I love food.
There, I said it.
There are very few things I don't eat (that are food, anyways). And I'll try anything once.
So, rather than a list of things I like (I'd be typing for hours and hours and hours), I'll type a list of things I don't like (that I've tried).
Foods I dislike:
1) Liver (I find it tastes gross)
2) Cheesecake (there's something in the texture that just makes me gag)
3) Overly sickly sweet fudge. (Someone else can have that).
4) Extremely spicy things that make my mouth go on fire, drowning out any taste.
So, if you ever invite me over for a meal, chances are, I'll eat what's put in front of me. You just need to adhere to the list above.
Oh, and I'm sure there's other things out there that I don't like...I just haven't tried them yet :D
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Saturday, 1 March 2014
Natural Nails - 2014 blogger challenge
So this time the topic is nails.
I like my nails. I get so many compliments on them and how nice they are. I can grow them quite long naturally. They're a nice shape naturally and the only thing I have to do to maintain them is cut them every now and then before they get too annoying.
I've only had fake nails once and I HATED them. Kept picking at them and I think they looked way worse than my natural nails.
People are always asking me what I do to keep my nails so nice and the truthful answer is NOTHING. I hardly ever paint them. I only ever paint them for a party or a special event. I don't use any treatments.
I like my nails. I get so many compliments on them and how nice they are. I can grow them quite long naturally. They're a nice shape naturally and the only thing I have to do to maintain them is cut them every now and then before they get too annoying.
I've only had fake nails once and I HATED them. Kept picking at them and I think they looked way worse than my natural nails.
People are always asking me what I do to keep my nails so nice and the truthful answer is NOTHING. I hardly ever paint them. I only ever paint them for a party or a special event. I don't use any treatments.
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| My nails a few years back. Haven't changed much since then |
Saturday, 15 February 2014
Value for money
The fourth topic of the Blogger Challenge is to talk about high end products.
My problem with this topic is that I don't even really know what that is. I go for value for money. If a certain product does what I want better than cheaper options, then I might pay more for it but that's not always the case.
I once splashed out and bought a whole heap of Clarins products which cost me quite a bit of money. I'd much rather spend my money elsewhere. So now, whenever I need a new product I'll do a bit of research first and decide which product will do what I want for the least amount of money. Of course, sometimes this doesn't work out amazingly. But then, you just try a different product until you find one that you think is perfect for you.
It's the same with clothes. I like to buy clothes that suit me. I'm not worried about brand or anything like that. I'm just worried about if it suits me and what quality it is. Sometimes with clothing, it does mean spending a bit more than you would on cheap clothes from, say, The Warehouse, but it will last longer.
So, all in all, I think it all depends on what YOU want from a product. I just want to be happy, and save money for things I really want (like a holiday).
My problem with this topic is that I don't even really know what that is. I go for value for money. If a certain product does what I want better than cheaper options, then I might pay more for it but that's not always the case.
I once splashed out and bought a whole heap of Clarins products which cost me quite a bit of money. I'd much rather spend my money elsewhere. So now, whenever I need a new product I'll do a bit of research first and decide which product will do what I want for the least amount of money. Of course, sometimes this doesn't work out amazingly. But then, you just try a different product until you find one that you think is perfect for you.
It's the same with clothes. I like to buy clothes that suit me. I'm not worried about brand or anything like that. I'm just worried about if it suits me and what quality it is. Sometimes with clothing, it does mean spending a bit more than you would on cheap clothes from, say, The Warehouse, but it will last longer.
So, all in all, I think it all depends on what YOU want from a product. I just want to be happy, and save money for things I really want (like a holiday).
(Do not claim this photo as my own. From RadioLive website)
Saturday, 1 February 2014
Book Review - Wheel of Time series
Now, I know that the third challenge was for a normal book review, but I'm enjoying the Wheel of Time series to much I thought I'd do it on what I've read so far.
All in all, there are 14 books in the series and I'm up to book 8 "The Path of Daggers".
The Wheel of Time is a fantasy series set in a world where the 'Dark One' is trying to take over. The 'Dragon Reborn' is a man who is trying to counter that. He has many people who try to help in various ways. There are his friends Mat and Perrin who are also very influential. There's also some very strong female characters in the form of the Aes Sedai and Wise Ones (women who can use magic).
The Wheel of Time series is great in that it explores different cultures and the interactions between them. Also, the interactions between the different characters is amazing. They really do seem like real people.
While reading this series you really feel as though you're almost experiencing what's happening - or at least watching from afar. There's always something different going on and there are many different storylines to follow that all interlink in some way.
I try to read one chapter a night but sometimes I find myself reading much more (much to my husband's annoyance - but it's his fault, he introduced me to the series).
If you've never tried reading a fantasy series, then I suggest this one. If you are a woman like me who never read fantasy until her husband recommended it, then I suggest giving it a go. Especially if you choose a book that has strong female characters.
All in all, there are 14 books in the series and I'm up to book 8 "The Path of Daggers".
The Wheel of Time is a fantasy series set in a world where the 'Dark One' is trying to take over. The 'Dragon Reborn' is a man who is trying to counter that. He has many people who try to help in various ways. There are his friends Mat and Perrin who are also very influential. There's also some very strong female characters in the form of the Aes Sedai and Wise Ones (women who can use magic).
The Wheel of Time series is great in that it explores different cultures and the interactions between them. Also, the interactions between the different characters is amazing. They really do seem like real people.
While reading this series you really feel as though you're almost experiencing what's happening - or at least watching from afar. There's always something different going on and there are many different storylines to follow that all interlink in some way.
I try to read one chapter a night but sometimes I find myself reading much more (much to my husband's annoyance - but it's his fault, he introduced me to the series).
If you've never tried reading a fantasy series, then I suggest this one. If you are a woman like me who never read fantasy until her husband recommended it, then I suggest giving it a go. Especially if you choose a book that has strong female characters.
Sunday, 19 January 2014
Found my skin type finally
So the second topic for the 2014 Blogger's Challenge is about skincare. So here goes...
Now, I'm no expert on the subject at all. It was only after talking with one of the cosmeticians at work about midway through last year that I even started a skincare routine.
This lovely cosmetician told me that I had dry skin (after me thinking previously that I has combination).
So now I start my routine (in the mornings) with a milk cleanser, then tone. At the moment for both of these I'm using Clarins, but it's a bit expensive so will try something new once I run out.
After toning I use an under-eye gel for my baggy eyes. It seriously helps with the puffiness and helps to wake me up in the mornings. Again I'm using a Clarins product for this.
Then I use a serum which deeply moisturizes my skin. I also then use a moisturizer. For both serum and moisturizer I use L'Oreal Youth Luminosity brand which is amazing. I even had a comment from a workmate saying my skin was glowing the other day :D
I try to stick to this every day but I'm not very good at routines. I also exfoliate once a week as well as using a face masque.
And there's my skincare post. Not my normal type of post but it's good for me :P
Now, I'm no expert on the subject at all. It was only after talking with one of the cosmeticians at work about midway through last year that I even started a skincare routine.
This lovely cosmetician told me that I had dry skin (after me thinking previously that I has combination).
So now I start my routine (in the mornings) with a milk cleanser, then tone. At the moment for both of these I'm using Clarins, but it's a bit expensive so will try something new once I run out.
After toning I use an under-eye gel for my baggy eyes. It seriously helps with the puffiness and helps to wake me up in the mornings. Again I'm using a Clarins product for this.
Then I use a serum which deeply moisturizes my skin. I also then use a moisturizer. For both serum and moisturizer I use L'Oreal Youth Luminosity brand which is amazing. I even had a comment from a workmate saying my skin was glowing the other day :D
I try to stick to this every day but I'm not very good at routines. I also exfoliate once a week as well as using a face masque.
And there's my skincare post. Not my normal type of post but it's good for me :P
Friday, 3 January 2014
New Years Inspirational quote
"If you want the rainbow you've got to put up with the rain".
This quote inspires me to do so much for 2014.
It says that in order for me to properly enjoy things that I want to do, I have to put the hard yards in first.
To get the most out of my holiday later in the year, I have to put up with work drama and save as much money as possible. Also have to plan ahead. Where exactly in Ireland and the UK do we want to go? How much money will we need to save up?
To get the house and backyard we want, we have to actually get out there and do it.
To be happy with my body and lose weight in some areas I have to put in the effort of exercising (for the record, I currently don't and my body's suffering for it).
I guess these are kind of resolutions in the way. Let's see if I'm successful in living up to this quote
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This quote inspires me to do so much for 2014.
It says that in order for me to properly enjoy things that I want to do, I have to put the hard yards in first.
To get the most out of my holiday later in the year, I have to put up with work drama and save as much money as possible. Also have to plan ahead. Where exactly in Ireland and the UK do we want to go? How much money will we need to save up?
To get the house and backyard we want, we have to actually get out there and do it.
To be happy with my body and lose weight in some areas I have to put in the effort of exercising (for the record, I currently don't and my body's suffering for it).
I guess these are kind of resolutions in the way. Let's see if I'm successful in living up to this quote
Sunday, 8 December 2013
I sometimes do reviews for NZGirl
So I sometimes do reviews for the website NZgirl. They send me stuff and I try it out and I do a review. Here's my latest one: http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/nzg-reader-reviews/influencer-review-banana-boat-ultra-clear-spray-spf50-4/
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