Second star to the right & straight on ’til morning

Hey, remember me? So it’s been a while again. I guess I wasn’t kidding myself when I said my career was pretty busy. It went into complete overdrive, and I’ve not had much time to sit on the computer (have a few emails still to reply to, for those of you waiting I hope you still love me! 🙁 ♥) Unfortunately, I pretty much pushed myself over the edge work/health wise and left the BBC in an ambulance on Saturday night. Bloody hell, I’m a bit of a dramz lover lately eh? Note to anyone out there working 16 hour days – stop for a break, or at least have a working lunch. Eating is important! My body was all out of reserves by the weekend due to not eating and not sleeping (and ignoring the warning signals of a kidney infection) The paramedics told me my blood sugar levels were extremely low, and for someone like me who normally enjoys LOTS of sugar…. that’s pretty out of character. So I’m going to have a little bit of a time out for the next wee while. Rest up, sleep lots, and recharge my batteries. Oh, and hopefully never ignore my body and it’s needs like that ever, ever again.

On a lighter note, I’ve had a few nice things in the post lately 🙂

A letter, yummy lipgloss, and gorgeous necklace from lovely lovely Jennie 🙂 This girl is really something. Such a sweetheart and I’m so very glad to have made a friend like her through blogging. Ralphie also put in a little treat for Oscar and Alfie, which they LOVED. But aren’t pictured, because my greedy boys have scoffed them already. Thank you both ♥

Oooh! My super mystery parcel from Sarah, which I won as a part of her big birthday giveaway. An illustration of myself by this talented lady is also part of the prize, which I am so excited for! Can’t wait to see her turn me into a cute little hand drawn lady 🙂 Sarah is one of the funniest girls I know from blogging, you need to follow her on twitter, I guarantee she will make you laugh. Thaaaanks Sarah!

A very appropriate card and bracelet from Chloe. Again, another amazing blogger who I feel very lucky to call a friend. She is so wise, she makes me want to steal parts of her brain and keep it all to myself. But I’m not a brain loving/eating zombie… So I guess she’s safe (for now) But definitely go over and say hello if you’re looking for a refreshing new read. This girl’s a keeper ♥

I was lucky enough to get this parcel from Ruth in person! Many a time I grace her desk at the BBC with giggles, tears, or begging her to print stuff off for me (don’t know how she’s not sick of me already) Ruth made me her very own version of a glossybox, full of lots of lovely things to cheer me up a couple of weeks ago when I was really needing pampered. What a lass. If only the real glossybox was this overly generous, haha. Love you long time Ruth!

Okay so I’m a bit late, with this being last month’s glossybox (looks so bare in comparison to Ruth’s… haha I think they should hire her, non?!) I do quite enjoy having a nosy at what everyone else got, as repetitive as it can be. I find my glossboxy goodies building up, and I don’t actually get a chance to use everything as much as I’d hope. Anyone else feel that way? The ironic thing, is that the one and only thing I have used from my glossybox and actually finished, was the mini can of Batiste they popped in a few months ago. I just think its funny because there was so much negative chat surrounding this box (from myself included) but looking back, that can of Batiste is the only bloody thing I’ve ever finished from all the boxes I’ve ever received.

Having a bit of a foundation nightmare recently, I went back to my good old trusted Estee Lauder Double Wear Light. I have never ventured into proper Double Wear, and I feel like the light version is heavy enough coverage for me. Estee Lauder were giving away a free goody bag when you bought 2 products, so I got a black gel eyeliner (goodbye Mac Fluidline, I’m bloody fed up of you) and got all of the above free! So thats an eye pencil, a lipgloss, lipstick, eyeshadow pallete, moisturiser, mascara, and advanced night repair. Not too bad if I don’t say so myself 🙂 Makes investing in a semi expensive foundation that little bit more worth it!

Still got a lot of pictures and bits and pieces to share over the next wee while, so I’ll try split it all up between a few different posts. Hope y’all don’t mind some of it being a bit backdated – I’ve never been an every day blogger and I don’t think I ever will be. So bare with me, I know my ramblings and less than average chat makes it worth it in the end :p I couldn’t have asked for a more warmer welcome back than from what you all gave me in my last post. Thank you doesn’t even come close ♥ To all 1116 of you (bloody hell… are you all mad?!) I salute you 🙂

Lots and lots of love,

Ayden x