Happiness, Keeping Positive and Being the Best Version of You

Okay, so what's the difference to you on a good day, and you on a bad day? In my case, this is an easy one. I hate myself on bad days, I feel negative, lonely and grumpy and I bet I'm not fun to be around. Whereas on a good day, I feel confident, positive and like nothings going to bring me down. Which days do you find the most fun? Obviously, good days are the most fun for the vast majority of people. I mean, who wants to be around someone who is grumpy and misriable?
We all have those kind of days though, and it's important to know how to deal with them. Here are my top pick me ups for when I'm feeling blue. Or red, or purple, I'll let you choose on that.

1. Do something you love.                                                                                                                          This could be anything. What are your hobbies? Doodling, taking pictures, playing your guitar, singing, dancing? It could even be as simple as petting your cat, or writing another blog post.                                                                                                                 
2. Have a long conversation or phone call with your best friend.                                                  This helps. A lot. Sometimes you just need someone to tell you it's going to be okay, and a shoulder to cry on. Other times, they can just be there to make you laugh and cheer you up. I try to have at least one back to back text conversation everyday with my best friends. This way, we get to keep up to with one another and if we have any issues they don't go unheard. My friends are one of the most important things to me in life, right after family, so being there for them as well as them being there for me is something I feel strongly on.                                                                                                                    
3. Go for a walk, run, jog or anything that clears your mind.                                               My friend is a dancer and she says that when she's dancing, she gets lost in the music and her mind is blank. I feel that way when I'm running and it can be a great way to relieve stress without getting anyone else involved.
4. 1.                                                     
5. Read.                                                                                                                                                    I understand that for a lot of people, reading isn't fun, but honestly give it a go. There are loads of books out there so you're bound to find one you like and and getting lostin a good book is bound to put a smile on your face. If this really isn't for you (sad face) then watch a movie you love. Remember magazines count too.                                                                                                                                                                                             
6. Avoid drama                                                                                                                                    Lastly, just avoid any school gossip. Honestly it's not worth it and you won't feel any better for getting involved.

                                                                 What are your top 'pick me ups'?

You are beautiful

Okay, this is going to be a long one, so sit down and get yourself a hot chocolate.

We live in a society where we are constantly under surveillance about our appearance. Woman and girls are told that they're not good enough by magazines, television and even the schooling system. Beauty is defined as; a combination of qualities, such as shape, colour, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. This can be taken in many different ways. Such as; we as a society (stereo-typically women but guys too) are told they have to fit into a certain 'group of people'. For example; we have to go to university to be smart, we have to wear makeup to be beautiful and if we are gay then we should we looked down on. 

Like truly beautiful woman once said: 

"The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years".

Audrey Hepburn

It seems like these days beauty can be split into two segments. Inner beauty and external beauty could not be anymore different. Inner beauty describes how someone is on the inside. For example, if someone's personality is very loving, genuine and kind that would make them beautiful. If they were spiteful, judgmental and nasty that would make them ugly. Yet how come the most inner ugliness came come from the most externally beautiful people?

When looking at girls in society today, it seems like the need to be beautiful is their top priority. It is clear that he majority of females feel that to be beautiful, they need makeup.This is far from the truth. Don't get me wrong, I love makeup and I actually aspire to be a makeup artist when I'm older as I love the way it can transform a person but the idea of people feeling ugly without it makes me feel sick. I blame the media. 

Some people would argue that the reason we aren't satisfied with the way we look is all in the minds of women. However, society can influence a woman's body image through media representations. For example, all these celebrities in magazines with a 'flawless' complexion and unnaturally proportioned bodies (not naming names) are making young girls and females feel worthless and not good enough.

As the economy grows, as social media and technology. With the world literally at our finger tips, it's hard not to envy that girl you just followed on Instagram and her perfect skin. Or that other girl who just posted a picture of her in a little black dress (thigh gap included) on Tumblr.

Just remember that everyone is different and beautiful in their own way. The harsh reality is that you are probably always going to feel like some one else is better than you, when really they could be thinking the same about you. We are individuals and are designed to be just that 'individual'.

This was a collab with Floral Bee so make sure you check out her post and read her views.

Small Boots Haul and Oliver's Pantry

Hey!

On Saturday two friends and I went into town shopping. This is something I enjoy doing (I mean hello, do you even know me?) and I thought as I've never done a post like this before, I'd show you what I got up to! We went round most of the shops, but Boots and Superdrug were the only places I bought something.

The first item I bought was a palette by Mua. I don't usually buy from this counter as the last product I purchased here was a foundation I really didn't enjoy but as I've been looking for a cheaper alternative to the original Naked palette by Urban Decay, I thought I'd give it a chance. 

The palette is called 'Undressed' and features 12 shades which are a mix of nudes and metallics. I've seen a lot of bloggers love this brand for eye shadows and as far as I can tell, the shades are exactly the same as Naked.  I'll let you know how I get on with it.   

The next product is one I have been wanting to try for a while. It's the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream. For those of you unfamiliar with the term BB cream, it's basically a cross between a tinted moisurizer and foundation and I think BB stands for blemish base. The reason I wanted to try this was because as Summer is here, I don't want to wear a heavy foundation as it is just too sticky yet I still want medium coverage. I found this ideal as it is only light but has a build able coverage and has SPF 30. 

Finally, we went to Oliver's which you guys have probably never heard of but trust me, their brownies are the best brownies in the universe. I also had an oreo milkshake which is not pictured here but was amazing.

17 thoughts I have at the dentist

1. This waiting room is like Gehenna
2. Great, now you're late. It's not like I ran here or anything.
3. Wow, you're not gonna need all that equipment are you?
4. You've lost my file...that means I can go home right?
5. Nope, you've found it. Great.
6. How do you expect me to answer your questions with that drill in my mouth?
7. There is only a certain amount of time I can keep my mouth open
8. Now you've put that drill on my chest...is that even legal?
9. This glue makes me gag
10. Yes, I do floss everyday.
11. Hehe, I can see up your nose.
12. Wait, that's a bit gross.
13. Now my nose itches. Stop.
14. Right, so if you turn out to be a murderer, there is an emergency escape ladder there. Good to know.
15. You've run out of paper towels, now what do I do?
16. I can go home now? Thank you!
17. Come back next month? Noooo!

Keeping Organised and Motivated

Hey! Today I thought I'd do a quick blog post about how to stay organised and motivated.

There's nothing worse than rummaging through your bag, trying to find notes for an exam you have the next day. Or, even worse, forgetting to make any notes and having to revise all the night before. 

Some advice:

• Plan ahead.                                                                                                                          Whether it's planning your outfit before you go to sleep, or preparing for a test, always make sure you have a plan. Having a calendar on your wall with all your your dates on is a life saver. Trust me. My brother once forgot about my mum's birthday, and ordered next day delivery on Moon Pig flowers, then remembered she was on holiday for that weekend, and no body was home. It seems funny now, but imagine how stressed he must have been. If you are prone to forgetting dates or times, set alarms to remind yourself. Save the hassle and plan ahead.
  

• Write everything down.                                                                                                             The best way to stay organised is to write lists. Keep notebooks everywhere. They come in really useful and can be made cheaply. Use them to plan out your day, and what needs to be done. Set realistic goals. If you plan to do a few hours of revision, break it down into slots. Do half an hour when you get home from school, then have a break for Dinner. Do another half an hour, then listen to some music or read a book. It is important to have 'you' time, and not over do it on work.  When you've finished all your work, reward yourself and do something you enjoy like watching a movie (or PLL).

• Don't procrastinate                                                                                                                       I'm guilty. The longer you wait to do something, the more difficult it will be to get done. If you need to practise a presentation, the sooner you start rehearsing, the more confident you will feel with it. If you're in a group, invite them over to your house and go through it together. This way, you can make progress together, and you won't have the worry that nobody else has practised.  Getting things out of the way and done earlier can relieve stress and leaves extra time to do what you want.

Have a wonderful bank-holiday! xxx