Blogging Blues

I know I've been quite absent from my blog recently half by accident, and I'm really sorry about that. I've been crazy busy lately and I've not wanted to post any pointless posts just to have some content.

This blog comes second to a lot of things and as much as I want to keep it updated I won't let it become a chore. BUT.. I do have some posts planned for the future, some product reviews, maybe a 'what's in my bag,' so don't loose faith, there will be more good stuff to come.

I apologise again for this boring post and I'll leave you with some pictures from my life the past few weeks.

I love visiting these sorts of cafe's with quirky vibes

My go to hair

 

And assorted moments I wanted to photograph :)

Leave me your stories of blog motivation, or inspiration, or what you love about blogging, and watch this space, it will get more interesting.

Miss J xx

A Different Way To Blog

Hello lovely people of the internet, I hope everyone's doing fine. 
I'm sure many of you are familiar with the website Tumblr. I know it's also a blogging platform, but I feel it's so dissimilar to Blogger. I associate Tumblr more with images, while Blogger's much more about sharing in writing. I've been using Tumblr forever but when I knew I wanted to create my own content it wasn't the right place for it.

Obviously I'm still on Tumblr all the time, I find it brilliant for inspiration, connecting with people and learning a whole lot. Recently I sort of changed up the style and theme of my blog and I'm pretty happy with it now. I've included a heap of screen caps from my blog recently.

If anyone reading has a Tumblr at the moment and you like what you see, feel free to follow me here (yes this is a shameless plug for myself). If you do, send me a message on there that you came from this post and I'll definitely follow you as well.

Also please do let me know your opinions of Tumblr, or any other websites you use to blog, connect, or for inspiration.

Miss J xx

2000 views

I've been thinking of this post for a while now but I've waited until I hit this milestone to write it. I've been running this blog for just over two months and I've had a huge amount of positive feedback. I don't want to ramble forever in this post so it's another short one. 

I hate to focus on the numbers but everyone does whether your blog is a hobby or a job. It's not why I have this blog but seeing the number of views go up each day makes me so happy. I'm hoping to put out some more beauty content, maybe some DIY if I'm any good at it, but if anyone has any suggestions for future posts feel free to pop em in the comments.

I am so extremely grateful for every view, comment and follower. You have no idea how happy I get (or maybe you do) when I see any sort of recognition for what I'm doing on here. So this is my little thank you, or just me expressing my gratitude to every one of you who reads this :)

Miss J xx

Liebster Awards (Again?)

1. Post 11 facts about yourself

2. Answer the eleven questions provided by the person who nominated you, and then create an eleven question set for the next group of nominees 

3. Chose eleven people to nominate and link them in the post 

4. Let your nominees know they've been tagged - and no tag-back! 

5. Nominate blogs under 200 followers 

Thank you so much to Faith for the nomination! I've been nominated previously for this award so you can view those posts here and here 

I've skipped the facts about me because I did them recently 

Faith's questions:

1) Why did you start your blog?

I felt like I needed a little side project or a way to share my thoughts, and hopefully talk to other people too. Mainly to connect with other people and maybe be a bit more organised.

2) What is one thing you can't live without?

Music

3) Where in the world would you want to live given the chance?

I really love living in Australia but if I were to move I'd like Switzerland or Scandinavia. I like countries that have their head screwed on right.

4) If you could be someone else for a day, who would it be and why?

There's no one's life in particular that I want, I could easily invent a new life for myself though.

5) Describe yourself in five words.

Patient, obsessive, resilient, reserved, free-spirited

6) What is your biggest accomplishment in life so far?

Staying true to myself and not living for others

7) How does being a blogger make you feel? What feeling are sparked by blogging?

I don't know if I'm ready to call me self an official 'blogger' yet. I love creating content and seeing what I'm able to create. I feel so pleased when I get good feedback on a blogpost

8) If there is one thing in life that you wish you could change, what would it be?

I can't decide which I hate more, poverty or discrimination

9) What is one thing that you love about yourself? Both a physical and internal thing.

Physically, I'm fairly happy with my eyes

Internally, I love being resilient and not caring what other people think

10) What makes you feel beautiful?

Shallow as it is, getting ready for a night out. Makeup and clothes that make me look beautiful

And a simple little question to wrap everything up,

11) What is your favorite movie of all time?

Moulin Rouge

My Questions:

1. What are you currently studying/working/doing right now?

2. Selfie's or group photos?

3. Favourite reality TV program?

4. Most important physical feature in a partner?

5. What was your favourite game as a kid?

6. Your most prized possession?

7. What's one thing you love most about your blog?

8. Favourite sport to watch and play?

9. What's your main goal before the end of the year?

10. Current fashion trend obsession?

11. If you were picking your wedding song now what would you choose?

I nominate:

Alice

Ellie

Martina

El

Jessica

Mathilda

Rhin

Patricia

Emma

Abi

I hope you guys do this I'd love to see your responses

Miss J xx

Liebster Awards 2.0

1. Post 11 facts about yourself

2. Answer the eleven questions provided by the person who nominated you, and then create an eleven question set for the next group of nominees 

3. Chose eleven people to nominate and link them in the post 

4. Let your nominees know they've been tagged - and no tag-back! 

5. Nominate blogs under 200 followers 

I've done this post once before but I was tagged again by Emma so thank you so much :)

Emma's questions:

1.What do you like about blogging?

I love sharing my opinions, discovering beauty products, and getting beautiful feedback from you guys who comment

2. What makes you laugh out loud?
Youtube videos late at night, The Office, and funny times with friends

3. What is your favourite book?

I can't believe I have to choose just one, but right now it would be On The Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

4. What is your favourite clothes store?

Sportsgirl (I think it's only in Australia)

5. Facebook, Instagram or Twitter?

If I could only keep one it would be Facebook

6. Who has the biggest influence on you?

When I look at my life it has to be my mum

7. What or who made you start blogging?
Zoe Sugg is such an inspiration to me but I don't have the confidence or talent for youtube, and I saw how successful Niomi Smart had been blogging. So those two combined helped me start.

8. Do you have a motto

 I just like to live with no regrets and not care about what other people think

9. What is your favourite TV Show?

Currently Spicks and Specks (again Australian)

10. What was your favourite subject at school?

English

11. What would you do if you had no fear?

Swim out into the ocean as far as I can

In this post here you can see the facts about me, my questions and my nominees. Thanks for reading!

Miss J xx

Liebster Awards

Thank you to Monika for nominating me, here are the rules:

1. Post 11 facts about yourself

2. Answer the eleven questions provided by the person who nominated you, and then create an eleven question set for the next group of nominees 

3. Chose eleven people to nominate and link them in the post 

4. Let your nominees know they've been tagged - and no tag-back! 

5. Nominate blogs under 200 followers 

11 facts about me 

1. I've finished school and I'm about to start studying

2. I'm vegetarian/pescatarian

3. I've only been to two continents

4. I interact with other people's pets more than I interact with the people themselves

5. I think I have a pretty obsessive personality

6. I never try to change myself to please other people

7. I love interior design, furniture and all decorative things

8. I love Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars [insert more nerd series here...]

9. I've cried during turbulence on planes

10. I'm not very good at this blogging thing

11. I love looking at boys with nice bodies and cute faces

Questions by Monika 

1. What's your favorite animal? 

I love tigers, if they were domestic it would be a dream come true

2. What do you want to be in the future? 

This is scary because I'm supposed to be starting my future now. I think I want to work in resorts/tourism, but dream world would be in fashion/media

3. Do you do any sports? 

I play tennis

4. Wishes? 

I wish I could have all my birthdays over knowing what I know now is important to me

5. What is a bad characteristic that you have? 

I'm not a great conversationalist with strangers, I prefer others to do all the talking 

6. Where do you want to be at the moment? 

Splendour In The Grass

7. Sweet or savoury? 

Savoury

8. Favorite quote? 

 Honestly, I don't live by any quotes..

9. Do you miss someone?

I wonder sometimes what my life would be like if some people were still in it, but I can't say I miss anyone.

10. Favorite clothing store? 

Sportsgirl

11. One addiction? 

Youtube

My questions

1. Would you rather change something in your past or know something about your future?

2. How much time do you spend on study/work?

3. If you met your parents on the street would you like who they are as people?

4. What category/ies would you label your blog?

5. If you could only eat 3 things for the rest of your life what would you choose?

6. How many people do you trust with your secrets?

7. Favourite novel?

8. Who would you choose to bring back to life if you could (celebrity or other)?

9. What's one reoccurring thought/musing you have?

10. Ever met anyone famous?

11. Early bird or night owl?

I Nominate

Millie

Alice

Clarissa

Ratchet Lia

Tara

Is there anyone out there?

I've decided to do this thing, and it's taken me a long time work out how to begin. So this might start out slow and probably not that great, but I'm going to start blogging. About what? I don't even know. Anything and everything I guess, including everything in the tags. Hopefully as I go on I'll find my way and maybe someone will even read something I post.

I guess my life isn't that interesting at the moment but hopefully through this blog I'll be able to create excitement to share. I wan't to use this platform as a diary that I am motivated to keep up with, a way to interact with new people, discover new things and maybe help or entertain people. I'm not a great writer, entertainer, or comedian but I'm going to try my best to make something out of nothing here. 

For now though, watch this space. If there is anyone there please leave comments with any tips on how to successfully do this and any support would be appreciated.

Miss J xx