The Idea of Change

Hola señoritas!

I have a few things to note before I get onto properly writing this blog. One is I must sincerely apologise for not completing my mini happies. I had no time on the Friday to write a blog, and during that weekend I became ill so literally slept all the time. I hope to in the near future maybe do it again though, as I really enjoyed doing it. Second, I apologise for not blogging in so long. I have no excuse apart from that I feel I lost my 'mojo' for blogging. But I am determined to get back in to it now, seeing as it is almost Christmas, and have quite a few blogs I want to write during the festive period. Now, on to the actual blog!


During the last couple months, I have been thinking about a lot of things. And the topic of this blog is something I have been thinking about the most. The idea of change. Change happens every day, I know that, but it is subtle, and we do not always realise it. But I am really scared of change, especially with all the change in my life that will take place within the next 6-12 months.

As I am in 6th year at school, I am currently going through the process of applying for university. This is both an exciting and terrifying time for me, due to the nerves of whether I will be accepted or not. More importantly though, the change it will bring.

For the last 6 years, I have had pretty much the same schedule, and have enjoyed it. Going to school, seeing and hanging about with the same people, doing the same activities week in week out. But, school is almost over, and everything is going to be different. I won't see most of the people from school ever again, which is something that really upsets me. Everyone is going to move away to go to university or college, and I will lose touch with so many amazing people.

I am most scared about the change that will occur between my main friendship group. We spend so much time together just now, going to parties, chilling with each other and just enjoying being in each others company. But we all want to go on to do different things, at different places. The thought of not being able to see them every day is going to be so hard, and it makes me realise that I need to spend as much time with them as I can, and iv'e realised that I can't take them for granted.

I really like the quote 'the only thing constant in life is change' because this is so true. And although I am scared of change, I know I am going to have to embrace it sooner rather than later. This new change to my life will give me new opportunities and experiences, and it may even be for the better.

I am so happy I got that off my chest haha. I hope you enjoyed reading it and i'll see you all soon with another blog!

Much love x

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Mini Happies Day 4

Hola Senoritas!

I can't believe it is Thursday already! This week is going way too fast for my liking. Before I know it I will be back at school, which I don't want to happen. So here goes my mini happies for today!


1. I went to my gran's house again today and took the dogs with me. I had a nice cup of tea and a cake and sat for a while in the summer house. My gran and I spoke about loads and we even did some colouring in, which I love as it is so therapeutic.

2. I only live about 5 minutes from my gran's house, but today I really enjoyed the walk home. The weather was nice and chilly and I felt all cosy wrapped up in my cardigan and scarf. I even put on my winter boots today for the first time.

3. When I got home, I had a nap. I usually nap quite a lot but haven't had a chance to this week, so it was amazing being able to have one for a while this afternoon.

4. My mum and dad are going on holiday tomorrow, so my mum didn't want to cook any tea. So instead we all had a takeaway and I chose to have a chinese. I had chicken fried rice and prawn crackers which was sooo good. I am a really picky eater so chicken fried rice is literally the only thing I will order from the chinese, but I love it so much I could eat it again and again.

5. I gutted out my room tonight and it felt amazing to get it done. I spent a good hour tidying it, and had my music blaring whilst doing it. I finished it off by switching on my fairy lights and lighting some candles so my room looked extra cosy.


I didn't do much today to be honest, but I really enjoyed the little time I got out of the house and I am looking forward to the next few days to come as I have a lot planned. Hope you all had a good day and I will see you all tomorrow with day 5!

Much love x

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Mini Happies Day 3

Hola señoritas!


Today I felt quite lousy again, but managed to try cheer myself up later on in the day. I feel doing these mini happies helps find the good parts of a day, when in my head it isn't all going to plan. So here are my mini happies for Wednesday!

1. When getting ready this morning for work, I had a really nice and long shower. Normally in the morning I am pushed for time before I have to leave, but today I had loads of time so relaxed in the shower listening to music.

2. It was really sunny and the sky was clear this morning, so I was able to use the natural sunlight to do my make up this morning. I feel using artificial light to do my make up is horrible, as it looks completely different, so it was great that the sun decided to come out this morning.

3. Today was my good friend Michaela's 21st birthday and I am classing this as a mini happy because Michaela is one of the very few people who can cheer me up when I feel down and can make me laugh! love you lots Michaela and hope you had a good day!

4. Tonight, I was invited to a surprise birthday party for my friend Thirza. It turned out be a good night, with good company, lots of laugh and (okay) music. Happy birthday for tomorrow Thirza.

5. After the party, Danielle, Rachel and Morgan all came up back to mine. We sat in my room and had a nice chat and a lot of laughs. I love my friends so much and they always make me smile.

6. I painted my nails tonight a really pretty mint green colour. I love painting my nails and feel it adds to an outfit and cheers me up so much. It's also so relaxing to do which I love.

7.  Once I got all cosy in my pyjamas, I lay in bed for quite a while playing Spider Solitaire. It's my guilty pleasure!


I hope everyone had an amazing day whatever you got up to and i'll see you all tomorrow!

Happy birthday Michaela (tb to 2010)

Much love x

Danielle's Mini Happies

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Mini Happies Day 2

Hola señoritas!


I must admit today was rather uneventful compared to yesterday, but there were still loads of mini happies throughout my day. So here goes my mini happies for Tuesday!


1. I woke up quite early this morning, so I went and brought the dogs into my room and watched Impractical Jokers with a cup of tea and cuddling in all cosy with the puppies. The colder mornings are coming now and I love nothing better than staying in bed later in the morning being all cosy.

2. My best friend Danielle is going to her dads tomorrow, and so I won't see her until next week. So today she came over for a couple of hours. We decided to take the dogs out for a walk and it was so nice. The weather was quite chilly, but was really nice. When we got back, we had a huge mug of hot chocolate and some lunch too and it was super cute.

3. I was working from 4-8 today, and I was dreading it, as I haaaate this shift. But today I really enjoyed it. I spent half of my shift on tills which was busy the whole time, and the other 2 tidying the shop by front facing everything, which is my all time favourite thing to do at work.

4. My mum treated me to a McDonald's for tea tonight and it was fab. I amen't a huge fan of McDonald's but tonight I was really craving one, and some fries, a double cheeseburger and a Mcflurry went down a treat.

5. I got home and put on some fluffy pyjamas and socks and got all cosy in my bed and started to watch Frozen. Frozen is one of my favourite Disney films and is a great way to end a really good day.


So today was a lot more laid back than yesterday, but I really enjoyed what I got up. Thank you for reading my mini happies for today and I will see y'all tomorrow!

Much love x

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Danielle's blog

Mini Happies Day 1

Hola Senoritas!

So today kick starts the week of my 'mini happies'. Today I have literally spent, at most, 2 hours in my own house, because I have been super busy today, but I have loved it. So here are my mini happies of what would usually be a dismal Monday.


1. I am currently on holiday from school, so didn't have to get up early for school. I was able to have a long lie and it was amazing.

2. Whilst getting ready this morning, I listened to loads of Disney music from all the films. You can't get much better than that!

3. Today I had a driving lessons and I finally went to Kirkcaldy. This is where my test will take place which is so scary. I had a really good lesson and came on leaps and bounds with my driving abilities, I even managed to successfully do a 3 point turn, unlike the week before anyway haha.

4. I decided to go to my Gran's for lunch and she had made a giant pot of soup. It was delicious. I usually go to my grans every lunch time during the school term and I love being able to see her every day to have a nice chat and catch up on what we have been doing.

5. A couple weeks ago, my good friend Michaela, had a baby. She had a gorgeous little girl called Isabel and today I finally got to meet her. She is sooo precious! It was really nice being able to catch up with Michaela as I haven't seen her in such a long time, and it was really good to get cuddles from baby Isabel too!

6. Tonight I decided to go to my friends Danielle. We don't do much when we are together, we just chill and listen to music, but I really enjoy it. I love being able to do this because it is so nice to be able to relax in the company of my fave. We also had a huge bowl of ice cream each and it was so good.

7. When I got home from Danielle's, my mum had a mug of hot chocolate waiting for me in my room. If that's not love then I don't know what is.


So it is fair to say that I had a very jam packed and busy day, but I loved it! Thankyou for reading my 'mini happies' today and I will be back tomorrow with day 2!

Much love x

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Beauty Tag!

Hola Senoritas!

So I haven't done a tag in a while, so thought I would do the beauty tag. My blog is mostly about beauty and make up so what better tag to do!

Skincare

How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice a day, in the morning and before I go to bed

What skin type do you have? ( dry, oily, combination)
I have really oily skin and it is the bane of my life. However sometimes, especially in winter, my skin can become much dryer

Do you ex-foliate?
Yes, I use a daily exfoliator that targets blocked pores and blackheads

What brand do you use?
I have two which I chop and change, one is by Simple and the other is by Avon

What moisturiser do you use?
I have a really sensitive face so I have to be super careful with what moisturiser I use. Right not ,I am using cocoa butter face cream which I love

Do you have freckles?
Nope I do not

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes, and I absolutely hate it!

Did you ever use ProActiv?
Nope. I used to use a cream called Duac but was allergic to it, so now I am on antibiotics to try stop my spots

Make Up

What foundation do you use?
Rimmell London's Match Perfection in the shade 100 Ivory

How about concealer?
Rimmell London's Wake Me Up Concealer in the shade 100 Ivory

Do you know your undertone colour?
I think I have a blue undertone

What do you think of fake eyebrows?
I think they are really nice if you are going out to a party or something, but not for just everyday use. Luckily I have really long natural eyelashes so don't need to use them

Did you know you're meant to change your mascara every 3 months?
I did indeed, and I usually finish mine before then

What brand of Mascara do you use?
Avon Supershock 1,2,3 mascara in black or Rimell London mascara

Sephora or Mac?
We don't get Sephora in the UK so has to be Mac

What make up tools do you use in make up application?
Foundation brush, concealer brush, powder blush, angled brush for contour, eyelash brush, make up sponge, eye shadow brush and blender, eyebrow brush, lip lining brush and I also use a make up setting spray

Do you use a make up primer for the eyes?
Nope I do not, but I really should

For the face?
Yes I do, Rimmell London's lasting finish primer

What is your favourite eye shadow colour or shade?
I really like browns and nudes

Do you use pencil or liquid eye liner?
I used to use a pencil but now use liquid and find it so much longer lasting and easier to apply

What do you think of pigment eye shadow?
Really heavy on the eyes

Do you use mineral make up?
Nope

What is your favourite lipstick?
-Mac Lipstick in Girl About Town
-Mac Lipstick in Heroine
- Rimmell London Kate Moss in shade 107

How about lip gloss?
I hateee lip gloss, it is super sticky and I just generally dislike it

What is your favourite blusher?
I don't actually wear blusher as I don't think I suit it

Do you buy make up on Ebay?
No, I don't trust it

Do you like drug store make up?
Well I cant afford super expensive make up so tend to buy drug store make up so yes

Did you ever consider going to make up classes?
I think it would be fun yeah, but right now YouTube videos will do

Are you clumsy in putting on make up?
Sometimes, I am quite bad for getting my mascara on my nose, but I do generally take my time applying my make up every morning


Name a make up crime you hate!
I have a few, one is the make up line when people don't rub in their foundation right, and another one is when people wear a foundation shade that is definitely not their shade

Do you like colourful shades of make up (lipstick, eye shadow) or neutral tones?
I like a bold, colourful lip shade but neutral eyes

Which celebrity always has great make up?
All of them tbh

If you could leave the house with only ONE make up item on, what would it be?
I would have to say mascara, because I have naturally blonde eyelashes, so without I look like I have no lashes whatsoever

Could you ever leave the house with no make up on?
No not at all, unless I am only going to my gran's in the car or something

Do you think you look good even without make up on?
No not at all, which isn't good because people should be happy with embracing the natural look

In your opinion, what is the BEST make up line?
They are all good in their own ways so I honestly can't pick a best one

What do you think of make up?
I think it is an amazing thing. It enables girls to boost their confidence and looks darn good too!


I really enjoyed doing that tag, and it has made me want to buy loads of new make up. Feel free to use the tag yourself and fill it out.

Have a good day!

Much love x

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Mini Happies

Hola Senoritas!

A few months back, my best friend Danielle did a week long post on her blog called 'mini happies'. In these she wrote a blog every night mentioning what made her happy that day. After seeing this, I thought it was an amazing idea and asked her if I could do it too, and she said yes! (check out Danielles mini happies blog here)

I have decided to do this myself because lately I have been feeling horrible with myself and feel that highlighting the little things that make me happy each day will make me realise that I am okay and that my days aren't all that bad.

This is a just a short blog introducing that I will be doing this, and I will be starting this on Monday.

Have an amazing week!


Much love x

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