Advice to my younger self

Have you ever thought back to your teenage years or been tagged in an embarassing photo from forever ago that just makes you cringe? For me this is basically an everyday occurance; I often question my mum as to why she let me do half of the things I did to which she just shrugs. So today this post will be a few things i'd tell my younger self or some things I wish someone had told me at that age! 

1. If eyeliner isn't going well, take it off and start again. I was terrible at liquid eyeliner to begin with and more often than not I would just go over any mistakes which would by the time I was finished make me look like a Panda. Not such a good look, unless it's Halloween of course. 

2. Think about the colours of bands to get on my braces beforehand. Especially in my teens my favourite colour was yellow and I had traintrack braces with bands. Not a good combination! The month I had yellow bands felt like a lifetime! 

3. It's not about quantity, it's about quality. During my school years I had quite a few fake friends who were there just for the good times. I learned over time that not all friends will he there when you need them. 

4. Realise what you are at school for. Although I didn't get the worst results in school, I feel I could have done better if I actualy put the effort in instead of being more interested in going out with my friends. 

5. As cliché as it sounds but just have been myself. Pretty self explanitory but sometimes I would just follow the crowd even if I didn't particularly like it. 

Hope you enjoyed this post, what would you tell your younger self? 

Teila x 

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Hello everyone! It's 2015, I can't believe it's here already. How did that happen?!  

A few weeks ago myself, Andrew, his mum and gran took a little trip into Edinburgh to see Winter Wonderland that is still currently at Princes Gardens. We had a lovely day filled with shopping, waffles, hot chocolate and lots of laughs. 

I took a few snaps throughout the day; I believe it is in Edinburgh for another weekso if you have the chance to go I'dhighly recommend it! 

There were so so many stalls, something for everyone! Candles, chocolate, hot food,nut crackers, nic-naks - basically everything you could ever want from a market. So much variety!

We were so lucky that the sun came out for us- unusual to have a clear sky I the middle of Winter in Scotland.

As it gets darker the more beautiful Edinburgh gets, the lights look fantastic!

After a lovely day, there was mixed emotions. Sad to be leaving but so glad to see my bed! If you didn't get the chance to visit this year the it is definitely a must for next time around! 

Teila x

January 2015 Photos

2015 Bucket List

                       

As I did last year... Here comes another bucket list! 

1. Once again, travel more! I think this is on my list every year. I'd much rather spend my money seeing the world than going out every weekend. This is a must! I wonder where this year will take me? 

2. Spend more time with my family; when juggling my life around between working, seeing Andrew and spending time with my friends and family my family tend to be left until last but I am going to make much more of an effort to see them more often. 

3. Lay off the fizzy juice! Everyone has got to have some sort of diet goal for the year right? I managed to give it up for a couple years back in secondary school but as a terrified 18 year old on her first proper night out what was my choice of drink? Vodka and coke. Typical. 

4. Say yes to more opportunities and make an effort to find opportunities myself and go for them! 

5. Make some progress in my career, apply for new jobs? Promotions? Anything! Just move onwards and upwards from where I am now. 

What is on your bucket list for 2015? Let me know in the comments! 

Teila x

Bad News!

Hello everyone; 

For some reason blogger is being silly and won't allow me to post any pictures on any blog post! I will try and continue to blog using links to photos where they are needed; and fingers crossed this problem is sorted as soon as possbile! 

Teila x

Wanderlust Tag!

As some of you may know, i absolutely love to travel. See the world. So today I thought i'd do the Wanderlust tag! 

Let's get started: 

Where was your first plane to? 

I can't remember much of this holiday as I was only six years old. My mum saved and saved to take myself and my younger brother Evan (one at the time) away to the lovely Island of Majorca; Palma Nova to be exact. 

Where have you travelled to that you would love to visit again? 

To be honest I have never had a bad holiday, some haven't been as amazing as others yet they each hold memories i've made there. If I could only pick one... It would have to be LA. It was beautiful and so many things to do! 

You’re leaving tomorrow, money is no object, where are you going? 

Hmm this is a tricky one; personallly my holidays are so different. I'm either up and out early for the whole day exploring or somehow manage to spend the whole week just relaxing. For a busy exciting holiday i'd love to visit New York- the shopping, Broadway, the food- it all looks incredible! Whereas for a more relaxing holiday it has to be Australia. Sun, sea, sand; what more can i say? It looks beautiful. 

Preferred method of travel; planes, trains or car? Although trains are my most used method of transport for longer journeys it is not my preffered method. I find it so easy to fall asleep on a plane so i'm going with that. You're at the destination before you know it! My record is managing to sleep for an entire eight hour flight! 

Favourite travel website? 

If i'm honest, I never really visit travel websites. I like to experience things first hand and as for booking to go away Andrew or my mum is in charge of that!

Where would you travel to just eat the food? 

Italy! I love Italian food as it is but to go and taste it from a 'proper' italian restuarant would be amazing. The pizza for sure!

Is there a place you would never go again? 

Never say never. As I said previously, obviously some places won't be as amazing as others but they will all hold the memories you made there and you never know, the next time could be great.

 
Can you recite your passport number from memory if asked?
Definitely not. It has taken me so long to remember my phone number which I use a lot more frequently; so this is near enough impossible with me!

Do you prefer the Window, Aisle, or Middle seat?
I'm pretty easy going with where I sit, as I said before I tend to sleep the whole way so probably the window. I'd hate to think someone was stuck and needing the loo!  
How do you pass the time on the air plane?

Sleep, sleep, eat and more sleep. I'm honestly the worst person to travel with if you like company! 

Hope you enjoyed, leave your answers in the comments or if you have already done this tag then feel free to leave a link!

Teila x

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