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Although I'm not actually vegan (I'm vegetarian) I really like to introduce as many vegan recipes as possible into my diet. Seeing as it is Pancake Day tomorrow, I searched for the perfect pancake recipe that is simple and delicious. After many, many hours of searching and testing recipes online - I've come up with my own and I hope you enjoy it!<br />
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Who knew that I'd actually have a margarita on National Margarita Day?! (Did you know that was a thing because I didn't..) </div>
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My friend and I decided to go to the Mexican restaurant <i>Sangre </i>for our weekly catch-up and the 'best burritos' and I'm so glad we decided to go here! I'd actually been in Sangre before for drinks so I knew that it was a multi-coloured delight inside. It's full of sombreros, makeshift seats in the way of beer kegs with rainbow cushions on top, slouchy couches and day-of-the-dead flower patterned skulls left right and centre. The music is another reason you would want to spend an evening here - so varied, giving off the right mood.<br />
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Of course we got a beer with our burritos because that is apparently the way to eat Mexican food, but mostly because there was a deal where you buy a burrito and get a beer for £1 so it was an easy decision really. After dinner, we decided we had to have a margarita to tie in the Mexican themed night, only to find out it was actually National Margarita Day. So, I think we need to make this an annual thing. But, it definitely won't be a year until we go back to Sangre, it's the perfect place to eat out that doesn't break the bank.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539424319968055840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905371874335934388.post-62178564216494128052017-02-22T21:47:00.001+00:002017-02-22T22:19:16.494+00:005 SKINCARE TIPS TO CLEAR ACNE I've suffered from acne since I was 12 and so over the years I've gathered advice and tips that 100% help clear and manage acne. Acne can be a really lonely thing and so I thought that if I made this video and helped even just one person - I would be happy! So, I really hope that you enjoy the video.<br />
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<a href="https://youtu.be/2RMLkQsPz9E" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><i>HERE</i></span></a> is the link to the videoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539424319968055840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905371874335934388.post-85468441800373149902017-02-20T19:05:00.002+00:002017-02-20T19:57:23.844+00:00LILY COLLINS INSPIRED MAKEUP<div>
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Today I really randomly decided to film a makeup look influenced by the beautiful Lily Collins! I've always been a fan of Lily's and have been told (by very drunk people) that I look a bit like her so thought I'd give it a go.
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But at the very end of 2016, I did a complete 180 and for no apparent reason - I was suddenly all up for driving. Although, now I think I've worked out that I want to learn to drive to get my own car. For so many years, I'm only 20 so I'm clearly setting this up very over-exaggeratedly haha!, I'd been told that I really should learn to drive because "it'll give you so much freedom!", "it'll save your mum and dad having to drive you everywhere", "it'll mean that you stop watching so many films and actually get some fresh-ish air!". But, nope, I wasn't having any of it. I knew myself that there would likely be a time where I felt the need to learn to drive, but for those few years it just wasn't for me and I didn't want to waste my time/money on something that I would likely have no interest in. I am actually very VERY glad that I waited until I was ready for that reason exactly. I now feel ready and confident when I'm behind the wheel, and that's not to say I felt scared previously, but I think it's all to do with focusing on the end result and how it'll benefit my lifestyle.
I'm just about 10 lessons in, I know that's still very near the beginning, and absolutely loving my lessons! I look forward to them so much every week and they give me so much confidence and satisfaction that I'm learning something new. It's also a time where I'm doing something that has nothing to do with work or university and I can have a laugh with my instructor, Julie, who is absolutely hilarious and fabulous! We have so many good chats and she puts me right at ease. I think that's probably the reason I'm enjoying the lessons and doing well in them. And something I'll miss very much when I pass.
I remember putting money away that I received for my 17th birthday for driving lessons and I hadn't actually touched the money since then. (The only reason I was able to do that is because I forgot the money was there, I'm not a saint.) So, of course, that helped a lot because lessons are pretty expensive and you'll need quite a few. Even at that, if I hadn't saved that money, I would have made sure I put money aside every month to pay for my lessons.
Although I am already getting impatient, in a good way because I can't wait to pass, as I feared I would, I am really enjoying the experience of learning to drive and I'm excited to see how I'll improve in the next 10 lessons. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539424319968055840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905371874335934388.post-13033894084649126052017-02-16T09:00:00.000+00:002017-02-16T09:00:21.810+00:00ONE YEAR VEGETARIANI'd like to start by explaining that I decided to go vegetarian back in late December 2015 purely for my love of animals and the benefits my new actions would have on the environment.
Now I'm definitely not going to sit here and lecture you on the facts and figures or the benefits of becoming vegetarian or - in actual fact - tell you what to do in any way. That's a pet peeve of mine. It is not my place to make anyone feel guilty (or anything at all) for eating meat, I'm not sure who would have the authority to do that actually, but I do just want to keep a note of my experience of being vegetarian for one year just for myself as a somewhat diary entry and hopefully someone would find it enjoyable to read.
The biggest thing I have noticed about becoming vegetarian is that I, and the people in my life are so much more aware of food now. Whether that's coming into university in the morning and my friends asking me what I had for dinner the night before, or deciding where to eat for a dinner and drinks occasion, or simply my mum's weekly food shop. Everyone around me shows an interest in what I eat and a lot of the time we're all amazed at how simple it is to be vegetarian.
That was 100% my biggest worry when I made the decision - what if I couldn't find good, tasty food to eat and I ended up missing meat? But in the last year, my knowledge on vegetarian food (quinoa?!) has increased dramatically, and how simple it is to find food at supermarkets/restaurants that even have my friends and family wanting to try a bit.
I'm quite lucky that I'm not the only one in my social group/family to be a vegetarian so I'm never really a hassle to cater for at dinner parties and special occasions, even my granny said to me at Christmas that "the shops really do make things for people like you these days, don't they?!" (you can always count on your gran to make you feel like a leper hahah!). But it's true, there's more options becoming available for us veggies all the time. Just look at the veggie burger for example! The most non-vegetarian meal out there, i.e. a burger patty, has been tweaked! Speaking of which, veggie burgers are my go-to meal when I go to a restaurant, I like to think of myself as a connoisseur these days. (Just a wee joke, don't ask me my favourite, I could never pick.)
Of course knowing, not in any detail of course, that the reasons I became vegetarian are really doing some good makes me feel really happy too! But most importantly, it's peaking the interests of people around me and making them that slight bit more conscious of what they're eating and exposing the readiness of good nutritious food, not even necessarily vegetarian food!, that's available to them.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539424319968055840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905371874335934388.post-59548114628172922782017-02-15T09:00:00.000+00:002017-02-15T09:00:06.996+00:00Why Do We Feel The Need To Create? <div style="text-align: justify;">
Last weekend, my friend and I were walking through merchant square where there was a little market filled with artwork, jewellery, trinkets and beautiful skincare products. We took our time to talk to people who were selling their products and were dumbfounded by their creativity. </div>
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In the taxi on our way home, we started chatting about the need to create something. For instance, I'm going through university at the moment, studying social policy and politics, and hoping to get a good job centred around this degree when I graduate. Even though I'm studying, I felt the need to make something that was completely mine, i.e. this website, so I could write down what I wanted as and when I wanted. No deadlines. No right or wrong answers. No stress. Nothing. All mine. </div>
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As we spoke about this, my friend explained that although she has a great job at the moment, she utterly admires those people in merchant square who were making and selling their wares and we talked about how it would be such a dream to have a business where you produce and sell such beautiful things. </div>
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That made us think though that it's a shame that the 'norm' of today is to get a job in the council, work 9-5 hours and just be okay with that. Even though a lot of people would like to do something around their interests - to create. But that all seems like it's too far out there and a bit of a fantasy. </div>
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If anything, that morning in merchant square made me more aware of the importance of writing here. </div>
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Creativity isn't just the ability to draw really well or to sing/dance/act. It's about making something, or being able to do something that completely encompasses you and the things you like. Whether that's keeping a diary, creating your own natural skin products or just writing down your thoughts online. </div>
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If you feel the need to create, you should do it and don't think it's too far out of your reach. It really isn't. You don't need to venture far to see people doing it themselves. There's no reason you can't too. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539424319968055840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905371874335934388.post-66179676157875416032017-02-14T09:00:00.000+00:002017-02-14T09:00:01.364+00:00Craving The Sun / Tuesday Thoughts<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Naturally, I had to make some plans to remedy this and booked up for Barcelona with one of my best friends.</div>
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Although a few of my friends organised to go inter-railing for six weeks in the summer months, my friend Eilidh and I decided that would not be the best option for us. But we decided it would be a great idea to join the rest of the girls on the last leg of their trip in the beautiful Barcelona! </div>
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Booking the trip was spontaneous and was basically planned over a couple of glasses of Prosecco one night! But, everything is actually very organised and we managed to get a fabulous deal to weaken the blow of spending money two months after Christmas. </div>
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As the plans come together I'll make sure to write updates, but for now we're very excited to make some plans for what we'll do/see/eat/drink when we get there as well as stocking up on the factor 50+++. The joys of being Scottish eh? </div>
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Last summer, my family and I travelled to Puerto Rico Gran Canaria for a few weeks to celebrate my Aunty and Uncle getting married. We got to experience a wedding by the sea, boat trips, delicious cocktails and stunning views. </div>
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We decided we would film some of it and and create a little video for all of us to enjoy! </div>
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It was a mixture of sadness and excitement when we awoke early on the Thursday morning in the little apartment room which had become so normal to us to pack our suitcases and head home.<br />
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Due to our lack of knowledge that the Louvre was closed on Tuesdays - the day we attempted to go - we decided we should have the hotel hold our luggage and go to the Louvre in the morning to be back home ready in time for our car taking us to the airport. However, as we sat eating breakfast that morning we were made aware that the Louvre had been evacuated due to the Seine raising 6 feet during the night due to the mass amounts of rain. This was crazy for us to see as we had been standing in the exact spots shown in the news report which were now completely covered in water. The Louvre was evacuated for people's safety as well as protecting the artwork stowed underneath the museum which were at danger of being ruined by the water. </div>
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So we decided to take it easy and have a relaxed morning/afternoon in cafe where we had our last glass(es) of French wine and our last basket(s) of bread. Then my friend's uncle - who lived in Paris - gave us a lift to the airport to start our journey back home. Our journey involved a quick stopover in Amsterdam and then back home to Glasgow. </div>
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We were all very tired and so we slept for quite a bit of the flight. It was strange coming back from a very rainy Paris to an incredibly warm and sunny Scotland, that never happens! But I'm glad we had a fabulous trip, one that we will not forget for a long time to come and we are already planning a trip back as well as to other countries! </div>
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I cannot even begin to express the excitement I felt waking up on an overcast Wednesday morning in the heart of Paris to start the journey to Disneyland with three of my best friends. To me, that is the stuff of absolute dreams! We started off by getting ourselves up nice and early to have our showers, do our makeup and get into the mindset of Disney Princesses - basically. Then we headed out for some breakfast at the next door cafe because we knew it was going to be a pretty long day. Again, I stuck to my typical Parisian holiday breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, yogurt, bread and pastries along with a cappuccino and then we were off! </div>
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We got to the Metro Station, purchased our tickets to get us to Disneyland, bagged our seats on the train and started talking about everything there was to do in Disney! It took about 45 minutes to get from the train station at our hotel to the Disney stop which is pretty good because we spent this time wisely planning what rides we wanted to go on and where we fancied eating - priorities eh? </div>
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I remember taking the first step off the train, walking up a staircase and seeing a massive archway with beautiful letters saying <i>'Welcome To Disneyland'. </i>I absolutely adore everything Disney - what 90's kid doesn't? - and so seeing this welcome sign made me squeal and do a happy dance haha! </div>
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We went through security which was very similar to airport security and then went through the famous pink Disneyland hotel archways to purchase our tickets. After the tickets were bought, we came out on to Main Street which always blows me away.. Decorated in the theme of spring/summer, it really was a sight. We rounded a slight bend and caught the first glimpse of Sleeping Beauty's castle and I basically reverted back to a five year old. Doing the walk up through the castle is such an amazing experience which I think everyone should have a shot at. I went to Disneyland Paris two years ago and there has been a serious development with the castle, there is now a beautiful staircase which allows you to go up to another level of the castle where the story of Sleeping Beauty is told by a series of stained glass windows and tapestries. You exit the castle by going out on to a balcony where you can see the whole of Disneyland and down a princess-esque winding staircase. </div>
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After this amazing start, we knew this day was going to be as amazing as we had hoped. We managed to go on a load of rides including <i>Snow White, Space Mountain, Hollywood Tower of Terror, RC racer, Crushes Coaster and Ratatouille. </i>Each of the rides we went on were so incredible and we were quite lucky that the wait times weren't so bad. The longest time we had to queue was probably about 50-60 mins for RC Racer and Crush's Coaster, but the rest were all about 15-20 mins which we didn't mind at all! </div>
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For lunch, we went to <i>Casey's Corner </i>which was very reasonably prices where we got french fries and a cappuccino to keep us going through our busy Disney day. Then for dinner we went to <i>Au Chalet de la Marionette </i>which was a Pinocchio themed fast food, sit down restaurant. We did have to wait an incredibly long time to get served here even though there wasn't too many people in front of us (we probably waited about 50 mins to be served). This did make us quite tired and irritated just because we could see there wasn't that many people in front of us and we had done a lot of walking and queuing throughout the day. But nonetheless we got salads and burgers and french fries and got a lot awaited seat! We were so happy to be at Disney but because we missed the entry time for the Eiffel tower the previous night, we decided we would miss the night time parade and go to the Eiffel tower instead. Also, it had started to rain pretty heavily and so we thought that was a good sign telling us to go to the Eiffel tower.</div>
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So we got back on the train and decided that the amount of stops and switching of trains would make us too late for the last entry of the Eiffel tower, again, and so we got off the train and jumped in a taxi which got us to the beautiful tower just in time. </div>
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We went up the Eiffel tower to the second floor on the lift - because we were not allowed to climb up it or access the third floor due to the bad weather conditions - and went out to the balcony and looked over the breathtaking views of Paris. We took many photos of the views and of each other and decided this was a fabulous last night in Paris. </div>
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Having had a really tiring previous day from travelling - and wine - we decided to allow ourselves to sleep until 10am on the Tuesday morning because we had a full day ahead planned but we wanted to be well rested enough to actually enjoy the activities ahead. We woke up, got dressed and went next-door to have a proper French breakfast which consisted of cappuccinos, bread, marmalade, butter, yogurt and scrambled eggs. This was completely up my street. </div>
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After breakfast we ventured back onto the Metro to work out how to get to the Louvre museum which we managed to find really easily with the help of a tourist map. We got off at the Louvre stop which was absolutely beautiful, adorned with sculptures and artwork everywhere with eerie lighting (you would never see that in Glasgow subway). We walked out the station with our umbrellas held high and walked toward the looming, stunning building which was the Louvre. We walked through the courtyard admiring everything, trying our best to take in every detail as well as taking lots of photos. We caught the first glimpse of the infamous pyramid and I got really excited thinking I was Robert Langdon in the <i>Da Vinci Code </i>and so we walked towards it only to find that the Louvre is shut on Tuesdays.. How typical! But we still got to see the beautiful exterior so we weren't too disappointed.</div>
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We did feel incredibly hungry though so we went to Cafe Marly which looks right onto the Louvre pyramid and had amazing omelettes, bread and cappuccinos (are you catching on to the recurring theme of the trip?). </div>
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Feeling stuffed to the brim, we decided a good walk would do us the world of good and so we found the location of Notre Dame on google maps and set up the route from the Louvre and walked around Paris, passing many bridges with padlocks and white stone walls with black iron gates. I really feel like this was the reality check moment where we all realised we were actually in Paris. </div>
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Notre Dame is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to and I don't think I'll ever forget the feeling that overcomes you when you see the towers, gargoyles and massive doors. There was a pretty big queue to get inside Notre Dame but we saw that it was moving really quickly and so we joined it and soon enough we were inside and seeing the most beautiful interiors. I really did feel like Esmeralda ready to spot Quasimodo any minute from shadows up above.</div>
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After exiting Notre Dame, we went for another coffee and decided we should go and meet one of my friend's family who lives in Paris. So we found the correct Metro line and met up with them. The family made us feel so welcome, giving us the proper kiss on both cheeks thing and massive hugs. We ended up spending a lot of time hanging out with them in their house where they made us brownies and crepes. They also took us to dinner to a place called <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.o-tacos.fr/"><span style="color: black;">O'Tacos</span></a> which I highly reccommend! We told my friend's family that we really wanted to see the Eiffel Tower that night and so her cousins took us on the Metro and a tram and then the Metro again to get us to the stop which they said is the best view of the tower. We took many photos and took our time strolling along to the entrance to find out that we had missed the last entry. Although we really didn't mind missing this because we knew that we would get to see it again, we would make time to come back and climb the Eiffel Tower. </span></div>
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A few months ago, my three best friends and I decided to celebrate 15 years of friendship by booking a whirlwind trip to Paris. So, we got on Expedia and found a good deal and booked it there and then. We only had to wait a couple of months and suddenly we needed to pack and get on a plane, it really did come around that quickly.</div>
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On Monday morning, we all met at the airport bright and early to get through security and have some breakfast before we headed on the 9am flight. We were so excited and started discussing our plans and where we all would like to go and see when we arrived. Our gate got called and my friend Yasmin couldn't find her boarding pass, that was bound to happen, but luckily we managed to find the boarding pass and get on the plane! It was such a short flight (about an hour and a half) and we stepped off the plane to a very rainy Paris, beautiful nonetheless, but incredibly rainy. </div>
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We got an airport taxi to our hotel, checked in and saw our beautiful apartment which had a spiral staircase, we were incredibly excited by this winding staircase, and we picked our beds! After all of the excitement of arriving in the beautiful city, we realised we are all very hungry so we ventured out of the hotel for the first time and went next-door to a little cafe/bar where we attempted to google translate the menu (did not work). We ate beautiful food and drank incredible wine and then decided we wanted to go shopping because that was a must while in Paris. </div>
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Right next to our apartment and the cafe was the Metro Station which enabled us to get around Paris so quickly and easily (once you get the hang of it) and so we decided which shopping centre we wanted to go to and found our way there. We shopped around for a while and I bought a beautiful off the shoulder top from Zara and then we went for some dinner and then went for a drink at a pub called the <i>Parisian Pub </i>because it would be rude not to! </div>
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Yesterday, my friend Yasmin and I had the day off of university and so decided that we should actually go and do something rather than sit lounging about the house allllllll day. </div>
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We went for some food at Prezzo, this is definitely turning into our 'usual' place, where I had a beautiful mushroom creamy pasta with a side salad. It was delish. </div>
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After our dinner, we had some time to kill before we needed to head to the cinema so what better way to spend time than having a cocktail or two?! </div>
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Soon after the cocktail consumption, it was time to walk over to the cinema and get out tickets for the movie 'How To Be Single'. We decided on this film because we were in the mood for a funny film and you can never go wrong with funny and Rebel Wilson. If you haven't seen this film, go and see it right now. Go. It is serrrrriously funny as well as having a fabulous storyline. </div>
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After the movie, we were a tad inspired by Rebel's character and thought we should end the night by sharing a bottle of prosecco in a bar! We also ended up seeing one of our friends who we hadn't seen in years which was amazing! </div>
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Overall, I think it's fair to say that this Monday ended up being better spent than in my pyjamas eating cereal on the sofa. </div>
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So, I've been going to uni for two years now and every day I go there I walk past the stunning Paisley Abbey. </div>
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I've always been really interested in visiting the Abbey because there is so much history, beauty and mysticism about it (think of a cold winter's morning with the fog floating around the stone and the dim glow of streetlamps, yep. Very picturesque.). </div>
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I found out that you can go for guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm from their website <span style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://www.paisleyabbey.org.uk/"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a> </b>and so it was just a matter of finding someone to go with, I knew my dad was always interested in the Abbey too so that was easy, and finding a day to go!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I decided that I would video our little trip and put it all together and upload it to YouTube and thought I would just share it here too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The tour was really interesting and full of information which was absolutely brilliant! Our tour guide, a lovely man called Robin Craig, showed us around the full Abbey and all of its nooks and crannies.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">If you ever find yourself in the area, Paisley Abbey is an absolute must!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody"; font-size: 17px;">When I was referred to the dermatologist for my ever worsening acne two years ago, they pretty much gave me a lifetime supply of La Rosche Posay products. I think it's fair to say that you can definitely believe the hype when it comes to these products. </span></div>
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For me, this one, La Rosche Posay Effaclar Duo [+], ACTUALLY works. I've been using it for about six months now as a moisturiser after I've washed and toned my face. It's rally hydrating and so gives a good base for your makeup as well if you like that glowy look. As for the results to my skin, GREAT. This helps to balance out my combination skin, reduce previous spot redness all while preventing further breakouts. </div>
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If you're going to buy anything from La Rosche Posay, buy Effaclar Duo [+]. </div>
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Of course I still get some breakouts though, that's normal! So when the spots attack, I use the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion. This basically does what it says on the bottle. When you see a spot coming, take a cotton bud and dip it into the solution and dab it onto your spot. I normally do this before I go to bed at night and wake up seeing results. </div>
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This one has really helped me and I've now got my sister on to it too! </div>
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Last Monday, 30th November, my mum, sister, gran and I decided to take a trip into Glasgow to visit the Christmas Markets. </div>
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This little venture included our tyre blowing on the motorway, luckily we were coming off a slip road so we weren't going very fast, and so we had to stop at a garage to get it fixed and we decided to grab a quick bite to eat at <i>Love To Eat </i>on Mosspark Blvd. This was definitely a terrible and a great start to our day all at once! </div>
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After we got the tyre fixed and replaced, we were still determined that we would make it to the Christmas Markets.</div>
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It was a gorgeous bright but crisp and chilly day so we were all wrapped up in our winter coats, scarves and gloves. My granny looked like a cute little Mrs. Claus! We got to Glasgow just as the sun was going down and so by the time we'd got our mulled wine and were strolling around, the sun had completely set and all of the Christmas lights were showing off. It really was a beautiful sight. </div>
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One of the best bits of the markets was the SMELL. There was every food you could ever want under the sun, and more! From a katsu curry to Dutch pancakes, it was all there.</div>
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Personally, I was seriously obsessed with the wood carving stall. Well, it wasn't so much of a stall, more of a walk in market itself! I've always really appreciated this kind of thing, so naturally, I wanted it all, even the massive 6ft grizzly bear that was taller than all of us! </div>
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The markets are situated right at St. Enoch's Centre so after we'd finished perusing, we wandered to the warmth of the indoors and managed to pick up a few more Christmas presents in there too. </div>
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The whole point of our family/girls day out was to get my gran into the Christmas spirit because she was definitely lacking it. I think it's fair to say, and gran would even admit it, we managed to engulf her in Christmas cheer.</div>
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Buddy the Elf would be proud. </div>
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I love the addition of a good ol' face mask in my cleansing routine a couple times a week, don't you? </div>
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Who doesn't? </div>
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Well, listen up lovers of all things face mask related. I've recently been delving into the world of the <i>'Apivita' </i>skincare range and absolutely LOVING it. I've come across several products that have worked their way into the essentials section of my cleansing routine (I can assure you this is an incredible feat) and I wanted to give the <i>'Purifying'</i> face mask a shout out. </div>
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This mask is full of a heck of a lot of good stuff that your skin'll thank you for, such as the main ingredient propolis. The whole <i>Apivita </i>brand is centered around honey bees and how they live. So, propolis is what the honey bees collect from tree buds to fill, fix and varnish their beehives. Sounds good right? </div>
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The mask's texture is quite grainy so you feel that your skin is getting a good scrub when you are applying the face mask, however the grains aren't hard enough to hurt or cause any irritation to your face. Trust me on this one, I'm in the running for the most sensitive face in the world! </div>
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Fancy giving this mask a try? Or anything from the <i>Apivita </i>range? You can have a little browse <a href="http://www.apivita.com/"><span style="color: black;">here</span></a>. Although, I should probably warn you that you should scroll with caution, you may just end up wanting to buy everything. </div>
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Hey, those honey bees know what they're doing.</div>
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LIFE OF RILEY</div>
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