5 March 2019

Grief: Two Years Later

"The beautiful irony is that our loss is another reunion." - Unknown

I've been doing these posts for a wee while now. Two years to be exact & I think this will be the last one. Not the last time I talk about grief because I think we should all be talking about & more often too. But these posts were a way for me to keep the memory of my Grandparents alive & don't get me wrong, I'll still be doing that in various other ways but I just think it's come to a time where these posts just aren't the way to do that anymore. In saying that though I'm sat here on the 2 year anniversary of my Nan & Pop's passing & I'm going to write my final last post like this. 

I've said it many times before & I'll say it again, the grief never leaves. It comes in waves & those waves are sometimes massive, other times they're smaller. Do those waves appear out of no where? Yes. Do the appear less over time? Yes. Do they hurt less over time? No. 

Experiencing the kind of grief I have over the last two years has taught me incredible amounts. I just wish I didn't have to lose my Nan & Pop to learn those things. Don't take time or people for granted. I could tell you that over & over again but it's not until you lose someone that you really learn to appreciate the time & people you've lost. My biggest advice to you today is don't let it be too late. With the grief, you don't want to have to deal with regret as well. 

Grief hurts. If you're hurting because of grief, don't let it destroy you, let it teach you & let yourself grow because of it. 

B x 


3 March 2019

2019: February Favourites & Highlights | Changes & Challenges


We're officially two months deep into 2019 & so far so good! Goals are on track & big changes are happening! February has been a month of changes & challenges but I'm more than excited for the future & that's an amazing feeling to have. Below are a few of February's favourites & highlights. Here's hoping for a March just a memorable as February!

Favourites
Clinique Moisture Surge - Moisturiser & Face Spray
Almond Oil - Nails & Skincare
@rachellee; YouTube & Instagram
Candles; all the scents!

Highlights
The weather this month has been the some of the best weather we've had all summer & I think it's probably all we'll get. It's sad to see it go because we didn't really have much of a summer this year but I'm already excited for the cooler months & cozy clothes. In February I got to catch up with some of my closer friends I hadn't seen in awhile & it was great to just be able to sit down at chat for hours on end. I also applied & got accepted to study in Educational Support! I'm so thrilled & cannot wait to get started. Which also brings me on the fact that I left a job to be able to commit fully to studying which is scary but a challenge I'm up for. At this point in my life I just cannot commit to two jobs & studying. It would be way to much & I didn't want to overcommit or overwhelm myself. February has been a blast & I cannot wait to see what March has install for me. 

If you're interested in finding out more about my thoughts on the Essano Skinfoods Cinnamon Detoxifying Facial Mask stay tuned & keep a look out over the next week for a full product review. It's a good ole one, let me tell you! 

B x