25/06/2016
NEW BLOG!
I have a new and hopefully improved blog over at www.sophieblxck.blogspot.com
It would be great if you could take a look!
Sophie xx
27/05/2016
Honestly, I hate the gym
27/05/2016
Honestly, I hate the gym
I was updating my CV the other day and in my hobbies and interests section I have actually stated that I 'regularly work out`. Haha, what absolute bullshit.
If I were famous I'd get papped in my trackies walking out McDonald's clutching a chicken mayo burger with large fries. Probably end up in heats circle of shame. That was once a thing. Not the circle of shame, me walking out McDonald's in my gym gear. Just once I swear.
Working out makes you hungry. Duh.
Thankfully I'm not famous, just honest and honestly, I hate the gym.
- Just getting there requires too much energy, if I'm too lazy to get a bus them really there's no chance of a workout is there.
Thankfully I'm not famous, just honest and honestly, I hate the gym.
- Just getting there requires too much energy, if I'm too lazy to get a bus them really there's no chance of a workout is there.
- No matter how hard I try I can't ever quite get the sports chic look right. Primark Gym leggings do give you camel toe, just saying.
- It doesn't make me feel good, it makes me feel terrible. Endorphin's, yeah I don't have them.
- I can never work the bloody machines, the cross trainer will be the death of me I swear. I've had to ask for help more times than I care to remember. Once to a rather dashing young man *mortifying*
- I have an immense fear of being thrown off the running machine backwards. They say the chances are slim, I say otherwise. All it takes a hot guy to walk past and I'm gone.
- I have an immense fear of being thrown off the running machine backwards. They say the chances are slim, I say otherwise. All it takes a hot guy to walk past and I'm gone.
- And please, why cover the walls in mirrors, seeing myself working out is not motivational it's quite frankly hideous. Who looks good squatting. Not me.
- Guys judge you. girls judge you. I feel judged before I've even done anything. God knows what they think after seeing me prancing about for 20 minutes on the treadmill.
- Weights are a no go, too much testosterone for that one.
- Why am I the only person to ever work out sans makeup.
- "I'm paying money for this and I'm hating every second of it. what a bloody waste of my life"
- People watch you work out and it creeps me out. I admit I do this myself but at least I make it subtle. Umm do you mind.
- I never remember to drink water, running and unscrewing a bottle lid is quite tricky to be fair. Results in me being a dehydrated, sweaty mess.
Pilates is the one for me.
At least I can breathe.
And I get a mat.
22/05/2016
The New Look Bag You Need In Your Life
22/05/2016
The New Look Bag You Need In Your Life
How god damn cute is this bag, I just wanna scoop it up in my arms and never let go.
I found this this beauty in New Look for just £9.99 and it was so perfect I just had to take it home.
22/04/2016
New Specs
22/04/2016
New Specs
It's no secret amongst everyone I know that I hate my glasses, hate being nowhere near strong enough to actually describe how I feel towards them, even the optician said they had outgrown my face. I don't really think that's a thing so I'm guessing she just means they never suited my ridiculously large square face in the first place.
I hadn't been for a check up in 2 years so was very much due a new one and was secretly sitting with crossed fingers hoping that she would tell me I needed an updated pair, two years on I feel I have a slightly better idea of what looks good and what doesn't.
Well I was in luck, never have I been so grateful for the deteriorating vision in my left eye.
So I was then faced with the impossible task of choosing which pair I wanted, no word of a lie it took me over an hour. I wasn't looking to spend much at all, I even said I want to spend as little as possible so she took me straight to the own brand section which was actually filled with some really lovely frames. I settled on these £79 frames which are much bigger and more profound than my previous pair but I am in love. Ive not even looked at my contacts since receiving these and that really is saying something.
FYI: I went to Vision Express after previously going to Specsavers and I much prefer the VE own brand range, also if you register online you can receive a half price eye test and 10% off your new glasses, so very worth doing.
29/02/2016
Thought Provoking Things I've Read On The Internet This Week
29/02/2016
Thought Provoking Things I've Read On The Internet This Week
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Because the internet is full of wonderful things and I love it.
1) 'Shvrk is an App that lets your partner know when you're on your period'
Yes you did read that correctly, so a female graduate has come up with the extraordinary idea that a male needs an app to warn him when his partner is about to start their period.. for what reason, so he can run a mile and throw chocolate in her direction.. Honestly, why can't we use our mouths and actually speak to our partners.
2) 'Lives of the untouchable luxury kids'
I love Instagram as much as the next person, but a new account used solely to look down on those who aren't able to clean their shoe with a spare £50 note they have stuffed away under the sofa is really rather infuriating. The account is apparently a place for London's richest kids to post pictures of their Louboutins, fair enough, just don't look down upon us 'peasants' who actually get a thrill out of shopping at Primark.
3) 'Why Is Sexual Harassment Not Illegal In The UK?'
I'm ashamed to admit it's never really something I have given much thought to, it almost seems inevitable that at least one guy will stare at your bum as you walk past or tell you to 'cheer up love' but we all seem to just tut and accept it. This article was spot on, why do we put up with it, women elsewhere don't have to, seriously got me thinking.
4) 'My Relationship with Exercise'
Undoubtedly one of my fave bloggers, Hannah Gale just speaks so much sense I swear when I read her posts I just sit there nodding in agreement whilst laughing out loud at just how similar us girls really are, we may all have boobs and like eating chocolate but it goes way deeper than that and her insight into how she feels about exercise really hit and nerve with me and it just may do with you too.
07/08/2015
CGD Writer + Awards
07/08/2015
CGD Writer + Awards
Anyway I'm going to try and string a few sentences together just so you get the general idea.
I am now an official contributing writer for the online site Career Girl Daily, a site I have followed since the very beginning. Being a part of such a successful site for powerful and career driven women is so exciting for me, I sent off an email and a cover letter not really expecting to hear back, little did I know it actually payed off. As someone who one day hopes to be working in journalism I spend most of my spare time searching non stop for opportunities and chances to get my work out there on the big old internet, its somewhat terrifying knowing that people are actually reading your work but its equally just as exciting. I am thrilled to be a part of the team and very much look forward to working alongside the amazing people who help to create the site.
Career Girl Daily have recently been nominated for the Blog Lovin Awards for Best Life Improvement Blog, it would of course be greatly appreciated if you could cast your vote and spread the word!
Vote here!
Vote here!
If your not familiar with the site then be sure to check it out here!
07/07/2015
#TweetYourPeriod - The Stigma
07/07/2015
#TweetYourPeriod - The Stigma
Periods are just something we have to endure, its not fun and it sure as hell isn't pretty but it happens.
The stigma that comes attached to having your period is a bit of weird one in my opinion, half of the worlds population have them yet we don't talk about them. Even back at secondary school I would be hugely embarrassed to ask my friends for a sanitary towel if I were ever caught off guard, we would refer to it as "my monthly" thinking people wouldn't suss that one out.
Then there's the dreaded sex education lesson in which you simply get told you absolutely don't want to be having a child at the age of 16 so you should absolutely use contraception. "Oh and you will bleed once a month but it's perfectly normal" so yeah that was my insight into periods, how very informative. Love how they completely failed to mention the hormonal rages, absolute need for chocolate and stodge and the disgusting under the skin breakouts we have to endure.
As I grew older and got quite used to this monthly occurrence I started to get incredibly heavy and really rather unpleasant periods often more than once a month. Clearly that's not exactly normal so I took myself to the doctors, something I've always found relatively easy as I've always had rather embarrassing medical issues from a young age. Quite frankly my doctor has seen it all so really there's no more embarrassment to be had. I think the issue now for young girls and even adults is that periods are just accepted as something we have to put up with, but what about the mood swings, the cravings and the cramps, no one (not even your biology teacher) can prepare you for that. It's not talked about enough and it's not addressed.
As I grew older and got quite used to this monthly occurrence I started to get incredibly heavy and really rather unpleasant periods often more than once a month. Clearly that's not exactly normal so I took myself to the doctors, something I've always found relatively easy as I've always had rather embarrassing medical issues from a young age. Quite frankly my doctor has seen it all so really there's no more embarrassment to be had. I think the issue now for young girls and even adults is that periods are just accepted as something we have to put up with, but what about the mood swings, the cravings and the cramps, no one (not even your biology teacher) can prepare you for that. It's not talked about enough and it's not addressed.
I personally want to slap anyone in the face who says periods are not important and shouldn't be talked about. I have suffered most of my teenage life with awful periods and have had to use several different contraception methods to ease the pain and the discomfort, most of which caused severe side affects including depression, something which should never go un noticed. Its all well and good saying that women need to shut up and just get over it but I believe we should have a voice and we should be able to freely talk about what's happening to our bodies, if I want to moan and cry and roll around with a hot water bottle scoffing chocolate brownie ice cream I sure as hell will.
Maybe even a little sympathy wouldn't go un noticed.
(I'm talking to all those boyfriends out there BTW)
After reading this buzzfeed article which prompted me to write this post I was left pretty shocked and a little bit disgusted at some of the comments, a few from fellow women but the majority from men whose general message was to "shut up and get on with it". One even said we should just deal with it if we want to be taken seriously, what the hell has that got to do with anything? I was also quite upset by this particular comment from one women who clearly has no idea about the shame women feel in third world countries and the everyday issues they have to face. In a country where pads and tampons are readily available and we have doctors on hand to offer as much medical advice as we could possibly need then yes it is manageable but that's not always the case for everyone. People need to open their eyes a little and realise that not everyone has the same experiences during their time of the month, I for one absolutely love the idea of getting people talking about it and raising awareness.
In all fairness I perhaps won't be tweeting about my period, I don't really tweet much as it is and I don't feel the need to share my menstrual cycle with my followers (friends breathe a sigh of relief) but if you do then by all means you go for it! The point of the hashtag is to stop with the taboo around the subject, the squeamishness and the disgusted faces. Its the chance to stop people shying away from the fact women have to endure this unpleasant monthly occurrence, we didn't ask for this, it simply comes with being a girl. Why shouldn't we be able to express our thoughts and feelings for the world to see, its natural and it happens, lets not shy away from that.
If your feeling crappy and #hormonal then go and take a peek at some of the absolute hilarious and somewhat comforting tweets with the hashtag #tweetyourperiod, worked a treat for me and its so nice to know your not alone.
I would love to know your opinions on this.
Maybe even a little sympathy wouldn't go un noticed.
(I'm talking to all those boyfriends out there BTW)
After reading this buzzfeed article which prompted me to write this post I was left pretty shocked and a little bit disgusted at some of the comments, a few from fellow women but the majority from men whose general message was to "shut up and get on with it". One even said we should just deal with it if we want to be taken seriously, what the hell has that got to do with anything? I was also quite upset by this particular comment from one women who clearly has no idea about the shame women feel in third world countries and the everyday issues they have to face. In a country where pads and tampons are readily available and we have doctors on hand to offer as much medical advice as we could possibly need then yes it is manageable but that's not always the case for everyone. People need to open their eyes a little and realise that not everyone has the same experiences during their time of the month, I for one absolutely love the idea of getting people talking about it and raising awareness.
In all fairness I perhaps won't be tweeting about my period, I don't really tweet much as it is and I don't feel the need to share my menstrual cycle with my followers (friends breathe a sigh of relief) but if you do then by all means you go for it! The point of the hashtag is to stop with the taboo around the subject, the squeamishness and the disgusted faces. Its the chance to stop people shying away from the fact women have to endure this unpleasant monthly occurrence, we didn't ask for this, it simply comes with being a girl. Why shouldn't we be able to express our thoughts and feelings for the world to see, its natural and it happens, lets not shy away from that.
If your feeling crappy and #hormonal then go and take a peek at some of the absolute hilarious and somewhat comforting tweets with the hashtag #tweetyourperiod, worked a treat for me and its so nice to know your not alone.
I would love to know your opinions on this.
03/06/2015
Festival Face - WeareFest
03/06/2015
Festival Face - WeareFest
Excuse me whilst I crawl out of the hole I have been hiding in for the past 4 days, through no ones fault but my own. Who drank too many Vodka lemonades and ate a ridiculous amount of overpriced junk food this weekend?
*Insert hands up emoji here* That would be me.
I wasn't just having a hormonal breakdown I was actually at We Are Fest, basically a dance music lovers dream. Gorgon City, MK and Hannah Wants were my highlights and honestly it was one of the best days of my life. No Joke.
We Are is a festival in Upminster, Essex, very close to where I live so getting tickets was a no brainer to be honest. I actually wrote an article for my internship on the festival which you can check out here, word is already out about 2016 tickets! I was a tad apprehensive just because I had no idea what to expect but I always figured it could be no worse than the many nights out I had endured clubbing in Essex. Those memories will forever be etched in my memory. The atmosphere was actually really chilled, everyone was in good spirits and generally there weren't any major mishaps. There was the odd security guard chasing someone around the field but that was quite amusing to be honest.
I did have to pay £9 for a chicken burger and chips though so there is that.
Of course no festival face would be complete without some kind of fancy artwork plastered on. I chose the slightly simpler option of using face stickers, I found some on Asos for £4, absolute bargain. Is it totally not casual for me to wear these on a day to day basis because I really really want to? I choose little blue petals which I placed around one eye and then I just placed a little white flower on my other eye, it was fairly minimal but looked pretty damn cool if I may say so myself.
Its not a great picture to show off the top I was wearing but I really love the high neck on this one, its from New Look and was about £18. I chose a simple pair of black skinny jeans and my burgundy vans to go with. Thankfully I took a denim jacket too because it was bloody freezing in the evening!
Apologies for the lack of photos that accompany this post, there is a sad story behind it, one that you probably don't care to hear but I shall tell you anyway because I genuinely wanted to cry. So I created the most amazing snapchat story only to get home and have it all just delete itself without me saving anything. Major fail. The fact I could have cried is pretty sad in itself but I know you feel my pain. Right?
Bring on Wireless! Any festivals your off to this year? I already have my eye on a few more.
21/05/2015
Night out edit
21/05/2015
Night out edit
Can't. stop. buying. things.
This gorgeous lace midi strapless dress is an Asos exclusive costing a rather hefty £75... But at the moment Its currently reduced to just £22.50! I may or may have bought this last night... Keeping your Ipad next to your bed when you cant sleep is never a good idea, makes me buy things. I have no regrets though, how blooming beautiful is it!
Do I have an occasion in mind to wear it? Um no, do I need one? Um hell no.
I've been on the hunt for some slightly more friendly looking heels, my chunky block Primark ones have served me very well but I'm now in constant fear of them falling apart mid cha cha slide and that would be very embarrassing (even more embarrassing than admitting I do the cha cha slide). These sandal style heels don't look too high which is always a must with a thin heel for me because they absolutely terrify me (block heels all the way). They're only a tenner in the sale though so not bad even just to test the waters in.
Lets just take a moment to squeal over this adorable bag, It has eyes and a cute little face and I just want it. Would people take the pee out of me in a club? Most probably.
I also may or may not have purchased that gold headband last night.
I regret nothing.
Well my plan to save went well (I say refusing to even open my bank statement) what's more important is that I have a few nights out planned and that totally requires brand spanking new outfits (obvs) because the 20 hundred items of clothing I already have in my wardrobe/scattered across my bedroom floor just won't cut it. Okay.
This gorgeous lace midi strapless dress is an Asos exclusive costing a rather hefty £75... But at the moment Its currently reduced to just £22.50! I may or may have bought this last night... Keeping your Ipad next to your bed when you cant sleep is never a good idea, makes me buy things. I have no regrets though, how blooming beautiful is it!
Do I have an occasion in mind to wear it? Um no, do I need one? Um hell no.
I've been on the hunt for some slightly more friendly looking heels, my chunky block Primark ones have served me very well but I'm now in constant fear of them falling apart mid cha cha slide and that would be very embarrassing (even more embarrassing than admitting I do the cha cha slide). These sandal style heels don't look too high which is always a must with a thin heel for me because they absolutely terrify me (block heels all the way). They're only a tenner in the sale though so not bad even just to test the waters in.
Lets just take a moment to squeal over this adorable bag, It has eyes and a cute little face and I just want it. Would people take the pee out of me in a club? Most probably.
I also may or may not have purchased that gold headband last night.
19/05/2015
2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes
19/05/2015
2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes
I famously like pancakes.
However, clearly they are not the healthiest of snacks (yes I eat pancakes as a snack) don't judge.
So I recently discovered banana pancakes, apparently a much healthier version.
I'm not gonna lie and say they're hands down better than normal pancakes cause they're not. Nothing in this world is better than nutella drowned full fat stodgy pancakes. Obvs.
They are a nice alternative though and they don't make you feel like you've just eaten a small child, instead they leave you content. Oh and I'm not even a massive fan of bananas but honestly the taste is ever so slight so don't let that put you off.
What to need/do
-1 banana
Smash it, crush it, beat it, do what you want with it just make sure it's not lumpy
-2 eggs
Crack and whisk, simple stuff.
Literally combine the two and gently tip a small amount into a saucepan (with butter or some kind of oil, I suggest coconut) on low heat. They can burn quickly though so don't leave them unattended.
I cover mine in melted nutella because that's how I roll but I'm guessing the actual idea is to be healthy and eat them alongside a bowlful of fresh, expensive berries. That's not how I roll, and come on who actually enjoys that....
Its the only recipe I know off by heart, One egg so my mum won't moan at me, 170ml of milk and 50g of flour. I got this down to a tee. It may not be the most complex of recipes but still its got me through many hormonal breakdowns so don't knock it.
However, clearly they are not the healthiest of snacks (yes I eat pancakes as a snack) don't judge.
So I recently discovered banana pancakes, apparently a much healthier version.
I'm not gonna lie and say they're hands down better than normal pancakes cause they're not. Nothing in this world is better than nutella drowned full fat stodgy pancakes. Obvs.
They are a nice alternative though and they don't make you feel like you've just eaten a small child, instead they leave you content. Oh and I'm not even a massive fan of bananas but honestly the taste is ever so slight so don't let that put you off.
What to need/do
-1 banana
Smash it, crush it, beat it, do what you want with it just make sure it's not lumpy
-2 eggs
Crack and whisk, simple stuff.
Literally combine the two and gently tip a small amount into a saucepan (with butter or some kind of oil, I suggest coconut) on low heat. They can burn quickly though so don't leave them unattended.
I cover mine in melted nutella because that's how I roll but I'm guessing the actual idea is to be healthy and eat them alongside a bowlful of fresh, expensive berries. That's not how I roll, and come on who actually enjoys that....
06/05/2015
My Ultimate Spring/Summer Wish list
06/05/2015
My Ultimate Spring/Summer Wish list
Wedges - Lipstick - Smock Dress - Sandals - Shorts - Trench - Off Shoulder Dress - Joggers - Denim Dress - Bag
As I write this I am crying inside, I'd cry on the outside but I can't be bothered cause that would take up way too much energy. I'm internally crying because I've complied a collection of things I desperately want and yet currently all I'm spending money on is Driving lessons, car insurance and Theory tests. So boring yet apparently so necessary. With all this saving there's not really a hope in hells chance of me doing anything remotely exciting with my money over the next few weeks. Basically I'll be driving around in my adorable little fiesta, named Lala (obvs) but I'll be wearing last winters polo necks and skinny jeans. Could be worse I guess. Still I obviously couldn't help but look at what I would be buying if I had the spare cash. Silly me ey.
So I kinda had my eye on a pair of them super cool rounded sunnies that seem to be everywhere at the moment, Primark have them for £2. Tried them on. Looked like Willy Wonka so that's a massive no, I`ll be sticking to some simple cat eyed ones from Newlook. I always find their sunnies perfect for sensitive eyes, cheap yet effective if you spend pretty much the entire summer squinting like me.
I am quite determined to dress like a girl this summer, even if that means actually having to make the effort to shave my legs more than once a week. Eurgh. These gorgeous dresses are swaying me though, so dreamy. Nothing says summer like an off shoulder dress.
I've never been one for sandals really but I am loving these from Newlook they are only £18 and I'm thinking they would be perfect for the two festivals I have lined up for this year. Dont even get me started on the wedges, they are perfection. Only issue, I don't have a clue where or when I would wear them but I know that I need them in my life, asap.
Confession - I may or may not have already been to New Look to snap up those adorable strappy sandals.
27/04/2015
Night out struggles your probably familiar with
27/04/2015
Night out struggles your probably familiar with
Because we are all the same. Really we are. Unless you don't go out, in which case I applaud you and I will raise a glass to you. A glass of wine that is. Obvs.
- "I cant be bothered"
- Getting in the shower and despising the fact you actually have to shave.
- "I cant be bothered"
- Realising the 30 dresses you have in your wardrobe are not enough cause
"Eurghhhh I have nothing to wear!"
"Eurghhhh I have nothing to wear!"
- Getting in the shower and despising the fact you actually have to shave.
- Having to pretend to know what your doing when you do your make-up.
I've contoured so much my face now has angles.
- Regretting curling your hair half way through because "Owwwww my hand hurts"
I've contoured so much my face now has angles.
- Regretting curling your hair half way through because "Owwwww my hand hurts"
- Being guilty of taking too many selfies, then regretting taking the selfies cause you look bloody awful in all of them.
- Stupidly eating carbs an hour before leaving and looking like your with child.
Bodycon is now a terrible idea.
Bodycon is now a terrible idea.
- Not being able to find the only strapless bra you actually own or a thong cause it's really not okay to wear Elmo boxers on a night out. It's not okay.
- Realising no one has actually called for a taxi.
- Realising no one has actually called for a taxi.
- Genuinely wanting to cry when you realise it's raining outside.
My hair! My face! Its M-E-L-T-I-N-G
My hair! My face! Its M-E-L-T-I-N-G
- As if I have to pay to get drunk. I could be buying something good with this money, something worthwhile.
"What was that? 4 jaegers for a tenner did you say"
- "I wonder how many more times they'll play Single ladies until I actually have a boyfriend"
- That song will be played that the whole squad loves. Cue synchronized moves that quite literally clear the dance-floor.
- Spending at least 1/4 of your night in the toilets because one simply cannot just pee then leave.
- Being overwhelmed by your desire to eat full fat everything. It just wouldn't be the end of the night without some cheesy chips.
- Someone will probably fall over, and that's fine just as long as its not you.
- That song will be played that the whole squad loves. Cue synchronized moves that quite literally clear the dance-floor.
- Spending at least 1/4 of your night in the toilets because one simply cannot just pee then leave.
- Being overwhelmed by your desire to eat full fat everything. It just wouldn't be the end of the night without some cheesy chips.
- Someone will probably fall over, and that's fine just as long as its not you.
- *Morning after*
"Why did I bother?"
17/04/2015
Gone and got myself an internship
17/04/2015
Gone and got myself an internship
Ive only gone and got myself an internship.
HALLELUJAH!
HALLELUJAH!
*insert a gazillion clappy hand emojis*
It's only taken me about 10 years.
Slight exaggeration but after writing about 50 cover letters that literally all sound the same yet have to be 'unique and interesting' enough not to send the poor sod reading it to sleep, can you really blame me?
So yeah it does feel like 10 years.
I'm interning as a news features writer for nightclub and events directory site Licklist. As someone who is out until the early hours pretty much every Saturday night with a jager in hand I'd say the role fits me pretty damn well and hey who else gets to say that going out is "research".
I have to produce 2 articles each week that will feature on the sites news page. These will include features on and up coming festivals, nightclub event's and just general night out shenanigans. The style of the site is pretty humorous and witty much like my own style of writing. Basically being a bit of a sarcastic bitch seems to be what I do best. Who knew eh!
So if I do go a little off track in the next few weeks then I haven't moved to the middle of nowhere, I'm just a tad busier than usual. That being said I intend to stay on track with uploading content onto my blog and am still 100% dedicated to my little space on the internet.Just gonna have to make a few Gossip Girl shaped sacrifices, no more binge sessions for me.
*sobs uncontrollably*
Guess its time to be an actual working adult eh.
You can check out some of my articles here if you want to, or not, up to you!
licklist.co.uk/news
06/04/2015
24 thoughts on a night out
06/04/2015
24 thoughts on a night out
1) Smoky eye or bold lip. Ohh what the heck, lets do both!
2) Well now I look like a beaten up clown. Fab.
3) Must get a good selfie, this is borderline crucial. I will not leave this house until I have a good selfie.
4) Okay artificial lighting is NOT flattering, or is that just my face. really hope that's not just my face.
5) I look fugly in every single bloody one, fuck this shit.
6) The amount of crap I can fit into this clutch bag should be legendary. Do I have everything? Let's check for the 10th time just to be sure.
7) Jager bombs or sambucca, equally disgusting.
8) Cleavage (okay attempted cleavage) or legs, or both cause yeah. No shame.
9) Snapchat story is underway, now I must look like I'm having the time of my life.
Why am I not having the time of my life.
Why am I not having the time of my life.
10) Literally my feet are about to drop off.
11) Totally craving a greasy burger and chips right now.
13) Never wearing a play suit ever again, now I'm just half naked in a cubicle. All I wanted was to pee.
14) Hair is now as flat as a pancake, F you Elnett, you are not making me feel worth it right now.
12) Well dewy foundation was a mistake, I look like Edward Cullen but a really unattractive, sweaty version. In a playsuit.
13) Never wearing a play suit ever again, now I'm just half naked in a cubicle. All I wanted was to pee.
14) Hair is now as flat as a pancake, F you Elnett, you are not making me feel worth it right now.
15) "Omg guys I've actually lost my phone. No joke"
16) Wine is not my friend. Why do I always go back. Whyyyyyyy?
17) Also why is my lipstick never capable of staying on for more than 30 minutes.
18) No idea who this random is in the ladies but pretty sure she's even more wasted than me. Let's take some selfies and be besties.
19) Why is everyone hitting on my best friend and not me. God I knew I was the ugly one.
20) Yes you can buy me a drink. No I will not make out with you.
21) I am so drunk right now, I'm actually a mess. A disgrace. Maybe this is why I'm single.
22) If someone could just carry me straight to bed then that'd be really great thanks.
23) Shit! Money for a taxi.
24) Actually I don't even care I just want my bed.
27/03/2015
5 student friendly lunches
27/03/2015
5 student friendly lunches
So Burger King have started delivering, not helpful Burger king.
As much as I`d love to binge on Chicken Royales all week I am restraining myself. Although prior to writing this I have just eaten 5 chocolate digestives so ya know.
(just blame the hormones)
After turning to Google for inspiration on what to eat for lunch I literally got pages and pages of tofu salad and warm chicken katsu curry recipes, yum but whatever happened to a student budget and the cooking skills of a novice. I want something that'll take me no more than about 20 minutes to make and wont cost a bomb. Precious Netflix time cannot be wasted.
So instead I came up with some rather un-original ideas of my own.
As much as I`d love to binge on Chicken Royales all week I am restraining myself. Although prior to writing this I have just eaten 5 chocolate digestives so ya know.
(just blame the hormones)
After turning to Google for inspiration on what to eat for lunch I literally got pages and pages of tofu salad and warm chicken katsu curry recipes, yum but whatever happened to a student budget and the cooking skills of a novice. I want something that'll take me no more than about 20 minutes to make and wont cost a bomb. Precious Netflix time cannot be wasted.
So instead I came up with some rather un-original ideas of my own.
Baked Sweet potato
A healthier version of your standard jacket potato, basically. Plus its bright orange so that instantly makes it more exciting, obvs. I whack mine in the microwave for about 5 minutes but if I'm willing to be a bit more patient, highly unlikely, then I`ll pop it in the oven for half hour. Ideal topping, grated cheese that just melts in the middle and some tomato pesto smothered on the inside. I also put mine on a bed of spinach cause it looks kinda fancy.
A healthier version of your standard jacket potato, basically. Plus its bright orange so that instantly makes it more exciting, obvs. I whack mine in the microwave for about 5 minutes but if I'm willing to be a bit more patient, highly unlikely, then I`ll pop it in the oven for half hour. Ideal topping, grated cheese that just melts in the middle and some tomato pesto smothered on the inside. I also put mine on a bed of spinach cause it looks kinda fancy.
Quinoa and Veg
Quinoa is the easiest thing to cook, takes about 20 mins simmering in a saucepan with a little water and a lid on. I didn't even know what it was a few weeks ago but everyone and their mother is eating this super food bad boy plus it tears me away from carbs. Once cooked it sort of fluffs up a bit, at this point I add in tonnes of veg. Literally anything I can find in the bottom of the fridge. I buy the frozen mixed veg microwavable bags, not quite as fancy as the fresh stuff but no chopping required means more time watching gossip girl. #Winning.
A Beef and Vegetable Stew
One of my home comforts, there's something so good about chucking everything into a pot and just letting it do its thing. Also this is an absolute babe if your not feeling too good, I currently have a sore throat (whyyyyyy) and this is just a must for today's lunch. Obviously this is a tad more complex to make but really it just consists of beef stock, potatoes and all the veg you fancy.
Avocado and scrambled egg on toast
Well what a surprise, I eat this too. Along with every other person on the internet.
More of a breakfast but what the heck. My dad taught me how to make scrambled egg, apparently its all in the stiring. To make mine I crack two eggs into a measuring jug and add a few glugs of milk, that's not a recognised measuring unit but its just what I do. Give it a whisk with a fork then add to a saucepan with some butter on a low heat. I just stand and gently stir for about 5 minutes then its all done.
Tuna and Avocado salad
Is it just me or does this just look ridiculously healthy.
The only effort required here is mixing some tuna with mayo, some prawns with a Marie rose sauce then scooping out an avocado, kinda looks like I attacked mine with a fork. Not as indulgent as the others but I am a bit of a salad freak at heart so this picture is actually making me drool.
Sorry.
The only effort required here is mixing some tuna with mayo, some prawns with a Marie rose sauce then scooping out an avocado, kinda looks like I attacked mine with a fork. Not as indulgent as the others but I am a bit of a salad freak at heart so this picture is actually making me drool.
Sorry.
26/03/2015
25 happy things
26/03/2015
25 happy things
1) Having an old school games marathon. Trap a Sim in a swimming pool, take away the ladder then cry afterwards and feel terrible when the grim reaper takes them away and the kids are crying. So much FUN.
2) Nailing the eyeliner flick, may have taken 15 minutes and shit loads of cotton buds to get the end result but that's beside the point.
3) Scrolling through old Memes on your camera roll and realising you have the humor of a 6 year old boy.
4) Tea in your favorite mug, and bourbons, ALL the bourbons.
5) Eating takeaway leftovers for breakfast, naan bread and cold korma. Dont mind if I do.
6) Those mid morning coffee dates with a friend. The whole of Strabucks now knows about the time your best mates ex accidentally sent her a nude on snapchat, she never could whisper.
7) Devouring a roast dinner made by mum, home comfort at it's best. Yorkshire pud`s drowned in gravy, cauliflower cheesy gooey goodness, Ohhhh YES.
8) Buying Foamburst shower gel and being totally ecstatically excited to take a shower because its just so foamy.
9) Being woken by the sun rather than grey skies and drizzly rain, also not slamming the snooze button and face planting the pillow.
10) Finishing a book. How very satisfying.
11) checking your bank balance and realising you have more than you think. That Boots spree, completely in order and totally justified.
Or just avoid atm's and deny everything.
12) Rocking a no makeup day, terrifying yet liberating. Even if you only get as far as taking the rubbish out, still counts.
11) checking your bank balance and realising you have more than you think. That Boots spree, completely in order and totally justified.
Or just avoid atm's and deny everything.
12) Rocking a no makeup day, terrifying yet liberating. Even if you only get as far as taking the rubbish out, still counts.
13) Nick Grimshaw on't Radio. I want him to be my best friend. Like really badly.
14) Them 1am phone calls with your best friend, talking about politics one minute then laughing hysterically the next. You know the ones.
15) Fresh pretty flowers, like spring in a vase minus the bees and wasps. Who needs guys to buy us flowers, go to Sainsburys and get them yourself, you'll look domesticated.
16) 100% phone battery, okay so it might only last for like 1 minute (sort your shit Apple) but still feels good right
17) A huge bowl of Pasta with a massive heap of melted grated cheese. All the carbs.
18) Netflix, Duvet, Slippers, Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and those cute little marshmallow squares (cause you actually remembered to buy them for once)
19) Lying in a room that is lit only by scented candles and fairy lights.Very Zen.
20) Scrolling through Asos knowing that its completely okay to buy something cause Free delivery
21) Realising you have just enough money on your Oyster card to get the bus without being given a warning ticket.
22) Scented hand wash, okay so now my hands smell of Cola bottles.
23) Having just enough change for the car park, the shopping trolley and a morning coffee.
60p card transaction fee, HA not today.
24) Having hot towels fresh from the wash ready to greet your cold shivering body after stepping out the shower cause you forgot to turn the heating on, again.
25) Managing to grab the last seat on the underground in rush hour. Even if it is wedged between a large sweaty bloke and a woman in an oversized floppy hat.
21) Realising you have just enough money on your Oyster card to get the bus without being given a warning ticket.
22) Scented hand wash, okay so now my hands smell of Cola bottles.
23) Having just enough change for the car park, the shopping trolley and a morning coffee.
60p card transaction fee, HA not today.
24) Having hot towels fresh from the wash ready to greet your cold shivering body after stepping out the shower cause you forgot to turn the heating on, again.
25) Managing to grab the last seat on the underground in rush hour. Even if it is wedged between a large sweaty bloke and a woman in an oversized floppy hat.
23/03/2015
I just want a Career.
23/03/2015
I just want a Career.
Just casually clinging onto my teenage years over here.
I'm 20 this year *heart palpitations*. Firstly how did that even happen.
Well I mean I know how I'm just a little gobsmacked.
When I left college I felt lost because for once I had nothing even remotely productive to do. I missed waking up at seven in the morning and having somewhere to be. I missed the struggle of having to finish an essay at one in the morning the night before it was due in. I actually missed being a student in education because back then if anyone asked me where my life was going I could at least pretend to have it all figured out. The only real stress I had to deal with was if the guy in my English class fancied me and if I had enough money to afford a McDonald's lunch.
Like I said. Stress.
Fast forward a few months and I'm stressed beyond belief, confused and completely clueless.
If this is adulthood then I don't want it.
I want it to still be acceptable to play Sims for a straight 7 hours and not be questioned about it. I want it to still be acceptable to be far more interested in who the heck A is than how professional my CV looks.
(Seriously though how many more seasons.)
Not having a clue what I'm doing makes me feel physically ill, my heart beats 10 times faster at the mere thought of having no career, no prospects and no clue as to what it is I actually spend my days doing. Its currently 12:15 and so far I've caught up on Towie and attempted to apply to an internship that quite clearly wont even give me the time of day.
*sobs into already soggy cornflakes*
Deciding not to go to Uni was a pretty easy decision. Far easier it seemed than for those who had decided to go. I had no idea what I wanted to be so choosing a subject was a massive headache plus being in debt is something I am keen to avoid in my life and going to uni seems like a surefire way of diving head first into that one.
Also, 4 more years of essays, I`d rather not.
It's not a cop out though. Not going to uni doesn't mean your taking the easy option, it means your taking a risk, a bloody great big one. The truth is once you leave college your basically on your own. If you don't have any immediate plans then it's up to you to make some. A part time job was on my immediate list of things to do, I got one eventually and that's where I'm at right now. working part time in a theater.
Do I love it? Hell no. If I have to deal with one more stuck up and quite frankly RUDE human being who clearly thinks they are so much better than me just because they are on the opposite side of the counter, I will chuck a sandwich over their head.
Dont ever work in retail. SAVE YOURSELVES.
Sure it pays for my Starbucks Frappes and Quinoa lunches but apart from that its just something to do besides being stuck at home.
So with that in mind I guess its back to my endless amounts of cover letters, web searching and pleading.
Oh and just generally feeling really lost in life. Please tell me I'm not the only one.
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee.
Fast forward a few months and I'm stressed beyond belief, confused and completely clueless.
If this is adulthood then I don't want it.
I want it to still be acceptable to play Sims for a straight 7 hours and not be questioned about it. I want it to still be acceptable to be far more interested in who the heck A is than how professional my CV looks.
(Seriously though how many more seasons.)
Not having a clue what I'm doing makes me feel physically ill, my heart beats 10 times faster at the mere thought of having no career, no prospects and no clue as to what it is I actually spend my days doing. Its currently 12:15 and so far I've caught up on Towie and attempted to apply to an internship that quite clearly wont even give me the time of day.
*sobs into already soggy cornflakes*
Deciding not to go to Uni was a pretty easy decision. Far easier it seemed than for those who had decided to go. I had no idea what I wanted to be so choosing a subject was a massive headache plus being in debt is something I am keen to avoid in my life and going to uni seems like a surefire way of diving head first into that one.
Also, 4 more years of essays, I`d rather not.
It's not a cop out though. Not going to uni doesn't mean your taking the easy option, it means your taking a risk, a bloody great big one. The truth is once you leave college your basically on your own. If you don't have any immediate plans then it's up to you to make some. A part time job was on my immediate list of things to do, I got one eventually and that's where I'm at right now. working part time in a theater.
Do I love it? Hell no. If I have to deal with one more stuck up and quite frankly RUDE human being who clearly thinks they are so much better than me just because they are on the opposite side of the counter, I will chuck a sandwich over their head.
Dont ever work in retail. SAVE YOURSELVES.
Sure it pays for my Starbucks Frappes and Quinoa lunches but apart from that its just something to do besides being stuck at home.
Most people my age are worrying about which freshers parties they should attend. Meanwhile I'm spending most of my mornings scrutinizing my CV whilst refreshing Indeed every 20 minutes in hope of finding a new apprenticeship vacancy, one that doesn't require a bloody degree. Oh and then there's the endless amounts of cover letters.
Dear sir/madame, pleaseeeee just give me a chance.
Its so relentless, you need experience to get experience yet no one wants to give you any experience.
Got that?
You've only got to look at Reed to see how many people are applying for interns and apprenticeships, how off putting is that by the way! Is it just me that hates seeing how many people I'm potentially in competition with. At least let me pretend I have some kind of a chance.
I mean there must be something out their for everyone. Having a passion and a goal is always helpful. I've finally figured out where I want to end up in life. Right now, an apartment in New York would suit me to be honest. Working in a theater is as I always say "just for the time being". We all deserve to feel like we`re doing something we can be proud of, we all deserve to achieve as much or as little as we want to achieve. It may be someones goal to work in a theater and that's great, its just not mine.
Dear sir/madame, pleaseeeee just give me a chance.
Its so relentless, you need experience to get experience yet no one wants to give you any experience.
Got that?
You've only got to look at Reed to see how many people are applying for interns and apprenticeships, how off putting is that by the way! Is it just me that hates seeing how many people I'm potentially in competition with. At least let me pretend I have some kind of a chance.
I mean there must be something out their for everyone. Having a passion and a goal is always helpful. I've finally figured out where I want to end up in life. Right now, an apartment in New York would suit me to be honest. Working in a theater is as I always say "just for the time being". We all deserve to feel like we`re doing something we can be proud of, we all deserve to achieve as much or as little as we want to achieve. It may be someones goal to work in a theater and that's great, its just not mine.
So with that in mind I guess its back to my endless amounts of cover letters, web searching and pleading.
Oh and just generally feeling really lost in life. Please tell me I'm not the only one.
Pleaseeeeeeeeeee.
20/03/2015
Periods are a bitch
20/03/2015
Periods are a bitch
When your period hits it's like your immediately thrown back into year one where your taught to learn how to recognise different emotions and feelings. I literally wake up and have to think for a few seconds "am I a raging hormonal mess today?". Usually the answer is followed by head thumping the pillow and groaning at the mere thought of having to actually get up, seriously what is life when you cant even stay in bed all day. Why else do I own like 50 pairs of pyjamas.
That morning is usually spent crying into a pillow, binge eating bourbons whilst feeling guilty about eating the bloody bourbons. Oh and if a bourbon so happens as to fall into my tea.
Well, you don't even wanna know the kind of shit that would go down.
What a mess.
Well, you don't even wanna know the kind of shit that would go down.
What a mess.
My ex once said "So when you say your hormonal does that mean your horny" I replied by aggressively shouting "NOO it means I'm ANGRY" Ha well that taught him. Looking back it makes me laugh, boys haven't got a bloody clue have they, blissfully unaware of the complete mind fuck that is the menstrual cycle.
First there's the food cravings, I crave everything when I'm on my period, also approximately one week before and one week after. Basically I crave food for 3 weeks out of the 4 every month. That's a lot of my time spent wanting to eat. Mostly carbs, platefuls of pasta, pancakes covered in Nutella, greasy fat chips, chicken royales, all the good stuff.
If my body wants pancakes at 10pm then that's what it's getting. You just try and get in my way cause I swear to god I am not in the mood.
I tried to go on the pill to make it all that little bit better. Big mistake. Obvs. Whose stupid idea would it be to pump more hormones into an already overwhelmed cranky hormone intoxicated body, Ohhh, mine.
Whatever you do stay away from Microgynon, it is the devil.
Whatever you do stay away from Microgynon, it is the devil.
Did nothing for me but make me feel like an anxious, pathetic, weeping mess. Never again.
The Pill is not a quick fix to get rid of your periods and it shouldn't be treated like one, I was so flippant about it I didn't even really consider it. Having been on it for a year I finally realised I was better off without the damn thing. Oh and wanting bigger boobs is not a valid reason either. If only it were that easy.
The Pill is not a quick fix to get rid of your periods and it shouldn't be treated like one, I was so flippant about it I didn't even really consider it. Having been on it for a year I finally realised I was better off without the damn thing. Oh and wanting bigger boobs is not a valid reason either. If only it were that easy.
You'd think after about 6 years of dealing with this I'd have some clue about how to handle it, turns out I don't. I am not the woman you see on the Tampax advert going bike riding or taking part in the local Pilates class, I'm that little green monster on the Coughonian advert that just seriously gets on everyone's nerves. Whoever said that exercise helps with cramps clearly doesn't get cramps. You try jogging when your womb fills like its gonna fall to the floor. Then the hormonal breakouts, no amount of expensive foaming cleansers will fix this. Spend the money on something nice, it'll make you feel a bit more human.
I do have my ways though. The things I've picked up from my mistakes over the years, like the time I wore a pale denim dress and no tights to college. Then there's time I only packed one extra sanitary towel with me for a 2 hour train journey. Oh and the time I vowed to be healthy a week before it was due. You know those stupid school girl errors that every girl makes at least once in their lifetime.
We learn from them. Eventually.
We learn from them. Eventually.
- Hot water bottles, I salute them. Godsends, all of them. Who knew hot water in a bottle would be so bloody genius.
- Understand that the advert pleading with you to adopt a donkey will be more than you can handle (true story) you are not emotionally stable enough and that's okay. It's nice to care about donkeys.
- A galaxy chocolate share bar is an acceptable purchase, cause let's be honest a small bar is not nearly enough nor does it satisfy as it should. It will make you feel better, it always does.
- Dark jeans, trousers and skirts are your friend right now and please whatever you do for god sakes don't wear white jeans.
- Take extra tampons or sanitary towels with you wherever you go. You never know what could happen. I mean God forbid you could sneeze!
- Take extra tampons or sanitary towels with you wherever you go. You never know what could happen. I mean God forbid you could sneeze!
- Take a moment to appreciate the fact your a) young and healthy enough to even have a period and b) be thankful your not pregnant. See, you feel better already.
- Period syncing with your best friend is a thing, and its like amazing, yet super weird.
- Period syncing with your best friend is a thing, and its like amazing, yet super weird.
- And finally give yourself a reality check, this is life, this is normal and you will be fine.
Yeah so basically this whole being a girl thing, I don't think I'm very good at it.
17/03/2015
The Asos Outlet Wishlist
17/03/2015
The Asos Outlet Wishlist
Its like the Topshop sale rail but without the bitchiness, the struggle and the death stares. Instead you can just glare through the screen and take deep breaths for 10 seconds as it tells you someone took the last one. I have done this on many an occasion.
Seeing as I had a day off and pay day is fast approaching I thought Id spend my morning filling my virtual basket with all things beautiful.
So productive.
Its a bit all over the place this wish list. I want to indulge in the upcoming summer months with the beautiful maxi shirt dress and floral head scarf (did I mention I love Blair Waldorf) but I also cant help but hold on to winter, my most adored season, hence the grey zip coat. One thing I do know is I must get my hands on that watch asap. Rose gold and Black. Yes Please.
16/03/2015
The online book club
16/03/2015
The online book club
I think the last book I read cover to cover was To Kill a Mockingbird, not through choice, just because it was required for me to at least attempt to pass my English A level. Studying English took all the joy out of reading, it felt so forced to have to jot down notes, scrutinize every word rather than just enjoy what was written on the page.
Before that reading meant being tucked into bed eyes transfixed on the latest Jacqueline Wilson novel. Its like I forgot how enjoyable it really is, it takes you to a different place, almost allows you to be in someone else`s head for a while and I love it.
I want to reclaim my love for reading, my house is full of books, everywhere, I mean they are literally everywhere so it wont be hard to get started. I'm not really a fussy reader and I don't have a particular genre that I must stick to although I should admit I am the sort of person who does judge a book by its cover.
My previous read:
My mum recommended I get started on `The Farm` a thriller by Tom Rob Smith. I read it in about 4 days and I just couldn't put it down, I'm not so sure I was completely satisfied with the ending but It was an easy read, not the sort of thriller that requires your utmost concentration or you'll have no clue as to whats going on.
My current read:
I'm now onto The Radleys, a book written by Matt Haig, one of my mums favorites, she claims to have read it in a day. I won't even try to compete with that but so far I'm about 12 pages in and I am already very intrigued.
What are you reading at the moment? I'd love some to add to my list.
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