39 Thoughts Every 20something Has

1. Jeez, everybody is having children

 

2. Wait, should I be wanting children now?

 

3. I want a baby

 

4. I don't want a baby

 

5. Is that a spot...I should be over this already

 

6. I need a night out *goes on night out* I hate nights out 

 

7. *waking up in PJ's* Hell yes! I've reached that age people talk about where you love and accept your body

 

8. *gets dressed* False alarm

 

9. I dunno - Google it

 

10. I wonder if when I'm 30 I'll know what I'm doing

 

11. Why is everything so expensive

 

12. Knows how much pasta to cook *adds two more handfuls just in case* cooks enough pasta to feed all the neighbours

 

 13. Facebook is crap I'm deleting it *never deletes it*

 

14. I need a holiday

 

15. Adulting is so hard

 

16. How old is too old? - whilst drooling over George Clooney, surely the rules don't apply to him anyway...

 

17. Wine

 

18. I need to start buying quality over quantity

 

19. Leaves Primark with a £50 haul, and a new spring wardrobe

 

20. Complains clothes never fit right. See no.18/19 and repeat

 

21. Ooh I'm craving oranges - Oh shit am I pregnant

 

22. Wine

 

23. Should I be worried about wrinkles yet? They do products for 20 year olds. OMG I have crows feet if I squint like this...

 

24. I need to start making the most of my life *sits on Pinterest for 2 hours*

 

25. OMG in another 25 years I'll be 50

 

26. Fat

 

27. Gin and Tonic - The healthiest way to get shit faced

 

28. I'm never drinking again

 

29. I'm never drinking again

 

30. I'm never drinking again...you get the idea!

 

31. I should really be saving more

 

32. Ooh new handbag

 

33. Cries at available balance

 

34. Gigi Hadid Instagram stalking...I look like a potato 

 

35. Why is tuna so expensive?

 

36. *Applies make up* I should wear less make up

 

37. *Wears no make up* I should really make an effort more

 

38. Did I just sound like my mum?

 

39. Ooh a houseplant...oh god I'm getting old

 

Much love

Carla x

29th April 2016 | Friday Favourites

 
Oh yes we do!

Our bae Friday has arrived, and that means the start of #FridayFavourites on my blog.

A mini run down of the things that in the last week I have been loving.

Lemon Water!

More specifically lemon water in 1.5 litre bottles. I know I sound like a crazy lady, but having my water in a larger bottle, just helps me drink more as its constantly accessible. I'm always trying to ensure I drink enough, and aiming to drink 2 or these a day is working for me. So if you also struggle to drink enough water, I would suggest giving this a try.

Suits!

I binge watched the crap out of this, and its 98% due to the fact that Harvey Specter aka Gabriel Macht, makes my insides melt.  

*Swoon*

Netflix has series 1 - 4, but you can find series 5 online. Personally season 4 I didn't think was great but season 5 brought it back to its best. Season 6 has no release date yet, but internet speculation is June/July this year.

Onto the next binge watch, suggestions welcome. I'm watching Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - which tbh is a bit naff, but I'm resisting the urge to loose my life to Game Of Thrones...

Oil Infused Micellar Water!

 

If you saw my post (here) on Wednesday, you will know I purchased this whilst hiding from an angry April shower. It's a brilliant double wonder product. Firstly it removes your make up better, and much more gently than the original micellar waters, and secondly it leaves your skin moisturised ever so slightly. It's not greasy, even on my combination/oily skin and just gives your moisturiser a little helping hand.  

Random...Chinese - Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls 

 I've had a serious craving for these all week, and caved twice! But whilst searching for an image of them tbh I think its put me off - phew! Things could have escalated and just looking at these things makes me feel a dress size up.

Silks

The last couple of lessons I have split the session 50/50 between pole and silks. Silks is so much fun, and the moves are all so pretty. At the start of each session, we begin learning to climb as it's the hardest part of silks to get to grip with, I've learnt the French climb and now the Russian climb pictured above. And I got to the top of the silks on my first attempt with the Russian climb!!!

So know I can get to the top of the silks, but coming down you have to remember not to slide down or you will get silk burn and so I just panic and end up half sliding half jumping LOL maybe I should work on that... 

This weekend we are off to book our honeymoon, buy wedding rings, view a wedding band a few other bits so expect a wedding heavy themed post next week!

Much love

Carla x 

12th April 2016 | Stress Less

Sometimes life is stressful.

Sometimes the stress is required to give you the kick up the bum you need to just get shit done.

But don't forget that stress is just an emotion and sometimes you have to live through crappy emotions to remember why the great ones are so flipping great!

My Stress Less Tips

(tips I endeavour to follow...y'know in a perfect blogtastic world)

 

1. Most importantly: Do what you need to do! Don't avoid the things that are making you stressed, you'll become overwhelmed the problem will escalate and you will have to deal with it eventually and it will only then be 854621356% worse.

Just do it.

Prioritise, and do the things you are dreading most first. 

You'll thank yourself by lunchtime.

 

2. Make a list and put EVERYTHING on it. I mean all the stupid little things that you have to do, but aren't really list worthy. Like brush your teeth (duh - tick!) make a 11am cuppa (tick!), listen to voicemails (oh god more things to add to the list - tick!)- if nothing else it will give you more things to cross through which will give your brain the placebo self accomplishment endorphins you are craving to get you through the next actual noteworthy task to tackle.

 

3. Don't forget to take care of you, make sure you take a break from all the getting stuff done above or you'll burn yourself out. That can be as little as getting up to make a cuppa tea, or actually stopping to eat your lunch or go full on relax mode and take a bath with bubbles and all! Just keep a bit of time for you, so you don't go insane.

 

4. It pains me to say it, but DONT DRINK COFFEE - The caffeine will just increase the feeling of anxiety leading to more un-necessary stress. Feeling wired when stressed just isn't something you need, switch your usual latte for a camomile or peppermint tea...good bye mid afternoon bloat!

win-win

 

5. Once you are finally stress free (the dream!) or atleast over the worst of it, look back on what you achieved. Realise how much you actually dealt with, make a mental note of things to improve on next time (that's what I'm currently doing right now) and finally treat yourself - I suggest a evening pamper session, nothing puts me in a better mood than having freshly plucked brows!

I'm such a wild child...

 

 We can be too hard on ourselves and sometimes we just need to remember that we are all freakin' awesome.

 

These are my tips to look back on the next time I'm in a stress, let me know yours.  

 

6*. And when all else fails, crack open the gin! I won't lie to you all.

*Warning this tip is not useful in the slightest, apply with caution.

 

Much love

Carla x