So, I've not touched my blog for a while (oops) but this isn't the first time. I've had many periods of absence but this one, I felt really naff as I didn't post in March, which was the first month I hadn't done atleast one post since June 2016, so I lost my streak by only a few months. But at the end of the day, it's good to take breaks, allowed me to focus on my personal life for a bit and see where I wanted to take my blog. Does that mean I'm going to stop posting? No, absolutely not. I've enjoyed blogging so much as it's enabled me to connect with other bloggers, allowed me to be creative and my writing has reached out to so many people, which has been amazing. I definitely don't want to stop but just wanted to do a very quick 'why have I been a bit MIA recently' type post. So yeah, what have I been doing these last few months?

First off, I went on a lovely 2 week holiday to Cornwall in April and it was so nice to relax and spend some quality time with my boyfriend. We had a caravan with a sea view and it was just incredible to see the sunsets and beautiful scenery. We took a lot of photos but here are a few photos of places we went and food we ate.

 

Secondly, I've been a very busy bee at work. I'm been helping on a project which takes up most of my day and even been staying late a few times but it has been taking a lot out of me by the time I get home so all I want to do is relax. I know some people would just carrying on going but I like to enjoy some chill time. The project is very nearly done though and although it's been hard work, it's definitely helped my growth and that's something I just want to keep doing.

Lastly, aside from the chilled evenings, I've been doing lots of things with my friends on weekends. I went to a Eurovision night where a group of us got together, we brought food of a chosen country who were taking part in it (I got Australia...), had drinks and had a good laugh. I did another murder mystery, met up with an old work colleague, went to a comedy night, went to an afternoon tea been on a bike ride and even went to an aqua park recently.

It probably doesn't seem like a lot but I think a little break has been good for me. I am though raring to get on with some new content and currently eyeing up some things to try out so, might see something in the very near future on that?

What would you like to see on my blog?

Look after yourself,


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March, how has that been and gone already? I'm a little stunned that we're already into April and I'm writing up my March Review already. So, what did I get up to in March?


♥ HITTING THE GYM
Although I did start going mid-February, I have been going to the gym quite a lot this month, as my work place has one onsite which I can use. I was a little scared of going to start with, as I wasn't much of a big gym goer and felt a little intimidated by everyone else but slowly but surely, I went more often. I started going Tuesday and Thursdays each week and if I missed a day, I'd go three days the following week to balance it back out. I will say that during the last week of March, I didn't go at all as I felt some pain in my knee so didn't want to push it but I've been really been enjoying myself and I'm noticing some slight changes within my body - obviously won't see anything mega just yet. I really want to keep this up and start living a bit more of a healthy lifestyle this year, which was a goal of mine last year and didn't stick to it. I'd quite keen to see the differences after 6 months so watch this space!


♥ MY BIRTHDAY!
So, I turned 26 in March (crumbs). Although I didn't do much for my birthday, I enjoyed the time I got to spend with people. I went out to Funky Wood for dinner, where I had salt and pepper squid as a starter and a really tasty chicken burger for my main. I also went out for brunch with my oldest and closest friends at Coppa Club, which was so tasty and the atmosphere was delightful. I got some pretty cool presents, even though I didn't ask for anything and it was a very quiet one. I think 26 isn't so much of a milestone birthday so it being quiet fit quite well with the occassion.


Not long after I started, there was word that there was going to be a work outing, and it happened in March. We went to a Medieval Banquet in London and yes, I was sceptical to begin with, but I had a rather good night! I got a little merry and danced to songs like Macarena and Cha Cha Slide and people loved it (I don't really know what I did but they enjoyed my dancing). I really enjoyed myself that night and it made me feel like I fit in with everyone and just felt so content with the people I was around :)

♥ THINGS I'VE ENJOYED
Look after yourself,


This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own and honest!

Nothing screams Sunday more than a pamper session in the evenings. After a long week at work and some plans during the weekend, there is nothing better than to give myself an hour or so on a cheeky pamper. What do I include in my pamper session? Have a read on.

First thing's first, a bath. I have showers during the week but I so look forward to a Sunday night bath. A hot (well, warm as I can't stand it too hot) bubble bath. Heaven. I'm currently using the Radox Feel Relaxed bubble soak. The lavender scent is so calming and it's one of my favourites. I just feel like I'm going to have a good night's sleep and sets me up so right for the week ahead.

Whilst I'm having a bath, it's a pretty good opportunity to shave my legs. I don't do this every Sunday, simply because sometimes I can't be bothered. But, that feeling when you've got freshly shaved legs and you go to put your PJs on or you have fresh sheets on the bed. Oh, that's such a good feeling. I normally use some sort of cream or gel, usually Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Wash (smells amaze) to shave my legs, nothing too special.

Next on the Sunday pamper agenda, painting my nails. Like shaving my legs, I don't do this every Sunday but I tend to usually change to a new colour if I've already got some on and it's all chipped or if after I've left it a week or two with not wearing any. I've got quite a lot of nail varnishes hidden away that I want to get into using but I just like the look of fresh nails on a Monday morning but I'm so naff at painting nails that I smudge/chip them so easily.

A face mask, of course. I go on about face masks so often and have a little stash of them, all of different brands, scents, types etc. but I just love sitting there for however long, and letting my skin have a bit of care, considering I slap makeup on it in the week. Once I've done the face mask, I'll then try and make sure I do my little skincare routine - which just consists of Pixi Glow Tonic & Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Not much but it seems to work if I keep up with it.

Whilst I'm doing this pamper, I love having a candle lit and a cup of tea. That finishes it all off so nicely. Cherry on the cake.

I love being able just to give myself that bit of time in an evening that I don't really get in the week. What do you like to do in your pamper sessions? Let me know in the comments below, I'd love to hear what you get up to!

Look after yourself,


This blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own and honest!