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027: An Assortment of Light Refreshments...

These drinks are lovely, it's just a shame that they're rarely on offer. 

028: It's easy being Vegan! 

Had this yummy sizzling-veg stir-fry in plum sauce for lunch at The Four Crosses in Amlwch,

 will definitely be ordering this again!

029: Meet Gwendoline...

She's my Nain's doorstop, isn't she a cutie!

030: Charlane Harris - Living Dead In Dallas

I've almost completed reading this series, they're quite a light & easy read,

definitely worth picking up.

031: Crazy Rumours Lip Balms

I was pretty chuffed when these were launched in Holland & Barrett -they're vegan; 

BUAV approved & available in yummy flavours!

032: Shopping My Stash:

Round 1.. These are beautiful affordable luxuries, I'm looking forward 

to putting them to good use - review to follow.

033: A Lovely Afternoon Soak

A pre-gig soak to try & get myself perked up with Lord of Misrule, Sonic Death Monkey, 

Starlight Starbright & a beautiful mint & bergamot candle.

034: Cradle of Filth & Behemoth...

A fabulous night out with my bestie - Hooray for Black Metal.

 035: Lord Of Misrule

This has to be one of my favourite bath-bombs!

It's such a shame that it was discontinued, I hope it makes a re-appearance...

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Admittedly, I'm still playing catch-up with my Photo365, however if you follow me on Instagram,
you can see my daily progress!

019: Wreck This Journal
I decided it was time to face my demons & begin my Wreck This Journal. I actually bought it last summer, however I was putting it off due to the fact that even the idea of cracking the spine made me shudder -
I decided it was time to get over myself & just get on with it!

020:Alcoholic Dandelion & Burdock
This was beautiful & I suggest you try it for yourself!

021: My 'current' Favourite Soup
My 'current' favourite Pret soup is Butternut Squash & Sage - it's a staple part of my diet...

022: A much needed soak...
It had been a long day & I totally needed this bath.

023: Victory!
I finally found an opportunity to use my Tea-Rex, he's no longer just an ornament!

024: METAL HAMMER!
The perfect opportunity to put my feet up & have a good read...
I love discovering new music.

025: Sheepy Socks...
happy sock = happy feet

026: Poorly Pea
I was spoiling myself with these cold & flu remedies!
Atleast the Pineapple juice made me feel like I'd escaped somewhere tropical!

  
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Although, I'm a little bit behind with my updates, I'm pleased to say that I've managed to keep on top of my photo365 & I've uploaded photo's daily to my Instagram.

If you've missed my first batch, you can view them here:

010: Yasai Itame - Vegetables & Noodles in a Coconut Soup
I absolutely love this dish at Wagamama. It's seriously tasty & the lemongrass always leaves 
me feeling uplifted & a little-bit more human.

011: A Spicy, Head-Clearing Soak
I was suffering with a seriously foggy headache & so this was my go-to bath. Blue Skies bubbles with 
Phoenix Rising & Ponche shower gel, with a Spiced Orange Yankee Candle & Lemongrass & 
Verbena Clipper Tea - works wonders!

012: Pret's Superfood Salad
I bloomin' love this salad! I'm pretty lucky in that I work ridiculously close to 2 Pret A Manger's & so this 
pretty-looking salad makes a regular appearance on my lunchtime menu. It contains quinoa & hummus, 
in addition to an array of colourful veg.. mmhmm

013: The Vegan Kind Box - VK3
Subscribing the The Vegan Kind monthly subscription box was one of the best decisions I've ever made... 
you can read my review here:

014: Another Lunchtime Favourite
I was having serious Wagamama cravings & then I found this lovely & refreshing mango,
mangetout & coriander salad (with a lime & ginger dressing) in M&S..
It's a relatively good substitute to Wagamama's Goma Wakame Salad. 

015: Waitrose - Food To Go
I was really chuffed when I discovered this in Waitrose - I normally just grab a Samosa,
but now I have another option - oooh, choices: Flatbread with roasted butternut squash,
five grain salad, spinach leaves, vine ripened tomatoes, red peppers, parsley & chimichurri dressing! 5/5 

016: Vincent - A Moment of Calm
If you didn't already know, Vincent is my beloved fluff - he's rather hyperactive! We've recently had 
under-floor heating installed in the conservatory & he loves it, it's great because he now divides 
his time between sleeping, being super-hyper & chilling on the heated floor... 

017: Orchard Pig - Non-Alcoholic Refreshments
I've been intrigued by Orchard Pig Ciders for quite a while, I love cider & I love pigs, so it seems like a match-made in heaven... That aside, when I saw these drinks in Tesco, I knew I had to give them a try.
My favourite is Totally Minted, however, they all have such unusual tastes!
I totally recommend them.

018: A Random Selection Of Lush Goodies
One of the reasons I love my job is that it's incredibly varied - I was fortunate enough to do 
some filming/modelling for Lush, which involved some not-so-glamourous pampering with this selection of products... It was so much fun & although I can't say too much at the moment, all will be revealed in the near future. 

 

Would you like to take part in 14Things//For2014?
You can read all about it here.

 

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001: My Week On Instagram

One of my 14Things//For2014 was to take part in a Photo365. I wasn't sure how often to upload them, but today I finally made the decision to upload them in batches of 9... Although we're almost 3 weeks in, I'm hoping to catch up with myself over the next couple of uploads.

001: Alt-Festival Flyers  

I've joined a couple of festival street teams to earn myself exclusive goodies, with the aim
of earning enough points to get my paws on some weekend camping tickets!

002: Sensationails Gel Deluxe Starter Kit  

After weeks of searching, I finally managed to get my hands on this ❤️ I made a rather hefty
unexpected saving & no longer have to pay the salon costs for gel-nails anymore - love it!

003: Fun Sculpting

I made these cute critters using LUSH's Fun ^__^ 

004: Super Sweet Bathing

I'd had a really busy day at work & really fancied a super-sweet bath to relax.
It was beautiful.

005: Bottle Green Sparkling Lemongrass & Ginger
This is delicious & great if you're feeling run-down..
If you haven't tried it, I recommend that you do!
 
006: Little Miracles Organic Energy
I made a conscious decision to stop drinking energy drinks
& so I've been drinking these inside, they're really refreshing!

007: Goma Wakame Salad @ Wagamamas
I've already had one this month, however I'm seriously craving another..
It's so fresh & zingy!

008: Lush Cosmetics Valentines Collection 2014
I was certainly wooed by LUSH valentines collection.
You can read my post about it here.

009: Dead Until Dark, Jack Skellington Mug & Green Tea
Just a little bit of light-lunchtime reading.
Are you a fan of True Blood?

Are you taking part in any photography challenges?

Would you like to take part in 14Things//For2014?
You can read all about it here.

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14 Things For 2014

He who breaks a resolution is a weakling... 

He who makes one is a fool - F.M Knowles

Being totally honest, I'm not really into New Years Resolutions - I try & live by the idea of if you recognise you ought to make a change, you ought to make it there & then, rather than hold it out until January 1st... Perhaps that's just me?! Nonetheless, I love a good list & a bucket list is no exception!

 

Following last years 13Things//For2013, I decided to follow the same notion for this year... 

Only this time, obviously, my list has increased to 14things which I'd like to achieve during this year!
I'm linking up with a number of other bloggers & if you'd like to join, you can find all the introductory information here.

At this time of year, resolutions are popping up all over the place... Who sticks to them? Who really cares? I wan't to lose weight, I want to get fit, I want to sleep better... blah,blah,blah... 

Quite frankly, resolutions are often negative; picking holes in oneself & ones lifestyle.   

I've decided to write a bucket list of 14things, which I'd like to do...

It's not about success or failure or the time in which you achieve it, it's about self-fullfillment!

Other opportunities might arise & I may, or may not share them here...

~ Be yourself, everyone else is already taken... ~ Oscar Wilde

01:: Buy a custom domain for my blog: Quite frankly, I think it's about time!

02:: Go to Stonehenge for the Summer Solstice: Every year when it gets around that time, I think ooh, I really ought to go this year & then life gets in the way - not this year!

03:: Go to a live music/theatre/comedy event once a month: 'nuff said.

04:: Partake in a Photo365: It's what is says on the tin.

05:: Make my own soap: Last year a dear friend of mine, gave me a soap-making book.. I've been on the look-out for a cruelty free base & think I've finally found one - looking forward to this challenge!

06:: Brush up on my foreign languages: Parlez-Vous Francais?

07:: Finish reading Game of Thrones: I'm currently on book 2/7 *...I've got the power...*

08:: Knit myself a snood: challenge01 - learn to knit.  challenge02 - knit the snood.

09:: Complete a 10-Pan Product Challenge: I have so many half-used makeup products, I really ought to use some of them up before I purchase anymore - it's gonna be a toughy!

10:: Learn to make vegan Yorkshire Puddings: I love Yorkshire Puddings #getinmyface

11:: Book an Indian head massage: I'm so looking forward to this...

12:: Subscribe to a monthly box: I've finally found a monthly box which is both cruelty free & vegan, the Vegan Kind - I subscribed this morning - can't wait to receive my first box!

13:: Create a happiness jar: Write down each thing that brings you happiness during the year on a post it note & put it in a jar, at the end of the year look back at everything that made you smile.

14:: Go to VegFest 2014: I'd love to go to Brighton VegFest, but I'd be just as happy if I end up going to London or Bristol - need to consolidate with the Filofax!

Have you made any new years resolutions or a bucket list?

Share them below!

Have a good one Glameroons ^__^

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Introducing:: 14things//for2014

Hey Glameroons,

I hope you're all having a fabulously festive couple of weeks 
& are looking forward to welcoming in the new year!

Let me introduce you to - 14things//for2014
14things//for2014 is essentially a bucket list of 14 things which

 I would like to accomplish during 2014. 

Throughout the year, I shall be linking up with fellow bloggers 
& you're invited to join us! If you're interested please comment below with 
your email address below & I'll add you to the mailing list & send you over the details to get started... I've also created a Facebook group, which you can join here:  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/14thingsfor2014/

~* other bloggers who have already linked up include *~

Melanie (aka Miss Melvis) ~ Me, Bookshelf and I
Anna ~ In The Playroom
Leesha ~ Life of Leesha Starr
  

Social Psychologists have identified an effect called social contagion, which suggests that people will gain extra willpower if they're surrounded by people who are also trying 
to accomplish things & complete particular challenges. If we all engage & 
encourage each other, we can share inspiration & ultimately complete our bucket lists in style!

Got any questions, comment below!

You're welcome to join us at any point during the year.

HAPPY BUCKET LISTING!

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