Wednesday, 30 December 2015
December Favourites
Monday, 28 December 2015
Chronic Illness and Feeling Like a Burden
I've been thinking about this a lot lately, about my life, my contribution, the burden my chronic illness has on my loved ones. I know I'm not the only person suffering from a chronic condition that feels this way but since it's been on my mind, I thought I'd discuss it.
Wednesday, 23 December 2015
Daith Piercing for Migraines
As you can tell, I'm a fan of piercings; I now have seven in my left ear. I've wanted new piercings for a while, so when my fabulous blogging pal and twin (spiritually we're totally related) Beth, got her daith pierced, I had to copy. On a less child-like, 'I want the same as Beth,' level, I'd wanted my daith and tragus pierced for ages and Beth getting hers, reminded me.
Monday, 21 December 2015
20 Things Not to Say/Do to Someone in a Wheelchair
Friday, 18 December 2015
Updated Tsum Tsum Collection
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Monday, 14 December 2015
Three Month Follow-Up: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme
Friday, 11 December 2015
Christmas Beauty Wish List
I thought I'd share some high-end products that have taken my fancy and I wouldn't mind receiving this Christmas.
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
Monday, 30 November 2015
Flare-Up Plan: Chronic Illness Strategies
Friday, 27 November 2015
Toddler Life #2
Thursday, 26 November 2015
Jewellery Box Black Friday Reveal
When this adorable little box landed, I was having such a bad day and it instantly cheered me up, so thank you so much to Gemma at Jewellery Box, I really appreciate it.
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Skincare Haul: Antipodes, Bioderma, Ole Henriksen, Origins
Monday, 23 November 2015
Assertiveness: Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Communication
Friday, 20 November 2015
Why I love Autumn/Winter
I've read quite a few Autumnal posts and I've loved each one, so I thought I'd share a few reasons why Autumn and Winter are my favourite seasons.
Monday, 16 November 2015
Stigma and Chronic Illness
Friday, 13 November 2015
Flying Without Fear
Let me introduce my younger brother, Darren. Since the age
of nine, he’s been terrified of flying but last weekend he went on a Flying Without Fear course with Virgin
Atlantic.
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Mac Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base Review
Mac Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base | £16 | Mac |
Not only does this eye primer by Mac have the longest name ever, it's also wizardry in a tube. I've tried various eyelid primers, Urban Decay Primer Potion (too wet), Too Faced Shadow Insurance (did nothing), Mac Painterly (still a fan), and this is hands down my favourite, I'll tell you why...
Monday, 9 November 2015
Much Needed Family Time
Friday, 6 November 2015
To Wing or Not To Wing: High End Eyeliners
Wednesday, 4 November 2015
You're Suffering but Family and Friends Can't Read Your Mind
Monday, 2 November 2015
Friday, 30 October 2015
Monday, 26 October 2015
Getting The Right Wheelchair For You
Thursday, 22 October 2015
Toddler Life: Introducing the Star - KP
Let me introduce my nephew, Kaine, (KP). He's two years old (three in two weeks) and the highlight of my life. I have no idea what I was doing with my time before this child was born.
Above is my favourite picture of us, we sat one day taking selfies and he copied every face I pulled, and this is my favourite one.
I always tweet the funny things he says or does so I'm going to make it a series on my blog. Every so often I'll be dedicating a post to my cheeky little monkey of a nephew and I can assure you, it'll be equal parts hilarious and cute.
Taster:
(My mum, his nan, clearing his toys away)
KP - Good boy, Nanny.
Nan - I'm a girl.
KP - Good boy, Nan.
Nan - Thanks, Kaine.
Stay tuned. And follow my #toddlerlife tweets if you can't get enough.
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
I'm Disabled and I Wear Make Up, So What?
Monday, 19 October 2015
Where to Start with Mac Lipsticks?
I'm not a newbie to Mac, I'm an addict, I own a variety of nudes, numerous berries and the odd red.
I thought I'd share some staple lipsticks that any Mac lipstick lover must have in their collection.
A make up counter can be quite an intimidating place; especially the Mac lipstick counter, all the different colours and formulas staring up at you hoping you pick them. Where do you start?
Saturday, 17 October 2015
Tsum Tsum Collection
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Autumn Lipstick Edit
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Chronic Illness is Hard Enough: All I ask for is Empathy, Part Two
Monday, 5 October 2015
The Nude Lipstick Edit: High End
Friday, 2 October 2015
30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know
Many of you know that I'm disabled and raising awareness is very important to me. I use walking aids and a wheelchair most of the time but on my 'better' days, my chronic condition resorts back to invisibility and people think I've been miraculously cured - no, guys, just having a good day for a change. Anyway, let's get this thing started.
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
September Favourites
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Friday, 25 September 2015
Adult Colouring Books
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Shine Bright like a Diamond: Anastasia Beverly Hills Illuminator
Monday, 21 September 2015
Productivity and a Change of Scenery
I haven't felt this productive in such a long time and it feels good. I was stuck in a cycle of wanting to be productive but putting things off as other things got in the way.
When I finished my MA (in December 2013), I intended on starting a blog, writing a novel, getting more poetry and short stories published...just basically writing. Writing until my little heart was content, but I didn't do any of it. Every night I'd go to bed and beat myself up about not picking up a pen. I mean it's not like my life is busy. Living at home was chaotic, my two year old nephew was always around and instead of taking some time for myself to get creative, I'd play with him. I don't regret it at all, my nephew is my tiny bestie but I wish I'd have got my laptop out after he'd gone to sleep and bashed out some words.
Friday, 18 September 2015
A Geek who Loves Make Up: Make Up Geek Collection
Make Up Geek Eye Shadow Pan | $6 | Link |
Make Up Geek Foiled Eye Shadow Pan | $9.99 | Link |
Make Up Geek Blush Pan | $9.99 | Link |
Z Palette Large | £15.95 | Link |
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
What I Learnt at RNOH Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme
Monday, 14 September 2015
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation: Review
Sunday, 13 September 2015
The Museum of Extraordinary Things - Alice Hoffman: Book Review
Friday, 11 September 2015
Bag Haul from Grindstore: Backpacks and Chronic Life
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Mac Matte Lip Collection: Whirl and Stone
Mac Lipstick - Stone and Whirl | £15.50 | Link |
Recently Mac added 12 new lipstick shades to their permanent collection. The colours are all Matte or Retro-Matte finishes and I had to pick up Stone and Whirl. The Whirl lip liner is constantly sold out due to the popularity Kyle Jenner brought to the colour, so when I saw that Mac were releasing it as a lipstick, I knew it had to be mine.
Monday, 7 September 2015
All I ask for is empathy
It's hard enough being a 28 year old disabled woman without the insensitive comments of abled people, but factor in the dickheads of society and their ludicrous questioning, things can get very awkward, very quickly.
I don't deal well with comments regarding my health. To this day, there are certain people that say extremely negative and hurtful things that really affect me. I wish I was strong enough to let words slide off my back but when it's an attack on something I have absolutely no control over, it really hurts. Being in pain day-in-day-out and told you're not good enough, you're a scrounger or 'putting it on' is worse than the pain itself. It eats away at you and breaks you down even further.
Sunday, 6 September 2015
10 Book Challenge
How does it work?
It's simple; you are asked to name 10 books you have read in your life which have stayed with you the most. They can be any genre, any length, any author. They might have stayed with you the most because they were poignant, because they were laugh-out-loud funny, or because they were just beautifully written. It's not that simple for a true book lover.
Saturday, 5 September 2015
Goin' to the Chapel: We Attended a Wedding
Friday, 4 September 2015
Chronic Illness Sufferers Be Heard: #SufferingTheSilence
Wednesday, 2 September 2015
Rehab Fam: Amazing Friends from RNOH
Monday, 31 August 2015
Friday, 28 August 2015
Haulin': Nars and Charlotte Tilbury
Monday, 24 August 2015
Week Three: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Eight
| Day One |
That was my last night in the hotel; I can’t believe I’m
already in my final week of rehab. I arrived at Stanmore at 9 am and unpacked
my things ready for the weekend review. I completed the majority of my goals
but didn’t download WorkRave as I was being stubborn and wanted to get quite a
bit of writing done. My shoulder paid for the lack of rest breaks I took and
I’m definitely going to
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
All About that Glow: Becca Cosmetics Highlighter Review
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