Clouds - RIP Zach Sobiech

My Last Days - Zach Sobiech 

This documentary is truly amazing. Words cant explain how much Zach touches your heart. In life we often take things for granted, even life itself but for Zach life was cut too short. However, he didn't let Cancer get the better of him, he fought back with grace. In just a few short years Zach accomplished more than some of us ever will, he followed his dreams and he made them happen. 

It's not often that someone touches your life in a way that is invaluable and permanent, but Zach did just this. It is clear that he left footprints on every person he mets heart. Although it may not seem possible I can promise you watching his story and seeing him speak has touched my heart and influenced my life. 

Zach knew how to live life to the fullest every day. We don't often realise how simple happiness can be. And as Zach says, It is simply bringing a smile to someone else's face. 

Zach wanted to be remembered "as a kid who went down fighting and didn't really lose". Zach didn't lose at all. He accomplished more in his life than I could ever hope to in mine and I hope I touch just one persons life the way he touched so many. 

Just one of his legacy's, his song will be on repeat I promise you, it is truly amazing. 

Suddenly my problems do not matter anymore, thank you for all you taught me Zach. 

My Little Princess. .

It has now been almost a week since my sister and I went to pick up our new family puppy! We are all absolutely smitten with her and shower her in love and affection. She has already created a connection with each one of us and is an absolute angel!

I now cannot imagine life without this little girl and cant wait to see her each day when I get home.

Meet Nala. .

Oh To Be Rich!

In LOVE with these Black Milk Clothing Alice and Wonderland bathers! They would be mine if I was rich!! 

"Play Me, I'm Yours"

You wont always get an invite to take opportunities in life. So don't seek permission or approval. Take a chance and play out your on life to your own accord. 

Can It Last Forever?

Do you ever find yourself in a phrase of your life where everything seems to be going right, so right that it seems too good to be true? I constantly find myself in these phases, although usually it isn't until something shocks me that I realise it simply was too good for too long. 

Things are not meant to be perfect. As Harlan Ellison says "For without pain, there can be no pleasure. Without sadness, there can be no happiness. Without misery there can be no beauty." Or as the talented Passenger says "only need the light when it's burning low, Only miss the sun when it starts to snow, Only know you love her when you let her go, Only know you've been high when you're feeling low, Only hate the road when you’re missin' home."

Although we try to stay away from pain and sadness and live in infinite happiness, it simply is not possible. The most important thing is to remember that you are simply feeling the way you are because out there somewhere, something will show you a feeling that directly contrasts the one you feel now, and that is why it is worth it. 

When i'm down there is one word that can bring me back to life. Believe. Believe in your inner strength, believe in a better world, and believe in the life you are given. 

Puppy Love. .

We visited the puppies again yesterday! I didn't think it was possible but I am more in love with them! They are the most adorable and cuddly things ever and it is so hard to put them down and leave. Meet the three finalists, we love them all so much but one of them will be ours in two short weeks!

Warm Cookies On This Day Of Love. .

Between coming home from work and the girls arriving for our little Valentines day gathering, I had the sudden urge to bake. So out came all the ingredients and my favourite chocolate chip cookie recipe and the mixing begun! I always find baking comforting and what better to make Valentines day without a loved one that much better than with some freshly baked cookies?

I have to say I was pretty pleased with the outcome and I think the girls will appreciate these warm pieces of heaven! 

Happy Valentines day everyone! x 

Valentines Day Is In The Air. .

Valentines day is looming and everyone is busy making romantic plans with the one they love. I have never been into Valentines day but that said it goes without saying that the day is a lot more enjoyable and easy to be excited about, if you have a man in your life. This year Valentines day will be spent with two of my closest friends, a sort of anti-valentines day if you will. 

Personally, I am not the romantic type and I believe that it takes time and strength to establish real love. Today I watched a movie that illustrated everything I have gone through and in a sense showed the journey of self discovery I have been on over the past two years in little under two hours. It posed the question, do you have to love yourself before anyone can love you, or do you have to learn to love others to love yourself? 

It is different for everyone, however I wholeheartedly believe that you need to know and love every part of yourself before you can gain the strength and be comfortable to let someone else in. So whether you are alone or with someone this Valentines day, celebrate the love you have for yourself because loving yourself and being comfortable in your own skin can give you more strength than anything else in the world. 

A New Member Of The Family. .

Today we were introduced to our soon to be puppy! It's been a long time we have been waiting for this since our last beloved dog passed away but when we came across this breeder it seemed it was meant to be! We spent half an hour meeting these gorgeous puppies and I cant wait for the next six weeks to fly by so we can bring our gorgeous baby home! 

A New Year Resolution. .

Every year this night comes around - the night when everyone stays up all night and drinks with their closest friends to bring in a new year, a fresh start. It is meant to the one of the best nights of the year, but somehow the night always seem to be below average and dripping with disappointment. After the morning Ive had I have decided that my day, and the night to come can only go up hill from here. Ive stacked the fridge with drinks and have organised the details. 

When the clock strikes midnight and the new year officially begins its tradition for everyone to make a list of promises to themselves and goals for the coming year. Yes, normally its all talk but the last few months I have been working towards my goal for next year for the past couple of months and am excited to officially have change this year! 

I recently read The Perks of Being a Wallflower, my new favourite book of all time. Theres one quote that I think is the most important thing for each of us to remember.

"Every person has to live for his or her own life and then make the choice to share it with other people."

This year has involved a lot of self discovery for me. I have learnt what I love, who I am, who I can trust, and what I believe in. I have been caught in the idea that you have to live your life for and with someone but this year has taught me, like this book, that you have to live your own life and then share each moment with someone meaningful in your life. A friend, a family member, or a lover, find peace in yourself first. 

So this year that is my new years resolution. To find peace and happiness within myself and be happy with myself.  

Style For Bed!

In love with this new collection from Peter Alexander!  How cute are these! I will have to get myself an Alice in Wonderland and Tinker Bell item! Im obsessed! and what better to describe myself?! 

A Sunday Well Spent.

Todays been one of those days where you don't want to get out of bed, put your make up on, and face the real world, so instead I kept my pjs on, got back into bed and watched girly movies. Now I of all people do not know how to have a day of doing nothing. I mean if I'm not busy or have anything planned I don't know what to do! So lets just say two days of it is definitely a first, but at the same time I'm not complaining!

In contrast to how watching love films should make you feel, I actually felt kind of comforted. Ive found myself steering away from romantic movies over the past year so that I don't have to deal with the unrealistic love stories, but you know I actually think there is something kind of unique and different about the love they show in old movies. It almost seems simpler. A thing that love in the modern day definitely is not. 

That One Person Who Can Make Me Crumble.

Do you ever get that feeling where as much as you don't understand something you can't get it off your mind? I mean i don't understand why or what was to come of my ex contacting me but now that he has the conversation is just left hanging. Maybe it would have been better if i didn't reply, but wouldn't that have been rude? As much as I'm okay with it i have this lingering feeling that just wants to prove something to myself. I want to be the one that is in control, the one who comes across strong and independent and okay. Thats not unreasonable right? But he is and always will be that one person that can make me crumble. I am determined to not let that happen this time because I'm a different person and have moved on but just this time i want the control. Ive got this feeling deep in my gut though, that its just not going to turn out like that. 

Winter Weather.

Theres something calming about being rugged up in bed while the wind blows against the window and there is a gentle sound of the pitter patter of rain. Winter is my favourite month. Theres something comforting about being rugged up safe in bed. Its a chance to do nothing in a very hectic lifestyle. And theres the added bonus of getting to layer up and wear scarfs and hats when you go out. .