Infinity Dreams
Sunday 8 March 2015
Its taken me awhile to get round to writing this post. I have seriously been slacking recently!
Anyways I have been nominated for an Infinity dreams award! I was nominated by postcardsandpolaroidsx give her blog a look!
So the rules to apply are -
1. Thank and follow the blog that nominated you
2. Tell us eleven facts about yourself
3. Answer the questions that have been set for you
4. Nominate eleven bloggers and set questions for them
My Eleven Facts -
1. I love to read
2. I work in a library
3. I have had my hair dyed practically every colour in one way or another.
4. I spend far too much money on food
5. I believe in karma and that you should treat people how you want to be treated
6. I have an Instagram which mostly consists of food pictures (RebeccaLaura02)
7. I own a guitar but have yet to learn playing it
8. I usually always have a packet of biscuits with me
9. I watch a lot of TV programmes!
10. If I could be a TV character it would have to be a toss up between buffy and veronica Mars.
11. I have a wonderful family and some great friends who I couldn't be without!
My nominated questions:
1. Where do you live?
In the shire!
2.When did you start blogging?
I've had it for years but only really started using it last year
3.Favorite bands/artists at the moment?
I have loads!! A few being paramore, panic! At the disco, we are the in crowd, tonight alive, halestorm, the pretty reckless, Taylor swift, pvris, I could go on.
4. Why did you start blogging?
I enjoy writing and thought by having a blog it would motivate me to keep writing whether it is stories or just a random lifestyle blog.
5. What is the best thing about blogging? Why?
Seeing what everyone else has written and having it inspire you. Also seeing that something you have written has helped someone else.
6. What is/are the best pictures you have taken recently?
I went out last night and there are some rather hilarious drunk pictures!
7. Who Inspires you to blog? Why?
Everyone that blogs from their own posts to the times they leave a nice comment on my blog. All this inspires me to keep blogging.
8. Favorite book/series atm?
Sadly I haven't been motivated to read much lately but if I had to choose the last book that I just could not put down was We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Such a twist!
9. If you were stranded on a desert Island, what three things would you take with you?
- Friends
- Family
- An endless supply of books
10. What do you like to do in your spare time/ What clubs do you do?
I like to read, watch TV, see friends and family, playing pool is probably my favourite hobby, and I attempt to do yoga three times a week.
11. What are your dreams?
Honestly I would love to write in any shape or form.
I nominate
http://glasshalfemptyreviews.blogspot.co.uk/
http://throughmyeyes244.blogspot.co.uk/
http://prettylittleth1ngs.blogspot.co.uk/
http://everylittlething07.blogspot.co.uk/
So after finally sorting that I will try and blog a bit more this week.
Thanks for reading.
Liebster Award
Tuesday 3 March 2015
The rules are -
1. Thank the person who nominated you and put their blog link in your blog post.
2. Display the liebster award on your blog.
3. Answer the 11 questions that the blogger who nominated you has provided.
4. Nominate 4-11 blogs who have under 200 followers who deserve the award.
5. Create 11 questions for the blogger to answer.
6. List these rules in your post and inform the bloggers that you have nominated that they have been nominated!
Now for the questions that I have to answer
1. Where do you live?
In the countryside.
2. Why do you blog?
I like to write and blogging helps me express myself.
3. Dream job?
A writer of any sort
4. One thing that means a lot to you?
Family
5. Three words that describe yourself?
Sarcastic, positive and witty
6. Favorite song?
Paramore - Decode
7. What do you like to do in your spare time?
Reading, watching TV and writing
8. What are you good at?
Mostly being sarcastic and pool. Pool is one of the few things I'm good at.
9. One food you absolutely hate?
Mushrooms they are vile
10. Favorite saying/motto?
11. Favorite memory?
It's hard to pick just one memory! Probably the last Christmas I had with my nan before she passed.
Okay now my questions!
1. Favorite band?
2. Where do you live?
3. Why do you blog?
4. Top 3 favourite TV series?
5. Celeb crush?
6. What is your favorite color?
7. Dream holiday destination?
8. Last film you watched?
9. Tea or coffee?
10. Favourite chocolate bar?
11. Favourite book
I nominate
http://www.becomingkate.co.uk/
http://throughmyeyes244.blogspot.co.uk/
http://prettylittleth1ngs.blogspot.co.uk/
http://glasshalfemptyreviews.blogspot.co.uk/
My Week In Photos
Tuesday 24 February 2015
Overall I probably spent about 30 pound which I thought wasn't too bad considering what I got for that amount.
I then had Sunday evening to myself and that means one thing - a little indulgence! Thus the urge to buy myself fancy hot chocolate and biscuits, to light a candle and to spend the rest of my evening watching Desperate Housewives (My Current TV addiction).
Tips For Anxiety
Tuesday 17 February 2015
For those of you who may not know what anxiety is it feels like fear, everyone has some anxiety it's good for you keeps you alert and makes your body ready for action.
This becomes a problem when the feelings become too strong and when they carry on even in situations when it is not needed.
You may then because of this experience so of the more unpleasant physical symptoms. For example, you might have:
- a fast heart rate,
- a thumping heart (palpitations),
- feeling sick,
- shaking,
- sweating,
- dry mouth,
- chest pain,
- headaches,
- fast breathing.
Anxiety is something that can start at any age. It can be brought on by moments of extreme stress or can seem to occur for no apparent reason.
Every person experiences it differently, for everyone the trigger is different, for some people it can be crowds of people, others it can be confined spaces and for some it can happen for no apparent reason whatsoever.
For me my trigger seemed to be quiet situations and this was heightened even more when I knew I would be unable to leave the room/situation. One example for this being exams.
It got to the point on where it was affecting my decisions so much so that I didn't want to do things that would involve me being away from home for even one night, and if I did do something that involved this I would feel this immense sense of dread before and during the situation.
Over time I have found some things that help me when I feel like I'm about to have an anxiety attack.
I'm hoping that by sharing them with you it may help you cope as well if you are suffering from this. (Please note these are just the ones that have worked for me personally from what I have read on the internet)
Tips:
1. Breathe - it seems like the simplest thing in the world but when you are panicking it feels incredibly hard to do. By taking deep breaths in and out and focusing on your breathing you are taking your mind off what you are worrying about thus helping to calm your body.
2. Take a step back from the situation and think about what is truly bothering you. By over thinking the situation you are making it seem worse than it truly is by thinking it through with a clear head you can see where the issue lies.
3. If you want to do something do it. Just say yes! You may worry about it for months beforehand and then go and wonder what you were even worrying about to begin with. I have had many situations like this some examples being going to download festival or even staying over a friends house. By saying yes you are not letting the anxiety control you and what you do.
4. Focus on where you are feeling your anxiety this could be anywhere for example your throat or your stomach and notice that while it may not be getting better it is not getting any worse.
5. There are many herbal remedies you can take to help you calm down. My firm favourites are Kalms tablets I used to have one before any exam and for me they would work. I always keep a stash of these just in case I get a bout of anxiety.
6. Allow yourself to feel your emotions. Holding them in and not expressing them is only going to make it worse. If you need to cry cry, if you need to laugh then laugh. It is far better to express too much emotion rather than expressing none at all.
7. Express yourself - I do this through writing down my feelings. However even something as simple as talking with someone about how you're feeling can help you express yourself and make you feel as though a weight has been lifted. (If it does get really bad don't be afraid to seek help from someone like a counsellor!)
8. Change your thought patterns - by choosing to think more positively your whole outlook on life will change and it will show through your actions.
9. Finally remember you are not alone. This is a common problem it's just that it's not one that is regularly talked about. Mainly because it is not understood fully.
Now that my anxiety has lessened I am finding that more and more people I know seem to know someone suffering from this, and they are in the same boat that I was in to begin with. They don't know what they can do, the doctors are either unhelpful or they just give out antidepressants as if that is a cure and not just a prevention till a later date.
It is something that can be overcome without drugs I used to have a fear of quiet spaces and now I work in a library which is quite possibly one of the quietest places you can visit.
I am hoping that a few people out there who are suffering and feel lost will read this and find that it gives them some comfort and may even help them on the path to overcoming their anxiety.
If anyone wants to leave comments be it about your own experience or just a general comment please feel free to do so.
Thankful
Sunday 15 February 2015
Its been a week of catching up on TV shows and reading. The TV show in question being Desperate Housewives and the reading being Girl Online by Zoe Sugg.
I also went to the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham - haven't been there in years.
Had such a fab time it definitely brought out the inner child in me I think I was more excited than some of the children that were going round. - (there are some photos on my Instagram if anyone is interested @rebeccalaura02 )
When not having my catch up sesh I've spent most of this week with family and friends and its made me feel so grateful for the little things the ones that we all take for granted.
I think people always focus on what they don't have rather than what they do. So this week I'm going to think of three things that I'm thankful for each day.
Today my three things are:
1. Good friends and family
2. Duvet days
3. A good cup of tea - (the simple things)
So leave a comment below let me know the three things that you are grateful for or that makes you happy at the moment.
Valentines Creative Writing
Saturday 14 February 2015
My Top Ten Books To Read
Saturday 7 February 2015
I am pretty much a reading addict and I work in a library so narrowing this down is going to be HARD!
10. Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire - JK Rowling
'When the Quidditch World Cup is disrupted by Voldemort's rampaging supporters and the terrifying Dark Mark is resurrected, it is obvious to Harry that, far from failing, Voldemort is getting stronger. The ultimate symbol to the magic world of the evil Lord's return would be if the one and only survivor of his death curse, Harry Potter, could finally be beaten. So when Harry is entered for the Triwizard Tournament - a competition between three wizarding schools to find the ultimate magician - he knows that rather than win it, he just has to get through the trials alive.'
Out of all the Harry Potter series this one was my favourite having action right from the start. I found seeing how they were all going to get through the challenge and the different challenges themselves interesting. I also enjoyed that they introduced characters from different schools in the magical world. If you haven't read any of the Harry Potter books where have you been? They are must reads!
More Creative Writing
Wednesday 4 February 2015
Short story:
Everybody loved Kit Bowman.
From his striking good looks to his even more striking personality. It is not often someone so beautiful and popular could be so nice.
His piercing blue eyes and his dazzlingly white smile made even the harshest of people admirers.
Everything came easy for Kit: girlfriends, friends, jobs. Everything he went after he got.
He was the towns golden boy and not just because of his shining hair.
Then the accident happened.
From then on everybody feared Kit Bowman.
His good looks so striking they seemed almost unnatural. His blue eyes so piercing just a look made you go cold, his smile so wide, his teeth so sinister and sharp.
Now nothing came easy for Kit Bowman except loosing everything he'd built.
No longer the towns golden boy, his hair no longer shined.
Now the town feared him.
After all once you are dead you shouldn't wake up
A Moment Of Creative Writing
Tuesday 3 February 2015
Ring My Bella Perfume Review
Saturday 31 January 2015
This is going to be the first of many reviews!
In the week I was going round the Benefit counter when I came across their 'Crescent Row' fragrance range. I'm rather picky about perfumes but in this range there seems to be a scent to suit everyone. At only £29.50 a bottle it is rather cheap for a fragrance.
I got the Ring My Bella fragrance.
The whole range comes in these cute kitschy boxes each with different stylings.
The box describes the perfume as:
'She flutters and flounces lace, satin and more. Her spirit so sexy Bella's shop you'll adore. Slip sweetly into a lush, juicy fling for a frill-seeking time "go on and ring". "
As for the smell of the fragrance itself:
Top notes: pink rose petals, soft lily, summer daisy
Middle notes: Egyptian jasmine, creamy peony
Bottom notes: white patchouli, vanilla tincture, white musk
I absolutely love this fragrance!! Its so sweet, not overpowering and lasts all day!
My only negative would be the size of the bottle, it's only 30ml so if you happened to use it every day it would run out quickly.
But that is the only negative I can think of!
Other than that I think this would be a great gift either to yourself or to friends or family. I can't wait to try out the different ones in the range!
Some of my favourite things
Sunday 25 January 2015
As I'm sat here on a Sunday evening just browsing on the internet aimlessly, half heartedly watching Desperate Housewives and stuffing my face with galaxy chocolate I decided to share with you some of my favourite things:
I'm going to start with the obvious I'm a massive fan of films and TV series. I'm the kind of person who can get through a series a day. Anything from Buffy the vampire slayer to Dawson's Creek.
A passion of mine is reading my nan used to take me to the library with her from a very young age. I used to read the point horror series when I was younger and have managed to collect practically all of them.
I'm also a massive tea addict! I think I would have withdrawal symptoms without it.
White chocolate is by far the best type of chocolate! In any shape or form an example being hot chocolate!
I'm a massive fan of food I think most of the photos on my phone are food related. I am a big fan of Chinese takeaways and could eat a whole one of those tubs to myself.
When I do have ice cream Ben and Jerry's is the only option (either Baked Alaska or Minter Wonderland).
I'm addicted to Yankee Candles at the moment especially the fresh smelling ones like baby powder. There's nothing more relaxing than sitting in with a cosy blanket a cup of tea and having a nice smelling candle lit.
I'm also addicted to eye shadows I have at least 4 palettes with the Elf cool edition being my favourite.
I'm a huge family person and feel that the holidays are always times for family no matter what!
Going out for meals and drinks is always better than clubbing!!
In the comments below share with me some of your favourite things or hobbies the more random the better!
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