Christmas!

It's Christmas night and I have had a pretty great Christmas this year! My absolute favourite thing about this time of year is the fact that you get to spend the day with family that you hardly see throughout the year. It is such a magical time and only happens once a year which makes it special. Since I live in Australia, it is summer and today was a beautiful day (we even went swimming). There are however the really crap parts of Christmas too that we all have to put up with but you shouldn't dwell on those things because the great and magical aspects if Christmas outweigh the shitty parts. This is how my Christmas went….

My sister and I got out of bed at 5:15am (I will mention I am 19 years old) and opened all our presents. Is there any better feeling then receiving and giving presents? We then got ready and headed over to spend lunch with my mum's side of the family. It was outside, open, summery and really relaxed. I find it so easy to just chill and be myself around mum's side and we went swimming after lunch which was amazing. Although, you know how every single family has that one family member who you find really difficult or you just can't stand them? Well I have an aunt who is all this and then some. And guess who had to sit next to her during lunch? ME! But I took deep breaths, gritted my teeth and went to my happy place (by that, I mean start drinking). But never the less, when I spend Christmas with this side of the family, it is aways relaxed and embodies a traditional Australian summer Christmas which I love.

We then headed over to Dad's side of the family for dinner. Now, I've never really felt comfortable around this side of the family and I don't really know why. I think I'm just not as close to the family members as I am on Mum's side. For me, it's a very stereotypical Christmas that you hear people complain about all the time; feeling trapped in a room full of people you don't really want to be around, uncles cracking dirty jokes at the table, my aunt who did not shut up about herself for the whole time we were there and having the feeling like Christmas will never end.

But despite the bad parts of Christmas, it really is my favourite time of the year. When is there another time where having two servings of dessert acceptable, even expected? And the build up to Christmas is so exciting and magical and the best excuse to spend a day with family. Now, as I sit here bloated, lipstick smudged knotty hair from hairspray, I type this feeling drained, tired, and relieved it's over. I hope you all had an incredible Christmas and remember that the great experiences you have at Christmas will remain treasured memories all your life.

Xxx

Physical and emotional detox days.

You know when you wake up and just feel blah. For no real reason, you feel tired, sluggish, ugly and fat and are so not ready to take on the world. Maybe you have been working like crazy or have been pretty stressed and you feel tense and wound up.

This is when you need to do a physical and emotional detox and this is my little guide to refreshing your body and mind.



1. Food.
Today you need to keep your meals light, healthy but still super yummy. You need to get rid of the bloated feeling you have and feeling nice on the inside is the first step. Breakfast ideas include smoothies, bran and porridge. Also, drink plenty of water during the day to flush out toxins and add wedges of lemon to really cleanse your body. For lunch and dinner, stick to vegetables and foods that won't weigh you down and make you feel gross.

2. Exercise.
Get up and moving! Take a nice long walk to get plenty of oxygen to your organs as well as clearing your mind. Stretching, yoga and doing mini workouts feel amazing on days like these; plus you feel good about getting exercise which is aways a confidence boost!

3. Beauty.
There really is nothing like having a full bath or shower where you pamper yourself and do a thorough clean. Wash you hair using a clarifying shampoo, use a deep conditioner, shave your legs and under your arms (essential), cleanse your face, wash using a sweet smelling shower lotion and finish by moisturising your whole body. Voila! Clean, silky and smooth is the best feeling.

4. Environment
You can't possibly have a cleansing day if your house/bedroom is upside down and you feel trapped in mess! Tidy up, change your sheets on your bed, open all the windows for fresh air and even rearrange some furniture if you feel you need a change. If we are stuck in a boring routine or are living in the same boring space, you will feel bored on the inside too. Clean house equals a clean mind.

5. Entertainment
By this time, you are ready to settle down and have some serious YOU time. Pick up an all time favourite book, watch your classic movies (crappy chick flicks and rom-coms) and bunk down with your favourite TV show cast (mine are the girls from Sex and the City and the guys from Friends). I also suggest flipping through girly magazines or calling a friend and having good bitch about the world. All of these things allows you to really enjoy your time to yourself and if you have followed all the previous steps, you should be feeling cleansed and back to normal.

Let's face it, we all get to a stage where we feel tired, bloated, annoyed with life and generally sick of the normal routine we all fall into. Having a detox day is simply essential for survival. Not only do you need to detox your body, you have to cleanse your mind too. I know I'm in need of one of these days when I start to feel a bit self conscious and tense inside and my skin is breaking out. I also know If I need a detox if my tummy is bloated and I want go kill everyone at work!

Side note: the reason I posted this is obviously because I am need of one of these days!

Xxx

Why are we here?

So being a 19 year old girl, I think about life a lot.

Why are we here and what is it all for? What is the purpose of living? Are we wasting time? What time is there to waste?

Adults, right. They get up in the morning, go to work, come home, have dinner, go to bed and then do it all again the next day. Why? To earn money. But why? What will this lead to?

Happiness? No, plenty of millionaires suffer depression.
Fulfilment? No, otherwise why do we all want more than we have?

I clearly have a lot of questions. Sometimes, it's hard trying to work out what you want to do with your life when you really don't know why you are here in the first place. Being an atheist, I don't really believe in heaven and hell. Although I'm not completely ruling that out...

When we die, do we float up into the clouds and greet God at the gates? Are we dragged down into the fiery pits of hell? Are we re-incarnated into a goat or a fish or something? Or are we just reborn and the circle just continues and continues?

Are we here just to love? Everyone seeks a soul mate to spend their life with (well, most people do) and many want kids and grand kids etc. But is that what we are really here for? We have kids so then they can have kids so then they can too and it just continues?

I sometimes think about what happens when we die. But what I think about more is if I'll be remembered. That scares me more than anything; that I'll just become a grave stone that people walk past without giving a thought about who is under there. Compared to the amount of dead people on earth, the number of living people is so tiny. Yet we hardily know anything about our great-grandparents and their great-grandparents and our own personal history.

Scary stuff, hey? Maybe when we die, we discover what it is all for and that is the reward we get. And ghosts appear when the person isn't ready to be told.

Xxx

Beauty

Beauty. The one thing universally wished for. Most people in the western world wish for the stereotypical features that make someone "beautiful"; i.e. tall, slim, bright eyes, small nose, tan skin, big lips, beautiful luscious hair etc etc etc. But do these features really make someone beautiful?

Take Carrie from Sex and the City (Sarah Jessica Parker for all you non SATC fans). Her nose is huge, her eyes are too small, her face is long and skinny like a horse and her hair is crazy. Yet she is known for being so beautiful and stylish. And she is! I think she is stunning even though she possesses no typical features of beauty. So is beauty more than the bits and pieces we can see?

Of course it is. Beauty is so much more than the features you possess. It is the way you walk. The way you talk. Your presence, stride and the way you hold yourself. It's how you enhance your best features while accepting your flaws. And most importantly, its the person within that truly makes you beautiful.

Now when people say, "I never judge on appearances. Personality is the only thing I value", they are deluding themselves. It is natural for human beings to judge appearances as we do it sub-consciously all the time. And in order to be attracted to someone emotionally, you have to be attracted to them physically too. But when the physical attributes of a person outweighs their personality, then there is a problem.

I personally value beauty, both inside and out. Why not value both?! Both should be celebrated and cherished; especially since the inner beauty of someone can effect your perception of their outer beauty.

Xxx

What do I want to with my life?

I haven't posted in such a long time! What is happening? I got into the groove with blogging and then I just stopped, sorry!

So here's the deal. I am 19 years old and am about to embark on the terrifying world of university life and I haven't got a single clue what I want to do. This is me, confused and over thinking my future like a boss.

Ok, that's no exactly true. I have so many ideas of where I could be in the future and what I could end up doing but what path is the right one?

I like English and writing and I love the thought of one day working in a magazine. But then I think, am I really that ambitious?

I like creative things like design and art but is that really me?

I'm interested in psych and people's crazy minds but am I the right sort of person so be poking around there?

I love kids and being a children's teacher would be amazing but do I have the patience to be looking after a billion kids at once?

I love make up and beauty but would I be good at that?


Which path is right? Do we ever know? I want to be successful and happy but right now, the future looks like a blur!


Ruby xx

My birthday look!

So on the weekend I celebrated my 19th birthday! How weird. My 18th was a whole entire year ago; before I was compeltely aware of how much fun being over 18 was ;)

Anyways, on the Saturday night, I naturally went out to a concert and then went clubbing. I want to share how I wore my make up because clubbing make up is completley different to any other sort of make up look.

This is me! Let me take you through this look.

I decided to go for elegant simple eyes and a bold lip. For me, it's either strong eyes, neutral lips or simple eyes and a bright lip. This always means that the balance is right. 

To begin with, I applied my foundation (L'Oreal) and concealer (Revlon Photo Ready). On a daily basis, I use Rimmel Wake Me Up but for something heavier, I go for L'Oreal. I then used Rimmel bronzer and a gorgeous, natural looking rosé blush that I use for my everyday make up too. 

For my eyes, I applied some white eyeshadow across the lid as it makes your eyes pop and shimmer! I used a metallic silver in the crease to create definition. I also used a bit of white eyeliner in the inner corners as well as under the eye as well as a bit of black eye liner.  I then used Rimmel liquid eyeliner and created a thin cat flick. See, simple eyes. I love shimmery natural looking eyes cause then you can go crazy on the lips!

Naturally, I used a nude lip liner. For more natural looking lippies, I don't really bother but for bright colours I do. My lipstick was an amazing hot barbie pink (20) from Kate Moss' latest range.

I just love this colour. I am obsessed with lip sticks and nothing makes me happier then finding that one colour that you just adore.

So that was what I went for. I usually go for this sort of look for clubbing because its simple and is really flattering for your eyes while emphasizing your beautiful lips! 

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Xxx

London - my dream city!

Ever since I was 15, I have dreamt of living in the beautiful city of London. 

Why?

For some reason, London has appealed to me and I have always felt it is the place for me to be. I picture my life living in London and everything feels right. I love British culture, the accent, the atmosphere and I want to travel and live there so much it actually hurts! The shops, the snow, the parks and beautiful landscape. My perfect place. 

I picture my apartment - cream pristine hallway, old fire place in the living room, stairs that lead up to my bedroom with fairy lights and a view of the snowy city. And perhaps a gorgeous British man will charm his way into my life (fingers crosses there!) 

One day I really hope whatever happens with my life leads me to London and England. This is my dream! To succeed in that amazing city. Dream big my lovelies :)

Xxx

Happiness, confidence and learning to love yourself.

Hey! So I've decided to post about a really personal issue that has plagued me for most of my teenage life.

Feeling insecure.

In primary school, I was happy, carefree and had no real self awareness. But then I started high school and all that changed. I felt weird, self conscious, fat, ugly, all the things most teenagers feel. I actually remember the moment in year 7 when I became aware of my own being. But why? Through college, I was more mature but feeling self conscious made me feel shy around popular people and especially, boys. Around my friends, I felt inferior and worthless. Why did I matter? Who would want to date me or value me? I felt small and insignificant.

This post is for all you girls, boys, men and women out there that feel these feelings every day. It all starts with comparison. We compare what we have/don't have to others and that results in us feeling insecure. Why do we feel that way? Every single person in the world is worth everything and more. You are no exception. There is only one of you in this world and you need to make the most of the beauty and individuality that you have. Time is short people.

Confidence
I craved confidence through school. I wanted to be myself so bad but this stupid part of me always felt like I was holding half of myself back. Finding confidence is so hard and I'm getting there. Confidence doesn't always mean out going. It's having that trust in yourself that what you're doing and saying is reflecting who you are. After leaving school, I feel so much more confident and I'm still growing! I've discovered that I have a voice. You do as well. Being shy is ok, trust me. But don't let it ever hold you back from opportunities or people. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone. It is so worth it! Say yes to opportunities, even if it feels out of your depth. And smile! It's the most beautiful thing you have.

Happiness
We all deserve it. It's magical and can be found by the most simplest things. The tricky thing is finding what makes you happy! It takes time but eventually you will find the thing or even person that makes you completely happy. Hell, I'm still trying to find my passion! But I find happiness in staying positive and acknowledging what I have rather than feel shit about the things I don't have. I also have my little things like family, friends and stuff I'm interested in like beauty products, writing and singing that make me feel happy and feel like me! Right now, think of the things about yourself and life that make you feel sad. Guess what? You have a roof over your head and food in the fridge. You are richer than 3 quarters of the population. You know what else? You are loved. It may not feel like it at times but you are. Please don't take it for granted :)

How to love yourself
First thing's first: acceptance. Your flaws make you who you are and without them, you would be generic and boring. Accepting these flaws also takes time and patience. In high school, I hated my thick hair, freckly pale skin and my face shape. But now, I adore my hair, embrace my skin and have accepted that my face is the just the way it is. Your body and personality is yours. Own it! Do things that make you feel warm and fuzzy and give yourself a hug. Stop being so harsh on the poor thing.


Don't get me wrong, I wasn't clinically depressed or had no friends! I had loads of fun in school and my friends are beautiful people. But these issues are so relevant to teenagers everywhere and I wanted to share my own experiences while trying to convince you that you matter and that you don't deserve to ever feel like you don't. It takes time. You maybe be feeling crappy and worthless now but in the future you will grow and learn to love who you are without letting insecurity take over. Have faith and soon you will shine bright like a diamond (channelling Rihanna hahaha). You are strong. You are beautiful. You are worth it. Now believe it!

xxx

My pamper evenings.

I just love love love my beauty nights. I believe at least one solid pamper evening a week can keep you sane and refreshed, I couldn't function without them! Over the past few years I have really perfected my pampering to suit my tastes, skin and loves and id love to share them with you. 

First thing, I run a steaming hot bath. This is key for relaxing and the steam is perfect for opening pores and rejuvenating skin. I take off all my make up and pull my hair off my face. I then sprinkle body milk powder from the Body Shop which smells beautiful and leaves your skin smooth and silky! I then drop a bath bomb in the water and squirt whatever shower gel I feel like (Body Shop of course) to create sweet smelling bubbles. I light candles, turn on some music and start to relax. 

When the bath is full and ready, I love to put on a face mask. I like peeling masks bit I adore warm masks that don't harden and clean your skin thoroughly. 

One in the bath, it's lovely to wash, exfoliate and feel relaxed. I always shave my legs and do a bit of personal grooming ;)

Side note for girls: after you have been in the bath for a while, exfoliate and get waxing! 

I sometimes pluck my eyebrows, sing, read and just lie there. This is girl time, time to think about your life, your issues and what you want for the future. Deep thoughts about life. 

I take off the face mask with cold water when I feel like it and then hop out. I put on comfy, clean pjs, moisturize my face and run body butter into my legs and arms. To end the evening, hop into bed and watch your favourite girl movie. I suggest Titanic, Moulin Rouge or Dirty Dancing. Anything you love! 

I always feel so clean and refreshed after these nights. I use body products that I love at the moment and switch off my phone so I can focus on myself, something that doesn't really happen during the rest of the week when work gets in the way. 

Please follow any tips I share! And make sure you take time to pamper yourself because you deserve it :)

Xxx

Two amazing homemade beauty recipes!

Nothing makes me happier than natural, home made beauty! I love it, especially as I have rather delicate skin. I find home made beauty products work just as well if not better than shop bought products. Here are my favourite two!

Oil sugar scrub

Ingredients:
Brown sugar
Olive oil
Lemon

How to:
Get a small bowl and mix a tablespoon of brown sugar with a decent amount of olive oil until runny. Squeeze a tiny bit of lemon juice in and mix! Place it in your shower and use it all over your body, face and hair (only if your hair is exceptionally dry). Moisturise straight after.

What it does:
The brown sugar exfoliates your skin beautifully and is gentle but still harsh enough to get rid of the dry skin. The olive oil is a natural moisturiser and cleanser and will leave your skin feeling smooth and fresh. Lemon juice is so refreshing for the skin and smells yummy! This is perfect for when your skin gets a bit dry and bumpy, perfect for sensitive skin.

Banana face mask

Ingredients:
Half a banana
Olive oil
Rolled oats
Lemon
Natural yogurt

How to:
Mash half a banana in a bowel while mixing it with a tsp of olive oil. Grab a handful of rolled oats and mix in with the banana and oil. Add yogurt in while squeezing lemon juice and mix the whole thing together. Wash you face, use toner and then spread as much face mask on as you wish! Use on you face, neck, chest, where ever you need to. Cut two round slices of cucumber and put on your eyes to freshen them up. Leave it on for as long as you want. I sometimes watch an episode of something on TV or read! Wash off and moisturise straight away.

What it does:
Banana (as we all know) works brilliantly for your skin and mixing it with yogurt will moisturise and cleanse while putting vital nutrients into the skin. Rolled oats exfoliate your skin gently while the oil and lemon provide the skin with moisture and vitamins. I love this recipe and you can use the face mask as often as you want!


These are my two top recipes that are gentle and natural. The quanty of ingrediants vary depending on your skin typer and personal preferences. Enjoy!

Xxx

Skin care and beauty products.

I take incredibly good care of my skin and I love it. With out sounding up my self, I have pretty good skin. My skin is smooth, fresh and I hardly ever get pimples; all because I take care of it. Skin care is actually fun and with the right products that suit your skin, you will glow now and in the future.

 

It all started when I was in year 9. I didn't care at all (seriously barely even washed it) and my skin was dry, bumpy and blocked. I went to a class that taught me how to care for skin and it opened my eyes. I now know that to achieve beautiful skin when dolled up for a night out, it all starts with the quality of the canvas. And if you wake up with lovely skin, you will feel happy.

My favourite products to use for my body come from the Body Shop. I love the gentle soaps, scrubs, lotions and especially the beautiful body butters that are perfect for newly shaven legs! Their products are fruit based, organic, against animal testing and natural and I just love sweet smelling things! My absolute favourite scents/flavours are strawberry, grapefruit and mango, yum!

For my face for a regular day, I use Nude tinted moisturiser with an SPF 15. Tinted moisturiser is light, subtle and gives your face a fresh look; perfect for throughout the day. The best thing with Nude moisturiser is that it has lemon in it which is full of vitamins for young skin.

My foundation (L'Oreal) that is use at night, more formal occasions plus whenever I feel like it, also has an SPF. Guys, SPF is soooooo important to have in your moisturiser/foundation because if you are like me, the thought of wrinkles fills you with dread and fear and protecting your skin should be your number 1 priority. Also, red sunburn on the nose and cheeks is never a good look, right?

Before I go to bed, I remove all my make up. This is vital for fresh skin as sleeping in your make up ages your skin, no jokes. I use the brands, Olay and Simple before bed because it is perfect for slightly sensitive skin and feels light and clean. I use Simple cleanser in the showerm, wipe the make up off with Simple make up wipes, use Simple toner to get rid of any dirt and oil then use Olay Sensitive Moisturiser. When I wake up, my skin is smooth, firm and clean. Perfect! I also drink heaps of water throughout the day which works absolute wonders not just for your skin but your overall health.

So if you are reading this and thinking, "Wow I'd love to have nicer skin" then follow these tips! Essentially it comes down to removal of make-up before bed, drinking lots of water and finding the right products to suit your skin type because we are all different.

Xxx

Places I want to visit

Nothing makes me more excited than thinking about the places I want to travel to and the things I want to do there. I've never been out of Australia and travelling has always been on my to-do-list of life.

London is the place I want to live. I've been drawn to England for a while now and I want to experience a white Christmas in snowy London.

There are so many places in Europe I long to go to. I want to ride a vespa in Italy, go skiing in Switzerland, swim in the warm beaches in Greece, drinking myself stupid at Oktoberfest in Germany, party in Ibiza in Spain, receive a kiss on the Eiffel Tower in Paris as well shop at Serphora, Tarte, Gucci etc and scream THE HILLS ARE ALIIIIIIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC on the hills of Austria.

I've also wanted to go to America for a while as well, especially New York. My absolute dream is to see a show on Broadway. As a huge musical and singing fan, that would make my life complete! I'd also go and explore the fancy apartments in Manhattan and go shopping for designer clothes like I'm Carrie from Sex in the City (if I can afford it!) I'd also go to the trendy places like California and Miami while possibly making a stop as Disney Land...I think yes! Massive Disney fan right here.

I've already agreed twice to go to Carnival in Rio, the massive 5 day festival full of parades, dress up, partying and A LOT of drinking (sounds perfect right?) South America is so mysterious and exotic; heaven! It sounds stupid but I think exploring the Amazon jungle sounds absolutely amazing and life changing.

Of course there are plenty of other places I want to go but these are my top!

Xxx

Make-up wishlist

So if you are reading this and are a girl, there is a chance you might be into make up.

Well hey, so am I and my list of products I want keeps growning and growing! What makes it worse is that my eyes are focused on designer stuff. Stuff I can't afford!

Some things I want:

Yves Saint Laurent Blush

Illamasqua Lipstick (Eurydice)

 

 

Lancome Mascara Set

Illamasqua Liquid Eye Liner

MAC Bronzer

And last, the gold at the end of the cosmetic rainbow.

Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick (worth $55!!!)

I want everything Yves Saint Laurent! Absolutely everything! How beautiful is that lipstick? Pure perfection.


Plus heaps more. I'm not even going to add up the total cost just in case I have a heart attack! Yikes!

Xxx

Instagram

Lately, everything has been about Instagram. I kept hearing cool, famous You Tubers go on about it which made me feel left out. So I joined in! I got an Instagram (finally) and I get why everyone is so obsessed with it. The way I see it, it's kid of similar to twitter but without the pressure of constantly having to update your status.

I love how you can take really flattering pics of yourself without everyone knowing you're not wearing make-up or haven't slept in days, unlike Facebook where every tagged pic of yourself looks like the living dead. Editing photos is an absolute dream for those of us who don't do photography or have any fancy equipment.

I don't quite understand the whole food pics though. Everyone laughs about how everyone posts photos of their food; yet nearly every second pic was of a croissant or a bowl of cereal.

I'll get the hang of it!


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Also, I"m so new to this whole blogging thing and would love to hear feedback!

xxx

Love is all you need

I wish romance was just like it is in Disney movies.

Boy meets girl. Feels attraction. Girl has to overcome some obstacle. They sing various songs. Villain is killed/beaten. Boy and girl realise they are in love and marry.

 

The End.

 

 

It has come to my attention that life isn't quite like this at all. Why is love so complicated? Girls tend to have such a dreamy vision of love (myself included) and it's sad when you meet somewhere where that dream has died.

You dream of the perfect man who treats you like gold and makes you feel so fulfilled and loved. I want this! And I don't want my naive imagination to disappear anytime soon either. Being only 18 years old, i have never really experienced true love and at the moment, I rely on romantic movies and Pride and Prejudice to form my romantic opinions.

Why do some people have such a difficult time with love? There are people who spend their whole lives in and out of bad relationships and dating people who are wrong for them.

So maybe the issue isn't love itself. It's the individuals that form the love.

I don't know.

 

The pros and cons of having freckley skin.

If you're like me, you are living in the wrong climate for your skin.

I live in sunny Australia, one of the most beautiful, clean, safe countries in the world. Tasmania isn't as harsh as the mainland weather wise, however the old hole in the ozone layer is directly over us which means skin cancers and wrinkles are our curse, especially for us pale skinned beauties.

I have pale, English skin that freckles after sun burn and turns red when feeling hot and sweaty. In summer, my skin clashes with the weather and it sucks.  I can't just walk outside in a tank top on a hot day. I have to cover up, put on sunscreen and a hat and find any possible shade to hide under, to avoid the dreaded sunburn.

This is what I dream of. London in winter, heaven! Living in England will suit me so well. I have the skin. I will fit in!

However, there are many positives of having pale skin. In winter, it looks beautiful. My skin glows when the weather is cold and winter clothes and colours give my skin a lovely look.

In summer, because I use sunscreen like a lunatic and try to prevent sunburn with all my life, my skin won't age as bad as say, my younger sister who is tan, obsessed with being tan and already has more lines on her forehead than me.

In a world obsessed with tan and brown skin, I don't have the pressure of being tanner than others. I have an excuse not to be tan!

I really do love my skin. I've grown to accept it and embrace the English gene that has been passed on by my mum.

As long as your skin is radiant and healthy, it doesn't matter what the colour is.
Black, white, tan, covered in freckles; what ever.

Boredom.

You know when you are home alone right, and you turn up the music and dance around like an idiot and do hand stands and cartwheels in the lounge because you just can?

I've been doing that a hell of a lot lately.

I think it's really important to be able to entertain yourself when you are either bored or have some free time. Rather than just lie on the couch and watch something on tv, you need to be creative.

Whether it be painting your nails, waxing your legs or singing at your cat (highly recommended), nothing soothes the soul better than curing boredom.




Omg I'm so bored.

Morning!

Ok, I'm sarting to love this whole blog thing now. I just woke up and rushed out to see how many page views I have!

It's exciting knowing that people are actually reading the shit you post.

And a good morning to you all!
Xxx

Food.

I have a terrible relationship with food.

I love eating. Food is amazing and you should be able to love food without this stupid inner turmoil thing that a lot of girls have and go through on a daily basis. There is always that little voice in my head (let's call him common sense) telling me what is good and healthy to eat and what is bad and fattening.

However, the rest of my brain couldn't give two shits about that voice and craves sugar, like all the time.

With my set meals, I'm very healthy and good. It's all the snacks and treats and desserts that fill up the rest of the day that cause the problem! I just love sugar. My sweet tooth is incredibly powerful and if it's an unatural colour, covered in bits of sugar and has a hint of chocolate then that's it.

You eat and you are in heaven. That part of the brain that makes you eat shit is in bliss and you fill happy and warm. But then it's over. And then what? You look at your tummy and feel awful.

And of course, you get to the end of the day and your guilt rises. But then you think, "I'll start tomorrow. Tomorrow will be different".

Nup, nope, never.

One other thing...

This site is so much more confusing than I thought it would be.

And I'm getting page views, eeeeep!

Hi!

My name is Ruby and I come from a tiny little island off Australia called Tasmania.

Not as cold as England but not as hot as say...the rest of the world.

I am 18 years old and am on a gap year before I go to university and begin my adult life. But what to study? Do I do English and persue writing? Or do I study something clinical like psych?

As pretty as it is, Tasmania has very limited opputunities to become super successful. So maybe I will have to leave this place and jet off somewhere else.

 

This is me. It's kinda old considering now I am more blonde weara bit more make-up. But I think you get the gist.

 

 

I wish to blog about all things related to life, especially coming from a girls perspective cause, well, that just makes sense hey?

 

Xxxxx