smell so it makes you feel clean and refreshed and it leaves your lips super soft and repaired. I get cracked lips all the time and when I get nervous I do have the slight tendency to bite on my lips which can leave my lips tender and uneven. I don't know if it is possible, but this seems to help my lips repair double quick. Some friends have says it is because of the Vitamin E in the balm. 

Parisian Pampering Box Set

My next favourite is a gift pack called the "Parisian Pampering Selection Box" made by a company called "Pretty Patisserie". Another friend bought this for me and it contains heaps of great products in it. It contains:

Duck Egg Nail Polish (5ml)

Pink Nail Polish (5ml)

Camel Nail Polish (5ml) 

Strawberry  Bath Sprinkles (20g)

Lemon Bath Sprinkles (20g)

Mint Bath Sprinkles (20g)

Lemon Shower Cream (140ml)

Strawberry Body Wash (140ml) 

Strawberry Body Butter (100ml)

Mint Lip Balm (7g)

Raspberry Lip Balm (7g)

That was the list off the back of the packet for those of you that just love the specifics of things. 

All of the products in the set were amazing and I enjoyed just smelling each of the products individually. The packaging of all of the items and the box itself makes it seem a little too self indulgent for everyday use so I had to use (and still do) it for special occasions. My favourite would have to be the Raspberry Lip Balm and the Strawberry Body Butter. All throughout the packaging it said "Pretty treat, do not eat!" and "Warning: delectable but not edible" which was cute.

(Sorry about the picture quality)

Instant Camera

Another is my Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera by FujiFilm (I think). This is an awesome camera that I got from my parents for my birthday. This camera brings back a little of the vintage side in all of us. I love this product and there are so many acsessories that you can buy to go with it. This is a product that I would reccomend to others, but there is an issue. The camera is roughly $80 to start with, then you have to buy the film for it. When you buy the camera it should have one pack of film with it, or otherwise it is second hand or not a proper one. One pack of film is equal to 10 images. There are heaps of different types of film, only around 5-10 of them are official Fujifilm ones though. When you buy the plain, I can usually get it for $15 but all the other films are $20 each. Remember that these are all only 10 pictures. All this film makes the camera as a whole very expensive and once you have click the capture button you can't undo, stop it printing, see if it is in focus etc. 

A Sentence A Day Journal

Another favourite of mine is my "A Sentence A Day" journal. The journal is really You could buy it as a super thoughtful present or just as a little memory book. I think you can also get other types of this book as in Kikki K the other day I saw the "A Picture A Day" journal which I was about to buy but then had to think of wll the printing it would cost and/or film. The blurb for this product is: "Put pen to paper to complete a simple prompt each day of the year for three years. Without even noticing, you'll capture unique insights into your life, realise change and growth, and create a keepsake you can look back on for years to come. A unique keepsake journal for yourself, and a gorgeous gift for any loved one." The books come in heaps of different styles and because they have no set date in them you can use them for ages without the pressure to keep up. The books are around $17 but can last a minimum of 3 years.

I am running out of internet and time so I decided to just list some of my favourite books. Let me know if you like any of these books.

Vivien's Heavenly Ice Cream Shop 

Abby Clements

This book I discovered at a local second hand book store although it is reasonably recent. I would have very happily payed full price for it. I loved this book as it is slightly on the more sdult side which is a little unusual for me to read. It is totally appropriate and makes you smile. There are some mouth watering recipes inside as well. Hint: There is a Heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop coming out soon which I have already pre-ordered. Book Rating: 9/10

Bob series

James Bowen

This is a series of books based on the true stories about a homeless, recovering drug addict and his cat. It may sound a little heavy but once you have read them there will be no turning back! They are super great and touching. Book Series Rating: 9/10

The Divergent Series

Veronica Roth

Must Read!! There are little words to describe this series but you must, must, must read this series. Only problem is the movies do not live up to the expectations set by the book. What did you think about the movie and book?

Hunger Games Series

Suzanne Collins 

These are a little like the Divergent series but they are equally as good!

I could go on for days about all of my favourite books/ series but I only have limited time to do this and you may have limited time to read this. In my next post I will add a few more of my lucky favourites!!

Please let me know in the comments if you have used/ read any of the products/ books mentioned, if you will and when you have let me know what you thought of it. Also, if you want you can post what some of your favourite books, movies & products are feel free to in the comments. 

Please look out for my next post and I can't wait to see of what you think of my faves!

Just to be on the legal side, I have referenced all the pictures below. 

Happy Sloths, (2014), Beeswax Lip Balm [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.thehappysloths.com/2014/11/burts-bee-holiday-2014-energizing-peppermint-kit-review.html[Accessed 22 June 15].

Amcal, (2015), Pretty Patisserie - Pamper Set [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.amcal.com.au/pretty-patisserie---pamper-set-p-9341571002699 [Accessed 22 June 15].

Aliexpress, (2014), Buy Fuji Fujifilm Instax mini 8 instant camera [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Fuji-Fujifilm-Instax-mini-8-instant-film-camera-pink-fuji-cute-fun-polaroid-cheki/430176_1286465500.html [Accessed 22 June 15].

GeniAus, (2014), A Sentance A Day [ONLINE]. Available at: http://geniaus.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/a-sentence-day.html [Accessed 22 June 15].

Anne James, (2015), Viviens Heavenly Icecream Shop [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.tenerifenews.org.es/2014/02/viviens-heavenly-ice-cream-shop-by-abby-clements/[Accessed 22 June 15].

Once Upon A Time......

22nd, June 2015

Morning,

Today I woke up and thought 'I just have to start my blog today'. Now, I have been thinking about starting a blog for years now and been as it is such an interesting way to get your slice of life out there & it would be super fun I thought "why not?"

A few things you must know about this blog:

1. Number 1: This blog is and will remain anonymous as I think it is an easier way to put your true feelings out their without worrying that people will hold it against you & troll you on social media (not then I expect any of you guys to do that)
2. Number 2: This is a blog that contains private, personal and positive content so please do not post negative things about what I or others say (please express your opinion freely but think of others)
3. Number 3: This is a place where anyone and everyone can express their thoughts and opinions
4. Number 4: This blog I promise to day dedicated to but it will not be an everyday updated thing as I am sure we all have super busy lives that we may not have the time to sit down every day and review what the day has brought to us.

As you may have gathered, I am not the most motivated person in the whole world. I am a dedicated person, but starting things up can tale a little motivation sometimes. That is why it has taken me such a long time to start this blog up.

I have been thinking about starting a blog for such a long time but after recently reading fellow blogger, Zoella's book GIRL ONLINE  (you can get the book from any good bookstore). Have any of you guys read it? If you have what did you think of it? Let me know in the comments below (I just rhymed "I'm a poet and I didn't even know it "). Remember to not spoil the book for anyone in your comment. 

Over time, I hope to gain a good fan/friend base so that we can get to know each other but I am not expecting too much at the very moment but I so hope to be able to tick it of my dream list soon!!

Please look out for my next post and I hope to read your comments.