Forgiveness?!

Forgiveness is all I can ask for, because I have no excuse for not keeping up with my blog! Ok, I just sat two final year exams and then there was Christmas and new years, all of which I spent my time revising throughout. So humble apologies! I'm glad to see my blog is still being read though! Makes me very happy! 

 I have done a spot of shopping here and there. I purchased these from New Look just before Christmas and I adore each and every single one of them!

As they were all in the sale, I'm sure they are gone from the website (no, I am not too lazy to go looking) I cannot link back. But just how gorgeous is that skirt! 

 Now, I'm at the point where I don't know what to do with my blog! You know how the new year makes people question things? Well I'm constantly questioning and pondering life in general, and alas when it comes to the blog, I have no idea where it is heading! It's just nice to have somewhere to post this stuff. So until I figure out a good direction, it will have to be sporadic posts like these! All in the midst of job applications and general life doings. You have been warned!

 I hope everyone is enjoying the weather. NOT. I hate the cold and now I have a cold, so I'm snuggling up with a book (not a uni textbook, so glad of this) and tea and cold medication. 

 xxx

A wishlist!

Between doing work and some incredibly procrastination, I have found some Christmas items I must have. With such a short list, I am giving it to my family, so that I can be a happy girl on Christmas day. But let's take a look at what they are are:

Gabby Sequin Dress in Iridescent Green - Motel - £58

OR 

Gabby Sequin Dress in Iridescent Purple - £58 - Motel

Body Con Dress in Island Print - £28 - Motel

Skull Embellished Jumper - £20 - Lavish Alice

Studded Black Boots - £40 - Topshop

I'm already really excited, as I am so poor at the moment! I can't decide between the Motel dresses though. I want the green because it's gorgeous, but I'm tempted to ask for purple because it's my favourite colour, hm decisions.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend. 

xxx

Mark my words.

For me exercise is a love/hate relationship. In the past I have had to force myself into any type of exercise  I really did just loathe it. This year thought I have been really keen on Pilates and then Yoga (and they both count as exercise, they are by no means easy). And then I couldn't do them for a while, so then it all went out of the window. But since July, I've really wanted to actually go to the gym regularly.

So this week, I joined a gym and I have been 4 times so far! I came to London on Friday, so my gym duties are put off until I'm back, but yes, I'm proud of myself! I'm still finding my way around the gym; I've been on the cable pulley thing, as if I'm rowing a boat or so. Been on the cross trainer etc etc. However I find myself with a bit of gym shyness, which is frustrating because I know that in order to get the results I want I need to be using the weights.

I really want to exercise for various reason:

• I want to tone up - no shame in being vain! 
• I want to be able to run for the bus without feeling like death is approaching
• I won't be blessed with a fast metabolism forever, so may as well not pile on the pounds, especially with my diet! 

But in the gym, people stare. Like goodness me, I couldn't imagine anything worse for my SA than a huge room filled with people (this also happens to be filled with equipment). But alas, I did manage to fight the pesky anxiety and use some weight leg machine. I didn't manage to do much and after that I quickly bolted before my anxiety reached an all time high. 

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Anyway gym and fitness can also be confusing, like is stretching before actually bad for you or not? What foods should you eat? Do you really need to take protein shakes? There is SO much information out there about the gym and female bodies, that it's hard to know which one will work for you. For now I've started off by taking on what I can, now I'm drinking at least 2 litres of water a day. Trying out different veg and adding loads to my meals. However staying motivated is what concerns me - with most things I do I throw in the towel after two weeks.

Thing is I feel really great after I workout and it’s really excellent from taking my mind of the blues that frequent me. So it’s a winner overall! Anyway, watch this space for my body transformation (haha). But here are some more words and pictures I use to keep me motivated. 

I actually have this on my noticeboard

How do you stay motivated?

xxx

Battle Born.

Yesterday night was perfection - I got to see The Killers at the o2 arena in North Greenwich. This is my 2nd time seeing them and they just blew me away again. I wish I got some good pictures, but I was waaay to busy drinking, jumping up and down and singing my lungs out. So you have loads of photos of lights.

It was such an AMAZING night, even if I got attacked by a very very drunk woman. She even attacked her husband, very lovely. Anyway if you haven't listened to their new album "Battle Born" do so immediately, it's so great!

xxx

Spread your wings, my little butterfly.

So with my student loan finally coming in, I did a little bit of a shop! I can't even remember half of what I've bought now, but I have managed to acquire two pairs of trainers and some high heels (although these were a gift). I thought what better wa o keep my blog updated and show off my goodies? I finally have a pair of high tops! And I got them off ebayfor a bargain of £30 (inc. postage). I love them AND they have purple features, so goood :)

I just love them! 

The next thing to show is my heels! They were a gift and they are incredibly high!

Currently £10 at Republic.

Say hello to my purple Vans! Schuh are doing this and many more for £30, so I would log on to the website if you want a pair!

Love these, love purple. So I'm really happy with my bargains and new footwear!