Reflections of a Twentysomething

hi Lovelies, I hope you're all keeping well.

its been a while since I've blogged and that's due to the fact I've been horrendously busy, work has been crazy and I've also been working in the evenings doing various things.

anyway... today is my last day as a twenty something... that's right I turn 30 tomorrow, and I couldn't let this momentous occasion pass without a blog to mark it... So without further ado.. please enjoy my ramblings!

Reflections of my 20something self....

I don't feel like I'm turning 30... and in all honesty I don't know how a 30 year old is supposed to feel. Is there a specific feeling, a specific way I should act? behave?, do things in general?

I've been told by many that the thirties are the better decade to go through... and I hope that's true... with that in mind I am encouraged to embrace turning 30 but before I do, I want to reflect on the past 10 years being classed as a twenty something.

I achieved alot in my 20's ...

I got my first full time job aged 21, after 5 years working several part time jobs
I fell in love
I got my first little car
I pretty much figured out my career choice, commenced part time study as I worked and subsequently graduated
I went on my first (of many) holidays abroad without my parents in tow
I stared up my own business
I commenced personal training... and stuck at it!!
I achieve grade 8 singing
...and I got engaged to the love of my life

Life certainly has had its ups within the 20's... but I've experienced the lows also... stress & anxiety, money worries, car trouble, relationship strain, family health issues... but the important thing is... I and those involved in these things have come through to the other side.

In my twenties I've witnessed my relationship bloom until I've been sure he's the guy I want to spend the rest of my life with. I've become more comfortable with my body and my appearance, and I've stopped experimenting with hair colour :-) and been happier with what God gave me. I've maintained my commitments to Church and GB... albeit with many a complaint... and I've grown closer to my family. 

People throw alot of negativity on growing older.and I let myself be dragged down with the negative comments and bad attitudes... but i have realised I'm entering into a decade which promises alot more.

I'm moving into a new decade with the promise of a new home with the one I love, gaining more independence from my family.. and starting up a new one with the excitement of our own home and a marriage... the possibility of immigration, more responsibility in my life. I have spent 4 years paying off debts from bad money choices, and within the beginning of 2014 I will be free of those and restoring my credit to where it should be... its an exciting time... and I don't intend to waste it.

God blessed me with more than many could hope for. I'm not rich, I work hard every day for a minimal wage, but I know that that wage i get.. I earned, I'm not lying on the benefits system, I am earning my keep... I am blessed with good health, a wonderful fiance, a wonderful family and  that is more than many have.

I can complain about turning 30, but there are people who will never see 30, there are parents who buried their children, there are young people terminally ill, there are people who've missed on their youth for various reasons.. I got to live out my teens and twenties relatively easily in comparison and for that I am eternally grateful...

So yes... Tomorrow I turn 30... and I am blessed everyday that I have this opportunity to live. I get low and unhappy with the best of them sometimes, but this reflection of the past has shown me, if nothing else... that I have lived well so far, and I hope to continue that for years to come

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me

Philippians 4:11-13 

Thank you all for allowing me this time to reflect
I hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween wherever you are.


Natasha x

OOTD October 7th 2013

Good Morning Lovlies,

I am surprisingly chipper for a monday morning... probably because I had a lovely breakie at a local cafe that set me up for the day


Anyhoo... I felt like doing a wee OOTD just because I'm liking todays attire. 

Enjoy!

check me and my killer pose out lol 

So today I am rocking my favourite pattern which is tartan... I have always loved tartan and worn it for years, and I'm a both happy and annoyed that Tartan has become the latest trend for the following reasons

Its crap because..... I've always worn it but now people say oh you're so trendy wth your tartan... was I not before when I always wore it but it wasn't deemed a "trend" Grrr  and also EVERYONE is wearing tartan now, I preferred when it was my own little thing

On the plus side though it means Tartan is more readily available now at cheaper prices.

anyhow here I am wearing a new purchase of a cute red tartan shirt with roll up sleeves. I bought this in primark for £7 and I love that its light cotton

Below it i'm wearing a navy vest from Primark also which was around £3...I've had it a while

My jeans are from Aeropostale and I love them, I bought them in Toronto in 2011 and i love that I can wear them with heels or flats and they're very flattering, the white belt is also from Aeropostale. I think the 2 items cost about $35 dollars and I got another pair of jeans there for $15... bargain.

The shoes are a lovely pair I actually got in a local charity shop but they're River Island branded and had the brand new tags on them, I'm not sure the RRP but they cost me £6. they're fleece lined and super comfy and I love that they give a nice height to me without the need for clumpy boots

(The socks were from a set of 3 for £2 in Dunnes... last of the big spenders eh? lol)

I went for minimal makeup today, I was extremely sleepy still when I woke and rushed the hair and makeup stage by dry shampooing my hair and slicking it back into a high ponytail.

my makeup is minimal... I'm wearing AVON BB cream, MUA Concealor palette, MUA Matte powder, 17 brown eyebrow pencil, MUA Mascara, a little bit of white and brown eyeshadow from my L'Oreal palette, pink MUA cream blush and plump it up MUA lip gloss.

All of these items have been mentioned in Makeup bag Tag and reviews so check them out if you don't know them. i love all the products and think they did the job of keeping my face natural but covering up the necessary imperfections 

Finally, as always I need my specs, contacts in work are a bad combo as I get dry tired eyes quickly. these are my favourite pair from Glasses direct. I have a half rimmed pair of smaller frames but need to get the prescription changed this month then i'll add them to the daily routine to mix it up a bit :)

jewellery wise I'm wearing my engagement ring, watch and white gold necklace which have been featured before

and thats my casual work attire today

hope you enjoyed

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byeeeeeeeee xx N