Return of the Blogger Block!

Oh no! It's happened again!

It's been a whole month since you've last heard from me on here! And this all comes down to the fact that my brain machine isn't cooperating! I'm finding it so hard to gather inspiration to write a blog post! What's wrong with me? I love writing! It's one of my favorite things to do in my spare time! So blogging every week should be a breeze right? Well, no! Ughhh! It's so frustrating, when all you want to do is write and nothing comes out!
I really want to start blogging more! I find it so therapeutic and it really seems to help my anxiety.
So here's to getting back to blogging! Cheers... 

Even though the tumble weeds may be gathering up over here, I have been pretty active on my Youtube channel. Making videos is another thing I love to do in my spare time! I guess its just a visual version of my blog. I have a few videos in the mix so make sure to head over and subscribe so you don't miss out on them!

Hmm what else has been happening?
 Oh here's something! Out of the blue I decided to hop on the band wagon and start watching American Horror Story. I don't know why It's taken me this long to start watching it, I mean it's a combination of my two favorite things, horror and Evan Peters. I've watched season 1 and 4, and am starting season 2 now.(I know, weird order)
I'm not sure how I feel about it? It's good, and some parts definitely reminded me of something out of a Stanley Kubrick film which I loved! It's very dark, which I like, but sometimes I feel like they take it a bit too far. I don't know, maybe that's my anxiety talking. I definitely have enjoyed the two seasons I've seen so far, and if you have some spare time I'd recommend giving it a watch.
I'm thinking of doing a review of seasons 1-5 on my Youtube channel, or even on here, once I've watched them all. We'll see?

Also one last thing! I have an instagram now! Well I've had it for ages just never shared it with anyone, so HERE it it! Go giz is a follow! <3

xx

Candy Yum Yum: Drugstore Dupe

Hello!

So, if you're a fan of the ever so famous Mac lipsticks, particularly Candy yum yum, you're in luck!

About a year ago, I took a trip to the UK, otherwise know as the land of insanely cheap makeup!
I'm sure to the people living over there It's not that cheap, but try coming over here! Wowee, the makeup is expensive! Even from the drugstore!
 I went on a bit of a rampage whilst I was over there, and came back with about half a suitcase full of makeup. So what Sarah? Get to the point! Okay, okay!

The other day I was snooping around my makeup collection, finding new things that could definitely use a bit more love. And there it was! The Barry M Lipstick in No. 52 'Shocking Pink'!
 So what? you may ask. Well, this particular Barry M lipstick happens to be the spitting image of Mac's much pricier Candy Yum Yum. 

This lipstick is amazing! Not only is the colour spot on, but it's also matte like Candy yum yum, the staying power is just as good, and it's only a fraction of the price. So If you're into your Mac Lippies, or Barbie Pinks, I'd highly recommend you try this out! 

Thank me later.

Mac- 'Candy Yum Yum

Barry M- No. 52 'Shocking Pink'

xx

Having a Peice of Home with Me

Hello Everyone!

You may or may not have noticed that I've been some what absent from my blog the past few months. 

Ooops, sorry! 

This is because we had my Nan over from the UK!

 If you weren't aware, I was born in the UK but now live in New Zealand. And because it's not the cheapest trip 'to and from', the time and memories I do have with my family are the most meaningful to me.

My Nan came over in December in preparation for my older sisters wedding on new years eve. It was all a very exciting time as you can imagine, but unfortunately that meant I barely had any time to sit down at my computer and write a blog post. But now that I'm here let me tell you all about it.

So first of course, my Nan. I still cant believe she flew half way across the world BY HERSELF to be here! She is amazing! I'm so glad she stayed as long as she did because the quality time we spent together was so important to me. Although she was here for a whole month, the time just flew by! I feel like there was so much more I wanted to show her, do with her, talk to her about; But maybe that will encourage me to start saving for a plane ticket of my own. Hmmm? 

The things we did do together though were lovely. Not only did we make icing flowers for my sister wedding cake, but she taught me how to cross stitch; Side note it's super relaxing! I made my first ever Christmas Cake with her, And also just the quality time we spent together, pottering around was nice.

Next, was the wedding! It was the most magical night, filled with love, and tears, and laughter. So many amazing memories were made that night, all of which I'll cherish forever. It's a night I'll remember for a long time, Except for the hours between 10pm to 12am. Yeah, those I'm going to have trouble remembering. ;)

So that's what has been happening if my life recently.

Again, I'm sorry the large gaps between blog posts, But I'm back now and ready to write until my heart's content.

xx

Life Things

Hello everyone!

I know, I know...I haven't posted in a while. Sorry! 

It's been a pretty hectic few months, with moving out, starting university and trying to get my anxiety sorted. Everything just slowly piled up which has made things pretty hard. But hey, everyone goes through this stuff, so I shouldn't' be moaning. If you want to hear more about where I've been, watch this video:

It feels so good to be back at it again! I mean I haven't sorted out everything in my life just yet, but I have faith that things will slowly start to fall back into place. I have so many ideas for my blog and YouTube channel which is exciting, and I can't wait to share them! But until then, I hope you have an amazing day and thank you for reading this post :) 

xx

Christmas and New Years

Hello Everyone!

I'm going to keep this blog post short and sweet, only because I have a ridiculously large amount of photos to go with it.

Christmas was amazing this year! We spent Christmas eve and Christmas morning with my sister and her fiance. Opening stockings, playing silly games and drinking the sweetest hot chocolate I've ever tasted! Which probably wasn't the best thing to have at 7:00am. 

After spending the morning at my sisters, me, my mum, and Tom all made our way back home to relax and give out the last of our presents. It turned out to be a really good day and I got some lovely gifts!

New Years was a bit different. As my brother is the only person in the house who actually has a life, he decided to go out to a New Years Eve party, while me and my mum sat at home eating chocolate and watching YouTube....Oh what exciting lives we lead.

In all honesty though, it was quite nice to just stay in and relax on New Years for a change. I'll save the raging parties for next year. 

OH!! How could I forget! 1 year ago today I wrote my first ever blog post! Woohoo! Thank you so much if you read my blog, it does mean a lot to me! So here's to another year of weird, random and occasionally insightful blog posts! 

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year! 

Now here are some photos of what we got up to...ENJOY! 

ELF LEGS!

The sweetest hot chocolates EVER! 

Cookie and her presents

The cats enjoying their present

The Christmas Excitement is real! 

Me and Muma Bear on New Years!

xx

Ooops!...I Did It Again.

Why? Why do I suck at life?

Hey everyone! 

How long has it been? A month? My bad...

But have no fear!...I'm back!

If you want to know what I've been up to the past month I've made a video which will be on my YouTube channel explaining everything that's been going on, so I'll link that at the end of this blog post. 

If I'm being honest, this year has been pretty cruisy for me. So this last crazy, jam packed month has been a real eye opener for me...and I was not used to it. Hence the reason I've been slack with my blog. 

So this was just a little update to say, I am still alive! And there will be blog posts this month...I promise. 

I hope everyone is having an amazing day. See you soon!

xx

Excited To Be Going Home.

Hello everyone!

This weekend after spending Saturday with my dad I realized just how excited I am to be going back home, to the UK. 

My dad has only just returned from his own trip back to the UK, and after hearing all the stories and seeing all the photos, and of course devouring all of  the English Goodies he brought back with him, I'm SUPER excited to be heading over there in July. 

We moved to New Zealand in 2003 and since then I've only been back home once, in 2007. This year my Nan is turning 80, and my mum's always had the idea of going back to celebrate with her...so that's exactly what we're doing. 

Now I don't hate New Zealand by any means but, I've always considered England my 'Home' regardless of the fact that I've been living in New Zealand for so long. Back in 2003 I completely rebelled against the fact that we were moving away as the thought of it TERRIFIED me! So I spent the majority of my childhood very isolated which probably explains when I'm so socially awkward...or just awkward in general now. 

I'm so excited to be going back for SO many different reasons! First and foremost, I get to see my whole family again. Secondly, I wont only be blogging while I'm over there, but also VLOGGING! Which I've never really done before but to tell you the truth I'm actually quite excited to try. Thirdly, the huge variety of makeup, clothing brands and FOOD that are not sold in New Zealand...like Golden Nuggets, which are the best thing on the planet. And Lastly, I'll be making the huge decision of whether or not I'm going to be flying the nest and moving back there...WHAT!? AHHHH! 

To anyone who actually takes the time to read this post, firstly thank you, and secondly get ready for some crazy awkward blogging nearer July...

Bye! 

xx