Neerus Lifestyle: Some Things I Have Learnt Turning 40!

Neerus Lifestyle: Some Things I Have Learnt Turning 40!: Happy 40th Birthday To Me! Some Things That I Have Learnt Its ok to be you! no comparisons are needed we are all living lives according ...

Some Things I Have Learnt Turning 40!

Happy 40th Birthday To Me! Some Things That I Have Learnt

• Its ok to be you! no comparisons are needed we are all living lives according to what suits us and our decisions 
• I would like to have told the younger me to try not to sweat the small stuff like 'am i fat?' OR ' will he like me?' ' or  'should I cover my Eczema on a sunny day?' it all eventually works out for you, life has your back. Walk with your head held high
• Control your diet whilst you are younger its a lot more easy to lose weight, gets harder as you get older! 
• Keep happy thoughts, they are what will make your habitual habits, so stay optimistic theres always a silver lining in that cloud
• Meditation is key to staying calm in life, releases  hormones that even lower blood pressure, makes you look at life with a lot more clarity, DO IT.
• Start travelling sooner, Its the biggest education that has impacted me! I have learnt so much more about history and cultures than I ever would have just reading it from books. It comes to life when you visit the place! Also try and Get guided tours its much more informative that way!
• Save small amounts of money regularly it will all build up and help when theres a need!
• Speak up in relationships and don't always show your best foot forward that won't work in your favour at all! show the vulnerabilities it makes more deeper bonds. 
• Know that death will happen to your loved ones and  stop fretting its the circle of life, treasure the people you love and spend precious moments with them
• Some relationships just can't be forced let them go! its ok sometimes your paths may cross at a different stage in life or they may not, thats how the universe wants it, we are all passing ships in this thing called life, let some ships go! even if its a family member. 
• Dont resist life, go with the direction that sometimes life wants to take you, even though it may be a completely different plan you had thought of, its usually the universe telling you it has a better plan!
• Get yourself that 30 mins exercise it serves you well once you get past 40
• Its never too late to educate yourself and go back to studying don't get overwhelmed by the age barrier it makes no difference it is but a number.
• I don't like Chick Flicks and Rom Coms anymore oh yes I much prefer sword fighting or a good old crime thriller, thats a change in me I didn't expect to see, watch out I might just start enjoying Horror films as well!!!!
• I enjoy clean eating mostly which I never thought I would, my uni days were take outs most days and I was greedy for food
• Its ok to walk away from Toxic friendships even if they were old people in your life. If it doesn't suit you and gets you down, move on.
• Try and keep a circle of friends that lift your spirit and are optimistic by nature, this really helps in life, your go to people should always or at least mostly see the silver lining in life, otherwise it zaps you of your upbeat energy
• Its also ok to add to your close circle of friends I was set in my ways for years and found myself twiddling my thumbs when I wanted to do something, not anymore I plucked up the courage widened my horizons and have met some lovely people along the way. Who I now can most certainly call my Friends.
• Starting a new venture like this Blog or my channel (yet to post more videos) can be daunting mostly because you worry what people will think, well I kicked that right out of the bag and did all this in my late 30's Im living now so I will do all the things that matter to me and more!
• Learning to be in the present its a good feel, most of the time we are worrying about yesterday thinking about tomorrow and never really enjoying the present, well I have learnt the art and believe me my present is a lot more sweeter and enjoyable. 
• Bringing my presence to a friend or person. How annoying is it when you are trying to talk to someone and they seem distracted either with their phone or their mind. Or then whenever you speak they speak over you so your voice just drowns out! well I have learnt to LISTEN and then speak it makes you a good friend considerate, and well conversation flows better and its just being a nicer person when you are really there.
• I have finally understood the fine art of socialising I think, its better to ask more pertinent questions to someone show interest in their life they will appreciate that!
• Box sets are a great go to when you literally have nothing to do 
• Walking Dead changed my taste in Tv Programmes now I'm all about blood gore and gripping story lines. 
• Pick your battles! don't get into a disagreement about everything know when its not worth it, save your energy. Use it more, where its needed.
• Don't give a shit about anyones opinions yours is what counts

Heres Just a few Of Things That I have Learnt Along The Way! Have You Anything To Share That Can Be Added To This?

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Neerus Lifestyle: Making Eczema Manageable

Neerus Lifestyle: Making Eczema Manageable: Can Eczema Be Manageable Who understands having Eczema! I hope whoever reads this knows I'm living with it have it and get it. Its lif...

Making Eczema Manageable

Can Eczema Be Manageable

Who understands having Eczema! I hope whoever reads this knows I'm living with it have it and get it. Its life altering upsetting and well damn right inconvenient. I have had it for most of my life from a child infact. Its been a learning curve for my family the doctors and myself. Finally once you become an adult you get to know your skin and what works for you and what doesn't. Here are a few of my tips that work for me and make living with Eczema more comfortable.

• Learn a way to not get stressed it won't help when suffering from flare ups
• Keep a diary for the foods you eat, will help to eliminate what foods could be a cause of a flare up
• Generally rule of thumb avoid sugar and Dairy it will aggravate the itchiness 
• Don't get yourself too heated, during the cold seasons try and layer up so when you get hot its easier to take a layer off to cool down! jumper materials will get you too hot too quick and the material will itch.
• Keep to cottons, wool acrylics will annoy and itch
• Try and change your bed sheets often, Eczema sufferers shed a lot more skin than usual especially because we itch, so better to have clean sheets to sleep in
• Shower and moisturise always this will clean the skin and add the moisture back in which is very important. 
• Don't avoid mosituring and yes you do need to lather, delicately applying will not work, it needs to be generous and throughout the day, this will prevent flare ups and you will have less bouts of cracked skin.
• When you have cracked skin moisturise before you go running to use steroid I know because I have thinned my skin out a lot due to over usage of them, do everything but that the side effects are more prevalent.
• Try alternative medicine especially Chinese Acupuncture or then Ayurvedic  it will help more than the allopathic, I guess the theory is that it works more intrinsically 
• When exercising keep cool at the same time sweating will aggravate the skin, Swimming is a good way of keeping fit and staying cool.
• If you need to use perfume, use it on your clothing rather than directly on your skin it will flare up
• Deodorant under the arms should be the roll on rather than spray..makes it more comfortable and to be honest works better
• When washing dishes ( though try and avoid at all costs) wear gloves the detergent will flare the hands
• Speaking of hands washing Hair can be a nightmare too, if you can visit the hair dressers once in awhile to give your hands a rest with that, but I would suggest using gloves.
• Not all moisturises will feel the same on your skin so try them all out and see what works, I remember my specialist telling me Petroleum jelly would work well for me as it keeps you a lot more greasy for longer periods, but it would make me feel itchy and uncomfortable cream based products work better but it has to be super creamy and the after effects should not be drying!, Diprobase never worked for me, neither the Aveeno brand made from oats, it all left me feeling dry including Aqueous the very popular cream prescribed to us. E45 hands down wins for me its creamy leaves a soft feel on the skin, and their are many different products you can choose from like shampoo, hand cream, bath oil, bath gel and so on. 
• Try not to wear tight clothes , they may look good but won't help in anyway, leave jeans for the colder months, stick to flawy material that give your skin space to breathe! skirts Maxi dresses flawy bell bottoms they all look fashionable and work.
• Keep yourself happy seems silly?! but when your moral is low the first thing that gets effected will be your skin its the weakest spot, you will tend to think worry and scratch its our nervous twitch, so surround yourself with happy people happy thoughts and don't be apologetic about getting the toxic people out! its your health your skin your well being. Just know who really cares.
• Keep yourself active and busy , you will find you itch the most once you get into bed. thats because then your mind is idle and attention goes back to the skin, and then suddenly you will notice you are itchy so keep busy or go to bed when tired, the bed can be a haven for itching unnecessarily. 
• Breaking the habit of itching is key
• Try not to keep long nails won't help and will create infection so short nails are better.
• Dont scratch harshly train your mind to rub not harsh scratches that way you are trying to save the skin breaking and leaving open wounds.

These are just some of my tips and tricks. I would suggest, joining locals groups as well. This helps in meeting people who understand this kind of a condition and you can share ideas and views plus you can also share whats making you sad and unhappy, remember a problems shared is a problem halved.

Being different is ok. Don't ever forget that. It makes us alot more empathetic and caring in life. We share more compassion with others and never tire in helping others out. Resilience and excelling at life becomes our motto. 

If any of you have any questions regarding products for the skin or makeup and want some advice based on me being a chronic Eczema sufferer, then don't hesitate in asking me on any of my social media platforms.

Helpful Website: www.eczema.org

Hope this helps anyone. Even if its one person. I will know that I have made a difference!

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Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..

Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..: First Bloggers Meet Its funny how Blogging can literally open doors you never thought of! I started my blogging journey 2 years ago. t...

Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..

Neerus Lifestyle: Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..: First Bloggers Meet Its funny how Blogging can literally open doors you never thought of! I started my blogging journey 2 years ago. t...

Berkshire Bloggers Meetup..

First Bloggers Meet

Its funny how Blogging can literally open doors you never thought of! I started my blogging journey 2 years ago. the first year I blogged regularly once a week , this year due to my other job I have not uploaded as regularly. (My Url is creamsnocreams.blogspot.co.uk I am a lifestyle blogger which covers anything from Travel, Books, Tv Programmes to Beauty). However its nice to know that Im still in the radar of some bloggers and good to know that I can also get invited to events.

This event was organised by the lovely @sophieroseblog at the Reading Oracle Shopping Centre. We started off by having lovely nibbles and some drinks and a little bit of mingling.

There must have been a group of at least 10-12 ladies. All running their own blogs different age ranges. Was nice to see everyone supporting each other, it didn't matter how big or small your blog was.

After mingling we were then taken to House of Fraser where Urban Decay were featuring some of their summer collection of Eyeshadows, Contouring, Highlighters. This limited edition Jean Michael Basquiat makeup has a unique packaging, feels like a collectors item, it reflects the designers flare. We had a lovely lady @sophiemccllm representing Urban Decay, she showed us different ways of using this makeup, we were used as her models to showcase the colours. I loved the factor that she was so flamboyant that it automatically inspired you to be more adventurous with colours and style. I was very much interested in the bright neon turquoise blue palette and asked how this could be used she cleverly showed me a way. There was also a neutral palette with golds and browns my favourite and go to at all times.  Some other lovely blogger asked how to contour we were also shown little tricks that would enhance this more.

Jean Michael Basquit Tenant Eyeshadow Pallette Retail Price £35

Jean Michael Basquit Gold Griot Eyeshadow pallette Retail Price £35

Shape Shifter Retail Sale Value £39.50

Can you see the awesome summery colours above! I need to experiment more! The contouring was interesting but felt little complicated for my liking, it was a double sided pallette, on one side powder and the other side cream. Depending on your skin type you could choose the side which suits you better.

Jean Michael Basquit Gallery Blush Pallette Retail Price £27

This palette above is also very pretty again theres a Blusher, Contouring and Highlighter. We were shown to wet the fan brush which then set the colours better on the face! great little tip!

All in all I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Was a lovely Meetup and that too my first one. Great group of ladies and a fabulous Brand. I love Urban Decay and it was a Privlege to be invited.

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Neerus Lifestyle: My Current Favourite Foundations!

Neerus Lifestyle: My Current Favourite Foundations!:  Favourite Foundations! What happens when you start on a makeup journey?, Its usually means being confused to what colour matches a...

Neerus Lifestyle: My Current Favourite Foundations!

Neerus Lifestyle: My Current Favourite Foundations!:  Favourite Foundations! What happens when you start on a makeup journey?, Its usually means being confused to what colour matches a...

My Current Favourite Foundations!

 Favourite Foundations!

What happens when you start on a makeup journey?, Its usually means being confused to what colour matches as foundation and getting that completely wrong! wearing a dark lipliner with a light lipstick remember that phase in the 90's. I have long since moved on from this. I think reaching your 40's you finally get the right groove for makeup. Since the ample Youtube videos arrived I have managed to sort of teach myself the right look for when and how to apply, I love that this information is available so easily now! so believe me Im a beauty junkie for sure!

This is where my love for makeup especially foundations came from. My taste and favourites change all the time depending on mood the season and how my skin is feeling. 

I have a huge Muji drawer crammed full of foundations small bottles large moisturising colour correcting seasonal things! list goes on! and my current favourites are as follows:

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Its a long time  favourite for many bloggers and rightly so, this foundation is not dependant on seasons or how your skin may feel. Its a lovely thick creamy consistency that glides over your skin, it has a build-able type of consistency which is what I like it makes it much more versatile, lighter during the day and heavier in the evening. Works especially well with dry skin but I can't see it not working for someone with combination skin. Lots of shades to choose from.

Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue 

Bare Minerals doesn't get the recognition it should . I came across this brand by chance one day and I swear by it for dry skin. This is my go to foundation for the summer. Its dewy, glowy, perfect for a sun kissed look, little concealer bronzer and you are good to go. People don't talk about this foundation enough  I wish they would. SPF 30 which is so good for being on holiday. I burn easily so for me good protection is key and at the same time a good coverage so this foundation is by far my holy grail during the hot months. its a light coverage initially but you can build up. 

Giorgio Armani Power Fabric

This is my new foundation, one that I have fallen in love with! I was always meaning to try the Illuminous silk foundation and never got around to it when I went to the counter and told them I preferred a fuller coverage I was pointed in this direction, I certainly can't compare, and one day will try the illumnious silk foundation but for now this Power Fabric is amazing its silky smooth very moisturising and cream like when applied. One pump pretty much gives you a good coverage but if you wish two pumps thats more than enough. Theres no dry residue left its a very flawless finish neither matt or dewy. I think this also can be used for any season and be used for all skin types. SPF 25 which is pretty good.

Mac Matchmaster 

Random purchase just because it was new a few months back and was really very impressed with the feel of the foundation and the coverage slightly lighter but can be built up, though only one issue blends better with a blending sponge rather than a brush seems to leave streaks! You need patience to work this into your skin so a quick application won't work. SPF 15 disappointing for me I wouldn't really take this on holiday especially if like me you are Fair and burn on your face it will not protect you a great deal. 

Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick

This purchase is perfect for nights out where your pictures need to be flawless. Its a stick with a creamy consistency yellow undertones so suits anyone with red pigmentation in their face. Apply in small amounts directly onto your face, trick is to not to over do it! otherwise starts looking little caky. As long as you get that part right its a perfect coverage for a special night out. Thats how I use it. I have hardly made a dent in it and have had it for over a year now. 

Thats pretty much my favourites right now. What foundations are you loving at the moment. Are you like me and change according to season or do you stick to what you love no matter what?

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Neerus Lifestyle: Clerkenwell Vinatge Clothing And Accessorise Fair...

Neerus Lifestyle: Clerkenwell Vinatge Clothing And Accessorise Fair...: Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair www.clerkenwellvintagefashionfair.co.uk For those you you that don't know, this is a fair thats ...

Clerkenwell Vinatge Clothing And Accessorise Fair

Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair

www.clerkenwellvintagefashionfair.co.uk

For those you you that don't know, this is a fair thats been established since 2009. Its location is the wonderful and unique and very much vintage themed CourtHouse Hotel in Clerkenwell East London. Its in a great hip and trendy part of London.

Guaranteed to see slightly eccentric individuals with very much their own style and bespoke way of dressing! 

This fair was great for any people who like the 40's/50's/60/s and 80's. I didn't necessarily feel greatly inspired by all the clothes but the Accessorise were great and certainly got my imagination running wild. Hats, Old antique Jewellery fabulous shoes and not to mention the wacky and designer labelled belts fit for a lady with Ostrich sized legs!

I succeeded in purchasing a Coco Channel scarf that screams Designer exactly what I Like, tacky I know but I need people to know its designer no subtlety here darling! Sale price £55 I got her down to £20! bargain hey and a Lovely Cross body bag from the 80's, good hard and robust kind of leather mix colour of brown and black with a really unique clasp, its a golden running panther as you can see in the picture and I think thats what makes the bag! Sale Price £65 I got it down to £30!

Once you have shopped and quenched that need to be fashionable, wander into the lounge of the hotel and enjoy some live jazz music was so much fun great music good vibe loved it! Just a little bit of random Information, the hotel has been built where the courthouse prison was they still have the cells where the Krays brothers ( Eastlondon Gangsters of the 60's) were imprisoned, they have made it a part of the lounge area slightly creepy yes but interesting nonetheless. 

For those of you looking to go, this fair will be running throughout the year. Cost only £4 get yourself on the mailing list and when theres sellers you are interested in go and attend... Its worth checking out, its a great day out and why not check a different part of London out.

www.clerkenwellvinatgefashionfair.co.uk

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Daughter Of A Immigrant

I Am A Daughter Of A Indian Immigrant!

Where has this post come from, triggered from the hype surrounding the Brexit situation.  When we did exit the EU I felt sick to my stomach I remember feeling rejected and in some ways Alienated in a country that has always been my home and for once it effected my sleep and my feeling of belonging. You might be thinking why such a dramatic response, well if that kind of plight gets 50% of the vote you wonder how much are the immigrants excepted really across the board.

Immigrant according to Wikipedia/ Google is - 'A Person Who Comes Permanently To Live In A Foreign Country' . So not to take advantage of the system, not to create problems, or ostracise themselves, rather they want to blend in and make a foreign country their home. Give their children a better opportunity.  Lets not forget the family and friends that they have left behind for a better future, it takes a great deal of courage. 

I mean I am a daughter of an immigrant my Father left India back in 1961, for a better life, more prosperity, a brighter future, far better choices and options and a more developed and broader way of thinking. He felt these things staying in India were not going to be achievable some may disagree with his decision I know a lot of his family did but he believed that and I can understand why, as he has shared many a story with me over the years over a hot cup of Chai and I listened with awe and admiration that he could be so bold so strong at such a young age. You see living in India and being a part of a family of 10 meant that many expectations were there for you, you needed to educate yourself in the career path they ( family) thought appropriate and if you didn't you would be beaten  and not excepted as a family member. The stifling expectations made my father run, some could say he shirked the responsibility of his family but to be honest he always says more kids left the family home the better as it meant if more remained there was more mouths to feed. As sad as that sounds that story vibrates through many households in India during the 50's and 60's. 

When my father came to the UK at age 18 he didn't expect any handouts not at all, what he did like was that basic human dignity was respected in this country, you had rights with Law backing them. If you worked hard the benefits were there. He enjoyed a systematic country where no longer bribery was the way forward and where any job big or small was respected you were not berated for coming from a particular kind of family and doing 'those kind of jobs' which he got a lot of stick for from India. I guess my Father was a free spirit and needed to learn from the school of Life rather than be spoon fed how and what is appropriate. 

When my mother arrived a further 11 years later in 1972, she also did what any other young women would she worked as a team with my father and created a future a life together, they have never stopped working , achieving and progressing they took baby steps and moved forward and sometimes those risks pulled them back a few steps but they never gave up! continued to do the right thing by their family and work. 

What impact does that have on the children born to parents from abroad, we are the first generation British Indian kids and remember this is my perspective so I don't want anyone getting offended or think what is she talking about?! its my feelings towards my life being bought up here! and I'm sure some of you will be able to relate to this in some shape or form. 

I had the privilege of two worlds rolled into one, that being the Indian world at home and the westernised existence outside, was it confusing?, at times but was it worth it,  most definitely! Confusing because certain things were imposed on us due to the parents fear of their children becoming too westernised, now what exactly did that mean?! One can only assume, Pubs, Clubs, Drinking, Smoking Having Sex and god forbid a boyfriend. Also the fear that we would lose touch with our indian culture and what it stands for.  So confusing for us growing up was the duality of a life that became second nature. The lies became who we were as there was no way you could get any understanding from them about freedom of choice. We naturally understood the culture from our parents eyes once we stepped outside our homes it was the western ways we mostly could relate to. Oh yes you 20 somethings or even 15 year olds reading this, 20 years ago this was our existence and the freedoms you guys have now have is us having created the path for you!!! stand up and drum roll please!..... come on it was tough in that teenage selfish mind of mine I felt suffocated and annoyed stifled and not to mention hard done by. But talk to the 40 year old me and you realise , it wasn't really any of their faults. They were just trying to make sense of world that was alien to them, too much freedom and choice scared them our Indian society gave us rules and by abiding by them life is a lot more simpler so for them the unadulterated choices were just too much for them to handle. However ask me and I loved it , thrived on it and lived for it.

I guess you could say we were as in my brother and I in an orthodox family life and it I think was done from fear. For Parents from another country I think their worst nightmare would have been westernised kids, who don't know anything about their culture and in some ways reject it to fit into the country they call home. So temple trips on a Sunday, Hindi classes once a week were a standard norm and you were not asked if thats what you wanted to do it was expected of you! I think it gave the parents a sense of control in a foreign country and in some ways kept us close to home.

The positives about this are that when we did our annual India visits to see grand parents and cousins, we were not so alien to the language, understood what family ties were and  generally got on with it. The drawbacks were adjusting to a chaotic India that as a youngster was difficult to process, but whatever we felt, it was home to my parents. Nonetheless it was a lot of adjustment one required to be able to enjoy the 6 weeks summer holidays in good old Punjab.

There is so much I have learnt from my ' Immigrant' parents and one thing is hard work ethic and how to build a community support to surround you when you have no family in the UK, oh yes we have no one aside from the nuclear family that we are and our respective partners, all the rest of our aunts and uncles cousins etc are in India or have emigrated to other countries. The biggest challenge I think for us, that are the first generation of 40 and under, we had to try and in some ways to emulate what our parents did and work extra hard to prove to them that all the sacrifices they did for us was worth it. Im not sure if we have succeeded and don't forget that could mean being happy and healthy with your choices, having a family of your own or even doing well in your chosen career path!

I have to say the up and coming generation now in the UK will never understand us and the things we had to adjust to except and work around, however thats just how it is with the circle of life, one generation carves and creates the path for the next to make free choices and to not have to be so answerable to the Indian culture you are born into. However the strict Indian society conditioning still remains etched in my memory and is hard to shrug off at the best of times.

I admire my Father making that choice at the age of 18 to leave India, it takes a lot of courage to step into the unknown and for my Mother to join him years later and their continued support for one another and never giving up I salute you and love you deeply for all that you do have done I appreciate no end and like many first generation kids of Immigrant parents we will never truly understand the hard work you had to put into settling and making a new country your new home.

My teachings from all this are that, you never take anything for granted ever, you work hard for what you want and you dream big because one day those same dreams can become reality! Your seek and thirst for knowledge should never wither keep it alive always and ultimately family above anything else! no Handouts no looking to blame others for your misfortune rather you learn from it and move on.

So next time you want to judge someone that leaves their  home to make another country their home be gentle with your understanding that a lot of people are truly wanting better things for themselves and are wanting to interact and mix in with a community thats not theirs to begin with. They are also leaving their loved ones behind and all the support system and love that they know.

This Is For My Parents ..You Make Me The Person I Am Today....

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How I Keep Faith

How I Keep Faith

Faith is an interesting word! for some it may mean religion, god, inner strength and certain beliefs. Its your perception and whatever that is, is right because If thats what motivates you inspires and you and pushes you forward through life's challenges, then its the momentum of faith that has kept you going.

In this I just wanted to talk about what it means to me and how it helps me through life. Ive always been a firm believer that life is full of miracles and that the way forward is to look forward and not back keep pushing ahead one step in front of the other. The answers lie inside us and faith god is inside us too. Too much lies externally for most of us and I don't believe that is the case, looking within and searching for the answers is what helps me and stops the panic that arises when life can seem like a dark tunnel.

We all have challenges and let me by no means try and trivialise anyones issues, if its a problem for you then its a challenge you are facing, however I think the void in a lot of us including myself, we forget to be grateful for all that we are blessed with however big or small. I do beleive  we all have a purpose here each one of us we just need to ask the universe what that service may be , how can I step aside from my woes and add value to this beautiful world that I temporary live in.

These are the few questions and discussions I have shared with some special people and I feel rather than follow a certain doctrine , prayers or religion this in itself moves me forward makes me seek knowledge and gives me strength.

So some of the things that I do to gain strength is to :

Meditate- I know the biggest cliche ever, but seriously it works, it doesn't have to be complicated at all! just deep breathing so that your Diaphragm expands in and out honestly the calming effect it has, is next to none, I get a lot of anxiety with certain things in my life and this just puts things in to perspective! firstly the crazy dialogue thats running through your mind quietens down and your breathing slows down and these two things together in tangent just calm your life down...TRY IT. Of course you can also listen to soothing music, you can chant, visualise whatever works with your mind 

Affirmations- I say what I wish to become so  if its requiring some healing then I say ' My body knows how to heal itself', 'I love and Approve of Myself' 'The Universe Supports Me ' , all these kind of affirmations are teaching your subconscious dialogue that this is what your mind and body wants and is doing , honestly its like planting a seed the fruition of it may not happen straight away but in time if you persevere you will see the changes, I have tried and tested this and I wouldn't be where I am today If it wasn't for this.

Being Of Service- How many times have we become obsessed about an issue regarding me myself and I? its a lot more useful to step outside yourself and be of service to the universe, I need to do it more but in the past I have volunteered for years and believe not only was I helping I made friends learned new skills and gained confidence that I too could make a difference to someones life. You can go to a place of worship and help, or befriend an old uncle or aunt that could do with some company have tea and a chat it doesn't have to be big or small just something where you are thinking beyond you and your kids your job your life etc. it makes an enormous difference SO go do it make someone happy! might just help you.

Learn Something New- How important is it to keep growing I think imperative, its so easy to get complacent and just plod along, but learning something new developing yourself a new skill set is exciting and makes life much more interesting, and I do think it keeps the brain cells ticking as well as diversion and a aversion from things that could be worrying you. Its a trick I use and sometimes It could be as simple as reading a new book and joining a book club, you get talking and learning from each other, try some new seminars go to some talks perhaps learn a language whatever it might be do it for you and enjoy it and bask in the factor that you are learning something new. 

Keep Humble- How many times has life gone so well that you start thinking life couldn't get any better! maybe not intentionally but you for sure perhaps lose a little of the humility that is needed at all times in life, I would say keep that in check, Humility I think is the most attractive quality an individual can possess its the only thing that will keep a continued bridge between us all regardless of whats happening in life. So remain humble reach out to others when you think they may need it and if you are doing well in your career family life etc give thanks to the universe and have an intention to make sure you remain walking on the ground always.

Prioritise Time- Though we may think this life span is long in the bigger scheme of things its not its probably a nano second out in the universe! so make time for things that really matter don't be so attached to the tangible things surrounding you rather create happy memories, spend quality time with family and make sure you give yourself enough time to be and do the things that make you happy too, and I'm not saying shirk your responsibilities, I'm just saying that while you are here leave a mark that will long stay here on earth while you are gone.

So these are just some of the things that keep my faith really strong, when life gets troublesome and tough, divert your attention to things that are beyond just you , start with some that I have mentioned only because its tested and it works!

Otherwise when life throws lemons what do you do? do you make Lemonade or do you get down  whats your coping mechanism any thoughts? Leave me some comments that the best part.

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Sandersons Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea Party!

Mad Hatters Tea Party In Pics!

Cocktails! Before The Tea!

Meat Platter And Veggie Platter Anyone!

Varying Teas!

Cake Tier With Macroons, Ladybird Cakes And Much More!

CourtYard!

Hope you enjoyed my Mad Hatters Tea Party images at the Sanderson Hotel. It Was A lovely and Unique experience, if you ever get a chance and want to treat yourself then do check it out, The courtyard, water cascading in the background just a very Feng Shui feel! Do ask for a table out in the courtyard and if anyone is vegan or vegetarian they cater for that too, as you could see in one of the platters it was all vegan including the colour of the bread. Its not a cheap day out and for a family of four can cost upto £230! Varying teas are at hand and the theme is so cute, it will take you back to your Alice In Wonderland days! even the menu comes in a hardback book, all the choices of hot beverages come written on small play cards and the best thing is the takeaway left over bag! how sweet is that!

I have to say afternoon tea for me is my favourite meal to have out. Teas and Scones and sandwiches I just love it! oh how British am I?!

Do you guys like going for an Afternoon tea?! Do you have a favourite spot?

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W Barecelona! Summer Break 2016

W Barcelona June 2016 (Placa De La Rosa Dels Vents)

Short breaks and trips away from the usual routine is so important. It gives you that well earned rest that you so desire and time to reflect on life..

I did just that with my beautiful folks and chose the fabulous W in Barcelona, I had read some amazing blog reviews on this particular hotel and realised this could give us the best of both worlds the beach at your door step and the city just 10 mins away. Did we get this! absolutely, it was perfect weather! the hotel had a buzz that was brilliant for people watching. The pool deck stole my heart and we spent many hours watching the sea the sun and reading on these fabulous canopy beds! 

The flight from LHR to Barcelona only takes around 2 hours, so not far to get that good old Vitamin D that we all so need. It has history, beautiful beaches amazing Architecture and just a great cosmopolitan buzz about it. 

Barcelona certainly has something for everyone! if you just want to meander the day then W Barcelona is perfect, you can enjoy half the day at the property and the rest can be spent walking alongside the promenade, walking into the local town Playa Del Mar which has shops, restaurants, cafes, open markets and live Music! its just so surreal and beautiful. W Barcelona! has 26 floors, the upper most floor has a bar with a view that is to die for. On the ground level each pool has superb decking area where there were four poster canopy style beds to relax in, my evenings were spent people watching reading and just taking picture after picture|! you just have to right with a view like that!

Placa Del Cataluyna 10 minutes from W Barcelona (Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents), is the main square in the city and very much like the Regents Street or Oxford Street of London. Designer shops, plush cafes, people chilling with Sangria and Tapas and enjoying the weather and good company! We did a lot of the circling things in a map on foot in search of things! So we managed to find 2 of the very famous Antoni Goudi buildings in the heart of Placa Del  Cataluyna, amazing Architect, Casa Batllo is a popular building gets a lot of tourist surrounding it the history behind it is fascinating do go ahead and read about it. Its now open to the public as a museum worth checking out. Antoni Goudis Architect style was very much coloured mosaics, pillars skulls and bones and different ceramics to make the buildings unusual.

Park Guell is a must see I would suggest if you are looking to go inside then book ahead from the hotel or then online the queues during this peak season were insane. Its mesmerising the whole thing and to think it originally was suggested that this would have been an elite set of apartments for the aristocratic, but that idea didn't work and Antoni Goudi ended up completing and living there himself I think one other family purchased one of the flats and still have it in their family to date. For the purposes of the public they have opened up the Antoni Goudi's house for people to see his architecture abilities and how he lived it is very impressive tall ceilings, long cathedral style windows, unusual furniture all in a rather grande way!

Park Guell

Park Guell

Park Guell

Park Guell

Park Guell

When I'm in Barcelona I love to indulge in their Fresh Garlic Bread either with Olives or sun-blushed tomatoes,  Feta Salads and Paellea, its fresh full of simple flavours and just simply mouth watering! Near our hotel the promenade had lots of lovely restaurants that served freshly cooked fish and paella so when in that area do check out the shops running alongside the sea.

This short but sweet trip has left so many beautiful memories in my heart, I would recommend this city to everyone its a gem of a place, something for all and not to mention the twelve hours of sunshine that is guaranteed.

Where have you been this summer, or where are you planning to go?

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