Twenty Five

We have an extra special tradition in my household where we cut down the remaining days on a tape measure. Today marks 25 more calendar days until I graduate high school.

{Wij zijn er bijna = We're almost there}

The next stage of my life is very exciting, and holds many new adventures that I can't wait to see unfold.
On the Tuesday after I leave high school (after much partying...), I will be travelling to Melbourne with my dear Mum. We'll be shopping, marketing, exploring and eating for ten days, when we travel back home.
I am also trying very hard to get a job: any job is great, but unfortunately I have received no contact in terms of interviews.

I am hoping to start blogging for a living, I'm unsure of how to go about it.
I'd love to start reviewing products, particularly beauty products, especially organic/all natural.
I have started to recieve some samples in the mail, and you'll be seeing a few reviews around here in the future.

I also hope to begin a youtube channel, similar to Zoella or Tanya Burr, where I will show you my 'empties', favourite drug store products, and my reviews of products (in terms of "natural ingredients" and "appropriate for a redhead"). We'll see how that goes. If I get enough facebook likes than I may begin.

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I ♥ holidays!!

Yes, you guessed it. It's finally summer holidays!
After one of the most stressful and emotional school terms of my life, I am finally here.
I have my goals set straight. No more stressing. Just fun: crafting, shopping and spending time with my friends.
Yes, I have three assignments to do over the holidays. But hey - I have two weeks to scribble some notes down and do some research - it shouldn't be so hard!
Here are some fun pictures to get you into the holiday spirit:



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I hope I can get my blog into business again!

xoxo Bella

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hypothetically...

what would you do if I stopped blog posting for a very long time, until I felt really interested in it?

What if I did it for good reasons?

Like trying to finish school, concentrating on my studies, trying not to feel stressed?

What if I said that blogging makes me stressed and it's meant to be for me not for others?

What if I said that I need to concentrate on MY life and MY future?

If you have any comments about this then please comment.

Because this will most likely become more then a hypothetical situation.

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The worst things about Brisbane

1. The January floods
2. The very very hot summers
3. The trees that won't get beautiful Autumn leaves
4. The strong morning sun (yes, that's everywhere in Australian but I still sometimes don't like it)
5. The hot afternoons

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A full-on afternoon of study

Yes, I know you probably don't want to know my study roster for this afternoon, but this is MY blog about MY life and at the moment study is my life haha.

My maths assignment will probably take up much more time then designated as it is due tomorrow.

Time	Objective
4:50	Science study
5:05	Maths assignment
5:35	English assignment planning/reading
5:50	Music task
6:05	Geography study
6:25	SCE4 email intro to everyone + table of results
6:40	Maths assignment

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This is the exact same graphics calculator as mine! (at least I think so...)

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The best thing about Brisbane

The best thing about Brisbane is how amazingly community-oriented we are, especially after the floods. It's amazing, there were parts of Brisbane I had not seen and people I had not known after this event. We have pulled together strongly and are now a better community because of it.

I also love:

• our trees!
• the beautiful winters - not too cold!
• the many different shops there are to shop in
• the great schools and universities you can go to
• the spirit of all the people here!
• the amazing art gallery I have on my doorstep (not literally haha maybe 15 minutes away?)

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Oh, and there is a great giveaway over on miseducated! Head over!!!

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This or that?

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Some 20 questions from meet me at mikes:

1. Sweet or Savoury? Sweet!! Who can beat macaroons, tea, biscuits!
2. Dresses or Jeans? Dresses. Anybody who knows me knows this. I'm feminine!
3. House or Apartment? House please! A house is a home, and I think there is much more memories to be had in a house with your family instead of an apartment with yourself.
4. Shop Online or Offline? Offline! Online is so virtual, you can't feel and try things on. It's so much more fake. Not that I don't shop online because I do and in some circumstances it's cheaper etc.
5. DVDs or Downloads? I really don't know. I think DVDs are better simply because you're able to savor it with other people.
6. Cocktails or Juice? Juice please, I don't drink alcohol.
7. Chocolate or Strawberry? CHOCOLATE! Nothing beats the soothing taste of chocolate. And the feeling you get afterwards.
8. Laptop or PC? Laptop because it's portable and less heavy. I can use it while in the hammock or on my desk.
9. Magazines or Newspapers? Magazines... newspapers well... remind me too much of school.
10. Facebook or Twitter? I don't use either regularly, so I wouldn't know. Neither are my type of thing.
11. CDs or MP3s? Well, I'm a bit obsessed with my ipod so I would have to say MP3s.
12. Kids or Pets? Ouch... I don't know. Both are gorgeous in their own way.
13. Macaron or Cupcakes? Either! I'd probably say macaroons because they take more time and effort to make.
14. Walk or Run? Walking! Running makes me puff and sweat.
15. Breakfast in Bed or Breakfast Out? Breakfast in bed 'cause my windows let in the most beautiful light in the morning and I can't take my pussies out to restaurants. They'd freak and so would I.
16. Market or Supermarket? Markets produce the best fruit and veges and you can meet people. So definitely markets.
17. Sourdough or Grainy? I don't eat bread... I'm gluten free and their bread tends to taste weird. My friends also know that when I was on school camp I also had to eat one loaf for the whole week and carry it in my pack. And it rained, so by the end of the week it was just a ball of soggy crumbs. Ew.
18. Heels or Flats? Well, heels look much more pretty, but flats feel better, and they can also look pretty. Plus, I can walk in them.
19. Late nights or Not? Please, no late nights. Once I have just one, I feel lethargic for ages.
20. Coffee or Tea? Tea please, although I'm getting used to very milky lates

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