10 Thoughts We All Have Playing The Sims!

22 January 2017

Ah, The Sims. I've spent countless hours hooked on creating them, their houses, and building their lives. At 23 I'm still as addicted as I was 10 years ago when we first got The Sims 2. A lot has changed moving from The Sims 2, 3, to 4, but I still have the same thoughts every time I play...

1. Ok. I'll create a Sim, that wont take long! *5 hours later*

2. HOUSE TIME! I am obviously an interior designer so this house will be incredible. Oh, 20,000 Simoleons... maybe not, or maybe I should Motherlode? NO, I will not cheat! Or maybe just a little... #kaching

3. Work time, first day at the new job so better not be late... C'MON WHY IS IT TAKING YOU SO LONG TO WALK FROM THE BATHROOM TO THE CARPOOL???

4. Did I say you could do that? DO NOT DISOBEY ME I AM YOUR GOD!

5. You can't be tired AGAIN, you have things to do and skills to learn! That promotion isn't going to get itself! Get painting!

6. Maybe it's time to settle down and have kids? But who should I marry? Nobody wants ugly children, maybe I should create a husband *the next day married & pregnant* Wow what a mistake, so not ready to be tied down with a kid... TWINS????

7. A Nanny will be a good idea.. wait why isn't she feeding the kids? Why are Social Services calling ME? I'm at work, I can't control the Nanny! Stop watching TV and feed my children!

8. JUST WALK OVER THE PLATE. IT'S A PLATE. IT IS NOT IN YOUR WAY.

9. So DONE with this family, they've caused me nothing but trouble! Wait, no, don't die. I LOVE YOU. BB NO

10. fler be gur nooba harmy mars sheeba glarch

13 January 2017

I've been wanting to write this post for a while because, well, I'm a self confessed Instagram addict! People seem to think that this is bad but let's face it, there are worse things in the world to be addicted to! Let the haters hate! I like pretty pictures!

Honestly, all of the instagram accounts I love how millions more followers than I ever will so they won't care about my little blog writing about them! But they post such beautiful photos it's a joy to see them on my feed everyday. If you don't already follow them, well, why not?

But, here are my top ten.....

CHAPTERSOFKAT

A photo posted by Kathryn (@chaptersofkat) on Dec 3, 2016 at 5:29am PST

DEVOTEDTOPINK

A photo posted by Leah | Devoted To Pink (@devotedtopink) on Dec 30, 2016 at 11:15am PST

ITSLITTLELAUREN

A photo posted by 🌸Little Lauren (@itslittlelauren) on Jan 11, 2017 at 10:51am PST

JUST_JODES

A photo posted by Jodes • 22 • Youtuber (@just_jodes) on Dec 26, 2016 at 12:32pm PST

KATE.LAVIE

A photo posted by KATE LA VIE (@kate.lavie) on Jan 1, 2017 at 11:21am PST

LIVPURVIS

A photo posted by Olivia (@livpurvis) on Jan 5, 2017 at 1:38am PST

ROBOWECOP

A photo posted by Rhianna (@robowecop) on Jan 9, 2017 at 9:20am PST

MARIAJBLOGS

A photo posted by ✨Maria J✨ (@mariajblogs) on Jan 4, 2017 at 12:09pm PST

MEGANMCCOIG

A photo posted by Megan McCoig (@meganmccoig) on Jan 2, 2017 at 6:47am PST

SEETHESTARSBLOG

A photo posted by Sarah Lauren (@seethestarsblog) on Dec 26, 2016 at 12:13pm PST

If you have any accounts you recommend I follow let me know!

9 January 2017

I wasn't going to do a January wish list because after Christmas I thought we'd all be present-ed out! But with my Birthday just around the corner I seem to find myself browsing the internet and wanting more and more! Who am I kidding, there's always something I want!

I definitely won't get half of what's on this list but a girl can dream! I have a lot of eyeshadow palettes because I realised I don't actually have any. Well I have a few cheaper ones but nothing great. AND I've never owned a beauty blender, but if I do, I want this baby pink one!! I know what you're thinking: what am I doing with my life?! WHO AM I?

Also can we talk about the most perfect Pandora charm on the planet! It's beautiful. Unfortunately I never wear my bracelet anymore so I probably won't get this but I had to include it!

from top left clockwise...

4 January 2017

Before visiting Iceland's Blue Lagoon I'd done my research and was ready to go. The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa around an hours drive outside of Iceland's capital city; Reykjavik. As I'd done my research I knew to take my own towel so I didn't get a big bill to use one of theirs, I knew I had to shower before entering the pool, and I knew about the freezing run between door and lagoon. But I was still so unprepared for what I experienced!

When you arrive you walk down a small path surrounded by beautiful black rocks. And, because we visited in December they were covered in snow. It was picturesque. Upon arrival they give you your wristbands that give you access to the changing rooms and lockers, and off you go! Although the changing rooms were modern and clean, I was surprised by the lack of private cubicles. There was about 5 private cubicles overall so unless you're prepared to bare all in public you may have to do some waiting! Thankfully, we were there early so this wasn't an issue for me. However, when I was leaving so were a lot of others so I had to do a bit of waiting - which was not great in a wet swimsuit!

The lagoon itself is beautiful. The water is unlike anything I've ever seen before - it isn't clear but it isn't dirty murky water. It's bright blue! The blue colour comes from the silica in the water when it reflects from the sunlight - and you can actually use a silica face mask whilst there (silica overdose)! Although there are people everywhere it doesn't seem overcrowded or rowdy; it's peaceful and serene. The mountains in the backdrop were covered in snow and the whole scene was perfect.

However, there's only so much time you can spend in water stewing until you turn into a prune. The water temperature varies with some parts being quite cool and other reaching up to 40 degrees; and whilst your body is submerged in the warm lagoon water, your face will be freezing in the 0 degree ice cold air. There aren't many words to describe how it feels sitting in a warm pool whilst it snows, hails, and 40 mph winds circle around you! It was very surreal and downright bizarre!

To take photos you can buy 'waterproof' phone cases but I didn't bother. You can go back to your locker if you wish so I just hovered my phone above the water for a while and then took it back to the locker. I was umming and ahhing over whether to get a waterproof case but I decided not. They aren't properly waterproof so you'd have to hover your phone anyway and they're likely to be way overpriced! But most people probably wont want to run back and forth.

CLAUDIA'S TOP TIPS:

1. Take multiple towels!! I took one because I knew they'd charge for extra but I hung it outside and it was soon blown off the hook. Before I knew it my towel was soaking and I had no way of getting another. Well I suppose I could have asked... but I didn't.

2. Explore the area! I do regret not exploring the outside area more. Although it was way too cold to walk around the pool area I'm sure that there were parts we missed. Also, by the entrance to the lagoon there are trails you can walk along. We walked along part but then had to catch a bus back to Reykjavik and I'm sure we would have found more beautiful spots if we'd kept going.

3. Get a dressing gown! I totally regret not buying or taking one. As I saw people sitting snuggly warm in their gowns and I froze with just my towel all I felt was envy!

4. Take hair products. Before you enter the pool they require you to shower using their shower gel and leave conditioner in your hair. The conditioner is more for your own protection as the water drys out your hair. But I didn't take any shampoo with me so when I exited the pool my hair was disgusting!

5. Enter via the inside pool. When you enter there is a small pool inside, and to the left a door that connects to the outside pool. Although it is part of the experience running through the freezing air to the pool this trick is a life saver! Once I realised it was there it was my go-to exit and entrance to the pool!

6. Use the free silica face masks! This mask is included in the price and are available once you've entered the pool, they're in big tubs around one of the huts to use as and when you please. It's a really nice touch that makes you feel even more like you're in an outside spa resort! You can purchase an algae face mask to use after the silica one but I stuck to the free stuff!

Although I wasn't a fan of the crazy weather and the weird way you were both hot and cold at the same time - the Blue Lagoon is a MUST for anyone travelling to Iceland!

2 January 2017

2016 has been a busy year for me. I've become a bit of a jetsetter travelling to France, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Scotland, and Iceland. It's crazy! Before this year I'd been abroad about twice so to do so much travelling in one year is insane. I thought it would be fun to share with you my top 16 moments of 2016 in 16 photos! So, here they are...

1. Going to Disneyland. My second home, and probably the best day of 2016!