Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Free Sample

I got a surprise the other day in the post in the form of a free sample of Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb perfume.

I practically happy danced!

Before Christmas I had been eyeing up this perfume but could not bring myself to buy it when I was supposed to be saving money.

Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins with a Chicken Concoction

If I had more time on my hands cooking is the one thing I think I would really enjoy! I love experimenting and trying different things especially food wise! If any of you follow my instagram it is mostly all pictures of food (and the occasional selfie.)

This evening I decided to be creative and attempt a somewhat healthy but reasonably quick meal.

This ended up being Sweet Potatoes stuffed with bacon and cheese with chicken, carrots and parsnips with tinned tomatoes.

I have to say I impressed myself with how everything turned out - I'm sure stuffed potatoes are an easy feat but having never cooked them before I was expecting some sort of kitchen disaster.

The New Makeup Products in my Daily Routine

This month I have added a lot of new products to my daily make up routine - I have even found a new make up brand obsession!!

I figured I would share these with you all!

Mixed Martial Arts for Beginners First Impressions

Before Christmas me and my friend took part in a self defence course which lasted six weeks. It was fun, challenging and a good way to start keeping fit.
So after all the fuss of Christmas and the endless amount of food as part of my resolutions I decided to continue with the exercise in an aim to get fit in 2016.

Restaurant Review: The Handmade Burger Co.

The other day while shopping in Birmingham me and my friend had lunch at the Handmade Burger Co. (In advance I apologise for the lack of quality in the pictures I currently have a stand in phone while my one is being fixed.)

Victoria's Secret Haul

I went shopping in Birmingham after Christmas which could only mean one thing heading into Victoria's Secret!

I am obsessed if I could afford their underwear it would be the only underwear I'd buy - unfortunately it's not to be.

I do however have an obsession with their scents and body creams - yes they sell stuff besides underwear.

642 Things To Draw

If you have read many of my blog posts you will know that last year I took part in a Drawing for Beginners course.

I loved it the idea of having two hours each week with nothing else to do but draw was bliss! Each week was something different a new challenge to conquer and skills to learn - I do love a challenge! Sadly it was only 6 weeks and ended far too quickly.

2015 Recap and 2016 Resolutions

2016 is upon us did 2015 really happen that quickly!? It doesn't seem that long ago that it was January 2015 and I was planning my trip to California.

This year has had ups and downs in many different forms and while I will not be carrying the negatives with me into 2016 I have learnt alot about myself as a person and will be taking this strength on with me.

My Favourite Christmas Gifts 2015

I ummed and ahhed about creating this post as it could be perceived as bragging. However being the nosey person that I am I have loved seeing the gifts everyone received for Christmas so figured sharing some of the things that I received wouldn't be a bad thing.

A box of white chocolate twix's this has to be my favourite gift! I love these things!

The Books I Want to Read in 2016

Happy New Year Blog readers!!! Hope everyone had a fantastic New Years Eve!

I thought I would kick off 2016 with a blog post on the books I want to read this year:

Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton

Gigi, Bette, and June, three top students at an exclusive Manhattan ballet school, have seen their fair share of drama. Free-spirited new girl Gigi just wants to dance—but the very act might kill her. Privileged New Yorker Bette's desire to escape the shadow of her ballet star sister brings out a dangerous edge in her. And perfectionist June needs to land a lead role this year or her controlling mother will put an end to her dancing dreams forever. When every dancer is both friend and foe, the girls will sacrifice, manipulate, and backstab to be the best of the best.

What's Wrong With Being Single?

This is a topic that has been brought to my attention recently what with the majority of my friends being loved up or in relationships.
This being the case most people seem to think that because you are the single one you must be looking to date or find a relationship.

My answer to this is no!

This added with the ever more frequent "Don't worry you will find someone!" Leads me to think there is a massive stigma especially on females that if you are single you must not be happy!?

I'm going to give you a list of reasons why I am happy being single:
- I can do exactly what I want when I want
- No relationship drama
- More time for hobbies, friends and family
- You can get away with being lazy on the grooming (no need to be perfectly plucked and made up to impress anyone)
- You can be selfish have lots of 'me time' pamper evenings, watch girly films, eat that whole pizza to yourself!
- No heartache - cause isn't that the worst thing about dating?

Don't get me wrong I'm not anti-relationships and am very happy for people who are loved up.
I just feel content with being young and single at the present.
I have more time for myself, hobbies, friends and family and that makes me feel fulfilled.

I've had my fair share of heartache it would seem that dating in this generation either doesn't exist or isn't exclusive and being a person with old fashioned values I find that hard to get behind.

So I'm taking a break not because I am unhappy purely the opposite I am happy with how things currently are. This could all change dependent on the right person but let's get rid of the stigma

Single can mean happy!