Little adventures-on the way to France

On the way to France 

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Good morning you lovely people! I'm chilling inside as it's way too hot for me, but while waiting for Christopher to prepare his speech, I took the opportunity to write this blog post. As you may be aware, and if you are not, I am currently in France! Really content and overwhelmed with the beauty surrounding me. But I wanted to show you what I saw getting to Ploemeur, and also what my surroundings were like when I arrived. 

I hope you enjoy this little adventure  and have a lovely day :). 

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This was the first picture that I took when I entered the boat, it started moving ever so slightly, I took the opportunity to grab a photograph, as I wanted to capture every moment of me travelling to another country. This to me is highly significant, as it shows my baby steps of leaving behind my anxiety and trying something completely new. On the other hand, when I snapped this picture, I was overwhelmed with the emerald water and dancing waves, it's such a magnificent view, and I will cherish it until I see it again. 

Mike (boyfriends dad) took this photograph, this is when I started to feel brave moving around the deck, simply because the boat was terribly rocky, one wrong step and over you go! This is Christopher, my beloved boyfriend, he's  so sweet and kind, and also made me feel safe  for this picture to be taken. As you can see my arms are wrapped around him, and the height difference is uncanny! He's massive in comparison; but this means I can fit inside his arms easily :').
He makes me extremely happy and I love that when I look at this photo I can remember stumbling around and struggling to see as the sun was blinding me.

Can we just take a minute to discuss how beautiful this view is! The sky in alight! This is what makes me content, a clear crisp sky and fresh salty water, I can almost taste the fresh sea salt on my lips while riding the sea. I also remember being really close to France, we were only 30 minutes  away! I was tingling with excitement, another part of our journey was soon to be over, and I couldn't wait to ge to my final destination. 

Cuteness. Looks like butter wouldn't melt, Sam and Chris are adorable! I had to really try and get Sam to smile in this one, it's not like he hates his picture taken (it is); but he thinks "it's not cool" to have a picture with you r brother :'). These two chums really make my day; there arguments are entertaining and ever so silly, for example arguing who would get the last sweet :'). I had to sit on the boat with them for 4 hours watching them bicker; oh it was fun..

I was feeling brave! This is when I gained the confidence to put my phone over the edge of the boat, not going to lie it took me a few goes as I was shaking so much! But I managed to take a good looking image; you can see the waves crashing against the boat; it's abstract art. On the other hand, it reminds me of my hair going crazy, and that it took me a good 10 minutes to brush the sea salt out of my hair. But it was worth the tugging, because I was able to capture and create long lasting memory. 

He's not my biological brother, but I consider him my baby bro. I love him so much, he's full of SO much energy and happiness. He never fails to make me laugh, whenever I feel down he wipes it all away. This little guy isn't so little anyway, he's nearly as tall as me! I've known him for a year and I've loved every moment, I remember when we first met, and he was absolutely terrified of me! But now he'll happily hug and annoy me; just like a normal little brother. 

This was when I saw another country for the first time in my life! I rushed out and took as many photos as I physically could! Obviously I haven't put them all here because you would have been bored of seeing the same thing over and over again. I was so pleased and stunned, I was in disbelieve, simply because this was the first time I was going abroad, and it wasn't with my immediate family. In regards to this image, I love the fresh pea grass, and the beautiful architecture luring in the background.

I captured this when me and the family came out of the boat, this was the first thing that I properly seen in France! The sky is enriching and stunning! The golden fields is a bundle of joy and the grass sings with such beauty. I wanted to get of the car and dive into the field! I assume that because I'm so short I would have been lost amongst the golden stems.

When I arrived at the farm Nanny France showed me my bedroom, this is what I saw outside of my window! Absolutely breathtaking don't you think? I'm a sucker for flowers so I was happy just staying there and relaxing. I couldn't believe what was in front of me! Beats my back-garden any day! This was at 9:00 pm, and there was still more to explore!

Profoundly, where I am in France-Plomeur it's based in the middle of nowhere, I'm on a Farm! Which is ever so exciting! You do't get the loud cars or people stumbling along the street because they have had too much to drink. You get wonderful wildlife, chickens being one of them. I could hear them before I could see, they sound humorous, and their actions match this. I love the way they bob their heads up and down, and flap their wings simultaneously.

These three images blew my mind, I was walking through the farm trying to find some cows as Sam wanted me to get over my fear of cows. but I was distracted by the shear beauty of the sunset, it was something that I have never seen before in the UK and it was beyond stunning. I felt like I was in a fairy-tale, living in the moment was so much better than this picture; but this is the best I could possibly do for you guys. 

MY THOUGHTS OF THIS DAY:

First and foremost, I was happy none the less, this was more than what I was expecting! I was in another country, 19 years of existence and I had finally landed in another country. I will be exploring more and more each day, and with this comes meeting new people. I have already met Chris' entire French side of the family, and I love each and everyone of them. They are so kind and welcoming; but evidently there is a language barrier for me as I can't understand French; whereas: Sam, Chris and Anne do, as they are French. I just get them to translate for me, which is frustrating at times because I wish I could just have a fluent conversation with someone.

I am really enjoying myself so far, and I can't wait to share what else I have done so far this holiday :).

This is the end of the blog post, I'm ever so sorry that this took a few days to get up, I've been so busy! Plus the internet connection isn't the best here; but it's better than the hotel. I will hopefully be posting a similar blog post tomorrow, but it really does depend on what we are doing; we have no set plans here we just go with the flow! 

I love you all so very much! I  will see you soon! If you want to keep up to do with what I do daily use my social media down below :).

Be safe and stay tuned Little ones :) x x x 

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Advice-what to pack

What toiletry essentials do I need on holiday?

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Good afternoon! How has your day been so far? I know that I have been chilling with Chris, we have watched a few films and just enjoyed each others company :).
He's having a little nap while I've decided to write this little blog post; it was something that I was preparing on writing soon; as I indeed heading to France in 2-3 weeks! I'm very excited and I can't wait to take you guys alone with me :)
As shown in the title, I will be informing you on what toiletry essentials you will need to bring when you are heading on holiday.
If you want to know more details on these products, and why you will need them have a little read down below :).

If you want to see how to plan a holiday click here!

 Deodorant:

Deodorant is an absolute must have! Grab whatever one you want, I chose the Nivea pearl&beauty. This scent is so refreshing and beautiful; it's like spraying faint perfume on your body. This deodorant actually compliments my Mac Turquatic perfume really well; as it's not overpowering; it doesn't take over my perfume scent. If you like sweet and refreshing scents then you will love this deodorant.
On the other hand, whatever deodorant you purchase you will need it for holiday, especially if you are heading to a hot country! You are going to be sweating profusely; if you are anything like me, (I sweat so much! Like literally water coming out of my armpits!); you will NEED deodorant. If you feel like you are getting too moist or uncomfortable because of the weather spray this all over your body. Not only will you smell great, but it's probably the best feeling. 

 Lip balm:

I thought that lip balm was a must have! I use lip balms daily even if I'm not going on holiday; just because if I don't they get chapped and dry; and I don't want that! Especially if you are kissing your partner ;). I have used a multitude of lip balms, EOS, Chanel, Burts Bees etc. But I thought that I would pick up the Nivea Sun Protect lip balm, I am a massive fan of Nivea and their products are just as good, if not better than high end. I used this lip balm last year, and the scent is fresh; it reminds me of sun cream- in which I adore! The smell of sun cream is probably one of mu favourites; is that just me? :').

I am heading to France, and it tends to hit the 30 degree mark if not more, so instead of using a normal lip balm;  I wanted something with SPF in, so that my lips won't burn. I would advice that if you are going somewhere hot; that you need to buy a lip balm with SPF in. 

Toothpaste:

Evidently you need toothpaste, you should brush your teeth twice a day, obviously this is an extreme essential. Oral hygiene is extremely important, you don't want the issues I had in the past with dentists. If you want to read about that experience click here! When you are on holiday you want to make sure you smell nice in ALL departments, you never know you might meet someone there ;). In my situation I'm going to be with my boyfriend, and I'm pretty sure he won't want to kiss me if I had bad breath :'). In terms of my toothpaste I've decided to go with the, Sensodyne Gentle Whiting toothpaste. My teeth are extremely sensitive, I have used the brand Sensodyne for years! Just because I had so many issues with my teeth; my dentist actually recommend this brand to me, and I've never used anything else since. In terms of this toothpaste, I have used this for 3 months. They do whiten your teeth slowly and slightly it's obviously not going to look like you've just had your teeth whitened; but they give them a fresh look; while looking after your teeth, and not making them feel sensitive; simply because I know that some whitening toothpastes can cause sensitivity. 

 Tooth brush holder:

Fundamentally, in my perspective this is an essential, I'm the sort of person that cringes once I've used my tooth brush, and then puts it back in the holiday bag. No matter how much I have washed it, and dried it; it still makes me cringe. I like the fact that I can use this tooth brush holder; as it segregates all the other products, I don't have to worry about anything else touching my toothbrush. On the other hand, it's clear, so you can see that your toothbrush is in there. They are really cheap to buy, I bought this from Savers for 29p ... Yes 29p! They really aren't expensive! You can reuse them time and time again. If you are travelling a lot, then I would suggest that you get your hands on one of these, even if you go camping it's perfect! It keep it clean and tidy. 

 Sun cream:

This is number one! You should always carry this around with you! Even if you aren't  on holiday, it's so important that you have sun cream on you! This is what protects our skin! This prevents skin cancer from occurring; I can't stress enough how important this is! I have never been abroad before, but what I do know is that it's going to be hotter than the UK. The temperatures sometimes go to 40 degrees where I'm going. I need to make sure that I am getting maximum coverage when I go out on the beach; becuase that's where I'm going to be spending the most time on holiday.  When I was in boots all the Nivea sun cream was on offer, the 30 SPF and 50 were the same price; so evidently I went for the 50, as you get more protection out of it, for the same price. As mentioned previously I have been a fan of Nivea for years! I love there sun cream as it's not greasy, it applies well and I have never burnt while using it! Also the spay pump is perfect! It doesn't overload your skin with product, so you don't have to rub your skin religiously. 

Facial wipes:

Profoundly, when traveling around all day you want to head to bed with a fresh face, or start the day feeling clean. Facial wipes are the next best thing! They are super handy and convenient, if you can't bring your toner and other facial cleansers; find the best facial wipes suited for you. I picked the YESto Cucumber, I have done a full product review on these, if you want to see that then click here! 

I love these facial wipes, just like Nivea I have used this brand for years, I discovered them ages ago and I have never used any other form of facial wipe but these. They are easy to carry and put in your toiletry bag. Because of the cucumber essence it makes me feel awake and refreshed, which is what you want if you are waking up, or it you have had a hard day and you want to feel clean. As well as this, if you are heading to a hot country, the plastic seal on these wipes will make sure that they don't dry out; that was my biggest annoyance, is when I would buy facial wipes before YESto, and they would dry out because the sticky label wasn't intact anymore. 

Hand sanitiser:

I take this everywhere I go! Especially if I am going to London! The amount of bacteria on the London underground makes me sick! It's so important to stay clean, you don't want to make yourself ill because you hands aren't clean. You can buy any hand sanitisers, they all do the same job; but I find the cheaper hand sanitisers irritate my hands. So I decided to buy Carex moisture plus and sensitive. Simply because I will use the sensitive throughout the day and eventually it will dry my skin out; so when that happens I like to apply the moisture plus one; as it hydrates my skin as well as cleaning it. I have used this combination for at least a year, and I will stick to it, unless Carex bring another range out. In terms of where I'm going on Holiday, I'm heading to a farm, I need to make sure that my hands are clean and tidy for when I prepare food, and when I feed the animals; as I don't want to make myself sick, as well as the animals. 

Shower gel:

Shower gel is one of the most important toiletry, simply because this is what cleans you after you have had a busy day, or relaxing day in the hot sun. Despite what you have been doing you always need to cleanse your body; you need to get rid of all the sweat you have produced throughout the day. If not, then you will start to smell, not only will it irritate you, but it will make others around you uncomfortable, as they have to sit there ad smell unpleasant body odor. I will shower at least once a day, twice if I need to wash my hair in the evening, or three times depending o how the weather is. In regards to the shower gel I am using, its the body shop Fuji Green Tea, this is my favourite shower gel I have purchased yet! The reason why I bought this, was because The Body Shop discontinued the Virgin Mojito range, I was so disappointed but this shower gel smells so similar! When I discovered this I went to down on the Green Tea range! It's such a relaxing and refreshing scent, the only way to describe this would be your best holiday memory combined into a bottle. You will know what I mean when you smell it. 

Thank you ever so much for reading this blog post! It's completely different to what I would normally do, but I really enjoyed it! I am planning on going a 'what to pack in your suitcase' blog post. If you are interested in that then please let me know in the comments below, or on my social media. 

I love you all so very much, and I will see you later on today with a candle review. 

Stay safe and stay tuned Little ones :) x x x 

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Advice

How to plan a holiday 

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Good morning lovely people! How are you doing today? I've had a good old breakfast, and I' planning on posting three blog posts! Today is going to be a very productive and busy day for me; but I love a challenge! What are you guys up to today? Please let me know by commenting down below, or talking on my social media platforms! They are listed above and below this blog post!

I am heading to France with my boyfriend and his family in August, it's the first time I have ever been abroad! I know! I'm a very anxious bean, but this year I am fighting my fears and heading to France!
I thought that I would write this blog post to help people how to plan a holiday; as I've been planning mad for the last few months!
If you need help or advice on how to do this, have a little read below and enjoy!

P.S: if you are going on holiday, please tell me where you are going! I hope you have a lovely time!:D 

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Buy a planning book:

I bought this from John Lewis, but it can also be found on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1908170085/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0749556722&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=57VPQE7SM4SGKZQJHRBX
There are other planning books out there, you don't need to buy this exact one. It retails for £9.99.

When I found out that I was actually leaving the country for the first time in my life, I was so excited, but extremely nervous! I have NEVER been outside the UK. To stop my anxiety holding me back once more I decided to take matters into my own hands and buy a planning book. This enabled me to write down everything I needed to know. For example, within this book it has several sections which are essential when planning a holiday. 

Without this handy contraption, I don't think I would be leaving the country, I would be too nervous to remember the necessities at the top of my head. Having something organised to write everything down means I can look back on notes, any last minute adjustments can be made; and I can also record my encounters in another country. 

Within this book there are several sections, for example:

• Check list, 
• recommended websites to use;
• where to go; 
• where to stay; 
• what places you want to visit; 
• how you are going to get there 

This is a planners dream book! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it! It changed my life as it didn't make me anxious, it took away my nerves of traveling to a different place. I highly recommend a planning book when you are going on holiday! I can't stress this enough! 

Ask yourself questions:

When planning a holiday, you need to ask yourself the important questions, if you can't answer these questions clearly, then you need to plan further.
Ask yourself:

• Where do you want to go?
  Where have you always wanted to go? Make your dream a reality. Where in this world has always grabbed your attention? Is it the culture? The atmosphere? The food? Architecture? Whatever you are interested in go and make it possible! I know that I have always wanted to go to Rome, and I am hoping that I will going this time next year. my passion for Italian food is unreal! Pasta is my weakness, as well as architecture. I love buildings, the way they have changed over the years due to war, weather and people. Neat and modern buildings don't interest me, I love imperfections and cracking within the bricks. I want to explore Rome, not just for the beauty,but for the adventure and fulfillment I will get out of it. 
• What is the budget?
  How much can you afford? This means that you need to plan, how long you are going to stay, where you are going to go when you get there, and what are you going to buy? I know for a fact when I go to France, I want to purchase little trinkets that remind me of where I have been; I want to make my memory realistic. You need to make sure that you know how much you are going to spend on the holiday, as well as getting there.
  To make this dream reality, you need to make sure that you stay within your budget, and don't go over the top. 
• Where are you going to stay?
  Have you looked at hotels, hostels, B&B's? What do you want to get out of the holiday, where do you want to stay during your experience? This question will be answered differently depending on what you want, and what experience you want. For example, if you want to head on an adventure and live is rough, I would say head to a hostel. They are inexpensive, and you get to meet various characters along the way. On the other hand, do you find hotels satisfying, do you want to live a world of luxury? Are you at home with bathrobes and private rooms? Bu then again, it depends on where you want to go as well. 
• How are you going to get there?
  When going on holiday, you need to make sure that you know how to get there. What way do you like to travel? Or what way is easier and less stressful for you? I know that I have a fear of flying, I have never been on a plane, and I don't think I've brave enough to do it this year. I know that the way I am heading to France is car and boat. This is the way Chris's family always does it; (my boyfriend). I find this completely perfect, I love car journeys, despite getting really sick, but after the nausea  has faded, I can sleep for hours on end.
  As long as you know how you are going to get there and back, then that's pretty much the majority of your planning sorted. 
• What do you need to bring?
  Depending on where you are going, varies on what you need to bring. For example, are you heading to Dubai? If so, do you have sun-cream? Do you have the correct clothing? Do you have the right money currency? etc.
  I know that when I head to France I need clothes that are appropriate for the British weather; you guys know what I'm talking about! Hot one minute, then cold the next!

I know that within the next few weeks I will be showing you how to pack a suit case, what you need in your suitcase, and what not to forget! As the weeks role by, I will be keeping you up to date on what I am buying for France, as well as planning.
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Thank you for taking your time to read this! I hope you have a lovely day, and I will see you again later on today! I love you lots, stay tuned Little ones :D <3

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