tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51947670453299916952024-03-13T19:11:11.167+00:00Life LensesCatrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-60731602648342907942020-05-18T16:13:00.000+01:002020-05-18T16:16:49.872+01:00Renaming: new blog, new era<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started this blog back in 2012 (I think. It could have even been 2011 actually...I think I archived a few posts...)<br />
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I had moved abroad and was also at the same time just discovering the internet properly, having wifi at home, and freedom/independence for the first time in my life.<br />
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This blog has gone through various names, but around 2012/13 it became 'Life Lenses', which makes me cringe a little now. This was a bit of a coping mechanism after my first big break up and subsequent rebound break up. I was trying to work out who I was after a huge part of my identity had been lost through the relationship(s), through moving to a different culture, speaking a new language, studying something unfamiliar, eating different food, stopping nearly all the hobbies I used to do, dressing completely differently (slightly through being judged in this new culture), and suddenly starting to feel unfamiliar with the English language due to speaking weird 'international English' with non-native speakers so much. Not anybody's fault! Just a truck load of different things hitting me at the same time.<br />
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I started to take the blog a little more seriously around 2013, and it was something that was there with me through a series of traumatic events into 2014. I kept it up as escapism, as I moved back to Scotland. In fact I think those were the years I posted the most.<br />
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In 2014 it got shortlisted for a Company magazine blog award, I got offered a few freebies (a very strange and random selection: a necklace, a restaurant dinner in a vodka bar, eco products, alpha alpha growing pots, an Instax camera, a trip on a seabird watching ferry... )<br />
I had quite a bit of a traffic to the blog at a certain point, and a bit of a local Edinburgh readership too.<br />
I ended up at the Edinburgh Fashion Festival in 2014, and managed to blag a pass into the after show party.<br />
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I used this place to write about my feelings, films I liked, places I went, and cakes.<br />
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Often it's been a place to go when things have been less great for me.<br />
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Once I started my second uni stint, this time in London, in September 2014 - I started blogging a little less. I had other things going on.<br />
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When I look back over the posts, the years look like this:<br />
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2012 - 13 posts<br />
2013 - 49 posts<br />
2014 - 85 posts<br />
2015 - 36 posts<br />
2016 - 35 posts<br />
2017 - 41 posts<br />
2018 - 23 posts<br />
2019 - 4 posts<br />
2020 - 0 (now 1)<br />
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My life / work situation is very different now in 2020.<br />
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I have been in my current workplace for 1 year and almost 3 months, it's a good steady income. I have a nice flat, I am not running around in such a flighty way.<br />
I intend to work more seriously in journalism / communications / film - and I have a more professional website for that purpose ( <a href="http://www.catrionaosullivan.com/">www.catrionaosullivan.com</a> ).<br />
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I'm told that 'brand' matters, people talk of 'digital footprint'.<br />
I'm not sure how I feel about that. I haven't quite worked out my 'brand' and I feel like something so static doesn't quite work on humans. I don't suppose 27 year old me will be the same as 37 year old me.<br />
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Part of me feels nostalgic when I look through these old posts, and I will archive a great deal of them. But I also think it's time to change up what the purpose of this blog is.<br />
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Right now we are in the middle of the whole COVID-19 thing, and change is in the air, but it also isn't.<br />
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I can see how things could look very differently for the world after all this (whenever - if ever - 'after' is). It already looks different. But there is also a huge push for things to go back to 'normal'. I don't want 'normal' either. I suspect we will eventually end up somewhere in-between.<br />
I was already in a transition phase in life (well, aren't we all?), but I had been planning to leave the country I live in (Belgium), planning to change jobs (have been hoping to leave since around October 2019 - so about 8 months ago). I don't really enjoy living in Belgium, and the job doesn't suit me very well. At least, while I am still in my twenties, I want to try to do fun exciting creative projects.<br />
There was always a reason for not leaving, for not moving on to another thing. (Mostly fear).<br />
It helps that now in May 2020 I am more financially secure for a jump like that. But now, just when I was about ready to go for it: fights cancelled, travel banned, people getting fired or 'furloughed', jobs drying up, nobody hiring (seemingly), nothing feels secure, and I have a very acute awareness of the quality of healthcare systems. Now is not a good time to be quitting a job or moving country. Let's see.<br />
I hope I can see my family over the summer somehow, and then - if I'm lucky - I can start a new job and/or Masters course in the UK or Italy. 'Hunkering down' somewhere that I can work/study mostly remotely for the next year seems like a good idea, given we have no idea about when a second wave (or more) might be, and the job market / economy is likely to be very unstable for the next while.<br />
It makes me want to get funding for some kind of long term project or studies, makes me want to have a place with a vegetable patch & chickens, and makes me want to campaign for better support for those worse off than me.<br />
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This isn't really about the blog at all, but about how I need change - I am changing as a human and my 'digital' me needs to change too.<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-68252643728307255302019-09-08T00:43:00.001+01:002019-09-08T00:43:37.532+01:00List of 5 September 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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– Courgette and Tomatoes<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.barilla.com/en-us/products/pasta/classic-blue-box/penne" target="_blank">Barilla pasta (penne)</a></span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Pain au chocolat</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Orange Juice</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– A vanilla candle</span></div>
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– Friends (repeat watch)<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Queer Eye</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Miranda (It hasn't dated well... it's very 90s humour)</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Moonrise Kingdom (repeat watch)</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– YouTube stuff (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DamonAndJo" target="_blank">Damon & Jo</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rqI7xVHL-TbaZNh1_A_Qg?reload=9" target="_blank">NotEvenFrench</a> etc)</span></div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5 products you’ve used recently:</strong><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">
– <a href="https://macadamiahair.com/deep-repair-masque.html" target="_blank">Macadamia Oil Hair Mask</a><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.bioderma-uk.com/our-products/sensibio/h2o" target="_blank">Bioderma</a></span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/nuxe-huile-prodigieuse.html" target="_blank">Nuxe Oil </a>and <a href="https://www.moroccanoil.com/us_en/hair-care-moroccanoil-treatment-original-us" target="_blank">Moroccan Oil </a></span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/charity-pot-0" target="_blank">LUSH Charity Pot</a></span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Save-up-to-1-2-price-across-Skincare/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-SPF15-Moisturising-Cream-100ml/p/282713" target="_blank">Superdrug Vitamin E face cream</a></span></div>
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– Work (including a team building and a talk from Reuters)<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Organise </span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Write</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Invite friends over at the weekend</span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Study</span></div>
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(don't remember)</div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5 places you haven’t been but want to go to:</strong><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" />– Armenia<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" />– Kazakhstan<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" />– Israel/Palestine<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" />– Rome<br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" />– Morocco </div>
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(Also New York, Washington, Lebanon, Naples, Shetland/Orkney, Canada, Fiji, Korea, Cadiz, Helsinki, Greenland, Romania, Georgia, Cyprus, Russia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Rwanda, Cayman Islands, Azores)</div>
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<strong style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5 (non friend) people you most recently followed on Instagram:</strong><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">
– <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shafakelif/" target="_blank">@shafakelif</a><br /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglasmcwall/" target="_blank">@douglasmcwall</a></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/douglasmcwall/" target="_blank"><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acaseforbooks/" target="_blank">@acaseforbooks</a></span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maria_ressa/" target="_blank">@maria_ressa</a></span><br style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shutupandgo/" target="_blank">@shutupandgo</a></span></div>
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Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-44027352002400919052019-09-07T23:26:00.001+01:002019-09-07T23:26:26.270+01:00Little updates<br />
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Hi there,<br />
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It's been a while.<br />
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You probably didn't notice. I don't really know who reads this.<br />
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Anyway, quite a few things have happened in the last while.<br />
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In March 2019 I moved to Brussels, Belgium to work at the European Parliament.<br />
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I did lots of different things including going to Strasbourg for work (and seeing Greta Thunberg address Parliament), watching debates, and being part of Election Night in May.<br />
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I also went on little trips with friends to Paris, Leuven, Gent, Bruges (well, that one was with family), and then a little summer holiday road trip in France: Le Havre -> St Malo -> Mont St Michel -> Vannes -> Nantes -> La Rochelle.<br />
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My job finished in July.<br />
I got offered another contract / promotion to stay on at the European Parliament.<br />
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August was tough - I didn't have income yet, and had little structure. I was also really not enjoying my apartment (mice, bad/weird landlord, gross kitchen, lack of washing machine, hot water that was only on at certain times). I was freaking out about money and feeling very vulnerable, combined with a bit of an identity crisis. I turned 27 and was feeling frustrated that I had not gone further in my career by now. It's difficult when our parents generation had such different circumstances to compare with. I thought I would have a house or my own large flat by this point. I don't know what else I thought I would have by now. Actually, probably 5 year old Catriona would be both impressed and disappointed. She wouldn't have guessed that I would have lived/worked in around 10 countries, but she would have hoped that I would have become a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Peter" target="_blank">Blue Peter </a>presenter (an example of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPEe11J456I" target="_blank">the kind of episode I wanted to present)</a> and/or author by now. Maybe both are still possible, in a loose sense.<br />
Anyway back to August - it was tricky, I was miserable, I had not been this depressed since around November 2018, when I wrote <a href="https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2019/02/21/its-all-very-well-tweeting-hashtags-about-mental-health-but-something-needs-to-happen-now/" target="_blank">this article</a>.<br />
I tried to keep busy with pitching news outlets / magazines etc. I started writing for a <a href="https://candidegardening.com/GB/stories/5dabfd31-d794-4d42-945d-f12d611a4e01" target="_blank">niche gardening app</a>. Which, actually, I really enjoyed (I found writing about nature things very calming), and also completely saved my butt. My last pay from the Parliament of my previous contract was July 15th. I struggled to get work in Brussels that would start in August (who knew Brussels basically shuts down in August? Well anyway that's another topic for another day...). I started my new contract on September 2nd and I won't get paid until the end of the month. Therefore I had to survive for over 2 months without any money coming in. This gardening writing gig is weekly and really helped me out.<br />
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I moved to a new place on September 1st, and am settling in OK to my new role at the Parliament.<br />
This weekend is a chill out one.<br />
I've been sorting out what I call my 'cloudy brain', which is basically what happens when stressed/overwhelmed. You know when you can't think straight because you have too many tabs open in your head? When you don't have a secure place to stay, secure income, or feel comfortable in your workplace, when you are constantly tired and not able to have calm time alone - it makes your ability to be creative diminish quite significantly.<br />
The foggy brain is clearing now, a little.<br />
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My new place is great. I have 2 pot plants, a clean kitchen where all the hobs work, a TV (?!), comfy sofas, and a separation between working/eating space and sleeping space. I live about 15-20 mins walk to work, and I get to walk past the bustling European Commission/ Council area every morning. There are parks nearby, and it is much quieter here. (There were many social problems near my last place so I heard fights/shouting regularly and drug dealers hung out in my street). I am so so happy here.<br />
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Today I spent almost all day listening to BBC Radio 4, which was interesting because it had been some time since I had listened. I hadn't realised quite how hysterically angry and mad the discussions around Brexit have become among people in the UK (I mostly only read lefty-journo Twitter, cold UK news articles, or news from across Europe). It was relaxing though (the non Brexit parts), and I forgot that I really enjoy radio as a medium.<br />
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I have clarified my 'to do' lists (rather than the 10000 random different scribbled lists on different bits of paper, chaotically sprinkled around my bags and possessions). I was given a MacBook with my new job, and that has helped a great deal too. I cannot express enough how much of a difference it makes in journalism - or any work for that matter - to have a laptop that works quickly, doesn't crash/overheat all the time, and has the right space/capacity to do what you need to do. It's just another one of those barriers to entry / not-so-invisible privileges. I would never have been able to afford this laptop otherwise.<br />
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I'm going to write something separately about privilege, class, and work.<br />
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For now, I feel good. I'm working out what I want to do in life, and what makes me happy. And that's much easier to do with a roof over my head and a regular structure to my life.<br />
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More updates on the way.<br />
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For now, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catosully" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Stories is where I post the most, although I am also very obsessed with <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/catrionaos/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>right now too...<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-71096798534959082812019-08-04T21:13:00.000+01:002019-08-04T21:13:10.599+01:0027<br />
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I don't know why birthdays mean so much to me.<br />
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My birthday, other people's birthdays, I even get excited about random people that I don't know celebrating their birthday in a restaurant with a sparkler and rowdy singing.<br />
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I feel good because I am in a better place than I was on my 26th birthday, better than my 25th, and most certainly better than my 24th.<br />
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I'm in Belgium, in my own apartment, not living with my parents and am just about to start a new job at the European Parliament.<br />
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I've just been on holiday to the North & West of France, and will be going on a short trip back to my hometown of Edinburgh to see some things at the Festival later this month.<br />
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Tomorrow I turn 27, and I feel OK about it. It's weird to be getting closer to 30 (why is it such a social/cultural milestone?), and weird that somehow I don't really have my life worked out. Although maybe I am slowly growing into myself, and becoming more sure of what I am and what I am about.<br />
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It's also strange because even though I am in an objectively good position (upcoming good job, living abroad, some great people around me, all the possibilities in the world), I also feel weird. I am in-between jobs, so very poor this month (like, really poor. minus minus minus numbers). I am having doubts about what I want to do or be: increasingly thinking that I would like to quit 'regular' jobs and somehow fund myself as an artist. Been feeling really down and confused the last week or so.<br />
I would have liked to have had a proper 'birthday party', or even had the kind of apartment where I could host people.<br />
Maybe next year.<br />
This year will be pizza and drinks. I might go to Lille for the day as a treat to myself.<br />
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I'm also very proud of all that I achieved this year - in particular, picking myself up from a very low point. Since last August, I managed to quit a job, which wasn't right for me, in a graceful way, with no bad blood (much harder than you might think!). I won 2 journalism awards and I moved abroad to work at the European Parliament. I didn't quit before the contract had finished (which had been somewhat of a habit of mine), and I even managed to get a promotion out of it.<br />
I went from being burnt out, to being in therapy, to getting back on my feet.<br />
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I sometimes think that these things go in cycles - I am fine, I work hard, I burn out, I break down, I recover, I am fine...<br />
But what I am hopeful of, is that I am getting slightly better at handling it.<br />
I hope that maybe as I get older, I push the hard work a little less, or I know how to spot the signs of breaky-downy-ness before it happens...<br />
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This year is set to be super cool if I want it to be.<br />
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- I have been admitted onto 2 studies (online) to do with Northern / Circumpolar Studies. They are the first year of a Bachelor (60 ECTS each), but if you want to do the rest I think you need to move to Norway. I just think it's a really good way to get the basics as I am particularly interested in indigenous groups, and the way that things are changing in the North due to climate change, but also due to the proximity to oil and the geopolitical issues with Russia etc.<br />
<a href="https://en.uit.no/education/program/348699/northern_studies_-_one_year_programme" target="_blank">Northern Studies at the University of the Arctic, Tromso</a><br />
<a href="https://www.nord.no/en/studies/northern-studies-one-year" target="_blank">Circumpolar Studies at Nord University</a><br />
They both start in September.<br />
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- I will start my role as Media Analyst at the European Parliament in September.<br />
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- I will continue my MA in Communication for Development.<br />
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- I hope to leave Belgium by the end of the year.<br />
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- Sun<br />
- Friends<br />
- Learning<br />
- Feeling deeply good about my work sometimes<br />
- Putting things out into the world which feel helpful<br />
- Finding my style again<br />
- Art<br />
- Dancing<br />
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<u>Aims</u> -<br />
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- Write a children's book<br />
- Write more in general<br />
- Finish my <a href="http://www.nctj.com/Training-Courses/Distancelearning" target="_blank">NCTJ</a><br />
- Move to another country<br />
- Get to <a href="https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb52" target="_blank">B2</a> level in French & Italian (aiming for eventually <a href="https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb52" target="_blank">C1</a>), and maybe <a href="https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045bb52" target="_blank">B1</a> Spanish?<br />
- Start learning Arabic<br />
- Paint<br />
- Work remotely<br />
- Get closer to finishing my masters<br />
- Start doing workshops / working within art therapy & participatory art/media projects<br />
- Make another film<br />
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I am thinking of starting to do a birthday project a bit like <a href="https://kasiaskowron.com/teddy" target="_blank">Kasia Skowron's - where she takes a photo each year</a>.<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-62302684385158142302019-01-26T23:31:00.004+00:002019-01-26T23:31:54.189+00:00January so far<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Despite January usually being a rather glum and gloomy time of year, my January so far has felt really productive. Here are a few of the things I've been up to:<br />
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A 4.5 hour long salsa class<br />
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Clothes repairs / sewing (want to start doing more artistic embroidery)<br />
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Read 'Trains & Lovers' by Alexander McCall Smith<br />
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Got a few new things from Depop - including skirts<br />
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Made a stir fry<br />
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Started therapy<br />
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1 second everyday app (filming one second of every day of January)<br />
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Got into flossing my teeth every night<br />
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Got a £100 coat for £35 in the sale<br />
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Did a little clear-out and took stuff to the charity shop<br />
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Got back into studying for my Masters degree<br />
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Started a pilates class<br />
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Went to a talk from the Exec Producer of BBC's Blue Planet<br />
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Got an offer for a job in Brussels, Belgium. (The Media Unit of the European Parliament!) Starting in March.<br />
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Went to Hit The Ground Running TV Training which was really good!<br />
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Still want to start a sketchbook.<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-80127786079184466062018-12-31T16:46:00.002+00:002018-12-31T16:46:47.064+00:00Resolutions for 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Write a children's book<br />
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2. Read more. I finished 9 books this year, and started 16.<br />
This year I want to try to read 25, although I would be happy with 12 (one a month).<br />
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3. Learn some more stuff about science.<br />
I wasn't bad at science at school, but due to course choice, and my love of the arts, I didn't really do anything science based since I was about 15/16. I did do some slightly science-y subjects while I was at uni in The Netherlands, but basically I want to embrace my more science-y side. I think mostly this will be a mix of reading journals / magazines like Nature, and reading some science-based books.<br />
I would also quite like to improve my maths.<br />
Any recommendations are appreciated.<br />
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4. Move out into my own place. I've been at home post-graduation for a year and a half now, and I really just need to move on and live independently.<br />
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5. Get therapy and do Yoga<br />
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6. Build my core, muscle and fitness<br />
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7. Start Sketchbooking<br />
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8. Learn some languages. I haven't quite decided what ones I want to focus on this year, but probably French, Spanish and Arabic.<br />
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9. Work on expressing myself more calmly<br />
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10. Go out more (cocktails, parties, fun and nonsense). I've been living like a puritanical monk for the last 4 years or so, and I need to just enjoy my twenties and wear ridiculous jumpsuits and heels etc.<br />
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11. Be more selfish, and stop thinking that I need to put everyone elses' needs first. It's nice to be kind, but others don't NEED me as much as I think, and it's not my responsibility to make everyone else feel ok. (This is more to do with family than friends to be honest. With friends I mostly just need to get better at replying to messages).<br />
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12. Try to get into embroidery, and maybe make one item of clothing?<br />
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13. Try to see friends who live in other places 1-2 times a year, depending on where they live<br />
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14. Dress up more<br />
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15. Get back into music (playing & listening)<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-41392937233127416022018-12-31T16:21:00.000+00:002018-12-31T16:22:25.156+00:00Empties: October - December 2018 (& what I would get again)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A bunch of (health/beauty) products I used up between October and 31st December 2018.<br />
I'm still very aware that I need to cut down on my plastics consumption in particular, and will definitely make a better go of this in 2019.<br />
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Here's a list of the things I thought were great, and the ones which I would recommend giving a body swerve.<br />
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<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Collection/Collection-Fast-Stroke-Eye-Liner-3-8g-Brown-6/p/228818?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKEROYVL9D2e-IpbjCLMsolVC5T_vG01y7YriO6GgxSZJxBzF04o0BfFkaAjDVEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Collection Fast Stroke Liquid Eyeliner in brown x2 - £2.99 each</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Macadamia-Natural-Oil-Repair-Masque/dp/B002WTC37A" target="_blank">Macadamia Deep Repair Hair Masque - around £20</a></div>
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<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb/shop-products/product-type/shampoo?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKERMFo0IcZ-yCKDBlozpHxay0vyr8Kl2DaZ5k-H-E-0okaGAGu5kyZbAaAnv8EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Aussie Shampoo</a> - price depends on size, usually around £4</div>
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<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-multi-peptide-serum-for-hair-density-60ml" target="_blank">The Ordinary Hair Multi Peptide Serum</a> (it was OK) £15.80</div>
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<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/b/Pantene?ds_rl=1244703&ds_rl=1244670&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKERPDt6WePjqajBj01cixkgeNn5k2fk4iUITABx8KPSLmLEl_vvYpztkaAsuuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Pantene Smooth & Sleek, Repair & Protect</a> (these are good, but I would like to try to steer away from really silicone-y keratin-y hair things this year) usually around £2</div>
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<a href="https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301269439?sc_cmp=ppc*GHS+-+Grocery+-+New*PX+%7C+Shopping+GSC+%7C+All+Products+%2B+Tesco+Brand*Health+%26+Beauty*PRODUCT_GROUP301269439*&ds_rl=1116019&ds_rl=1116016&ds_rl=1116019&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKEROC8L63LQ1RAl-oWSjgcrscPFOOl3WanXbNjrOq8TptzZgMPrbuxzwaAhzUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Tesco Anti Dandruff Shampoo </a>£1 (link goes to the apple one, couldn't find the original)</div>
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<a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/sainsburys-cod-liver-oil-x60?istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istItemId=wxtiapaqar&istBid=t&PPC=*&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKEROIp99FdIcQMWM-INd4qhuNXnH21EXGNBRlnNbA89y2PioQr1add8QaApzyEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Sainsbury's Codliver Oil £1.50</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/multibionta-x28?istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istItemId=wxtiaiqmwa&istBid=t&PPC=*&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKERMuzzHbDVZdDmqebUD0FuAqDrziIGwRN1hdGAlMzrDchyzOyiMFrNIaAo_YEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Multibionta Probiotic £6</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries/sainsburys-spiced-turmeric-tea-bags-20s-36g?istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istItemId=-wtiaarqxwt&istBid=t&PPC=*&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKEROh51WYOskqhBM68OMsgUAPf2O1UVCUsnc-us2fMsG8rGKjysMkhtEaAq5DEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Sainsbury's Spiced Turmeric £1.50</a> (it's alot cheaper than the Pukka version)</div>
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<a href="https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/t-immunitea-vitamin-tea-60011306" target="_blank">Immunitea Green Tea + Vitamins £3.69</a></div>
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Morrisons Winter Spiced Tea (I think it has been discontinued)</div>
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Venus razors (I didn't like the scent of these Olay ones)</div>
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Listerine Cool Citrus (I prefer it in mint flavour, or the purple one)</div>
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<a href="https://www.boots.com/sanctuary-spa-5-minute-thermal-detox-mask-10198189?cm_mmc=bmm-_-Google+Boots+PLAs-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Toiletries+-+Desktop-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Sanctuary+Spa&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUARIsACOKEROIcolXdCWticEAFX8GE0BrjrkhBP2ieUKiwI9T_ersZwlknfUTjHgaAvuzEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Sanctuary Charcoal Heated Mask </a>£2.99</div>
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Neal's Yard testers x2</div>
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-38255636331652525962018-12-19T23:36:00.001+00:002018-12-19T23:36:30.227+00:003x14 List December 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "lato" , "arial" , "verdana" , "tahoma" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ Maybe snow?</span><br />
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✎ Not going to focus on that!<br />
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✎ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/market/washi_tape" target="_blank">Washi tape</a><br />
✎ Seeing nice social projects on Twitter<br />
✎ Cheese</div>
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✎ The bad vibes in politics / the news right now<br />
✎ Worrying / being anxious<br />
✎ Broad beans</div>
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✎ Draw/paint again & do music again<br />
✎ Learn to do embroidery<br />
✎ Read more<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ Reply to friends</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ Uni work</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ Read more</span><br />
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✎ Cook (but I am learning all the time)<br />
✎ Think of others<br />
✎ Think in weirdo creative odd ways</div>
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✎ I think I might delete this category from the list<br />
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✎ Worries<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ Christmas present ideas</span><br />
✎ World politics</div>
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✎ Food<br />
✎ Books<br />
✎ Politics</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.016px; letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ To feel calm and happy</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.016px; letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ The people around me & people I love to feel happy</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.016px; letter-spacing: 0.405px; line-height: 24.3px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">✎ To pursue creative things</span></div>
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✎ Candles<br />
✎ Tea<br />
✎ Having a tidy room</div>
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✎ Time/ lack of it<br />
✎ *trying to not think of stressful things*<br />
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✎ Wrapped Christmas presents<br />
✎ Listened to a lot of podcasts<br />
✎ Watched a lot of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie%27s_Poirot" target="_blank">Poirot</a></div>
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Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-24539222844275914812018-12-14T19:29:00.000+00:002018-12-14T19:42:14.729+00:00List of 5 - Dec 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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– <a href="https://www.shein.co.uk/Tassel-Decorated-Velvet-Chain-Flap-Bag-p-408168-cat-2152.html" target="_blank">Velvet bag from SheIn</a><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/littles-french-vanilla-instant-coffee/520452-73609-73610" target="_blank">French Vanilla Instant Coffee from Little's</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/2826-2019-verso-radical-diary-and-weekly-planner" target="_blank">Verso Radical Diary</a> & the book <a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/2462-de-colores-means-all-of-us" target="_blank">De Colores Means All Of Us</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/newspaper-bags-set-of-10.html" target="_blank">Recycled Indian Newspaper Gift Bags </a>(for Christmas presents)</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– A few Christmas presents (including books) - obviously I can't list them here in case friends/family are reading...</span></div>
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– <a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80223989" target="_blank">Chilling Adventures of Sabrina</a><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Still watching lots of stuff on YouTube - mostly <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/hannahgirasol/videos?app=desktop" target="_blank">Hannah</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi" style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Ingrid</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FleurDeForce" style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Fleur</a> & <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TalkBeckyTalk" style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Becky</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3890160/" target="_blank">Baby Driver</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6911608/" target="_blank">Mamma Mia! Here we go again</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bvbcy3/amazing-hotels-life-beyond-the-lobby-christmas-special-st-moritz-switzerland" target="_blank">Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby - St Moritz in Winter</a> (This reminded me so much of the <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2278388/" target="_blank">Grand Budapest Hotel</a>)</span></div>
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<i style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– La Roche Posay - <a href="https://www.boots.com/la-roche-posay-effaclar-duo-40ml-10169551" target="_blank">Duo</a> & <a href="https://www.boots.com/la-roche-posay-effaclar-clarifying-lotion-200ml-10083679" target="_blank">Clarifying Lotion</a></i><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/theyre-real-lengthening-mascara" target="_blank">Benefit They're Real mascara </a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/charity-pot-0" style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Lush Charity Pot</a> moisturiser (also <a href="https://www.sanctuary.com/en-gb/body-butter-2972/" target="_blank">Sanctuary Body Butter</a> & <a href="https://www.roseandcompany.com/patisserie-de-bain-body-souffle-cr-me-patissiere-175ml" target="_blank">Patisserie de Bains Body Souffle</a> [you can get a set including this <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Patisserie-shower-souffle-175ml-products/dp/B01N5B8SJV" target="_blank">on Amazon</a>])</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Face masks: <a href="https://www.nipandfab.com/skincare/range/glycolic-fix/glycolic-instant-fix-mask" target="_blank">Nip+Fab Glycolic Mask</a> & <a href="https://www.boots.com/quick-fix-facial-purifying-charcoal-mask-100ml-10172299" target="_blank">Quick Fix Charcoal Mask</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.boots.com/neutrogena-norwegian-formula-hand-nail-cream-75ml-10093327" style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Neutrogena hand & nail cream</a> & <a href="http://www.vaseline.co.uk/product/lip-therapy/cocoa-butter.html" style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Vaseline lip therapy in cocoa butter </a></span></div>
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– Christmas vibes - maybe visiting family in Aberdeen?<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– volunteering</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– job applications / interviews</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– home-made pasta (and buying craft bags so that I can give some as presents)</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– taking care of my physical and mental health</span></div>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">5 things you ate/drank yesterday:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px;">– Coffee</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px;">– <a href="http://www.catrionas-lifelenses.com/2016/12/christmas-chutney-recipe.html" target="_blank">Christmas chutney</a></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px;">– Crackers & Cheese</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px;">– Pasta</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px;">– Black Garlic</span></div>
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<strong style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">5 places you haven’t been but want to go to (this hasn't changed since the last time I did this list):</strong><br />
– Costa Rica / Guatemala<br />
– Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Iran / Tajikistan / Iraq<br />
– Israel/Palestine<br />
– Rwanda<br />
– Fiji / Hawaii<br />
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(trying to focus on the positives)</div>
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– <span style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/anjalimahto/" target="_blank">@anjalimahto</a></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <span style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/squeakcode/" target="_blank"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;">@s</span>queakcode</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <span style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbeycowen/" target="_blank">@abbeycowen</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <span style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/getitgirlcollective/" target="_blank"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;">@g</span>etitgirlcollective</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– </span><span style="color: #888888; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/versobooks/" target="_blank"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;">@</span>versobooks</a></span></span></div>
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– Brutal<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Insidious </span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– "Christ!" (This started off as a joke, imitating Mr G from Summer Heights High, but now has turned into a bit of a thing and now I'm worried that I will say in inappropriate contexts and offend someone. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTtxc87mYC4" target="_blank">Click here for the Mr G thing I'm on about</a> -it's at 0:28)</span></div>
Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-455991631672381672018-12-12T01:42:00.002+00:002018-12-14T19:34:36.393+00:00Favourites 12/12/18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80223989" target="_blank"><u>Chilling Adventures of Sabrina</u> </a><br />
I watched this on Netflix and completely binged it.<br />
I had seen it on the Netflix home page but it wasn't until <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Znxbp9XLAY" target="_blank">Hannah Witton recommended it</a> that I started watching.<br />
It is much darker than the original <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xIGy0OoFU&list=PL9HJ73e-fGp0y94VoYGN2kGpyl_JQ4nDg" target="_blank">Sabrina the Teenage Witch series</a> (which I watched as a kid), and Sabrina seems a lot younger and child-like in this new series (or maybe I just got older).<br />
There are quite a few jumpy and creepy moments, but somehow it was on just exactly the right side of scary. I kept watching the whole series on my own, and I am a known scared-y cat.<br />
It was really easy to get lost in this new world, it's new rules, and new aesthetics. Everything was very autumnal-creepy-American-small-town ish. Lots of pumpkins and creepy-woods-near-the-high-school scenarios. It reminded me of the vibe of the novel <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_Wicked_This_Way_Comes_(novel)" target="_blank">Something Wicked This Way Comes</a>.<br />
The actresses who play <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Davis" target="_blank">Hilda</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_Otto" target="_blank">Zelda</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Gomez" target="_blank">Miss Wardwell</a> are exceptional. It is brilliant to see three strong leading ladies who really know their craft, and I am so happy that there was so much screen time given to women over the age of 40. Miss Wardwell in particular was clearly enjoying the role, and I immediately thought I recognised her as the Scottish actress from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Wing" target="_blank">Green Wing</a>. (She was so good at the American accent that she had me doubting myself, but a quick Google confirmed that yes indeed, she was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Gomez" target="_blank">Michelle Gomez </a>from Green Wing.)<br />
There is a strong feminist theme to the series, which I really appreciated. Lots of little in-jokes and nods to feminism, and played out by a really great cast of extremely talented ladies.<br />
I was also so happy to see narratives which dealt with the trans teen experience and gay couples skillfully woven into the plot. It was made explicit and never hidden away, but also in many ways did not make a huge song and dance about it either. It was just simply made part of the story, with a stylish effortlessness.<br />
The design of the costumes was brilliant too. A sort-of sexy 1980s gothic, with a great deal of red and navy velvet, with a good dose of high Victorian collars. It was a bit <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton_filmography" target="_blank">Tim Burton </a>(it reminded me particularly of his film <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Shadows_(film)" target="_blank">Dark Shadows</a>) mixed with<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things" target="_blank"> Stranger Things</a>, or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Addams_Family_(1991_film)" target="_blank">the Addams Family</a> crossed with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Tenenbaums" target="_blank">The Royal Tenenbaums</a>.<br />
I also got a bit obsessed with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbeycowen/?hl=en" target="_blank">Abigail Cowen</a> who plays one of the Weird Sisters, as she looked so cool and stylish. (I think she looks really like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MsRosieBea" target="_blank">YouTuber Ms Rosie Bea</a>.)<br />
Of course like any series there are flaws, but in general I thought this was really great.<br />
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<u><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Driver" target="_blank">Baby Driver (2017)</a></u><br />
I'm know I'm a bit late on this one, but the intro sequence of this film is just amazing.<br />
I watched it with my dad and we were both blown away by the choreography of the car chase scenes, the cine-literacy, and blending of genres.<br />
Plus I am increasingly becoming a fan of the actress <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_James" target="_blank">Lily James</a>. I just watched her in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_Here_We_Go_Again" target="_blank">Mamma Mia Here We Go Again</a> (the sequel to Mamma Mia) this evening, and had previously seen her in the BBC War & Peace series as well as in Cinderella.<br />
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I'm ashamed to say that I only just got into Verso recently, but I am definitely making up for lost time.<br />
In case you don't know, Verso was originally known as New Left Books, created by the New Left Review. It is the biggest independent radical publishing house in the English speaking world.<br />
I got their <a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/2826-2019-verso-radical-diary-and-weekly-planner" target="_blank">2019 diary</a>, and <a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/2462-de-colores-means-all-of-us" target="_blank">De Colores Means All Of Us</a>.<br />
But there is so much more I want to read from their collection.<br />
They have a sale on at the moment which goes on until January 1st, so I will be doing another (large?) haul post-Christmas.<br />
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<u>This <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/vintagepodcast/christmas-buticelandic-leenanorms" target="_blank">Vintage Books Podcast on Christmas in Iceland</a></u><br />
It's very sweet and light, and I particularly love the Icelandic tradition of giving each other books and then sitting altogether in the evening silently reading them (maybe beside a log fire?).<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/648331949/red-earrings-flower-earrings-christmas?ga_search_query=red%2Bflower&ref=shop_items_search_1&pro=1" target="_blank">My new flower earrings from Etsy</a></u><br />
These are just exactly what I have been looking for.<br />
They were handmade by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/winkandflip?" target="_blank">Natasha</a> in New York via her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/winkandflip" target="_blank">Etsy shop Wink and Flip</a>.<br />
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<u><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria_Ocasio-Cortez" target="_blank">Alexandria Ocasio Cortez</a></u><br />
AKA my new idol.<br />
She is the youngest member of congress in the US, with liberal politics and from a Puerto Rican background. She grew up in the Bronx, New York. She really knows how to use social media to increase participation and access to politics, as well as making it exciting and interesting.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.jadefisher.com/products/anthology-2019-calendar" target="_blank">Anthology calendar</a></u><br />
by Jade Fisher<br />
I'm really excited to start this in 2019.<br />
It's basically a calendar of illustrations of women activists, artists, adventurers, musicians and so on.<br />
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I don't know about you, but I go through phases with<a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/catrionaos/pins/" target="_blank"> Pinterest.</a> Right now I am very much in an addicted/obsessed phase. It's usually a really good way to know how I am feeling, by looking at <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/catrionaos/pins/" target="_blank">my Pinterest</a>.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.flightradar24.com/" target="_blank">Flight Radar 24</a></u><br />
Recently got really into this app. It's very geeky. My dad showed me it when we were waiting to pick my sister up from the airport when she was coming back from Taiwan. It's basically an app (and website) that shows you where the flights above you / around the world are going and where they have come from. It also tells you what type of plane it is and what company etc. It's very nerdy but I've always been interested in aviation and this is the ultimate nerd-out.<br />
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<u>& Increasingly obsessed with the art and lives of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frida_Kahlo" target="_blank">Frida Kahlo</a> & <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_O%27Keeffe" target="_blank">Georgia O'Keeffe</a> & <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell" target="_blank">Joni Mitchell</a></u><br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-49654320408633205312018-12-11T23:55:00.001+00:002018-12-12T13:15:45.319+00:00Wish List right now <br />
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<u>Shoes & Clothes</u><br />
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Block heel suede, leather or velvet shoes (possibly with ankle strap)<br />
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I'm not sure where to find all of these, as many were found on <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/catrionaos/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> - so please do let me know if you have any idea where I can get my hands on these.<br />
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<a href="https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/Ottawa-Peak/p/26138339" target="_blank">Clarks Ottowa Peak boots</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ski/snow-boots/womens-snow-boots/" target="_blank">Mountain Warehouse snow boots</a><br />
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Smoking jacket / dressing gown<br />
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<a href="https://www.uk.rains.com/collections/womens-rainwear" target="_blank">Rains jacket</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/glossier-you" target="_blank">Glossier You Fragrance</a><br />
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Audrey Hepburn earplugs <a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/breakfast_at_tiffanys_ear_plugs" target="_blank">(on Etsy)</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/sleepy-head-mug/p/p60185266?prevPage=srp&pdpredirect" target="_blank">M&S Sleepy Head, Clever Clogs & Day Dreamer mugs</a><br />
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'<a href="https://pelacase.com/products/save-the-waves-eco-friendly-iphone-plus-case-fits-all-plus-models-ocean?variant=8113289134194" target="_blank">Save the Waves' Pela Phone Case </a><br />
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<u><br /></u><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/salad-for-president/julia-sherman/9781419724114" target="_blank">Salad for President</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Christmas is one of those times where it can be so lovely and cute and cosy, and you look forward to getting those new shoes you have had your eye on for ages, and stuffing your face with fancy chocolates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">But I've been feeling increasingly that it can be quite a sad explosion of consumerism, and feels really excessive and unnecessary when some in our world have so little. And I'm not the only one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If we are realistic, it's impossible to escape at least a little bit of consumerism at Christmas, so if we are to engage with it, at least we can 'consume' stuff that isn't quite so bad for the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've done quite a bit of research and looking around to find what I think is the best collection of 'ethical' Christmas gifts in 2018. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I say 'ethical' in inverted commas, as what somebody deems 'ethical' really depends on their ethics. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">For some people maybe they don't entirely agree with WWF for example, or feel irritated by Oxfam. Maybe some organisations feel closer to your ideals, or maybe the issue of another charity has affected someone close to you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's why in this list you won't find quite so much from religious charities like Christian Aid or Salvation Army, having been brought up extremely athiest. Although now that I am older, I do see how wonderful some of their work is. But old habits die hard. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This list therefore, might serve more as an inspiration for you to look to your favourite charity, to an issue close to your heart, or to a cause you feel passionate about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I do realise that most of these products are also perhaps slightly more on the 'girly' side, and I can only say that I was drawn to products that I would like myself or that I would love to get for someone I know. Feel free to use this as a departure point for finding something which suits your significant person best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is also worth noting that it's difficult to find an organisation or charity that you agree with EVERY one of their policies, but I generally try to support ones that I agree with <u>for the most part</u>. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Puritanism seems to be a bit of a thing in certain 'ethical' circles, and I often see it in the Vegan community especially. I think that type of strict, perfectionist, puritan, guilt-tripping and berating culture can be very damaging.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Nothing is perfect. Humans aren't perfect (I understand as much as the next person that sometimes using Amazon is the only option at the time!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">It is almost impossible to find a totally 'pure' and perfectly ethical gift.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The funds may be supporting human rights causes but it may have not been made in the most eco way, or perhaps it is fair trade but not all of the proceeds go directly to charity. Perhaps one of the materials used to make it isn't completely 'clean' of ethically tricky issues. It's a minefield. I have tried where I can to list things that are both made ethically and where the funds are going towards something ethical, but of course this is difficult. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I do feel however that it's better to try and strive for something better (imperfectly), than continue to support huge organisations which engage in immoral practices (and then sneer at the fact that the 'ethical' goods are not 'perfect'). </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We just do what we can. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am also painfully aware of another issue, which is that 'ethical' products tend to cost more. That it's easier to live 'ethically' if you have more money (in many ways). This is something that I feel really annoyed about, and I am very keen on making ethically-made things / fairtrade etc more normal, affordable and accessible. I realise that often the very low prices of products are due to cutting corners in terms of ethics, and that the higher prices are often because the producers are getting a proper wage etc. However, I have - where possible - included items which are more affordable in this list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I hope that this curation has sufficiently sieved through the huge number of products online, to find the real gems. It's intended to be full of gifts that are appropriate, affordable and doable (as in, not super complicated to buy).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">There should be something here for everyone.</span><br />
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<i>(I will be adding more to this over the next while, so feel free to check back as I get more recommendations from people)</i></div>
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<i>This is predominantly written with a British / European audience in mind (in terms of where the companies ship to), although there are universal ideas throughout too. At the very bottom of this article there are some links to gift guides for some other countries.</i></div>
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<u>Here are some ideas for how to make your holiday season a little more ethical:</u></h3>
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<u>Books</u></h3>
If you are planning to buy someone books for Christmas, I would recommend buying them through <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/" target="_blank">The Book Depository</a>, <a href="https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb" target="_blank">World of Books</a>, <a href="https://www.hive.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Hive </a>or <a href="https://wordery.com/" target="_blank">Wordery</a> (instead of Amazon).<br />
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I would also strongly recommend buying anything from <a href="https://www.versobooks.com/" target="_blank">Verso books</a> - the largest radical publishing company in the English speaking language. They have a sale on until Jan 1st 2019.<br />
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According to The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/dec/16/ethical-gift-christmas-feminist-environment" target="_blank">Guardian (2016)</a>:<br />
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<i>"<a href="http://www.bookbusinessmag.com/post/self-publishing-big-five-dominate-book-market-according-nielsen/" target="_blank">Almost 40% of books</a> are published by five major publishing houses. Small, independent presses are an important source for a greater variety of voices and perspectives. Here are a few great small publishers who have fabulous books in fiction, nonfiction and poetry: <a href="https://www.graywolfpress.org/" target="_blank">Graywolf Press</a>, <a href="https://redhen.org/" target="_blank">Red Hen Press</a>, <a href="https://www.inkshares.com/" target="_blank">Inkshares</a>, and <a href="https://www.mhpbooks.com/" target="_blank">Melville House</a>. Books from small, independent co-op bookstores are also a great gift idea. Try <a href="https://www.antigonebooks.com/" target="_blank">Antigone Books</a> in Tucson, Arizona, which also has the benefit of being 100% solar-powered; <a href="https://www.powells.com/" target="_blank">Powell’s </a>in Portland, Oregon; and the famous <a href="http://www.citylights.com/" target="_blank">City Lights</a> in San Francisco, California."</i></div>
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Here are some book suggestions (charitable organisation in brackets):<br />
(I also realise that there are problematic aspects to nearly all of these books, but they are <u>generally</u> positive additions to the book world)<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/together/the-hubb-community-kitchen/hrh-the-duchess-of-sussex/9781529102925" target="_blank">Together: Our Community Cookbook</a> (Grenfell / Hubb Community Kitchen) £9.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Deborah-Frances-White/The-Guilty-Feminist--From-our-noble-goals-to-our-worst-hypocrisies/22223166" target="_blank">The Guilty Feminist </a>(The Guilty Feminist Podcast) £11.85 <i>(down from £14)</i></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Feminists-Dont-Wear-Pink-and-other-lies-Scarlett-Curtis/9780241357187?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base1&utm_source=UK&utm_content=Feminists-Dont-Wear-Pink-and-other-lies&selectCurrency=GBP&w=AFC7AU992GXGH9A809C0&pdg=aud-298410630702:pla-104894906499:kwd-104894906499:cmp-706833756:adg-35797778094:crv-162343250614:pid-9780241357187:dev-c&gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFDMsgtdcB_oZcGsJ_uzRWQOCcW4X1YHIBGCBRyfHQPNVa3g9_sA_V0aAg1aEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Feminists Don't Wear Pink</a> (Girl Up, UN Foundation) £7.99 <i>(down from £12.99)</i></li>
<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/integrity.html" target="_blank">Integrity</a> (Amnesty International) £7.99 <i>(down from £9.99)</i></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thrive.org.uk/products/gifts/growit-eatit-digit.aspx" target="_blank">Grow it! Eat it! Dig it!</a> (Thrive Therapeutic Gardening) £7.50</li>
<li><a href="https://cookinguptrouble.org/buy-the-book/3m6hdos50zhvun10p8fmtnv3ighovk" target="_blank">Cooking Up Trouble</a> (Planned Parenthood) $30 (~£24)</li>
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(<a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/these-7-books-give-back-to-charity-so-you-wont-feel-guilty-about-buying-them-33245" target="_blank">Here's a link to some more books that have proceeds that go to charity</a>)<br />
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<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/max.html" target="_blank">Max</a> (Amnesty International) £7.99</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/grandad-mandela/zindzi-mandela/zazi-mandela/9781786031365" target="_blank">My Grandad Mandela </a> £12.99</li>
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The money doesn't go towards an 'ethical' cause or anything, but I think this book is important and educational.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/voices-of-the-future-stories-from-around-the-world-9781472949431/" target="_blank">Voices of the Future - Stories from Around the world </a>(UNESCO) £13.49</li>
<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/visit-to-a-city-farm.html" target="_blank">Visit to a City Farm</a> (Amnesty International) £6.99</li>
<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/little-book-of-big-freedoms-by-chris-riddell-hardback.html" target="_blank">Little Book of Big Freedoms</a> (Amnesty International) £7.99</li>
<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/amnesty-we-are-all-born-free-pb.html" target="_blank">We Are All Born Free</a> (Amnesty International) £7.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wearelumos.org/get-involved/donate/shop-donate/" target="_blank">Tales of Beedle the Bard / Hogwarts Library Boxed Set</a> (Lumos) £25</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/product/the-tale-of-the-shrill-carder-bee-family-childrens-book/" target="_blank">The Tale of the Shrill carder bee family</a> (Bumblebee Conservation Trust) £5.99</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kitabna.org/our-books.html" target="_blank">Kitabna books</a> is a project where children's books are written by refugee children as part of a therapeutic arts project, and then the books are made & sold - with the profits going back towards the refugees. I particularly like the look of: The Giant Watermelon & The Lake Where Frogs Lived. £7.00</li>
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The only issue is that they seem to be intended for "<span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #5d5f67; font-family: "droid serif" , serif;">If you are an individual or organisation working with refugees or</span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #5d5f67; font-family: "droid serif" , serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #5d5f67; font-family: "droid serif" , serif;">displaced communities</span>" - so I am unsure if you can get individual books for personal use (I really hope you can), but feel free to contact them to find out more.<br />
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<u>Plant a tree</u></h3>
You can plant a tree as a present for someone, as a way of remembering someone, or even as an activity-present to do together.<br />
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<li><a href="https://treesforlife.org.uk/plant-trees/dedicate-trees/" target="_blank">Plant a tree with Trees for Life </a>from £17.99 if you want the gift certificate, or you could even <a href="https://treesforlife.org.uk/plant-trees/start-grove//stage1/" target="_blank">plant a grove of trees</a> for £50.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nationalforest.org/get-involved/plant-a-tree" target="_blank">Plant a tree with National Forest</a> from £15 (or go to Leicester to plant it!)</li>
<li>Or <a href="https://shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk/single-trees" target="_blank">buy a tree from the Woodland Trust </a>for your friend/family to plant in their own garden. From £6.95.</li>
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<u>Give an experience</u></h3>
One of the best ways to not make such a huge environmental impact is to just not give them a 'thing', rather, an opportunity to experience something.<br />
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<li>A course at the <a href="https://courses.cat.org.uk/" target="_blank">Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)</a> in Powys, Wales. They cover all aspects of green living: from environmental building, eco-sanitation and renewable energy to energy efficiency and organic growing. </li>
<li>Cooking classes - for example <a href="http://www.anitaskitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank">Anita's Kitchen: Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking School</a> (I think <a href="http://www.anitaskitchen.co.uk/spicy-saturdays" target="_blank">Spicy Saturdays </a>look great!) or a <a href="https://madeinhackney.org/shop" target="_blank">Made in Hackney Masterclass</a> £70 (this project does some amazing things to make cooking accessible so the money for the masterclass will be going towards these important projects. <a href="https://madeinhackney.org/about/our-mission" target="_blank">More info here</a>.). If you know somebody who has been affected by cancer, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/oct/25/ofm-awards-2018-best-ethical-project-life-kitchen-cancer-patients-chemotherapy-food" target="_blank">Life Kitchen</a> offers a wonderful initiative which might be worth looking into. The <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/lifekitchen1" target="_blank">GoFundMe page to support them is here</a>.</li>
<li>Pottery classes - the <a href="https://www.ceramicsstudio.coop/about/" target="_blank">Ceramics Studio Coop </a>in South East London operates as a workers cooperative, and do <a href="https://www.ceramicsstudio.coop/ceramics-and-pottery-classes/" target="_blank">workshops</a> from £36. <a href="https://www.brookwoodpottery.com/" target="_blank">Brookwood Pottery</a> in Dublin make ethical pottery and offer <a href="https://www.brookwoodpottery.com/store/c25/Classes.html" target="_blank">classes </a>around the €50 (around £44) mark.</li>
<li>Art classes</li>
<li>Music classes, or even a musical instrument making class?! - there is <a href="https://www.craftcourses.com/courses/musical-instrument-making-lessons-new-forest" target="_blank">Musical Instrument Making in New Forest</a> for £25, or courses with <a href="http://www.cambridgewoodwindmakers.org/info/courses+76.html" target="_blank">Cambridge Woodwind Makers</a> - I really liked the look of <a href="http://www.cambridgewoodwindmakers.org/info/courses/make-a-recorder:-activity-day-for-children+129.html" target="_blank">Make a Recorder Activity Day for Children</a> - £48.</li>
<li>Gardening classes - these are run everywhere. The <a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/courses-workshops" target="_blank">Royal Horticultural Society</a> run these in various locations, including online courses! (There are <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/gardening" target="_blank">online courses also offered by Craftsy</a>) Close to me there are <a href="https://www.rbge.org.uk/learn/short-courses/" target="_blank">Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Short Courses</a> or <a href="http://www.kirklandshouseandgarden.co.uk/courses/gardening-courses.php" target="_blank">Kirklands House & Garden in Fife </a>for example. The <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/htbg/go_further_learn_about_gardening.shtml" target="_blank">BBC Gardening page</a> has lots of info on courses too. In terms organic gardening, the<a href="https://www.soilassociation.org/farmers-growers/supporting-you/future-growers/future-growers-course-details/other-courses-and-opportunities/" target="_blank"> Soil Association have a really good list of courses</a> on this specifically.</li>
<li>A sustainable/socially conscious trip. There are quite a few organisations offering these types of trips, <a href="https://www.crookedtrails.org/about/" target="_blank">Crooked Trails </a>being one of them. They aim to make tourism “a positive force in the world”. Crooked Trails designs some of its trips around the world to offer travelers an immersion of the local culture by participating in a wide range of social and environmental projects. For example, its next trip to Cameroon will focus on women’s health and education. Participants will help build a local coffee house and meet the women’s groups who will help run it.</li>
<li>Forest school / Bushcraft workshop for kids. Again, there are loads of these so you might want to look into what is going on near the little ones you want to gift to. Examples include: <a href="https://www.woodland-ways.co.uk/book-courses-90.html" target="_blank">Woodland Ways</a> (they have different lengths of courses & different locations all over the UK), <a href="http://www.greenlighttrust.org/we-help-people/fun-in-the-forest" target="_blank">The Green Light Trust</a>, <a href="http://primalbushcraftsurvival.com/courses/" target="_blank">Primal Bushcraft & Survival</a> and <a href="https://www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com/our-courses/introductory-bushcraft-days/" target="_blank">Woodland Survival Crafts</a>. </li>
<li>An event - eg. a gig, a talk or a book festival event. (<a href="http://www.gigs4charity.org/" target="_blank">Gigs4Charity</a> promotes London based charity gigs, which might be a good way of finding a music event which does some good at the same time).</li>
<li>Gift a membership. eg. <a href="http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/membership/" target="_blank">The Woodland Trust</a> (£4/month or £48/year, or a joint membership for two for £4.50/month or £54/year).</li>
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<u>Sponsoring</u></h3>
This is where you can buy someone a present that actually goes to someone in need. These presents can sometimes feel a bit disappointing, even though they do a great deal of good. I think these are lovely if combined with some other small token thing (like chocolate), or if you go for one of the more interesting/quirky ones. I suppose you just have to judge how it will be received by the person.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped?intcmp=nav-tab-unwrapped" target="_blank">Oxfam Unwrapped</a> - my favourites are: buying someone a '<a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped/grow-vegetables/pile-of-poo-ou1007ml?intcmp=ou-home-product-pile-of-poo" target="_blank">pile of poo</a>' (£12), and a <a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped/build-farms/life-changing-chicken-ou1223ml?intcmp=ou-home-product-life-changing-chicken" target="_blank">'life changing chicken</a>' (£13)</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/more-than-a-gift" target="_blank">Alzheimer's society 'more than a gift'</a> - including <a href="https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/more-than-a-gift/helpline-call" target="_blank">a helpline call</a> (£15), <a href="https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/more-than-a-gift/lab-coat" target="_blank">a lab coat </a>(£25) and<a href="https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/more-than-a-gift/side-by-side" target="_blank"> 'side by side' befriending</a> (£50)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.rocktrust.org/ethical-gifts/" target="_blank">Rock Trust wish list</a> - the Rock Trust work with homeless people, and they have created a wish list of things they actually need, so you can donate the exact amount for the thing they need. You could do this as a present in the same way as the charities above.</li>
<li>Other places that do this include: <a href="https://market.unicef.org.uk/inspired-gifts/" target="_blank">Unicef</a> (eg. <a href="https://market.unicef.org.uk/inspired-gifts/polio-vaccines-to-protect-100-children/S359184/" target="_blank">polio vaccines for 100 kids</a>, £13.50), <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_43762517"></span>Save the Children<span id="goog_43762518"></span></a> (eg. <a href="https://shop.savethechildren.org.uk/product/five_mosquito_nets/" target="_blank">five mosquito nets</a>, £21), <a href="https://shop.wateraid.org/collections/charity-gift-cards" target="_blank">WaterAid</a> (eg. <a href="https://shop.wateraid.org/collections/charity-gift-cards/products/bog-in-a-bag" target="_blank">'Bog in a bag'</a>, £10), <a href="https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-involved/refuge-parcels/" target="_blank">Refuge</a> (eg. <a href="https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-involved/refuge-parcels/safety-and-independence-parcel/" target="_blank">'safety and independence' parcel</a>, £50), <a href="https://support.wwf.org.uk/adopt-an-animal/?_ga=2.78597463.2128594421.1532686738-513920759.1527598060&pc=ASF001001&ds_medium=cpc&&gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFA0TlbvRkx_aBlfbT6MDFmnWhw7t4d4srbwmmWhkADMWSqYtZBYwxgaAgWbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">WWF</a> (eg. <a href="https://support.wwf.org.uk/adopt-an-elephant" target="_blank">adopt an elephant</a>, £3/month), Whale & Dolphin Centre (adopt a <a href="https://uk.whales.org/donate-and-adopt" target="_blank">dolphin, humpback whale or orca</a>, £4/month), Trees for life (sponsor a <a href="https://treesforlife.org.uk/shop/product/sponsor-a-squirrel-2729/" target="_blank">beaver</a> or <a href="https://treesforlife.org.uk/shop/product/sponsor-a-squirrel-27/" target="_blank">squirrel</a>, £14.99).</li>
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<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/amnesty-hand-poured-candle.html" target="_blank">Amnesty candles</a> - in Wild Fig & Grape; Lime, Basil & Mandarin; or Fresh Cotton. <a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/amnesty-hand-poured-candle.html" target="_blank">£4.50 each</a> or <a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/any-three-amnesty-international-hand-poured-candles-for-12.html" target="_blank">3 for £12</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.jomalone.co.uk/products/19904/for-the-home/charity-candle" target="_blank">Jo Malone Charity Home Candles for Mental Health</a> for if you are thinking of buying something more luxury for a friend or family member. The Jo Malone charity collection donates 75% of the profit to mental health charities / projects including: Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (16%), Martineau Gardens (4%), NSPCC (48%), Phoenix Futures (6%), the Redhall Walled Garden, SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) (4%), Rotunda Limited (4%), St Mungo’s (8%), Thrive (Society for Horticultural Therapy) (6%) and the Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester (4%). <a href="https://www.jomalone.co.uk/charity-home-candle" target="_blank">More info on the charities they support is here</a>. They come in white lilac & rhubarb; iris & lady moore; and peony & moss. £47 each</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.sharedearth.co.uk/pack-of-4-mini-candles-in-animal-holders-c2x25668068" target="_blank">Mini animal candles</a> from Shared Earth £2.50</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/soy-wax-christmas-candle" target="_blank">Soy wax Christmas candles</a> from Handmade Candle Co. (I think the Orange Cedarleaf and the Pine ones look the best) £12</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mj-london.com/collection.php" target="_blank">Soya wax candles in recycled glass</a> from M&J London (With £1 for each large and 50p for each small candle sold going towards a UK based women's charity. More info on <a href="http://www.mj-london.com/ethics.php" target="_blank">their ethics here</a>.) I think<a href="http://www.mj-london.com/product.php?id=bavwin" target="_blank"> Bavarian Winter </a> in particular would be a lovely Christmas gift. £23-£35</li>
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Here are some festive suggestions for <a href="https://www.organicauthority.com/energetic-health/youll-love-these-non-toxic-fall-candles-for-all-the-festive-feels" target="_blank">Non toxic candles</a><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.jadefisher.com/products/women-2019-wall-calendar" target="_blank">Women of the World Calendar</a> £25</li>
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Not strictly 'ethical', but I think this is very educational & empowering, and is made by an illustrator (<a href="https://www.jadefisher.com/" target="_blank">Jade Fisher</a>)'s small business.<br />
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<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/amnesty-world-in-your-kitchen-calendar-2019.html" target="_blank">World in your Kitchen Calendar, Amnesty International</a> £9.95</li>
<li><a href="https://market.unicef.org.uk/product/unicef-2019-wall-calendar-childrens-art-work/E57740/" target="_blank">Children's Artwork Calendar, UNICEF</a> £9.95</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.mariecurie.org.uk/botanica-wall-calendar-2019" target="_blank">Botanica Calendar, Marie Curie </a> £15.99</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.mind.org.uk/mind_calendars/1236_mind_calendar_colour_in" target="_blank">Colour-in Calendar, Mind </a>£3.99</li>
<li>Recycled Newspaper Coloured Pencils (24) - available to buy on <a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/news-paper-coloured-pencils.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFCTuIhmcTbh2NbZh8XwT8WDUVWUfrJCqXJsXEdmRQAEyw9IDYLRlkoaAkhxEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Friends of the Earth</a> or <a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/news-paper-coloured-pencils.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFADGQBQR4duS68eBAzMDcSqe8DCL0mS0GejaHIUBmDAEKuw792nPNkaAvvgEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Amnesty International</a>'s online shops - £8.50</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/stone-paper-notebook.html" target="_blank">Notebook with cork cover and paper made from crushed stones</a> - £11.95</li>
<li><a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/2826-2019-verso-radical-diary-and-weekly-planner" target="_blank">Verso's Radical Diary / Weekly Planner 2019</a> currently £6.99 <i>(was £12.99) </i>- <i>this is filled with radical historical dates from across the world. Alongside illustrations and book excerpts, it features significant radical dates from throughout history—including the English Civil War and Black Panther movement, through to the protests of 1968 and feminist emancipation, touching on the lives of revolutionaries such as Angela Davis, Rosa Luxemburg and Martin Luther King Jr. The 2019 edition includes illustrations from Savage Messiah, Laura Oldfield Ford’s brilliant psychogeographic graphic novel, as well as extracts from brand new Verso books, including Revolting Prostitutes, New Dark Age and Paradise Rot.</i></li>
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<li><a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/charity-pot-0" target="_blank">LUSH 'Charity Pot' </a>- which is a really nice-smelling moisturiser and it's proceeds go to a charity (which changes every few weeks) £13.95/240g £3.95/45g £1/10g trial size</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/gifts/christmas-gifts/c/c00217" target="_blank">The Body Shop - Festive Sack of Vanilla Marshmallow Delights</a> (also great because no need to use any wrapping paper on this as it comes in a pretty bag) £18.00</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/products/regenerating-hand-cream/" target="_blank">Dr Hauschka Regenerating Hand Cream</a> £19.00</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/soap-daze-soap-on-a-rope" target="_blank">Soap on a Rope</a> by Soap Daze (I think Frankincense sounds good for Christmas) £7.50</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/organic-sleep-gift-set" target="_blank">'Avocado' organic sleeping mask gift set</a> by La Aquarelle (available on Wearth). An organic cotton eye mask - hand dyed with avocado stones & skins to create a dust peachy pink colour. + a lavender herbal sachet + cotton drawstring storage bag. £32 (they also have a <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/bamboo-silk-sleep-mask" target="_blank">bamboo silk sleeping eye mask</a> for £26)</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/pink-himalayan-bath-salts" target="_blank">Pink Himalayan Bath Salts</a> on Wearth by <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/divine-handmade?sort=sort_order_asc&page=1" target="_blank">Divine & Handmade </a>£7.50</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.creightons.com/collections/humblenaturalbeauty/products/humble-natural-beauty-rose-frankincense-bath-honey" target="_blank">Humble Rose and Frankincense Bath Honey</a> £12</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.burtsbees.co.uk/" target="_blank">Burts Bees</a> - no particular product, but basically all their stuff is great and very natural.</li>
<li>This is a US-based one, but really worth mentioning. <a href="https://thistlefarms.org/" target="_blank">Thistle Farms</a> sells products that are made by female survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction. A safe house set up by the Rev Becca Stevens brought together five survivors who went on to start Thistle Farms 20 years ago. Today, the organization employs about 50 survivors at its farm, cafe and studio, and helps employ more than 1,500 women globally. Thistle Farms also offers a residential program for women released from the Tennessee Prison for Women. I particularly liked the look of their <a href="https://thistlefarms.org/collections/oils" target="_blank">healing oils</a> - from $14 (around £12).</li>
<li><a href="https://nourishskinrange.com/collections/christmas-gift-shop/products/illuminating-face-shimmer" target="_blank">Nourish London Illuminating Face Shimmer</a> (Nourish is a British organic company offering scientifically crafted, organic, vegan & cruelty-free skincare) £18</li>
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<a href="https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/articles/g23204/breast-cancer-awareness-products-beauty-fashion-charity/" target="_blank">Here's an article which lists the special edition products that are helping Breast Cancer Awareness</a><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.harrods.com/en-gb/bobbi-brown/pinks-with-purpose-lipstick-duo-p000000000006175516?&ranMID=36666&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-tbG0nF7ybxXiUa_WJ7cRhw&cid=lsuk&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=RakutenAffiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-tbG0nF7ybxXiUa_WJ7cRhw" target="_blank">A Bobbi Brown Lipstick Duo</a> £35</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hqhair.com/invisibobble-slim-time-to-pink-hair-tie-limited-breast-cancer-edition/11835445.html?affil=awin&awc=3337_1542574984_e71a948fd07bb260df307b710a80bbfc&utm_source=AWin-78888&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin" target="_blank">An Invisibobble</a> £5.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.aveda.co.uk/product/17759/32751/body/hand-care/limited-edition-hand-relief-moisturizing-creme-with-calming-shampure-aroma?#/shade/5_fl_oz%2F150_ml?&cm_mmc=affiliates-_-linkshare-_-TnL5HPStwNw-_-540936&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_content=10&utm_term=2116208&ranMID=36267&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-3rUuDR74PTmaF4iMCIJlDg" target="_blank">An Aveda hand cream</a> £23</li>
<li>and <a href="https://www.feelunique.com/p/Look-Good-Feel-Better-Foundation-Brush?&wgu=347_54264_15425750213336_ef170d9f98&wgexpiry=1547759021&aff=wg&siteid=54264&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=webgains_&utm_campaign=54264" target="_blank">a Foundation brush</a> £5</li>
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<li>Solar powered photography 'Sunography' kit - available at <a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/solar-powered-photography-kit.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFB1_b2we7pDnVOaL8BnlWGZTCGDWajemjxaaP4ZH3iUSYB8fiYqBGQaAg_sEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Amnesty</a> & <a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/solar-powered-photography-kit.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFDO94HDGVJ5hJHs7BnmKHViR1tKbMD1xEM2AKZGUaKDRfIrYGXwhNgaAubhEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Friends of the Earth</a>. £7.95</li>
<li><a href="https://pelacase.com/" target="_blank">Pela phone cases</a> - these come in a range of prices. (they also have a <a href="https://pelacase.com/collections/limited-edition-penguin-collection" target="_blank">limited edition penguin case </a>which is cute and apt for Christmas... even though I am told penguins are not Christmassy because they are from the South Pole, not the North pole. But still. They are cold world creatures and I like them.) </li>
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I'm thinking of getting one of the <a href="https://pelacase.com/products/be-the-change-ocean-turquoise-eco-friendly-iphone-plus-case?variant=8118495084658" target="_blank">Be the Change</a>, <a href="https://pelacase.com/products/save-the-waves-eco-friendly-iphone-plus-case-fits-all-plus-models-ocean?variant=8113289134194" target="_blank">Save the Waves</a>, <a href="https://pelacase.com/products/ocean-turquoise-turtle-edition-eco-friendly-iphone-plus-case?variant=12096690815090" target="_blank">Turtle</a> or <a href="https://pelacase.com/products/penguin-ocean-turquoise-eco-friendly-iphone-plus-case?variant=12772838244440" target="_blank">Penguin</a> ones ($35 - $39 / £27 - £30) for myself in the new year. (Probably Save the Waves.)<br />
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(Here's a <a href="https://www.uniguide.com/best-eco-friendly-phone-cases/" target="_blank">selection of ethical phone cases made in the US</a> - for American readers. [not sure if UK people want to be paying an airfare for their phone case])<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.fairphone.com/en/" target="_blank">Ethical mobile phone from Fairphone</a> - the world’s first ethical, modular smartphone €529 (around £471)</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/sourced-by-oxfam/home-and-gift/kitchen/oxfam-zambia-banana-mug-hn502508?intcmp=sbohome-carousel-502508" target="_blank">Bananas mug</a> by Oxfam £9.99</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/gifts-for-adults/products/sloth-mug" target="_blank">Sloth mug</a> by NSPCC £8.99</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/gifts-for-adults/products/elephant-bento-box" target="_blank">Elephant tupperware box</a> by NSPCC £3.99</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk/hedgehog-house" target="_blank">Igloo Hogitat (Hedgehog House)</a> by the Woodland Trust £25.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/recycled-indian-rag-rugs.html" target="_blank">Recycled Indian Rag Rugs </a>by Friends of the Earth. From £11.95</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/urban-bee-box.html" target="_blank">Urban Bee Box</a> by Friends of the Earth £24.70</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.macmillan.org.uk/madeatmacmillan/info/macmillan-fruit-apron/mcs1716.html" target="_blank">Fruit pattern apron</a> by Macmillan £8.48</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.macmillan.org.uk/personalised-christmas.html" target="_blank">Personalised Christmas decorations</a> by Macmillan £12 - £22</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.macmillan.org.uk/christmas-accessories/info/macmillan-bus-tea-towel/mcs1712.html" target="_blank">Christmas bus tea towel </a>by Macmillan £7.95</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.rnli.org/collections/bestsellers/products/penguin-felt-decoration" target="_blank">Penguin Lifeboats decoration</a> by RNLI (I love this!!) £6.00</li>
<li>Reusable coffee mug by <a href="https://ecoffeecup.eco/shop" target="_blank">ecoffee mug</a> from £7.25 (my favourites are <a href="https://ecoffeecup.eco/shop/dark-energy-16oz-475ml/" target="_blank">Dark Energy</a> £12.95, and a <a href="https://ecoffeecup.eco/shop/wandle-william-morris-12oz-340ml/" target="_blank">William Morris Design one called 'Wandle'</a> £10.95)</li>
<li><a href="https://notjustbamboo.com/collections/bamboo-bottles" target="_blank">Bamboo coffee mug </a>by Not Just Bamboo from $39 (around £30)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.rcup.co.uk/online-store" target="_blank">Reusable coffee mug</a> by RCup - reusable coffee cups made from used paper cups. My favourites are the <a href="https://www.rcup.co.uk/online-store/rCUP-Cream-%26-Teal-p104223141" target="_blank">cream & teal</a> and <a href="https://www.rcup.co.uk/online-store/rCUP-Black-and-Pink-8oz-p123666572" target="_blank">black & pink</a>. From £11</li>
<li>The sustainable brand <a href="https://www.elvisandkresse.com/" target="_blank">Elvis & Kresse</a> is really interesting, but I also think it's VERY luxury. Their gorgeous bags are more of an extreme splurge present (for most of us) and an alternative to a designer bag really. The only product that they stock that seemed reasonable-ish-ly priced was the <a href="https://www.elvisandkresse.com/collections/travel/products/luggage-tag" target="_blank">luggage tag</a> (£25). Worth having a look at them anyway! </li>
<li> <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/zerowaste-cutlery-sets" target="_blank">Zero Waste Cutlery Sets</a> (£17.50) & <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/zero-waste-cutlery-pouches" target="_blank">Pouches </a>(£14.50) from <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/creations-by-jennie-lee" target="_blank">Creations by Jennie Lee</a> on Wearth</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.macmillan.org.uk/golf.html" target="_blank">Macmillian do a range of Golf things </a>if there is somebody in your life who is into that. £1 - £13.95</li>
<li>Or maybe you have a keen fisher-person in your life? <a href="https://castingforrecovery.org/shop/" target="_blank">Casting for Recovery</a> give proceeds towards fishing retreats for women affected by breast cancer (they are US based). </li>
<li><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/womens-clothing/best-sustainable-fashion-brands-women-clothing-ethical-eco-friendly-affordable-london-luxury-a7982316.html" target="_blank">Dinosaur snap</a> by Green Board Games sold on Ethicalshop.org (really good for kids) for £4.95</li>
<li><a href="https://store.cardsagainsthumanity.com/" target="_blank">Cards Against Humanity</a> - they do a Pride pack (which donates money to <a href="https://howardbrown.org/" target="_blank">Howard Brown Health</a>) £5, a Theatre pack (that donates money to the House Theatre) £5, and they still sell the pack that they used the profits from to counter Trump (£5). <a href="https://www.cardsagainsthumanity.com/sunlight/" target="_blank">Long story</a>. (obv CAH isn't really suitable for children)</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.asos.com/search/choose-love?q=choose+love" target="_blank">Choose Love on ASOS</a> - proceeds go to Help Refugees. Prices from £6 to £22</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/christmas/products/get-your-sparkle-on-jumper?_ga=2.259615306.1129400658.1542648961-2012524571.1542648961&_gac=1.149782084.1542649018.Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFDHXFUjLtkPZ0k4IyHd6F2o9gJSniuecNNSjVlaXga_VCwZ6SEs3rMaAmI5EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Get your Sparkle on with Samantha Faiers</a> jumper for NSPCC (available in grey & black) £24.99</li>
<li><a href="https://represent.com/spicegirls/spice-girls-limited-edition-gender-justice-apparel" target="_blank">#IWANNABEASPICEGIRL Charity Tee </a> by the Spice Girls (?! I know..) with proceeds going towards Comic Relief's Gender Justice Initiative. £19.46</li>
<li>The<a href="https://treesforlife.teemill.co.uk/" target="_blank"> t-shirts by Trees for Life </a>are pretty good and very unisex. I especially like the <a href="https://treesforlife.teemill.co.uk/product/save-the-caledonian-pinewoods-t-shirt/" target="_blank">Save the Caledonian Pinewoods</a> one. £19.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.masato.co.uk/collections/masato-beanies-homeless-support" target="_blank">Masato Beanies</a> - For each beanie hat sold, one goes to you and the other goes to homeless outreach charity across the UK. £15.50 - £23 </li>
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Here's an <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/womens-clothing/best-sustainable-fashion-brands-women-clothing-ethical-eco-friendly-affordable-london-luxury-a7982316.html" target="_blank">interesting article on sustainable women's clothing </a>if you want to find out a bit more.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/sourced-by-oxfam/womens-accessories/jewellery/white-bone-circle-earrings-hn502397" target="_blank">Circle Earrings</a> from Oxfam £12.99</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.wearelumos.org/get-involved/donate/shop-donate/" target="_blank">Newt Scamander Badge</a> from Lumos £5.99</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.cancerresearchuk.org/product/cancer-research-uk-tartan-scarf" target="_blank">Lochcarron for Cancer Research tartan scarf </a> this really stood out to me. It feels appropriate for winter, has the colours in-keeping with the charity, and I think many would be very happy to find this in their stocking. £22</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.autism.org.uk/shop/nas-merchandise/thomas-and-friends.aspx" target="_blank">Thomas the Tank Engine Zip Pulls </a>by the National Autistic Society - these would be such a lovely gift for kids! £1 each<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><a href="https://stonewalluk.myshopify.com/collections/accessories/products/woof-for-equality-doggie-bandana" target="_blank">Woof for equality Stonewall dog scarf</a>. This is sold out at the moment but I'm hoping it comes back in stock soon. A really cute accessory for your pup. £5.00</li>
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<li>Another dog one: a <a href="https://qwerkemporium.co.uk/product/dog-lead-made-from-upcycled-bicycle-tyre/" target="_blank">Dog Lead made from Upcycled Bicycle Tyre</a> £18 this is from <a href="https://qwerkemporium.co.uk/" target="_blank">Qwerkemporium</a> which is a really good website for recycled goods. </li>
<li><a href="https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/branded-products/Elf%20Day/Light%20up%20earrings" target="_blank">Light up earrings</a> from Alzheimer's society £5.50</li>
<li><a href="https://www.road-from-damascus.co.uk/collections/woman-in-a-special-arabic-design" target="_blank">Road to Damascus </a>Jewellery - this is a project by Syrian Refugee Steve Ali who hand-crafts jewellery in Arabic. My favourite is the <a href="https://www.road-from-damascus.co.uk/collections/" target="_blank">collaboration with the Guilty Feminist</a> with funds going towards refugees - including a necklace that says <a href="https://www.road-from-damascus.co.uk/collections/woman-in-a-special-arabic-design" target="_blank">'Woman' </a>in Arabic, and a <a href="https://www.road-from-damascus.co.uk/collections/guilty-feminist" target="_blank">Guilty Feminist </a>necklace. £39.95 - £49.95</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/sourced-by-oxfam/womens-accessories/bags-and-purses/handmade-paisley-phone-pouch-hn502316?intcmp=sbohome-carousel-502316" target="_blank">Handmade Paisley Phone Pouch</a> from Oxfam £4.99</li>
<li><a href="https://maisonbengal.co.uk/product/hand-woven-jute-bag-18/" target="_blank">Hand woven jute bucket bag</a> from Maison Bengal £42 (A fair trade company that supports marginalised communities in Bangladesh. Only locally grown natural materials are used and the products are made in close collaboration with local fair trade partner organisations.)</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/search-results?q=recycled%20sari%20clutch;show_all=products;&intcmp=gg-category-recycled-sari-clutch-bags" target="_blank">Recycled Sari Bags</a> from Oxfam £21.99</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.rnli.org/collections/bags?page=1" target="_blank">Bags from RNLI</a> - in particular I like the bucket bags (£30), foldable tote (£15), tablet cover (£25), and the pricey (but really nice) '235' bags (£125)</li>
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Canvas / tote bags are everywhere - but some of my favourite examples include:<br />
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<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/i-welcome-refugees-tote-bag.html" target="_blank">I Welcome Refugees bag </a>by Amnesty International £6</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/green-is-my-bag.html" target="_blank">Green is my bag</a> by Friends of the Earth £4.90</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.woodcraft.org.uk/products/cloth-bag" target="_blank">Education for Social Change bag</a> by Woodcraft Folk £2.50</li>
<li><a href="https://www.asos.com/asos-design/help-refugees-choose-love-tote-bag-in-organic-cotton/prd/10279901?clr=black&SearchQuery=choose%20love&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=1&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=19" target="_blank">Choose Love bag</a> for ASOS & Help Refugees £10</li>
<li><a href="https://treesforlife.org.uk/shop/product/trees-for-life-linen-bag/" target="_blank">Trees for Life bag </a>for Trees for Life £6.99 (or <a href="https://treesforlife.org.uk/shop/product/trees-for-life-jute-bag/" target="_blank">the jute one</a> for £9.99)</li>
<li><a href="https://market.unicef.org.uk/product/unicef-reusable-canvas-shopping-tote-unicef-tote-bag/E57759/" target="_blank">Unicef tote bag</a> by Unicef £6.95</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.macmillan.org.uk/madeatmacmillan/info/chevron-shopping-bag/mcs1649.html" target="_blank">Jute chevron bag</a> by Macmillan £2.50</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/gifts-for-adults/products/bike-car-tote-bag" target="_blank">Bike/Car bag</a> or the <a href="https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/gifts-for-adults/products/rain-shine-tote-bag" target="_blank">Rain/Shine bag</a> by NSPCC £3.99</li>
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If you can, a Christmas e-card is a little more environmentally friendly (<a href="https://www.paperlesspost.com/" target="_blank">Paperless Post</a> is a good one), but I really do understand that it's very different to receive a physical card, and I am a big proponent of old fashioned post anyway. So here are my favourites (of the ones I have seen):<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.charitycardshop.com/cysticfibrosis/product/34" target="_blank">Tree Rex</a> for Cystic Fibrosis Trust (pack of 10) £3.75</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.charitycardshop.com/cysticfibrosis/product/3" target="_blank">Christmas Conga</a> for Cystic Fibrosis Trust (pack of 10) £3.95</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.mariecurie.org.uk/winter-woodland-charity-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland</a> for Marie Curie (pack of 10) £3.99</li>
<li><a href="https://market.unicef.org.uk/product/unicef-charity-christmas-cards-set-of-10-snowy-towns/E57701/" target="_blank">Snowy Towns</a> for UNICEF (pack of 10) £5.95</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.woodlandtrust.org.uk/christmas-float-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Christmas float</a> for Woodland Trust (pack of 8) £3.99</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.mind.org.uk/shop/cards/1171_07_shepherds_kings_twin_pack" target="_blank">Shepherds & Kings</a> for Mind (pack of 10) £3.49</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.cancerresearchuk.org/product/two-sparkly-reindeer-christmas-cards-pack-20" target="_blank">Reindeer</a> for Cancer Research (pack of 20) £5.49</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/christmas/Christmas%20cards/Winter%20Village" target="_blank">Winter Village</a> for Alzheimer's society (pack of 10) £3.99</li>
<li><a href="https://giftshop.bhf.org.uk/penguins-in-hats-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Penguins in hats</a> for British Heart Foundation (pack of 10) £2.99</li>
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<li><a href="https://giftshop.bhf.org.uk/modern-christmas-scene-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Modern Christmas scene</a> for British Heart Foundation (pack of 10) £2.99</li>
<li><a href="https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/product/5-all-is-calm-all-is-bright/" target="_blank">All is calm</a> for Downs Syndrome Association (pack of 10) £3.60</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.barnardos.org.uk/robins-and-fir-cones-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Robins & Fir Cones</a> for Barnados (pack of 10) £3.99</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.barnardos.org.uk/berries-and-foliage-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Berries & Foliage</a> for Barnados (pack of 10) £3.49</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.rethink.org/Shop/Occasions/Christmas/Shop/Christmas.aspx?hkey=24687db7-7411-4a3f-a2c3-7858e2e971d5&gclid=CjwKCAiAuMTfBRAcEiwAV4SDkZLn-xyQfEtI6xWSKEJ-83x6OSbFG5jFbmMbjIe2W6aNj30YflmOLRoChTcQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Little Penguins</a> for Rethink Mental Illness (pack of 10) £2.00</li>
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<li><a href="https://shop.blf.org.uk/collections/blf-charity-christmas-cards/products/partridge-in-a-pear-scarf-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Partridge in a pear scarf </a>for British Lung Foundation (pack of 10) £3.99</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.carolinegardner.com/meningitis-now-charity-christmas-cards" target="_blank">Caroline Gardner packs</a> for Meningitis Now (these are ALL gorgeous!) all (pack of 5) £5.50</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.rnli.org/collections/christmas-cards/products/harbourside-christmas-cards-pack-of-10" target="_blank">Harbourside</a> for RNLI (pack of 10) £4.50</li>
<li><a href="https://amnestyshop.org.uk/amnesty-dashing-fox-print-christmas-card.html" target="_blank">Dashing Fox</a> for Amnesty International (pack of 10) £4.45</li>
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<a href="https://www.authentichouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Authentic House Subscription Box</a> £15.95/month<br />
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(This will be updated with more soon)<br />
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Note:<br />
Try not to buy from Amazon - if you can. (Reasons for this can be found in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/commentisfree/2015/aug/17/why-i-am-finally-going-to-boycott-amazon" target="_blank">this article</a>)<br />
For Amazon alternatives see: <a href="https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/amazon-alternatives/%C2%A0%C2%A0" target="_blank">https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/amazon-alternatives/ </a><br />
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I think I am going to note these down and make them a little tick-off list thing. Feel free to do the same.<br />
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Charity Christmas tree</u><br />
Why not give to a good cause while buying your Christmas tree this year?<br />
- If you're in Scotland, you could buy one of the <a href="http://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/support-work/caring-christmas-trees/" target="_blank">Caring Christmas Trees by the Bethany Trust</a> which supports the homeless.<br />
- If you're in London, you could buy from <a href="https://www.christmasforest.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Christmas Forest</a> - a small, independent family business who provide sustainable trees from 10 sites across London (or you can order online). Every tree cut after its nine-year growing cycle is replaced, and for each tree sold, another is donated so it can be grown by a family in Africa through <a href="https://www.treeaid.org.uk/" target="_blank">Tree Aid</a>.<br />
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Alternatively, more and more garden centres are doing a Christmas tree hire service (so that the tree can keep growing once returned - I don't totally understand this). Keep an eye out for the <a href="https://www.fsc-uk.org/en-uk" target="_blank">FSC</a> logo to make sure it's grown sustainably.<br />
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<u><a href="https://charitablebookings.com/" target="_blank">Charitable bookings</a></u><br />
For all those Christmas meals, you can book your table while giving some money to charity.<br />
Have a look to see what restaurants are on there, and if you book your table through Charitable bookings they donate £1 to a charity of your choice. They also do the same service for hotels.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.giveasyoulive.com/" target="_blank">Give as you Live</a></u><br />
Do your usual online shopping but via Give as you Live and some money will go to a charity of your choice.<br />
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<u>Advent calendars:</u><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/advent-of-change-charity-calendar/p3789752" target="_blank">John Lewis Advent of Change Calendar</a> £27.95</li>
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Each of the 24 doors represents a £1 donation, and will reveal the registered charity recipient for that day & how your contribution can be used. 85% of the sale price going directly to charity.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/christmas/christmas-food/advent-calendars?gclid=CjwKCAiAuMTfBRAcEiwAV4SDkXB2zTEEbt7TE6iTrGcTTqddLXTJ05R6fDadc3Hrs_QjU2hI45dSdhoCMSIQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Divine Chocolate Calendar</a> £3.99-£4.99</li>
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A fair trade chocolate advent calendar - comes in milk and dark chocolate.<br />
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<li>Reverse Advent Calendar. A lovely idea that I got from children's author <a href="https://twitter.com/AlanDapre" target="_blank">Alan Dapre</a>, who will- with his daughter - be putting things into a box each day of December, and then donating it on Christmas Eve. Such a lovely idea. (His Tweet is below)</li>
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My daughter is doing a reverse Advent Calendar this year. Each day she puts a tin or packet of food basics into a box, plus assorted treats. On December 24 we are taking it to a food bank where it can go to help brighten someone’s Christmas. It’s a simple way to make their day...</div>
— Alan Dapre - children’s author (@AlanDapre) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlanDapre/status/1064633635960172544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<u>Donations</u><br />
<i>Donate clothes</i><br />
<a href="https://helprefugees.org/donate-goods/" target="_blank">Help Refugees have various clothing drop off points across the UK</a> where you can donate clothing for refugees. It will be taken to Calais, Dunkirk or Greece.<br />
(<a href="https://helprefugees.org/volunteer/uk/" target="_blank">you can even volunteer to drive the clothes to Calais</a>)<br />
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You can also donate clothes to the homeless<br />
There are huge numbers of places you can do this such as the <a href="https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/clothing-bank" target="_blank">Salvation Army Clothing Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.mungos.org/get-involved/other-ways-to-donate/donate-goods/" target="_blank">St Mungos</a>, <a href="http://www.peopleskitchen.co.uk/donate/" target="_blank">People's Kitchen</a>, <a href="https://www.treeofhope.org.uk/sos-clothes/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA28nfBRCDARIsANc5BFByVTfMGFFGxUrBHuOWCIAN1uabAnN0m7uujYtauwpah8Z1oH8LlQAaAtwbEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Tree of Hope</a>, or specific local ones - for example the <a href="http://www.ghn.org.uk/hip/homeless-or-about-to-be/12-making-donation/" target="_blank">Glasgow Homeless Network</a>.<br />
And of course you can always donate to a charity shop.<br />
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<i>Donate food</i><br />
Most supermarkets now have a Foodbank collection basket/trolley/box at the checkouts. You can also donate directly to the Foodbank. There's good info on the <a href="https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/" target="_blank">Trussell Trust website</a>.<br />
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<i>Donate toys</i><br />
<a href="https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/" target="_blank">Donate toys (and other things) to Women's Aid </a><br />
If you live in England you can also <a href="https://www.refuge.org.uk/donate-items/" target="_blank">bring items to Refuge</a><br />
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<u>Hand-made craft things / locally-made things</u><br />
If you live in the UK you can find your <a href="https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/local-crafts" target="_blank">local craft fair here</a>.<br />
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<u>Wrapping </u><br />
Why not make the wrapping part of the present?<br />
eg. a cloth, a tea towel, a scarf? (Lush do this well with <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/knot-wraps" target="_blank">their knot wraps - from £3.95.)</a> It saves wasting more wrapping paper. There are also some really good ones from Wearth London - including <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/reusable-linen-gift-wrap" target="_blank">linen</a> (£6), <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/hearts-reusable-gift-wrap" target="_blank">hearts</a> (£10),<a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/stars-reusable-gift-wrap" target="_blank"> stars</a> (£12.50), little <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/bento-bags" target="_blank">bento bags</a> (£4) and <a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/eco-christmas-gifts/organic-christmas-gift-wraps" target="_blank">organic cotton Christmas designs</a> (£12.50). (<a href="https://www.wearthlondon.com/" target="_blank">Wearth</a> are worth looking into in general)<br />
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There is also a free app <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lets-wrap-gift-calculator/id1107313365?mt=8" target="_blank">Keepsake Wrap (Apple)</a> which works out the precise amount of paper needed for each present! (or there is <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/60493/how-wrap-present-mathematical-precision-and-waste-less-paper" target="_blank">this article about how to wrap with mathematical precision & waste less</a>).<br />
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<a href="https://www.foeshop.co.uk/newspaper-bags-set-of-10.html" target="_blank">Newspaper gift bags</a> from Friends of the Earth - these are made from recycled Indian newspapers and look pretty cool too. From £3.95<br />
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<u>Decorations</u><br />
<i>Biodegradable glitter</i><br />
There are <a href="https://shop.nspcc.org.uk/collections/gifts-for-adults/products/3-pack-of-mini-glitter" target="_blank">three different colours</a> sold by NSPCC - £3.99 for all three<br />
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<i>Switch to LED</i><br />
If you can switch to LED lights in your Christmas decorations wherever possible, it's helpful for the environment and will reduce your electricity bill too!<br />
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<i>Coffee Log Fire</i><br />
If you have a log fire - why not switch to <a href="https://www.bio-bean.com/coffee-logs/" target="_blank">coffee logs</a>? Each carbon neutral coffee log is made from the grounds of 25 cups of coffee and burns 20% hotter and longer than kiln-dried wood. And recycling coffee waste generates 80% less emissions than landfill.<br />
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If you're having guests over during the Christmas period, you might want to spruce things up:<br />
- Organic & Fairtrade bed sheets - <a href="https://www.dipanddoze.com/bed" target="_blank">Dip & Doze</a> do a range of sheets and covers from £15 up to £80.<br />
- Eco hand soap for the bathroom - Humble (eco bath products by TV presenter & environmentalist Kate Humble) do a <a href="https://www.creightons.com/collections/humblenaturalbeauty/products/humble-natural-beauty-rose-frankincense-hand-wash" target="_blank">Rose & Frankincense hand wash</a> (£10) which seems fitting for the Christmas season. (- and <a href="https://www.creightons.com/collections/humblenaturalbeauty/products/humble-natural-beauty-rose-frankincense-hand-lotion" target="_blank">a matching hand cream</a> too! £10 or £8 for <a href="https://www.creightons.com/collections/humblenaturalbeauty/products/humble-natural-beauty-rose-frankincense-hand-cream" target="_blank">the smaller version</a>).<br />
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- <a href="https://notjustbamboo.com/products/bamboo-toothbrush-adult" target="_blank">Bamboo toothbrushes</a> (made from natural FSC certified bamboo) €4.50 (around £4)<br />
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<u>Stop yourself from buying double</u><br />
To make sure you aren't buying too much - there's a good app for keeping track of the Christmas list.<br />
It helps you track who you need to buy for an setting a budget per person. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/manage-christmas-christmas-gift-list-manager/id756754079?mt=8" target="_blank">Manage Christmas (Apple)</a>, and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xmaslist&hl=en_GB" target="_blank">Christmas Gift List (Android)</a>.<br />
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<u>After Christmas is over...</u></h3>
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<li>Christmas Tree recycling - most local councils do this, but there are charities all over the UK providing this service too. Just have a little to Google to find out what's near you.</li>
<li>Bring leftovers to someone who might need it? Why not bring those chocolates you don't like to <a href="https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/" target="_blank">a foodbank</a>?</li>
<li>'Olio' - a food sharing app available on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.olioex.android&hl=en_GB" target="_blank">Android</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/olio-food-sharing-revolution/id1008237086?mt=8" target="_blank">Apple</a></li>
<li>During the time of the sales - why not buy second hand? I really love <a href="http://depop.com/" target="_blank">Depop</a> for this, but charity shops are also great (as they are full of brand new Christmas presents that people didn't want)!</li>
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Please do let me know if you know of / see something that you think would be good for this list in the comments (I know this isn't extensive and I will have missed some) - I am always really keen to be shown new things!<br />
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Note: I will be updating this every so often if I get recommendations from people of things to add to this list. I will post on social media to let you know if I have updated it.<br />
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Other articles which may be of use:<br />
For Australians specifically - <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2017/dec/09/the-good-christmas-gift-guide-36-picks-for-ethical-giving" target="_blank">The Guardian Australia The Good Christmas Gift Guide 2017</a><br />
For Americans - an article in The Guardian which is much more US centric <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/dec/16/ethical-gift-christmas-feminist-environment" target="_blank">The Ethical Christmas Gift Guide</a> 2016<br />
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– <a href="https://www.costa.co.uk/" target="_blank">Costa Coffee</a> (had a slightly disappointing caremelised orange latte on Friday)<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1112255/the-good-immigrant/9781783523955.html" target="_blank">The Good Immigrant (book) by Nikesh Shukla</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Earrings from Depop & Etsy</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=cosrx+acne+pimple+master+patch" target="_blank">Cosrx acne patches </a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– A few bits from <a href="https://www.waitrose.com/" target="_blank">Waitrose</a> including <a href="https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/baxters-favourites-royal-game-soup/660116-674676-674677" target="_blank">Royal Game soup</a> & <a href="https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/waitrose-lovelife-20-camomile-limeflower-lavender-infusion-tea-bags/792178-136481-136482" target="_blank">Camomile, limeflower & lavender tea</a></span></div>
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– Kim's Convenience (Netflix)<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– lots of stuff on YouTube - including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi" target="_blank">Ingrid</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FleurDeForce" target="_blank">Fleur</a> & <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TalkBeckyTalk" target="_blank">Becky</a></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Strictly Come Dancing</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– [I've not really been watching many films recently, but I'm going to try to get back into this]</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– I've been listening to some audiobooks that have been (illegally) uploaded to YouTube. Right now I'm obsessed with the audiobooks of Fantastic Beasts & Quiddich Through The Ages</span></div>
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<i>– <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/cosrx-bha-blackhead-power-liquid-100ml/11401180.html" target="_blank">Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid</a></i><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><i>– </i><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00A1ZXL5A/ref=asc_df_B00A1ZXL5A56929427/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22110&creativeASIN=B00A1ZXL5A&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310799319307&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17886788174438311251&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007326&hvtargid=pla-563282240088&th=1&psc=1" target="_blank">Weleda Arnica Bath Milk</a></span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/charity-pot-0" target="_blank">Lush Charity Pot</a> moisturiser</span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://theordinary.com/" target="_blank">The Ordinary</a> products: namely <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-salicylic-acid-2pct-solution-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">salicylic acid</a>, <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-niacinamide-10pct-zinc-1pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">niacinimide</a>,<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-buffet-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank"> buffet</a>, <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-hyaluronic-acid-2pct-b5-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">hyaluronic acid</a>, <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">retinoid 2% emulsion</a>, <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-aha-30pct-bha-2pct-peeling-solution-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">aha+bha peeling solution</a>, <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-magnesium-ascorbyl-phosphate-10pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">magnesium ascorbyl phosphate</a>, <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-azelaic-acid-suspension-10pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">azelaic acid</a></span><br />
<span style="font-style: italic; letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <a href="https://www.boots.com/neutrogena-norwegian-formula-hand-nail-cream-75ml-10093327" target="_blank">Neutrogena hand & nail cream</a> + <a href="http://www.vaseline.co.uk/product/lip-therapy/cocoa-butter.html" target="_blank">Vaseline lip therapy in cocoa butter </a></span></div>
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– possibly starting to go to a dance / zumba class<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– volunteering</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– job applications</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– cook?</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– taking care of my mental health</span></div>
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(don't remember)</div>
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– Costa Rica / Guatemala<br />
– Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Iran / Tajikistan / Iraq<br />
– Israel/Palestine<br />
– Rwanda<br />
– Fiji / Hawaii<br />
(Also - Morocco, New York, Ukraine, Russia, Galapagos & Canada)</div>
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(trying to focus on the positives)</div>
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– <span style="color: #888888;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annacod/" target="_blank">@annacod</a></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <span style="color: #888888;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/glouiseatkinson/" target="_blank">@glouiseatkinson</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <span style="color: #888888;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandafranzeen/" target="_blank">@amandafranzeen</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– <span style="color: #888888;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/egealaura/" target="_blank">@egealaura</a></span></span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– </span><span style="color: #888888;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sisiliapiring/" target="_blank">@sisiliapiring</a></span></span></div>
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– Brutal<br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Horrific</span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.405px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">– Blob</span></div>
Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-86971971699355112092018-11-14T05:19:00.000+00:002018-11-15T00:07:19.503+00:00More thingsSome of these things I discovered a few weeks ago, but I've been quite low and haven't really been writing / blogging / doing much really. (Tomorrow I will change that.)<br />
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I hope you enjoy browsing this little curation of things I've found on the internet recently, and that some of it is interesting, funny or helpful to you.<br />
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Anyway - here are the things I would really recommend -<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80199128" target="_blank">Kim's Convenience on Netflix</a></u><br />
I LOVE THIS.<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpRJe-OmbEQ" target="_blank">Christine recommended it</a>, and since I watched the first episode I have been hooked.<br />
It is exactly the right level of 'light' that I need right now, and also really interesting as for me (as a Scottish girl who has always lived in Europe) to see a series made about a Korean family in Canada.<br />
It's such a lovely and upbeat depiction of family life, and the differences between the generations / cultures. I found myself properly laugh-snorting out loud to myself, and I have completely binge-watched this over the last few days. I was so relieved to find out that a series 3 is in production.<br />
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I had some difficulties at the very beginning as I was not sure how 'politically correct' it is. I wasn't sure if I was laughing at the family or with them. One character in particular (Mr Kim's friend) took me some time to get used to, as the accent felt very 'put on'. But about half way through the first episode I relaxed into it and found it to be a funny, honest and kind depiction of the immigrant experience in Canada.<br />
This is really worth a watch.<br />
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<u>Emma Watson & Reni Eddo Lodge</u><br />
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<u>Emma Watson and Caitlin Moran</u><br />
(this isn't the whole thing, they seem to have divided it up into short clips)<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKfL6OKZqlQ&list=PLPOcJzdNhNHGFLz8s6zFpaJ5HWm0e3Ka2&index=2" target="_blank">The Pool - my life in objects series</a></u><br />
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<u>Katherine Ryan</u><br />
I actually came across her again recently while watching a bunch of The Pool videos, and couldn't stop laughing at her take on Christmas<br />
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Then I completely binge-watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=katherine+ryan" target="_blank">Katherine Ryan on YouTube</a>...<br />
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<u>Sara Pascoe</u><br />
...and then I binge-watched a bunch of Sara Pascoe...<br />
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Then YouTube's algorithm meant that it brought up a video of <u>Jen Brister</u>, and it was hilarious<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0lG3Ihe4LGV851lODRIS5g" target="_blank">French Cooking Academy YouTube channel</a></u><br />
Especially this recipe for hot chocolate<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BBCEntsNews/videos/2125773014339527/" target="_blank">This video on Facebook about ethnicity in ballet</a></u><br />
and an <a href="https://www.the-pool.com/news-views/fashion-news/2018/45/ballet-shoes-for-black-and-asian-dancers" target="_blank">article on The Pool</a> about it too<br />
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<u>Non shopping video by Ingrid</u><br />
I am generally really happy to see this anti-haul trend on YouTube, as I feel that so much of YouTube is just massively excessive capitalism / consumerism. Ingrid explains it in a way that is 'do-able' for most people (that are maybe not as hard core hippy as some people)....<br />
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<u><a href="https://soundcloud.com/femmepodcast" target="_blank">Femme podcast by Daisy Lowe</a> (it's on Apple podcasts too)</u><br />
I can't recommend one particular episode, because they all had their pros and cons. But in general I am having a real Daisy Lowe moment. I got a little obsessed with her, and I really like her chill down to earth vibe, which is mixed with a hint of mischief and liberation. I wish she would make another series!<br />
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<u><br /></u><u><a href="https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/episode75-anauthorspecialwithlindseyhilsum-onmariecolvinandwarjournalism" target="_blank">The High Low episode on Marie Colvin & Journalism</a></u><br />
I listen to The High Low podcast every week (and I find it problematic at times), but the episode which was an interview with the author of a biography of journalist Marie Colvin (called In Extremis written by Lindsey Hilsum) was amazing.<br />
I really found it very inspiring to hear of a serious, brave and smart female journalist, who also had a complicated and exciting love life. Often you feel that as a woman you must be either intellectual, career focused and serious OR fun and sexually liberated. It was really refreshing to hear. She sounds like she was an exceptional woman and I can't wait to read the book.<br />
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<u>BBC Radio 4 - <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0000stw" target="_blank">Lianne Moriarty interview</a></u><br />
Really good author interview, and I'm very keen to read the book.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrtl3/episodes/downloads" target="_blank">Graham Norton's podcast</a></u><br />
I'm still really obsessed with his Radio 2 show...<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.acast.com/dearviv" target="_blank">Viv Groskop's - Agony Aunt podcast 'Dear Viv'</a></u><br />
I first heard Viv on the <a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/katybrandwithvivgroskop" target="_blank">Penguin podcast about her book on Russia</a>, but then I started to listening to her Agony Aunt podcasts and they are quite good. It's part of <a href="https://www.the-pool.com/" target="_blank">The Pool</a>.<br />
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<u><a href="https://ottolenghi.co.uk/simplepleasures" target="_blank">Ottolenghi Podcast</a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05nrmhm/episodes/downloads" target="_blank">Late Night Women's Hour</a> (also available on Apple podcasts)</u><br />
I mostly only really like the ones that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Laverne" target="_blank">Lauren Laverne</a> presents (I'm not sure how I feel about the other presenter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Barnett" target="_blank">Emma Barnett</a>, I got quite annoyed at her on <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06m6vgh" target="_blank">the episode about Kavanaugh</a> and she seems quite conservative / anti-feminist or victim-blame-y, although I was impressed when she <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6VMA9OOB9c" target="_blank">replaced Andrew Marr that one time</a>)<br />
In particular I liked the Lauren Laverne episodes:<br />
- <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06q99r4" target="_blank">Are you tree curious?</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06pksjz" target="_blank">Birmingham Literary Festival</a><br />
- <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06qtnkf" target="_blank">Apologies / Non Apologies </a><br />
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<u>The New Yorker Radio Hour </u><br />
<a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/story/daniel-radcliffe-gets-his-facts-straight-and-janelle-monae-lives-present" target="_blank">This episode</a><br />
The segment about Daniel Radcliffe and fact checking is the part I would recommend skipping to<br />
( 37:24 - 46:24 )<br />
...but the section on languages directly after the Daniel bit is pretty interesting too!<br />
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<u>Mark <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/kermode-on-film/id1436700945?mt=2" target="_blank">Kermode on Film</a> podcast</u><br />
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<u><a href="http://guiltyfeminist.com/" target="_blank">Guilty Feminist podcast</a></u><br />
I love this anyway, but <a href="https://guiltyfeminist.libsyn.com/120-the-windrush-generation-in-association-with-guardian-live" target="_blank">the episode I listened to on Friday was about Windrush</a> (which I have just finished writing an essay on)<br />
Really good stuff.<br />
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Also the guilty feminist podcast from <a href="https://guiltyfeminist.libsyn.com/amnesty-international-and-the-guilty-feminist-present-the-secret-policemans-podcast-live-part-two" target="_blank">Edinburgh Festival with Amnesty International</a> (part 2) was very good - <b>particularly the section at 1:09:27</b> which was a Syrian writer (/comedian?) - Steve Ali - talking about his first encounter with music.<br />
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I started listening to this section as I got on the bus on the way home, and by the time I wasn't even half way I had already almost laughed out loud and also begun to hold back tears. I felt them welling up in my eyes without being able to control it and tried to pass it off as just itchy by rubbing them excessively. It was so beautiful. Maybe it struck a chord because I am half Irish and my dad is from Limerick (the same city <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cranberries" target="_blank">The Cranberries </a>are from), maybe because I am very immersed in reading about refugees at the moment and have met many Syrian refugees in the last few years myself, maybe it was because <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/16/dolores-o-riordan-obituary" target="_blank">the lead singer of The Cranberries passed away</a> while I was in Cuba this year - which was the same time that I my grief was still raw for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jan/17/lindsay-riddoch-obituary" target="_blank">my own magnificent friend</a>. Maybe it was because I have been thinking more and more about getting back into playing my <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_harp" target="_blank">Clarsach</a> (and feeling guilty that I have this privilege), or that I have not listened to music properly since February (as part of some strange self deprivation I do when very depressed). It reminded me how lucky we are here to have the freedom to listen to anything we want, and the access to do so to. The privilege of being able to learn an instrument if we like, and to live a life where we can express this. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Troubles" target="_blank">The Irish Troubles </a>were not so long ago, and I feel scared about the future of <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/brexit-explained-why-does-the-border-matter-and-what-is-the-backstop-1.3661518" target="_blank">The Irish Border because of Brexit</a>. The tragic universality of war, and of innocent people being hurt, was so well expressed by this young man on this podcast. I've worked in Bosnia where I felt that in many ways the issues were the same as those in Ireland during The Troubles - divides along national/religious lines with fatal consequences. Maybe even just simply that the podcast was recorded in my home town. I don't know. Maybe I won't ever be able to explain to myself exactly why this piece was so beautiful to me. Just have a listen.<br />
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BOOKS<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/changing-my-mind/zadie-smith/9780141019468" target="_blank">Changing my Mind - Zadie Smith</a></u><br />
I have only just started this book, but I love it so far.<br />
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<u><a href="https://oneworld-publications.com/bogota-39-pb.html" target="_blank">Bogota 39</a></u><br />
Again, only just started this one, but it's a collection of short stories from Latin America. The first one is from Cuba and I really really liked it. (It was an extract from the novel Second Hand News by Carlos Manuel Alvarez, which I can't find anywhere online to buy in English! Maybe it's not been translated in its' entirety, but please do let me know if you know where I can get my hands on it.)<br />
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OBJECTS<br />
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<u>My<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01A7B7P1S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"> new Keep Cup mug</a></u><br />
I got a large one with the cork grip and I'm obsessed.<br />
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<u>My new earrings</u><br />
from <a href="https://www.depop.com/xshannonxleihx" target="_blank">Orion Jewellery on Depop </a><br />
I got the gold moon faces, the gold present wrapping bow ones (they will be my Christmas earrings this year), and a pair of hexagonal hoops in gold too.<br />
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ARTICLES<br />
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<u>Some articles to read</u><br />
<a href="http://deadstate.org/here-are-35-photos-that-will-completely-change-how-you-see-history/" target="_blank">Historical photos put into colour</a>. These are really amazing.<br />
<a href="https://suitcasemag.com/travel/explore/15-wes-anderson-locations-visit-real-life/" target="_blank">Locations that could be in a Wes Anderson film</a><br />
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahlandrum/2017/01/17/why-millennials-are-struggling-with-mental-health-at-work/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Malorie%2F#63bfac4a9b2a" target="_blank">Millennials & Mental Health</a><br />
<a href="https://underpinned.co/2018/10/on-loneliness-and-the-freelance-life/" target="_blank">Loneliness & Freelance Life</a><br />
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/nov/12/i-was-preety-much-mute-at-school-the-bake-offs-kim-joy?CMP=fb_gu" target="_blank">This interview with Kim Joy from Bake Off</a> - it's deeper than you might think.<br />
I'm really angry about the poverty situation in the UK at the moment. Here are some articles to explain just how bad it is: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/09/its-unfair-un-envoy-meets-children-living-in-poverty-in-scotland?CMP=share_btn_fb" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/nov/12/a-political-choice-un-envoy-finds-uks-poorest-feel-badly-let-down-in-jaywick" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-26041231766614829692018-10-23T00:08:00.000+01:002018-10-23T00:13:31.477+01:00More things I'm liking. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>(I took these photos at the Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh)</i><br />
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<u><i><b>Liking: </b></i></u><br />
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<u>Podcasts</u><br />
<u><a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast" target="_blank">Penguin books podcast:</a></u><br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/katybrandwithvivgroskop" target="_blank">Viv Groskop</a> (talking about Russia and identity)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/stephenfrywithdavidbaddiel" target="_blank">Stephen Fry</a> (talking about Greek myths)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/rubywaxwithdavidbaddiel" target="_blank">Ruby Wax</a> (talking about mental health)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/jonesbowithkonniehuq" target="_blank">Jo Nesbo</a> (talking about writing process and his grim murder novels)<br />
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<a href="https://www.acast.com/vintagepodcast" target="_blank">Vintage books podcast</a><br />
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<u><a href="http://www.stephenfry.com/greatleapyears/" target="_blank">Stephen Fry Great Leap Years podcast:</a></u><br />
Especially the episode <a href="https://www.acast.com/greatleapyears/5-letsplaymonopoly" target="_blank">Monopoly (ESPECIALLY AT 43:21</a>)<br />
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<u><a href="http://cawstonpress.com/product/apple-rhubarb/" target="_blank">Cawston Rhubarb and Apple Juice</a></u><br />
<a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/wild-apple-cinnamon/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/wild-apple-cinnamon/" target="_blank">Pukka Wild Apple and Cinnamon Tea</a><br />
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<u>Costa Coffee - Bonfire spiced latte / hot chocolate</u><br />
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<u>YouTube</u><br />
A lovely interview with Jo Brand<br />
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I thought this Becca Rose video was refreshingly honest<br />
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<iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Hg19vxqbgUg" width="560"></iframe>
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<u><a href="https://www.thecut.com/2018/10/nigella-lawson-on-food-feminism-and-men-in-the-kitchen.html" target="_blank">This interview with Nigella Lawson in The Cut</a></u><br />
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<u>These Zadie smith interviews in Elle</u><br />
<a href="http://elle.in/culture/zadie-smith-swing-time-interview-elle-cover/">http://elle.in/culture/zadie-smith-swing-time-interview-elle-cover/</a><br />
<a href="https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a15895357/zadie-smith-feel-free-interview/">https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a15895357/zadie-smith-feel-free-interview/</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/13/tips-on-how-to-improve-concentration-focus?CMP=fb_gu" target="_blank">Guardian article on concentrating</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/graham-norton-in-a-world-going-to-hell-in-a-handcart-ireland-is-a-wonderful-beacon-1.3657536" target="_blank">This interview with Graham Norton</a><br />
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<u>Autumn light</u><br />
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<u>Books (Just finished) -</u><br />
Why I'm not buying a computer by Wendell Berry<br />
The Skills by Mishal Husain<br />
Eating by Nigella Lawson<br />
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<u>Books (Current) -</u><br />
Autumn by Ali Smith<br />
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<u>Using anchovies</u><br />
I first got into anchovies when they were needed for a chicken recipe mentioned in<a href="http://www.catrionas-lifelenses.com/2018/10/an-edit-curation-of-things-to-make-your.html" target="_blank"> this post</a>. And then I made <a href="https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/gemelli-with-anchovies-tomato-and-mascarpone" target="_blank">Nigella's tomato. anchovy and mascarpone pasta</a> with the leftovers and it was AMAZING.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bp2kk1/mediterranean-with-simon-reeve-series-1-episode-2" target="_blank">Simon Reeve episode on Gaza</a></u><br />
This made a huge impact on me.<br />
(It won't be available on BBC iPlayer forever, but for reference it is the 'Mediterranean' series episode 2.)<br />
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<u>Cat Person</u><br />
I know I am terribly late to the party on this one - but the <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-person" target="_blank">short story 'Cat Person' published in the New Yorker</a> is so relatable and real in terms of depicting sex / relationships in the digital age, and gender roles. It was so unbelievably real and accurate, and I don't seem to be the only one who has had a similar (or worse) tale.<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/vintagepodcast/writingaboutsex-dollyalderton-kristenroupenian" target="_blank">I first heard about it on this podcast</a> (which is quite good!)<br />
& some of the responses to the piece <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/12/12/16762062/cat-person-explained-new-yorker-kristen-roupenian-short-story" target="_blank">here</a>,<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/12/a-viral-short-story-for-the-metoo-moment/548009/" target="_blank"> here</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/dec/13/cat-person-short-story-that-launched-thousand-theories" target="_blank">here</a> are really interesting<br />
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<u>Music</u><br />
Slightly shamelessly, I love a few of the songs that are in the charts right now. My sister introduced me to this:<br />
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Taki Taki - DJ Snake<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bertshelt/" target="_blank">Sid's sketchbooks</a></u><br />
(under the travel journal highlights section)<br />
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<i><u><b>Intentions: </b></u></i><br />
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Want to get into knitting & craft, yoga, mindfulness, cycling / brisk walking, perhaps a run, continue reading.<br />
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(I also really want to start watching Big Little Lies)<br />
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New tech rules - no phone after Xpm (9pm?), no phone Sundays (?) or one day a week?, try to only go on phone with purpose, decide a 'replying to people' time/day.<br />
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Read more, think more, talk more, screen less.<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-52637170088630848172018-10-11T00:31:00.003+01:002018-10-11T11:56:06.676+01:00An Edit / Curation of Things to Make Your Life Better<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u>Podcasts</u><br />
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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/series/chips-with-everything" target="_blank">The Guardian - Chips with Everything</a><br />
This is The Guardian's tech podcast. I didn't think I was interested in tech, but really it's about society and the impact that technology has on it.<br />
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/audio/2018/oct/05/being-human-in-the-age-of-the-algorithm-chips-with-everything-podcast" target="_blank">The episode with Hannah Fry about algorithms</a> is one I enjoyed in particular. (30mins)<br />
It made me think much more deeply about information, power, control, data and -in particular - health.<br />
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<a href="https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/" target="_blank">The High Low</a><br />
(links are to ACast but you can also get them on Apple Podcasts/ iTunes)<br />
I have some reservations about this podcast as the two co-presenters can be painfully posh at times (and unaware of it). However, the chatty magazine-y format mixed with serious news and intellectual conversation (especially when it's about books) is quite refreshing. It feels a touch BBC Radio 4-y / Women's Hour (but younger), but also has slightly 90s/00s TV vibes (probably due to the age of the presenters). I find them painful at times, but learn some new things too. I get the feeling they are literature graduates, as I find their chat about books the most informed and interesting.<br />
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<a href="https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/anauthorspecialwiththeguiltyfeministcreatorandhost-deborahfrances-white" target="_blank">The episode with The Guilty Feminist </a>(54mins) was a pretty good one. It's an interview with the lady behind <a href="http://guiltyfeminist.com/" target="_blank">The Guilty Feminist podcast </a>(another podcast I would recommend).<br />
(And very 2018: a podcast interviewing another podcast...)<br />
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Other episodes I would recommend are:<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/abumperbacktoschoolbookspecial-thoughtsontheroxannepalletassaultallegations" target="_blank">Bumper back to school special </a>(1hour 14mins)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/serenawilliams-kirstieallsopp-whywomenaren-tallowedtogetangry" target="_blank">Serena Williams / Kirsty Allsopp episode</a> (1hour 3mins)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thehighlowshow/isheyguysanti-feminist-whywearebetterpeoplethanourworstjoke" target="_blank">Is "hey guys" anti-feminist?</a> (58mins)<br />
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I listen every week (I think it comes out on a Wednesday or Thursday), and it is quite satisfying to hear light-hearted analysis combined with serious comment on the weeks' news.<br />
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<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nrtl3/episodes/downloads" target="_blank">Graham Norton</a><br />
He starts and ends each podcast with an 'agony aunt' section which I have found myself really enjoying (and sometimes laughing out loud at), and this sandwiches the interview with [insert famous person]. These recent ones were pretty good:<br />
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06n4y1t" target="_blank">The episode with J K Rowling </a>(45mins)<br />
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06mj2m1" target="_blank">The episode with Nigella Lawson</a> (36mins)<br />
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06lwxr0" target="_blank">The episode with Lily Allen</a> (39mins)<br />
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<a href="https://bryonysmadworld.telegraph.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bryony Gordon's Mad World</a><br />
I don't particularly like the Telegraph as it is a bit too right wing for me - but this podcast is generally good. I haven't liked all of the guests, and at times it feels a little bit 10-years-ago. Bryony doesn't always get it quite right, but the general jist of a podcast about mental health issues and being very open about the difficulties - is a great idea. I found, when I was having a severe dip in mood recently, that rather than bring me down, this podcast actually helped me a great deal. It made me feel less alone, and gave me some practical helpful ideas.<br />
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<a href="https://bryonysmadworld.telegraph.co.uk/e/mad-world-mandy-stevens/" target="_blank">The episode with Mandy Stevens</a> (former NHS Mental Health Director) blew me away. (53mins)<br />
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I also thought the episode with Matt Haig was good, and the episode with Stephen Fry was good in parts (although I found it painfully privileged).<br />
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<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast" target="_blank">Penguin Books</a><br />
(Also available on Apple Podcasts)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/zadiesmithwithdavidbaddiel" target="_blank">The episode with Zadie Smith & David Baddiel</a> (47mins)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/thepenguinpodcast/ianrankinwithdavidbaddiel" target="_blank">The episode with Ian Rankin & David Baddiel</a> (48mins)<br />
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<a href="https://saltandspine.com/recent-episodes/nigella-lawson" target="_blank">Nigella Lawson</a> on <a href="https://saltandspine.com/" target="_blank">Salt + Spine Podcast</a><br />
One of the <a href="https://saltandspine.com/recent-episodes/nigella-lawson" target="_blank">best interviews I have heard with Nigella </a>was by someone fairly non-famous. It was a genuine fan who asked very intelligent questions of her.<br />
<a href="https://saltandspine.com/recent-episodes/nigella-lawson" target="_blank">Here's the episode</a>. (34mins)<br />
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<a href="https://www.acast.com/wobble" target="_blank">Wobble</a><br />
(Also available on Apple Podcasts)<br />
This podcast is by celebrity fake tanner Jules von Hep and his gal pal. It's supposed to be all about body confidence etc, and it's sometimes a bit corny / cliched. The message is great and really important, but at times feels a little like a kinder version of Gok Wan.<br />
These two episodes I am suggesting are both a touch too American-Dream/Neo-Liberal for me, but are quite inspirational in terms of women who just would not accept 'no' in terms of their careers. Sometimes I think we all need a little kick up the bum in the form of a podcast (ha)!<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/wobble/julesandsarahwithnadinebaggott" target="_blank">The episode with Nadine Baggot </a> (37mins)<br />
<a href="https://www.acast.com/wobble/wobblewithchinaealexander" target="_blank">The episode with Chinae Alexander</a> (31mins)<br />
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<u><a href="https://inthemoment.io/" target="_blank">An app to check how long you are using your phone</a> </u><br />
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<u>This Chicken Recipe</u><br />
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Prep <strong>15 min</strong><br />
Cook <strong>40 min</strong><br />
Serves <strong>3-4</strong></div>
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<strong>4-5 chicken thighs, </strong>on the bone and skin on<br />
<strong>Salt and black pepper</strong><br />
<strong>3 large tomatoes </strong>(such as beef or oxheart)<br />
<strong>2-3 garlic cloves</strong>,<strong> </strong>unpeeled<br />
<strong>Thyme</strong><br />
<strong>3/4 tbsp small capers</strong><br />
<strong>8-10 </strong><strong>black olives</strong>, stoned<br />
<strong>1/4 tsp chilli powder</strong><br />
<strong>4 tbsp olive oil<br />150g white sourdough,</strong> torn into large pieces</div>
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For the basil oil<br />
<strong>1 large bunch of </strong><strong>basil</strong><strong> </strong>leaves picked<br />
<strong>2-3 anchovies<br />1 tsp capers</strong><br />
<strong>4 tbsp olive oil</strong><br />
<strong>2 tbsp red-wine vinegar</strong><br />
<strong>1 garlic clove</strong>,<strong> </strong>peeled</div>
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Heat the oven to 200C/390F/gas 6. Remove the chicken from the fridge, lay it on a plate and season generously with salt and pepper. Leave out for half an hour.</div>
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Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into large chunks and transfer to your largest baking tray. Scatter the garlic cloves over the tomatoes, along with the thyme, capers, olives, chilli and three tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper, mix with your hands, then roast in the oven for 10 minutes.</div>
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Remove the tray from the oven and scatter the bread all around. Toss with the tomatoes and juices, then top with the chicken thighs. Drizzle the whole lot with the remaining two tablespoons of oil. Roast for a further 25-30 minutes, turning the bread pieces over once or twice.</div>
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Now make the basil oil, whizzing all the ingredients together. If you want a looser consistency, add a few more slugs of olive oil. Taste and check for seasoning – it will be naturally salty so you may only need the smallest pinch of salt.</div>
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Once the thighs are golden and cooked through, serve in the baking tray, drizzled with the basil oil, or transfer to a serving dish. </div>
Saw it originally in <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/food/2018/oct/01/thomasina-miers-recipe-for-tomato-and-chicken-traybake" target="_blank">The Guardian food supplement</a> and adapted it slightly.<br />
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<u>Articles</u><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/sep/29/jacqueline-wilson-tracy-beaker-interview" target="_blank">This interview with Jacqueline Wilson in The Guardian Review</a></u><br />
This was quite nostalgic for me, but also made me realise how important her books were in helping me to understand social problems / difficulties. Some really lovely quotes from her.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/09/age-envy-be-happy-everyone-else-perfect-social-media?CMP=fb_gu" target="_blank">This article about social media & envy</a></u><br />
I felt I could really relate to this. It made some very real observations on our use of the internet/social media and made me think twice about opening my Facebook app again.<br />
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<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/30/nothing-like-broken-leg-mental-health-conversation" target="_blank">This article about mental health</a><br />
Please don't let the first paragraph put you off. It is a little graphic, but I think the real punchy argument starts around paragraph 9.<br />
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<u><a href="https://grapevine.is/mag/articles/2018/10/03/how-to-survive-an-icelandic-winter/" target="_blank">This article about surviving an Icelandic Winter</a></u><br />
I reckon, although this is about Iceland and the harsh dark/cold winters there, that this can be transferable. I find I get really down in the Winter and this article had some really good tips for getting through it.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.upworthy.com/these-21-bedrooms-from-across-the-world-will-help-you-understand-millennials?c=ufb6" target="_blank">This photo series of Millenial bedrooms across the world</a></u><br />
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For more articles see <a href="https://twitter.com/catrionalenses" target="_blank">my Twitter</a>.<br />
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<u>These teas</u><br />
Winter Spiced - Morrisons The Best range (can't find online)<br />
<a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/three-fennel/" target="_blank">Three Fennel - Pukka</a><br />
Turmeric - <a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/turmeric-gold/" target="_blank">Pukka</a> or <a href="https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/gb/groceries/sainsburys-spiced-turmeric-tea-bags-20s-36g?langId=44&storeId=10151&krypto=qtXIkDNhPC%2F6PlsNn4GaC8BtZZ2pg3bPp2vs1WdsUMDQbE01Vz7wIklDHtjvH3V%2FieirZw2WjI45mEyReOM2eCKzgs%2FHhhcrqjuR5zoWce64cYt%2B0AndCHxkqv7ycuMdpXT51C2WS1K6O%2B5Lc0pamPaZ06uRKvIGf51qcHUmi1Q%3D&ddkey=https%3Agb%2Fgroceries%2Fsainsburys-spiced-turmeric-tea-bags-20s-36g" target="_blank">Sainsbury's </a>(its a little cheaper at Sainsbury's)<br />
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<u>Books</u><br />
<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-skills/mishal-husain/9780008220631" target="_blank">The Skills - Mishal Husain</a> (Just finished)<br />
<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/eating/nigella-lawson/9781784872656" target="_blank">Eating - Nigella Lawson </a>(Currently reading)<br />
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Really enjoying <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/24516695-catriona-o-sullivan" target="_blank">Good Reads</a> at the moment so feel free to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/24516695-catriona-o-sullivan" target="_blank">follow me</a> on there.<br />
Particularly excited to start reading <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/533857/homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi/9781101971062/" target="_blank">Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0bjj8rx/press-series-1-1-death-knock" target="_blank">'Press' - a BBC TV series</a> - currently on BBC iPlayer<br />
It's great. It's a fictional drama about two competing newspapers (which are very thinly disguised The Guardian [<i>The Herald</i> in the series] and The Sun [<i>The Post</i> in the series]). It's just the right level of intense, and makes you use just the right amount of brain power. (I got a little sick of just watching rubbish reality TV all the time with no real substance.) The bad guy plays his part really well too. It's worth watching just for that to be honest.<br />
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Sometimes this is a little cringey in how 'nice-y' they are - but the general message is powerful. Also there is so much mutual respect, no annoying interrupting, and Emma does a great job of being thoughtful / mindful of her privilege / listening properly and has a lovely manner (if a bit too cutesy/vanilla at times). I'm not sure how I feel about Rupi's poetry at the moment, but I thought this was a nice interview with interesting topics.<br />
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<u>This Ted Talk from Thomas Hylland Eriksson (40mins)</u><br />
On globalization essentially. Some really good points, and well made. Really stretched my brain (more than most of the stuff I watch on YouTube anyway).<br />
He wrote the book I am reading for my masters course at the moment.<br />
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This is not one for the prudish, but SO IMPORTANT.<br />
I loved this and wish it could be shown in every high school.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cinematogr/videos/2216676031986429/" target="_blank">This video showing how a one-take scene was filmed</a></u><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/foilarmsandhog/videos/619069431824066/" target="_blank">This video about tea made me giggle</a></u><br />
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<i>Hannah Witton - My Experiences Using a Walking Stick (18mins)</i><br />
Having recently got a stoma bag after two very serious operations this year, Hannah bravely talks about how it has been for her with a walking stick around London.<br />
She makes it pretty cool while also being very real about it, and it's inspirational really.<br />
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(also her '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIryPecVFyU" target="_blank">Why I'm Sex Positive</a>' & '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGSZV1KN5eA" target="_blank">Why I'm Not Sex Positive</a>' videos are good)<br />
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<i>Rosianna - The Other Day I Read For 6 Hours In A Row (5mins)</i><br />
I like Rosianna for her bookishness and her honesty. This video made me feel all in a booky mood.<br />
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<i>Leena - 5 Ways To Save Democracy (10mins)</i><br />
Leena is bolshy, loud and full of good energy. I like to watch her videos when I'm feeling a bit rubbish - she always picks me up. This video made me 1. want to read the book (which means the ad worked haha), and 2. a little hopeful that we can do something about the current political situation.<br />
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<i>Leena - Top 10 Self Help Books That Actually Help (20mins)</i><br />
I put basically all of them on my Good Reads 'want to read' list.<br />
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<i>Christine - V Chatty Life Update (15mins)</i><br />
I've been watching Christine for a long time now, and she's been through alot recently.<br />
I liked this video because it was straightforward, simple and real. I like how honest she is about how she is feeling, and it made me feel not alone.<br />
(Also, she's just really cool).<br />
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<i>Melanie Murphy - The One Where I Address My Nude (48mins)</i><br />
I've only started watching Melanie more recently. I liked this vlog. I don't really know why. It made me feel good.<br />
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This Becky video (10mins) also made me feel good and not sure why. I think it made me want to be friends with her, her mum and her mum's friend and go on holiday with them and have girly cocktails.<br />
(Becky has also been through alot recently so I am really happy that she is doing fun things with her family)<br />
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Haven't really been so into music recently but one or two things have stood out to me.<br />
I kept re-watching this video of Adele on her first TV appearance ever. It was on Jools Holland and it is so fresh and real. It really speaks to me.<br />
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Adele - Daydreamer - Jools Holland 2007<br />
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<a href="https://www.boots.com/rimmel-london-lasting-finish-lipstick-by-kate-nude-collection-10198746" target="_blank">Shade 42 </a><br />
£5.49 at Boots<br />
I find it's very close to one of my favourite <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/36169/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/cremesheen-lipstick#/shade/Peach_Blossom" target="_blank">MAC lipsticks (Peach Blossom)</a> which is over 3 times the price (<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13854/36169/products/makeup/lips/lipstick/cremesheen-lipstick#/shade/Peach_Blossom" target="_blank">at £17.50</a>).<br />
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Some of these are a bit cheesy, but whatever.<br />
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This one was by my friend Kate. I'm not religious myself, but I thought some of these words were very pretty and beautiful.<br />
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I think this woman is fantastic. She makes grey hair look really chic, and totally owns her age.<br />
She is basically what I want to be when I'm older (including the dogs).<br />
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I've followed Mariell & her husband Jostein for a long time. They make these beautiful artistic pictures and I really love their simple family scenes right now.<br />
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<script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-26637048422383982272018-09-27T20:02:00.000+01:002018-09-27T20:09:38.842+01:00Empties: Products I've used up (what I would buy I again, what I wouldn't)<br />
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For just over a year, I've been keeping most of the packages of beauty things I've used up. I didn't manage to hoard everything, and quite a few minis have been left in hotel rooms so that I didn't use up my liquid allowance on flights etc.<br />
But here it is.<br />
It's a little shocking actually - that's a lot of plastic.<br />
It's made me realise I need to cut down a bit, or wonder if there is such a thing as shampoo refills? (I can imagine LUSH or The Body Shop doing something like this...) It would be great to find out if this is a thing, please do let me know.<br />
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Anyway, I thought this would be a good time to do a little review of the things I liked, things I didn't, things I might be getting again, things I wouldn't recommend etc.<br />
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So I grouped them.<br />
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<u>Hair/Shower/Bath</u><br />
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<u>HAIR / SHOWER / BATH</u><br />
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<i>STAR PRODUCTS I WOULD BUY AGAIN</i><br />
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<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb" target="_blank">Aussie</a> everything - they smell amazing!<br />
<a href="https://www.sallybeauty.co.uk/brands/rusk/rusk-argan-oil-moisterising-oil-100ml/544594.html?cgid=BR_RUSK#start=1" target="_blank">Rusk Deep Shine Argan Oil</a> - haven't used this in years, but off to buy some now. It smelled awesome and worked really well.<br />
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<i>PRODUCTS I WOULD ACTIVELY AVOID </i><br />
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<a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/product/22868" target="_blank">Luseta Coconut Milk Hair Mask</a> - smelled nice but I didn't really feel it conditioned any more than a cheap conditioner would.<br />
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<u>All products - </u><br />
<a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/hair-care/beauty/ultimate-blends/maple-and-castor-oil-for-very-damaged-hair/intense-repairing-mask" target="_blank">Garnier Ultimate Blends Strength Restorer Balm</a> (it's a mask/conditioner)- <a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/hair-care/beauty/ultimate-blends/maple-and-castor-oil-for-very-damaged-hair/intense-repairing-mask" target="_blank">Maple</a><br />
<a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/hair-care/beauty/ultimate-blends/honey-treasures-for-fragile-hair/strength-restorer-balm-300ml" target="_blank">Garnier Ultimate Blends Strength Restorer Balm</a> (it's a mask/conditioner)- <a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/hair-care/beauty/ultimate-blends/honey-treasures-for-fragile-hair/strength-restorer-balm-300ml" target="_blank">Honey</a><br />
<a href="https://www.imperialleather.co.uk/type/shower/comforting-marshmallow-shower-cream" target="_blank">Imperial leather shower cream - marshmallow</a><br />
<a href="https://www.imperialleather.co.uk/type/shower/nourishing-shea-butter-manuka-honey-shower-cream" target="_blank">Imperial leather shower cream - honey</a><br />
<a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/briogeo-don-t-despair-repair-deep-conditioning-mask.html" target="_blank">Briogeo Hair Mask - Don't Despair Repair</a><br />
<a href="https://www.eveline.eu/en/care/hair-care/argan-keratin/exclusive-hair-conditioner-8in1" target="_blank">Eveline Argan Keretin hair conditioner</a><br />
<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb/shop-products/product-type/3-minute-miracle-treatment/3-minute-miracle-moisture" target="_blank">Aussie - 3 minute miracle moisture</a><br />
<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb/shop-products/hair-type/thicker-hair/mega-conditioner" target="_blank">Aussie Mega conditioner</a><br />
<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb/shop-products/product-type/3-minute-miracle-treatment/3-minute-miracle-moisture" target="_blank">Aussie Mega shampoo</a><br />
<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb/shop-products/collection/repair-miracle/3-minute-miracle-reconstructor" target="_blank">Aussie - 3 minute miracle constructor</a><br />
<a href="https://www.dove.com/uk/hair-care/conditioner/pro-age-conditioner.html" target="_blank">Dove pro-age conditioner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.leestafford.com/en/products/hair-growth/hair-growth-scalp-serum#.W60Xv3tKjIU" target="_blank">Lee Stafford Hair Growth Scalp oil</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/XHC-Therapeutic-Shampoo-300-ml/dp/B01J60JCSU" target="_blank">XHC Therapeutic Shampoo</a><br />
<a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/product/19538" target="_blank">Kebelo Clarifying Shampoo</a> (came in my Birchbox I think)<br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/boots-expert-sensitive-shampoo-200ml-zp-10247059p?cm_mmc=bmm-_-Google+Boots+PLAs-_-BAU-_-C=%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Beauty+-+Desktop_%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Boots&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcI8T85kd9veJssA4Xg_mfEAclGVGWh1CxtqZSCva5NGL_B19P66LGwaAm3vEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Boots Sensitive Expert Shampoo</a> (the packaging has changed since I got it)<br />
<a href="https://www.birchbox.co.uk/product/22868" target="_blank">Luseta Coconut Milk Hair Mask</a> (also from my Birchbox)<br />
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<u>Missing from photo: </u><br />
<a href="https://www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/shop-products/dandruff-shampoo/supreme-moisture-shampoo" target="_blank">Head & Shoulders Argan Oil Shampoo</a><br />
<a href="https://aussiehair.com/en-gb/shop-products/product-type/travel-sizes" target="_blank">Aussie minis</a><br />
<a href="https://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/gifts/stocking-fillers/delicious-rhubarb-rose-festive-shower-gel-bauble/NEB103/" target="_blank">Molton Brown Bath Baubles</a><br />
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<u>Products not from this year:</u><br />
<a href="https://www.sallybeauty.co.uk/brands/rusk/rusk-argan-oil-moisterising-oil-100ml/544594.html?cgid=BR_RUSK#start=1" target="_blank">Deep Shine Argan Oil</a><br />
Kruidvat Hair Oil (bought in The Netherlands, used to use this all the time, not sure if they even still sell this)<br />
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<u>Skincare </u><br />
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<u>SKINCARE</u><br />
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<i>STAR PRODUCTS I WOULD BUY AGAIN</i><br />
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<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion</a> - works like magic!<br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Save-up-to-1-2-price-across-Skincare/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-SPF15-Moisturising-Cream-100ml/p/282713" target="_blank">Superdrug Vitamin E Moisturising Day Cream SPF 15</a> - cheap and great texture.<br />
<a href="https://www.sanctuary.com/en-gb/5-minute-thermal-charcoal-detox-mask/" target="_blank">Sanctuary 5 minute thermal detox mask</a> - love the heating feeling on my skin.<br />
<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COSRX-Acne-Pimple-Master-Patch-1-Sheet-x24-Patches-UK-/132250207671" target="_blank">Coxrx acne pimple patch</a> - makes spots disappear overnight. Genuinely.<br />
<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272865237807" target="_blank">Mizon White Sleeping Mask</a> - lovely lavender smell and helps with problem skin.<br />
<a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/skin-care/beauty/garnier/micellar/micellar-cleansing-water-sensitive-skin" target="_blank">Garnier micellar water - Sensitive skin</a> - a staple. I use this every day.<br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Nip-Fab/NipFab-Glycolic-Fix-Mask-50ml/p/382303?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcIUdVPezSubuJ93d_mRi8ywlB6JhHllLAk8WlmuXfTLyoCuaY5qWcUaAjEEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIaaqsDi290CFRNxGwodrHML1g" target="_blank">Nip+Fab Glycolic fix mask</a> - really great as a light acid mask.<br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/boots-tea-tree-and-witch-hazel-charcoal-face-mask-10175499" target="_blank">Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Mask</a> - cheap and works very well.<br />
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<i>PRODUCTS I WOULD ACTIVELY AVOID </i><br />
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<a href="https://www.boots.com/botanics-all-bright-hydrating-night-cream-50-ml-10231427?cm_mmc=bmm-_-Google+Boots+PLAs-_-BAU-_-C=%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Beauty+-+Desktop_%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Botanics&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcKIVrBNyFruX3la-txG9jUt7bTnuLyP50CpAD77Bo39HvVBdMwIEtMaAs72EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Botanics all bright night cream </a>(packaging was different when I got this) - didn't feel it really did anything for me.<br />
<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-granactive-retinoid-5pct-in-squalane-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane</a> - too oily.<br />
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<u>All products:</u><br />
<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion</a> (previously Advanced Retinoid)<br />
<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-granactive-retinoid-5pct-in-squalane-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane</a><br />
<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-hyaluronic-acid-2pct-b5-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid</a><br />
<a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-azelaic-acid-suspension-10pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">The Ordinary Azelaic Acid</a><br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/View-all-Cleansing/Superdrug-Naturally-Radiant-Glycolic-Acid-Pads-60/p/717523" target="_blank">Naturally Radiant Glycolic Acid Pads</a><br />
<a href="https://www.nealsyardremedies.com/" target="_blank">Neals Yard </a>testers<br />
<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272865237807" target="_blank">Mizon White Sleeping Mask</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COSRX-Acne-Pimple-Master-Patch-1-Sheet-x24-Patches-UK-/132250207671" target="_blank">Coxrx acne pimple patch</a><br />
<a href="https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15349/40274/skincare/treat/treatment-lotion/original-skintm/essence-lotion-with-dual-ferment-complex" target="_blank">Origins Original Skin Essence Lotion with Dual Ferment Complex</a><br />
<a href="https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15346/11647/skincare/treat/mask/drink-up-intensive/overnight-mask-to-quench-skins-thirst" target="_blank">Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask</a> tester<br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Nip-Fab/NipFab-Glycolic-Fix-Mask-50ml/p/382303?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcIUdVPezSubuJ93d_mRi8ywlB6JhHllLAk8WlmuXfTLyoCuaY5qWcUaAjEEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CIaaqsDi290CFRNxGwodrHML1g" target="_blank">Nip+Fab Glycolic fix mask</a><br />
<a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2x-Elizavecca-Milky-Piggy-Carbonated-Bubble-Clay-Mask-100g/1938589038" target="_blank">Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask</a><br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Save-up-to-1-2-price-across-Skincare/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-SPF15-Moisturising-Cream-100ml/p/282713" target="_blank">Superdrug Vitamin E Moisturising Day Cream SPF 15</a><br />
<a href="https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-gb/face/moisturisers/aloe-soothing-day-cream/p/p000225" target="_blank">The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Day Cream</a> mini<br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/boots-tea-tree-and-witch-hazel-charcoal-face-mask-10175499" target="_blank">Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Mask</a><br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/botanics-all-bright-hydrating-night-cream-50-ml-10231427?cm_mmc=bmm-_-Google+Boots+PLAs-_-BAU-_-C=%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+-+Beauty+-+Desktop_%28GB%3AWhoop%21%29+Botanics&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcKIVrBNyFruX3la-txG9jUt7bTnuLyP50CpAD77Bo39HvVBdMwIEtMaAs72EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Botanics all bright night cream </a><br />
<a href="https://www.sanctuary.com/en-gb/5-minute-thermal-charcoal-detox-mask/" target="_blank">Sanctuary 5 minute thermal detox mask</a><br />
Matis tester (literally no idea what this was, some kind of serum probably)<br />
Elemis tester (I think it was a mini of <a href="https://www.elemis.com/pro-collagen-marine-cream.html" target="_blank">this</a>)<br />
<a href="https://www.garnier.co.uk/skin-care/beauty/garnier/micellar/micellar-cleansing-water-sensitive-skin" target="_blank">Garnier micellar water - Sensitive skin</a><br />
<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/its-potent-brightening-eye-cream" target="_blank">Benefit eye cream</a><br />
<a href="https://www.rodial.co.uk/dragons-blood-sculpting-gel" target="_blank">Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel</a> tester<br />
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<u>BODY / VITAMINS</u><br />
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<i>STAR PRODUCTS I WOULD BUY AGAIN</i><br />
<i><br /></i><a href="https://www.bio-oil.com/uk/uk-en" target="_blank">Bio Oil</a> - used this for years, I swear by it.<br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/boots-vitamin-c-200mg-30-tablets-10114363" target="_blank">Boots Vitamin C</a> (Since this photo was taken, I've finished another tub of these) - seems to have stopped me from the brink of illness quite a few times.<br />
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<i>PRODUCTS I WOULD ACTIVELY AVOID </i><br />
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(not pictured) - the Primark fake version of Bio Oil<br />
Didn't even finish this - was way too oily.<br />
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<u>All products:</u><br />
<a href="https://www.bio-oil.com/uk/uk-en" target="_blank">Bio Oil</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Re-Gen-GSSIL042-Oil-125ml/dp/B003EK9YLY" target="_blank">Re Gen Oil</a><br />
<a href="https://www.avogel.co.uk/food/products/balance-mineral-drink/" target="_blank">A Vogel Balance</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-golden-rod-tea-bags" target="_blank">A Vogel Golden Rod and Knotgrass Tea</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tplusdrinks.com/products/t-boost" target="_blank">T+ Boost Green Tea and Vitamins Tea</a><br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/boots-vitamin-c-200mg-30-tablets-10114363" target="_blank">Boots Vitamin C</a><br />
<a href="https://www.boots.com/boots-omega-3-fish-oil-300mg-30-capsules-10114361" target="_blank">Boots Omega 3 Fish Oil</a><br />
<a href="https://www.nibbleprotein.com/product/choc-chip-cookie/" target="_blank">Nibble Choc Chip Cookie</a><br />
<a href="https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-biotin-tablets-300ug-60002760?skuid=002760&&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcJBPZkkFvGhN8qilG0Jgm1CHjjn-FEfJ2gD46U8taSF58YV1g0TB-4aAoD9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Biotin</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silver-Line-Complete-Vitamin-Mineral/dp/B00PZXY81Y" target="_blank">Silverline Skin Beauty</a> (Skincare Vitamins)<br />
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<u>PERFUME / MAKE-UP</u><br />
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<i>STAR PRODUCTS I WOULD BUY AGAIN</i><br />
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<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/posietint-cheek-lip-stain" target="_blank">Benefit Posie Tint </a>- used this since my teenage years. The colour just works well with my skin.<br />
<a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/black-100-ml-p20048912.html" target="_blank">Zara perfume BLACK </a>(they seem to have changed the packaging majorly?!) - sophisticated smell.<br />
<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32553/products/makeup/face/foundation/mac-studio-face-and-body-foundation-50-ml#/shade/C2" target="_blank">MAC Studio Face & Body Foundation in C2</a> - haven;t found anything better to be honest.<br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Concealer/c/concealer?q=%3AbestBiz%3Abrand%3A402045&text=&minSel=1.0&maxSel=16.0&minSlider=1.0&maxSlider=16.0&resultsForPage=20&brand402045=on&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcILyCqr4Iku3gqkBF8uxsm4myL_xBtj_ImwUmNU6U5F68VeT0U1HU0aAv0NEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKHb1bbu290CFRJj0wodYX8GKQ#" target="_blank">Collection concealer </a>(pretty sure I had this in Fair 1) - cheap and does the job.<br />
<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/theyre-real-lengthening-mascara" target="_blank">Benefit They're Real Mascara</a> - the best mascara there is in my opinion.<br />
<a href="https://www.nivea.co.uk/shop/original-care-lip-balm-40059002822000045.html" target="_blank">Nivea Original Care Lip Balm</a> - works.<br />
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<i>PRODUCTS I WOULD ACTIVELY AVOID </i><br />
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None.<br />
But I did recently give away an old <a href="https://www.maybelline.com/face-makeup/bb-cream" target="_blank">Mabelline BB cream</a> & <a href="https://www.nivea.co.uk/shop/daily-essentials-tinted-moisturising-day-cream-40058089964140045.html" target="_blank">tinted moisturiser from Nivea</a> which I didn't like - the texture in both cases was the problem.<br />
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<u>All products:</u><br />
<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/posietint-cheek-lip-stain" target="_blank">Benefit Posie Tint </a>(& mini)<br />
<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/girl-meets-pearl" target="_blank">Benefit Girl Meets Pearl</a><br />
<a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/black-100-ml-p20048912.html" target="_blank">Zara perfume BLACK </a><br />
<a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/13847/32553/products/makeup/face/foundation/mac-studio-face-and-body-foundation-50-ml#/shade/C2" target="_blank">MAC Studio Face & Body Foundation in C2</a><br />
<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Concealer/c/concealer?q=%3AbestBiz%3Abrand%3A402045&text=&minSel=1.0&maxSel=16.0&minSlider=1.0&maxSlider=16.0&resultsForPage=20&brand402045=on&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7HdBRDPARIsAN_ltcILyCqr4Iku3gqkBF8uxsm4myL_xBtj_ImwUmNU6U5F68VeT0U1HU0aAv0NEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKHb1bbu290CFRJj0wodYX8GKQ#" target="_blank">Collection concealer</a><br />
<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/roller-lash" target="_blank">Benefit Roller Lash Mascara</a> mini<br />
<a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/product/theyre-real-lengthening-mascara" target="_blank">Benefit They're Real Mascara</a> mini<br />
<a href="http://nivea%20original%20care%20lip%20balm/" target="_blank">Nivea Original Care Lip Balm</a><br />
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<u>Products not from this year:</u><br />
Bourjois 10 hour Sleep Effect Foundation (I wish they still did this!)<br />
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Serves 3-6<br />
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<i>PART 1</i><br />
<i>Making the Ravioli Filling -</i><br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
1 small pumpkin peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (save the seeds if you want to use them for topping)<br />
4 teaspoons chopped shallot<br />
1/3 cup butter, cubed<br />
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage<br />
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon pepper<br />
2/3 cup cream<br />
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<u>Method:</u><br />
In a large pan, saute pumpkin and shallot in butter until tender / a bit mushy or mush-able.<br />
Add the sage, thyme, salt and pepper.<br />
Transfer to a food processor or use one of those blender stick things; and process until blended. Return to the heat; stir in cream.<br />
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.<br />
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for around 10 minutes or until thickened.<br />
Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool.<br />
Once cooled, cover and put in the fridge.<br />
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<i>PART 2 </i><br />
<i>Making the Pasta</i><br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
Eggs - 1 egg per person<br />
'00' Flour - 100g per person<br />
Semolina<br />
Olive Oil<br />
The pumpkin filling from Part 1<br />
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<u>Method:</u><br />
Pour around 100g flour onto dry clean surface<br />
Make into a mountain or 'volcano' shape<br />
Make a 'well' in the middle of the mound<br />
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Pour the egg into the 'well' (I have recently realised that it actually works better if you just use the yolk. If it's too dry then use 2 yolks instead of one whole egg)<br />
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Slowly sprinkle / fold the flour over the egg and start to mix with your hands<br />
Add the tiniest amount of semolina flour if you want to add a little texture, and a tiny drop of olive oil<br />
Bring the sticky mess into a dough ball (you might need a little extra flour)<br />
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Repeat until you have as much dough as you need (eg. around 300g flour + 3 eggs for 3 people)<br />
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Roll the dough into a flat ish shape<br />
Divide the pasta dough into manageable amounts<br />
If you have a pasta machine then start to roll on the largest/widest setting. If not, then start to roll as thin as you can with a rolling pin (but I would highly recommend getting a machine!)<br />
Slowly progress to the thinnest setting<br />
Around 1/8-in. thickness is what you're aiming for<br />
(Keep remaining dough covered until ready to use.)<br />
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Once you have your sheet of pasta you can either go for a folding technique or a sandwich-y technique when making the ravioli.<br />
If doing a folding one then make sure to only put filling on one side of the pasta sheet.<br />
If sandwich-ing then cut your sheet in half and put filling on one half and use the other to cover.<br />
(I prefer just using two different sheets for the top and bottom and making it like a sandwich)<br />
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You can use a ravioli tray or a flat surface<br />
If using a tray, place the sheet over the tray and press pasta into the dimples / dents<br />
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Working quickly, place rounded teaspoonfuls of filling 1 in. apart over half of pasta sheet (or in each ravioli tray dimple).<br />
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Brush around filling with egg.<br />
Fold sheet over if there is enough & press down to seal / or use the rest of your dough to make a new pasta sheet for the top layer.<br />
Cut into squares with a pastry wheel (or knife if you don't have one)<br />
Or use the ravioli tray edges to cut it<br />
Put the ravioli squares in fridge if not ready to serve. This can be a good idea to do anyway as it helps the pasta set into shape.<br />
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<i>PART 3</i><br />
<i>Pasta sauce and bringing it all together</i><br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
Salt<br />
Butter<br />
Sage<br />
Ravioli from Part 2<br />
Pumpkin Seeds (optional)<br />
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<u>Method:</u><br />
<i>[If you want, it's a nice touch to toast the leftover pumpkin seeds to top off the pasta. Just put the seeds on a baking tray and sprinkle liberally with salt. Put in the oven for around 15mins at 150 degrees or until golden brown]</i><br />
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.<br />
Add ravioli.<br />
Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook for 1-2 minutes or until ravioli float to the top and are tender. Drain and keep warm.<br />
Heat butter and sage in a pan.<br />
(You can also bring some cream to a boil, uncovered, until it has reduced by half. Then stir in butter and sage.)<br />
Add ravioli to butter-sage sauce over heat briefly before serving (the heat helps the pasta absorb the sauce flavours).<br />
Add the pumpkin seeds as a garnish (if you want)<br />
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Original recipe (which I then adapted) is here:<br />
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Since I've not actually really been blogging since like April? Or something? It feels like a lot has happened. And it has.<br />
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In April I went to Valencia in Spain with two of my best school friends, via Barcelona where I met up with a uni friend. In May I went to Tromsø in Norway (which is in the Arctic Circle) for the first session of <a href="http://www.esodoc.eu/" target="_blank">EsoDoc</a>, and then started my new job as Social Media, Marketing & Website Lead at Valvona & Crolla in Edinburgh in June. I went to Italy in July - to Milan and then to the North where they speak German, to a city called Bolzano or Bolzen. This was for the <a href="http://www.esodoc.eu/" target="_blank">EsoDoc </a>session two. Then the Edinburgh Festival started and work got very crazy busy. I went to quite a few shows (or as many as I could in-between mad work shifts). I turned 26, and the festival finished towards the end of August. Then in September I started my (distance learning) <a href="https://edu.mah.se/HACFD" target="_blank">Masters degree</a> in Sweden, and visited Sweden (Malmö & Gothenburg) just last week. This probably won't be representative of all my favourite things from April until now, but this is where I'm at.<br />
(This all sounds very glamorous, I know, but I have also been <a href="http://www.catrionas-lifelenses.com/2018/09/pasta-autumn.html#.W51vnFVKjIU" target="_blank">having a really tough time too</a>)<br />
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<u>Swedish sweets</u><br />
(...even though I am trying to cut out sugar)<br />
I was in Sweden for a few days (Malmö & near Gothenburg) to visit <a href="https://www.mah.se/english/About-Malmo-University/" target="_blank">the uni </a>and some friends this month.<br />
My favourites are: <a href="https://www.totallyswedish.com/en/shop/food/sweets-snacks/cloetta-polly-original" target="_blank">Polly</a> (especially the milk chocolate ones), <a href="http://www.scandikitchen.co.uk/product/ahlgrens-bilar-original-125g-2/" target="_blank">Bilar</a> (especially the <a href="http://www.scandikitchen.co.uk/product/ahlgrens-bilar-sursockrade-100g/" target="_blank">sour ones</a>) & <a href="http://www.scandikitchen.co.uk/product/plopp-25g/" target="_blank">Plopp</a> chocolate.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.mah.se/english/About-Malmo-University/" target="_blank">Malmo Uni </a></u><br />
Which brings me to the fact that this uni is wonderful. Such beautiful buildings and facilities, and all the staff I encountered were so nice.<br />
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<u>Cheese</u><br />
Working at Valvona & Crolla for 3 months got me into cheese in a big way.<br />
Favourites were:<br />
<a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/ubriaco-200g" target="_blank">Ubriaco</a> (which means 'drunk', because they soak the cheese in wine), Pecorino (I liked <a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/pecorino-saraceno-sardo-200gr" target="_blank">this one</a>) & a very strong goats cheese which I forgot the name of. Pretty sure <a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/cabri-fermiere-200g" target="_blank">it was this</a>.<br />
(Obviously I got staff discount so didn't actually pay the prices listed here. Although I would say that at least the Pecorino is worth that price.)<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/intl/en/chinotto-221" target="_blank">Chinotto </a></u><br />
Again. Got really into this while working at <a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/" target="_blank">V&C</a>.<br />
It's by <a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/uk/en/" target="_blank">San Pellegrino</a> (which I love anyway because they have really good fresh flavours and I love the design of the cans), but when you see San Pellegrino sold in the UK, often they only sell the<a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/intl/en/limonata-227" target="_blank"> lemon one</a> and a few of the <a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/intl/en/melograno-e-arancia-224" target="_blank">sweeter fruity ones</a>. It seems to work better for the British taste buds or something.<br />
(The full selection is <a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/intl/en/beverages" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
Occasionally you will find the very very sour and specific tasting '<a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/intl/en/chinotto-725" target="_blank">Chinotto</a>', which is more common in it's native Italy. I am obsessed with <a href="https://www.sanpellegrinofruitbeverages.com/intl/en/chinotto-221" target="_blank">Chinotto</a> (and they <a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/chinotto-33cl-san-pellegrino" target="_blank">sold it at V&C</a> so I got very addicted).<br />
I also really love <a href="https://www.sanbitter.it/" target="_blank">Sanbitter</a> (which only seems to be sold in the UK very rarely, unless you <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/San-Pellegrino-SanBitter-Red-10x10cl/dp/B003X1TJFA" target="_blank">get it on Amazon</a>). It's another really very bitter (non alcoholic) drink, which I remember having once when I was on holiday in Italy. I think it's a little bit why I like <a href="https://www.aperol.com/en-gb" target="_blank">Aperol </a>and <a href="https://www.campari.com/" target="_blank">Campari</a> so much.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/olive-wood-ravioli-cutter" target="_blank">My new pasta roller thingy </a></u><br />
Was a leaving present from some of my colleagues.<br />
I'm using it today and tomorrow to make ravioli and farfalle pasta.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-long-woven-blanket-stitch-scarf/prd/7928793" target="_blank">This grey scarf </a></u><br />
from ASOS (I used my birthday ASOS voucher from my big [half] sister and got this among other things). I've almost not taken it off since I got it.<br />
It's sold out now but there are <a href="https://www.asos.com/search/?q=grey+scarf" target="_blank">a bunch of similar ones</a>.<br />
(Sorry for the tired bus selfie / bad angle / bad face day)<br />
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<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/grandad-mandela/zindzi-mandela/zazi-mandela/9781786031365" target="_blank">This book </a><br />
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by Zindzi Mandela, Zazi Mandela & illustrations by Sean Qualls<br />
(I got mine signed!)<br />
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<a href="https://www.depop.com/catosully" target="_blank">Depop</a><br />
I've been selling stuff on here and buying stuff on here. I swear most of my wardrobe now is off of Depop.<br />
It suits me really well because I tend to get obsessed with very particular items, and sometimes they are things which are no longer in stock. As well as that, I am very pro second hand, it just seems so wasteful to keep buying new things all the time, and if there is something I like that someone else doesn't anymore - then it's win-win! Plus I like finding a deal / bargain and tend to haggle for each thing I do buy.<br />
In terms of selling I find it pretty straightforward/ easy and it's nicer because it's a smaller (mostly millennial female) community. I might do a post on all the items I got on Depop (fails/successes etc), if that is something people would be interested in?<br />
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<u><a href="https://uk.flyingtiger.com/en-GB" target="_blank">Tiger</a> stationery</u><br />
There are folders with llamas on them at the moment. Do I need to say anything more?<br />
(also I got a really good flannel sleeping eye mask thingy)<br />
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<u>Fringe / Festival show highlights from this summer:</u><br />
- <a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/voldemort-and-the-teenage-hogwarts-musical-parody" target="_blank">Teenage Voldemort the Musical Parody</a> (if you ever get the chance to see this another year or in another place, DO IT. <a href="http://fringereview.co.uk/review/edinburgh-fringe/2018/voldemort-and-the-teenage-hogwarts-musical-parody/" target="_blank">Here's a review</a>.)<br />
- Book Festival event with New York Times Photojournalist (Hard Truths)<br />
- Shit Faced Shakespeare<br />
(Reviews on my Instagram Stories)<br />
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<u>Events I have tickets for in October:</u><br />
- <a href="https://www.enchantedforest.org.uk/" target="_blank">Enchanted Forest</a><br />
- <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Reeve_(British_TV_presenter)" target="_blank">Simon Reeve </a><br />
- <a href="https://www.nigella.com/" target="_blank">Nigella Lawson</a><br />
Hopefully going to be doing photography for a few of Valvona & Crolla's upcoming events which would be nice (eg. their mushroom foraging event & a book evening with Anna Del Conte)<br />
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<u>IKEA plants</u><br />
They have been surviving (so far)<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/night-time/" target="_blank">Pukka Night Time Tea </a></u><br />
(Also loved the <a href="https://www.pukkaherbs.com/teas-supplements/pukka-organic-teas/chamomile-vanilla-manuka-honey/" target="_blank">chamomile, vanilla & manuka honey</a> one. The box was so pretty that I've made it into a desk tidy)<br />
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<u>Instagram accounts I've been obsessed with:</u><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/KatherineBibiana/" target="_blank">@KatherineBibiana</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/MollyRustas" target="_blank">@MollyRustas</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/SandraWiller" target="_blank">@SandraWiller</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/AbigailBergstrom" target="_blank">@AbigailBergstrom</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/LouiseFollain" target="_blank">@LouiseFollain </a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/presentandcorrect" target="_blank">@PresentAndCorrect</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/KatieLark1" target="_blank">@KatieLark1</a><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/cloud-paint" target="_blank">Glossier cloud paint in Puff</a></u><br />
I love this stuff. You only need a tiny bit, so it's been lasting me ages. (It's basically a liquid/cream blush)<br />
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I'm keen to get the <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/glossier-you" target="_blank">Glossier You fragrance</a> soon.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.grom.it/en/" target="_blank">Grom Ice Cream</a></u><br />
Basically this was recommended to me by an Italian years and years ago, and I always promised myself that I would go to a '<a href="https://www.grom.it/en/" target="_blank">Grom</a>' when I went back to Italy again. Turns out I wouldn't return for another 5 years or so.<br />
Anyway when I was in Milan in July, I was really excited to go to Grom - and it was fantastic. Especially the strawberry.<br />
However, since I went, I've been told that you can get Grom ice cream in the UK at Waitrose (although I couldn't find it on their website), and that actually there are better ice cream places in Milan (according to a friend from Milan).<br />
I am hoping to return to Italy soon.<br />
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<u>My new sandals</u><br />
I had been thinking about Birkenstocks for a while, specifically brown two strap ones, and was just about able to justify the price to myself.<br />
However, when I went to Italy in July I managed to lose my suitcase on the train (Long story short: I got it back), and had to buy a bunch of basic clothes to last me a week of film conferences in warm weather. Pretty annoying as I had thought out my outfits beforehand fairly thoroughly.<br />
Anyway, I got a pair that look a lot like Birkenstocks but aren't. But they are very good quality and comfy. They are from a brand called Bio Alpes, which I can't find online. I wore them to work all the way through Summer after that.<br />
Here's a very unflattering photo of the sandals while I was at the conference/workshop (featuring last-minute-bought-dress):<br />
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Note lack of tan due to all workshops/lectures being INSIDE. :(<br />
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<u>Re-watching 'Friends'</u><br />
It's comforting and nice. Also I want to go to New York. Even though I know it would be nothing like in 'Friends'.<br />
(but Ross is like, SO DEEPLY AWFUL)<br />
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If you want reasons as to why Ross is awful:<br />
1 <a href="http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/friends/feature/a842459/ross-friends-worst/">http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/friends/feature/a842459/ross-friends-worst/</a><br />
2 <a href="https://www.indy100.com/article/joey-rachel-friends-romance-fan-theory-best-couple-conspiracy-twitter-thread-7885766">https://www.indy100.com/article/joey-rachel-friends-romance-fan-theory-best-couple-conspiracy-twitter-thread-7885766</a><br />
3 <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/beatrizserranomolina/not-all-rosses">https://www.buzzfeed.com/beatrizserranomolina/not-all-rosses</a><br />
4 (ESPECIALLY THIS ONE) <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/moments-that-prove-ross-geller-is-literally-the-worst">https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/moments-that-prove-ross-geller-is-literally-the-worst</a><br />
5 <a href="https://evoke.ie/2018/04/04/showbiz/tv/ross-geller-worst-character-ever">https://evoke.ie/2018/04/04/showbiz/tv/ross-geller-worst-character-ever</a><br />
6 <a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/post/7054273/8-reasons-ross-from-friends-was-a-massive-asshole">http://www.collegehumor.com/post/7054273/8-reasons-ross-from-friends-was-a-massive-asshole</a><br />
7 <a href="https://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/lifestyle/reasons-why-ross-geller-friends-is-the-worst-20025">https://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/lifestyle/reasons-why-ross-geller-friends-is-the-worst-20025</a><br />
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<u><a href="https://www.jacksflightclub.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jack's flight club </a></u><br />
This is fantastic.<br />
I think it was my cousin and his wife who put me on to this.<br />
It's basically an email subscription service for flight deals.<br />
It's great even if you're not going away. At least I think it is. It's a nice source of day-dreaming.<br />
I was very tempted by the recent cheap flights to the Azores, but didn't go for it because I thought that accommodation there would be pricey. Might still look into this though...<br />
Also saw cheap flights to US and Costa Rica so....<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/lingerie/rosie-for-autograph-lingerie" target="_blank">Rosie for Autograph at M&S underwear</a></u><br />
I got fitted in June or July or something, and I am just obsessed with the quality and range.<br />
I recently got t<a href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/silk-and-lace-padded-beau-plunge-bra-a-e/p/p60104629?prevPage=plp&pdpredirect" target="_blank">his one</a>, <a href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/lace-padded-balcony-bra-a-e-with-silk/p/p60149148?image=SD_02_T81_6357P_K4_X_EC_90&color=CREAMMIX&prevPage=plp" target="_blank">this </a>and <a href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/silk-and-lace-padded-full-cup-bra-a-e/p/p60150555?image=SD_02_T81_6357F_K4_X_EC_90&color=CREAMMIX&prevPage=plp" target="_blank">this</a> (and matching pants) + a nice purple set that doesn't seem to be available anymore. Also found some on <a href="https://www.depop.com/" target="_blank">Depop</a>.<br />
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<u>My floral jumpsuit from Zara</u><br />
I first tried this on at a Zara in Valencia in Spain and really loved it but it was so different to my usual style and quite pricey. So I left it and instantly regretted it. I was scared that I wouldn't be able to find it anywhere (I already had a look in Edinburgh on my return), and in the end just bought it online even though it was kinda expensive.<br />
I don't regret it one bit. I've worn it ALOT. It's one of my favourite things and feels exactly right for where my style is at right now.<br />
It seems to have sold out online but <a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/floral-jumpsuit-p07720227.html?v1=6449392&v2=1074539" target="_blank">this one is similar</a><br />
I'm tempted by <a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/jumpsuit-with-contrasting-lace-p00594151.html" target="_blank">this turquoise one </a>and <a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/flowing-jumpsuit-with-bow-p07385313.html?v1=6492558&v2=1074539" target="_blank">this black one</a> too.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.kweilin.net/" target="_blank">Kweilin </a></u><br />
This is a Chinese restaurant in Edinburgh which my mum used to go to when she was younger and lived in that end of town. I think we might have gone as a family once before.<br />
Anyway, when I was growing up there was a restaurant which we used to go to ALOT, called <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186525-d2368425-Reviews-Pine_garden-Edinburgh_Scotland.html" target="_blank">The Pine Garden</a>. They knew us quite well (haha oh dear), and we used to have birthday parties there and everything. They even knew that my sister was picky about not having beansprouts or onions in her noodles and would know to do them that way without even asking. Kinda funny looking back on it.<br />
Anyway, we were really sad when that place shut down a few years ago (I think it turned into a Dominoes). We never really found somewhere that did the noodles the same.<br />
UNTIL KWEILIN.<br />
I had just been meeting a friend who I had not seen in a really long time, and we went for a walk down that end of town. She got her bus and I was hungry. I had some time before meeting another pal so I thought 'why not?'. It's always a bit strange eating alone in a restaurant but I honestly don't mind it / sometimes quite like it. Although sometimes I get the feeling that the staff or others are judging me or pitying me or something (?). Oh well who cares. Anyway, so I went to Kweilin (which, by the way, was an ongoing joke with my sister because we really hate the sound of the word).<br />
AND THEY DID THE NOODLES THE SAME AS PINE GARDEN.<br />
And I loved it's slightly retro vibe and the way that they put your dishes on that metal thing with the candles in it to keep your food warm. It was all a bit of a throwback.<br />
So so good.<br />
So basically I've been craving it since I went there and want to go back again asap.<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/catosully/" target="_blank">Instagram Stories </a></u><br />
Kind-of annoying that I only got into Instagram Stories around March this year.<br />
I've made a little 'Travel 2018' highlight and it would have been nice to have had some of my Cuba stuff from January on there. Oh well!<br />
I'm still obsessed with it. I like that it's more casual and that you can categorise them.<br />
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<u><a href="http://www.buffcs.com/" target="_blank">Buff Nails</a></u><br />
My friend Zoe recommended this place to me, and I really like the look of it. All minimal and stuff. I never really get my nails done but I've been considering trying out shellac just to treat myself for a few weeks. I've been stalking designs on Instagram and like ones like this:<br />
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<u><a href="https://www.astral-cream.co.uk/" target="_blank">Astral </a></u><br />
I was sent this cream because I won an Instagram competition, but it's actually really good.<br />
Clean smelling / almost unscented, it reminds me a bit of Sudocrem - but it's not all weird and sticky and stuff. It's just a normal moisturiser but very creamy and I get the feeling this would be perfect if you have sensitive skin. I like the simple and almost retro packaging too.<br />
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<u>Twitter Accounts I'm into right now</u><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/BorderIrish" target="_blank">@BorderIrish</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/aidnography" target="_blank">@Aidnography</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/presentcorrect" target="_blank">@PresentCorrect</a><br />
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(<a href="https://twitter.com/catrionalenses" target="_blank">I Tweet here</a> by the way)<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-60713229878807099702018-09-14T16:40:00.001+01:002018-09-14T22:59:04.616+01:00Pasta & Autumn<br />
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Autumn definitely feels like it's here.<br />
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My <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/boulangerie-jar?color=070&quantity=1&size=One%20Size&type=REGULAR" target="_blank">Pumpkin Souffle candle</a> is out again, as are my chunky knits & scarves.<br />
(I found these particularly cute Pumpkins at Sainsbury's)<br />
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Over the summer I worked at <a href="http://www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/" target="_blank">Valvona & Crolla</a> (and now I just work for them on a more casual freelance basis in photography / social media), and I learned alot about Italian wine, cheese, pasta and food culture in general.<br />
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Things have been a little strange.<br />
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I left my 'regular' and reliable day-to-day job at Valvona & Crolla, and now am looking for something new.<br />
I've just started a Masters degree in <a href="https://edu.mah.se/HACFD" target="_blank">Communication for Development</a> with <a href="https://www.mah.se/english/" target="_blank">Malmö University</a> which I am really excited about but also really nervous about too. I'm a bit unsure of my academic ability and if I still know how to write essays.<br />
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My sister has just left home again (and I am so happy for her exciting new chapter), but it means that I feel a little more alone as I am still at home in Edinburgh.<br />
I'm trying to plan some travels (and working out what I can afford) as well as looking at jobs.<br />
I'm half thinking I will go somewhere to teach, as it's slowly starting to become clearer that teaching/education is something that is in my blood, and something that I enjoy and care about.<br />
But I also still love all the media/images stuff.<br />
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Although it sounds like an exciting time where I have a great deal of possibility, I just feel sad.<br />
I've been feeling lonely, confused about what I want in life, very anxious, frustrated with my lack of independence, and guilt about leaving Edinburgh/Scotland (even though I know it's what would make me happiest).<br />
The colder/grey weather makes a huge (negative) difference too. I've had too much time to think about some really sad things which have happened in the past few years, and also more recently, and really what I need is to focus on the good.<br />
I saw a Tweet (I think it was a Tweet anyway) the other day which mentioned '<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/peaceful-parents-happy-kids/201401/committing-radical-self-care" target="_blank">Radical Self Care</a>'. Right now this is exactly the kind of concept I need to embrace, as my confidence is completely rock bottom.<br />
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As a sort-of therapy for myself, I've decided to make pasta from scratch today & tomorrow.<br />
I'm going to a writing workshop in a 'secret garden' tomorrow morning, organised by the Glasgow Women's Library and I'm going to start reading again. (I got a really nice looking book from <a href="http://www.mainstreetbooks.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mainstreet Trading Company</a> called <a href="https://oneworld-publications.com/bogota-39-pb.html" target="_blank">Bogota 39 New Voices from Latin America</a> - it's a Hay Festival Project.)<br />
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The pasta I am making today & tomorrow:<br />
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Farfalle<br />
Pumpkin Ravioli (using the pumpkins pictured above)<br />
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli<br />
Crab Ravioli (possibly)<br />
Linguine<br />
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I will post recipes separately.<br />
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I'm planning to update the design of this blog, and my online portfolio too - so if you have any tips or designs which you think would be cool, then please do let me know! (Best way to get in touch with me is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catosully/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, because, let's be honest - I'm on there ALL THE TIME.)<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-24797572130644478102018-05-22T19:37:00.001+01:002018-05-22T22:39:06.416+01:00Jan de Vries blogger night<br />
I was absolutely delighted to attend the Jan de Vries blogger event the other day, and it made a much bigger impact on me than I thought it would!<br />
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Firstly, I got a consultation from nutritionist Alison.<br />
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<u>Her recommendations for me personally were:</u><br />
Magnesium (later the sales assistant recommended <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/solgar-magnesium-citrate-tablets-6816" target="_blank">Magnesium citrate</a> or <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/mag365-magnesium-supplement" target="_blank">powdered Magnesium</a> in particular)<br />
<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-uva-ursi-echinacea" target="_blank">Uva-Ursi & Echinacea drops</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-golden-rod-tea-bags" target="_blank">Golden Rod & Knotgrass Tea</a><br />
1.5 litres of still plain water daily, 1/2 an hour away from food<br />
<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/optibac-probiotics-for-those-on-antibiotics-capsules" target="_blank">Optibac Pro-Biotic (for those on anti-biotics)</a><br />
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If you live in the UK and would like more info on how to contact Alison, just drop me a message or comment below.<br />
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When I got to the shop-floor, I wanted to see how much these products were etc, and I decided to get some of them but not all.<br />
The pro-biotic <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/optibac-probiotics-for-every-day-extra-strength" target="_blank">which was recommended to me on the shop floor was far more than I was willing to pay</a>, although I see now that the one which was s<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/optibac-probiotics-for-those-on-antibiotics-capsules" target="_blank">pecifically recommended to me</a> by Alison was not quite so pricey. The<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=magnesium" target="_blank"> magnesium </a>was also more than I thought it would be.<br />
However, I did get the <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-golden-rod-tea-bags" target="_blank">Golden Rod & Knotgrass tea</a> which was recommended to me, as well as the <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-uva-ursi-echinacea" target="_blank">Uva-Ursi & Echinacea drops</a>. I also got the <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-salt-of-the-earth-deodorant" target="_blank">Salt of the Earth natural travel deodorant </a>and <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-balance-mineral-drink" target="_blank">Balance mineral powder</a> after trying it at the event (it tastes like strawberry milkshake!).<br />
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I then got a <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/" target="_blank">Dr Hauschka</a> make-over by Carol. (She is fabulous, and again, I can give you info on how to get in touch with Carol if you are Scotland-based. Just drop me a message).<br />
What I loved was that everything in the make-up range smelled really amazing, as if it were actually doing my skin good just by applying it. I also really like the brand in the way that it has consistently been committed to natural and ethical products long before it became fashionable.<br />
The <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/products/#make-up" target="_blank">make-up</a> is a new part of what they do (usually it was mostly skin-care), but it is still very skin-focussed. She used a mix of their <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/products/#make-up" target="_blank">foundations, highlighters, eye shadow, mascara and sheer lipstick</a> on me and it looked lovely! In particular I liked the <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/products/colour-correcting-powder/" target="_blank">colour correcting powder</a>.<br />
She told me about visiting the actual <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/about-us/wala-heilmittel-gmbh-in-brief" target="_blank">garden of Dr Hauschka in Germany</a>, and how beautiful it was, and I just love the whole concept of what the<a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/" target="_blank"> Dr Hauschka </a>team do. I got a <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/products/regenerating-hand-cream/" target="_blank">handcream</a> from them in my goodybag and the smell is so calming.<br />
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There was food to try by <a href="https://www.rawnchy.co.uk/" target="_blank">Rawnchy</a> & <a href="https://www.almightyfoods.co.uk/" target="_blank">Almighty,</a> and which genuinely impressed me. I am not vegan myself, but I was amazed that these cakes and chocolates were made just using natural / vegan products. Even more impressed that the Rawnchy cakes (made by the lovely bubbly Poppy) were only made from raw ingredients too - they tasted really good and the touch of flower petals makes me think that they would make a really good wedding / fancy event food. As for Almighty - I would recommend the <a href="https://www.almightyfoods.co.uk/products/double-coconut-cream" target="_blank">double coconut cream chocolate</a> or <a href="https://www.almightyfoods.co.uk/products/cashew-caramello" target="_blank">cashew caramello nut butter/sauce</a> (but the <a href="https://www.almightyfoods.co.uk/products/" target="_blank">packaging of the chocolate </a>was the real winner for me as it looked a bit like the <a href="https://store.pantone.com/uk/en/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_47YBRBxEiwAYuKdww04r9bwQgXk1_JRMU8e7xtJyXU9Drl0WgPn3kSncG5amfqhxhLrbhoC-VEQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Pantone colours</a>).<br />
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Since the event, I have been drinking a lot more water. I am aiming for 1.5 litres per day although I usually don't quite reach that - but I am already seeing a difference anyway. As well as that, I am taking fish oil with my dinner every day (<a href="http://groceries.iceland.co.uk/vitaminstore-high-strength-cod-liver-oil-with-vitamins-a-2b-d-mobility-90-capsules-1-a-day/p/66515" target="_blank">Cod liver oil</a> & <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/wileys-peak-epa-fish-oil-gelcaps" target="_blank">Alaskan fish oil</a>), as well as a bunch of vitamins/supplements (<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/vitamins-and-supplements/vitamins/vitamin-c/quest-chewable-vitamin-c-500mg" target="_blank">vitamin C</a>, <a href="https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/263466800" target="_blank">vitamin B complex</a> [with vitamin B12], <a href="https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-biotin-tablets-300ug-60002760?skuid=002760&&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjw_47YBRBxEiwAYuKdw6a95opEbHMbODvmpShRFa-k2PmDsYCTfIE3Y6r98nZyX0Wnqjph_BoCUQQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">biotin</a>, <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Superdrug/Superdrug-Multivitamins-&-Iron-Tablets-x-60/p/618556?gclid=CjwKCAjw_47YBRBxEiwAYuKdw21HhKLO9zYxyVJ9debiGtfQCcu42fjMoPlL9XVGb9JmXvrIUrih7BoCYAYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CM-Px4LxmdsCFcNh0wod2koI0Q" target="_blank">multivitamin & iron</a>), and a <a href="https://www.yakult.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yakult.</a> I have been drinking the <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-golden-rod-tea-bags" target="_blank">Golden Rod & Knotgrass tea</a> around twice a day, and I am occasionally taking the <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-balance-mineral-drink" target="_blank">Balance strawberry flavour mineral powder</a> (containing magnesium, calcium, vitamin D3, potassium and zinc) in some water (not everyday).<br />
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This, in combination with a good skin care & hair care routine - I see myself looking a lot healthier and feeling a lot better too.<br />
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You can see my goodybag haul / recommendations on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17905965361140720/" target="_blank">Instagram highlights under 'Reviews'</a>.<br />
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Thanks to Rebecca for inviting me, and for all of the organisation - it was a brilliant evening!<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-57345817543958394962018-05-22T18:04:00.004+01:002018-05-22T18:04:35.564+01:00Growing my own alphalpha sprouts <br />
So after<a href="http://www.catrionas-lifelenses.com/2018/03/jan-de-vries-review-things-to-change.html" target="_blank"> reviewing some Jan de Vries products</a>, I was offered to review some more. So of course I jumped at the chance!<br />
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This time I picked out the <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-biosnacky-germinator-jar" target="_blank">germinator jar</a> and <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-biosnacky-alfafa-seeds" target="_blank">alphalpha sprouts</a> seeds.<br />
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I really love growing plants and even more so my own food.<br />
It reminded me a bit of growing cress in cotton wool when I was very small (did anybody else do that?), and I was really keen to try out this germinator-jar-way of growing seeds.<br />
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It was extremely easy.<br />
You just pop the seeds in the jar, pour in some water and then drain most of the water out again (so that they are moist) and put them somewhere warm.<br />
In around a week you have a load of alphalpha sprouts to put in sandwiches or salads or in your stir fry or whatever you wish!<br />
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It's so nice just to watch them grow day by day - there is something really satisfying about it!<br />
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I would say the jar is better than using cotton wool too, it's much cleaner and straight forward.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-biosnacky-germinator-jar" target="_blank">link to the jar is here</a>, and <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/a-vogel-biosnacky-alfafa-seeds" target="_blank">the seeds are here</a>. But there was a huge selection of <a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=biosnacky" target="_blank">other seeds </a>(I especially like the<a href="https://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=biosnacky" target="_blank"> 'biosnacky' range</a>).<br />
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You can see some of the in-progress-growing on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17905965361140720/" target="_blank">Instagram highlights under 'Reviews'</a>.<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-64499328021327908522018-04-08T16:08:00.001+01:002018-04-08T16:08:27.136+01:00Updated Skincare<br />
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A while ago I posted about <a href="http://www.catrionas-lifelenses.com/2017/04/skin-care-routinereviewstips-incl.html" target="_blank">my skincare routine</a> (now that I've looked it up, I've just realised that it was <a href="http://www.catrionas-lifelenses.com/2017/04/skin-care-routinereviewstips-incl.html" target="_blank">exactly a year ago</a>).<br />
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I thought it is about time that I update this with what has been working, what hasn't, and any other tips along the way.<br />
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First of all, I didn't manage to stick to such a strict routine as I had been at the start of 2017.<br />
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One thing that I noticed is that when I moved back home to Edinburgh (around May or June 2017) that I found it more difficult to keep up. I think the reason for this lay in something as simple as where I stored my products / the general lay-out of my room.<br />
In my London room I had them all laid out beside the sink (in the order even), or on the mantle piece shelf thing which was just next to my sink.<br />
In my room in Edinburgh I don't have a sink, and the lighting at my mirror is pretty poor. The sink in the bathroom is communal and I don't really want to spread all my stuff around there.<br />
I also tend to put most of my skin care away into my little basket box things, so they are not on display. But sometimes this means I forget to do the routine, or I just don't bother doing certain steps. It is far more satisfying when your products are all laid out in front of you.<br />
Anyway, little princess complaining / moaning aside - this routine has generally worked very well for me, and I am going to try to be a bit better at sticking to it.<br />
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I found that after a while, my skin didn't need such an intensive strict routine, and in January / February 2018 I was just using <a href="http://www.boots.com/garnier-micellar-cleansing-water-125ml-10195291" target="_blank">Micellar water</a> and <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Save-up-to-1-2-price-across-Skincare/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-SPF15-Moisturising-Cream-100ml/p/282713" target="_blank">moisturiser</a>.<br />
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Due to stress, eating badly, and picking (which was induced by stress) - my skin got a little worse again around March/April 2018.<br />
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<u>New products I have tried and liked: </u><br />
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<a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Save-up-to-1-2-price-across-Skincare/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-Leave-On-Mask-100ml/p/297404" target="_blank">Superdrug Vitamin E leave-on moisture mask</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.boots.com/loreal-paris-extraordinary-oil-facial-oil-30ml-10169889" target="_blank">L'Oreal Extraordinary Facial Oil</a> (I got this on a discount / deal)<br />
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<a href="https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15348/11641/skincare/treat/eye-care/ginzing/refreshing-eye-cream-to-brighten-and-depuff" target="_blank">Origins Ginzing eye cream</a> (I actually got mine on <a href="https://www.depop.com/search/?q=ginzing%20eye%20cream" target="_blank">Depop</a>, so I didn't pay full price)<br />
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The Ordinary - <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-salicylic-acid-2pct-solution-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">Salicylic Acid </a>and <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-buffet-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">Buffet</a><br />
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The Body Shop <a href="http://thebodyshop.com.ph/face/face/toners-essence-lotions/aloe-calming-toner" target="_blank">aloe vera toner</a>, <a href="http://thebodyshop.com.ph/face/face/moisturisers/vitamin-e-moisture-cream" target="_blank">vitamin E moisturiser </a> (I got the mini versions. I don't know whether they still do the minis)<br />
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I discovered a <a href="http://thebodyshop.com.ph/face/face/moisturisers/aloe-soothing-day-cream" target="_blank">mini pot of aloe vera moisturiser</a> from The Body Shop which I can't find in the store anymore, but which I will try to find online. I've since finished it, but found that it was really very good. I think it must be <a href="http://thebodyshop.com.ph/face/face/moisturisers/aloe-soothing-day-cream" target="_blank">this</a>, but in different/updated packaging to the one I had.<br />
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<u style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">What I have been doing (more or less) for an<b style="margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"> evening</b> skin routine - </u><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">1. </span><a href="http://www.boots.com/garnier-micellar-cleansing-water-125ml-10195291" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Garnier Micellar water</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">I </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">use with a cotton pad</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">2. </span><a href="http://www.boots.com/simple-kind-to-skin-soothing-facial-toner-200ml-10005719" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simple Toner</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">I pat this on with fingertips if I have time (rather than wipe /drag with a cotton pad), although sometimes life is too short. Sometimes I use The Body Shop aloe vera toner instead. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">3. </span><a href="https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15349/40274/skincare/treat/treatment-lotion/original-skintm/essence-lotion-with-dual-ferment-complex" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Origins Original Skin Essence</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">again, pat on </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">(but I've run out of this and will be repurchasing when I have the cash)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">5. </span><a href="http://theordinary.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">The Ordinary</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">I rotate between using <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-hyaluronic-acid-2pct-b5-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">Hyaluronic </a>/ <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-salicylic-acid-2pct-solution-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">Salicylic acid</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;"> + <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-buffet-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">buffet </a>+ <a href="https://theordinary.com/product/rdn-azelaic-acid-suspension-10pct-30ml?redir=1" target="_blank">azelaic acid</a> or </span><a href="http://theordinary.com/product/rdn-advanced-retinoid-2pct-30ml" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">retinoid</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;"> on alternate nights / depending</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">6. The Body Shop <a href="http://thebodyshop.com.ph/face/face/moisturisers/vitamin-e-moisture-cream" target="_blank">Vitamin E </a>or <a href="http://thebodyshop.com.ph/face/face/moisturisers/aloe-soothing-day-cream" target="_blank">Aloe Vera</a> moisturiser </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">I still use masks regularly. Usually either <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nip-Fab-Glycolic-Fix-Mask/dp/B00VVIP15O" target="_blank">Nip+Fab Glycolic mask</a> or the<a href="http://www.boots.com/boots-tea-tree-and-witch-hazel-charcoal-face-mask-10175499" target="_blank"> Boots Tea Tree & Charcoal mask</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">if feeling a bit gross</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">2. </span><a href="http://www.boots.com/simple-kind-to-skin-soothing-facial-toner-200ml-10005719" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Simple toner</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">pat on!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">3. </span><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/Skin/Face/Face-Day-Creams/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-SPF15-Moisturising-Cream-100ml/p/282713" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Superdrug vitamin E cream</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">dot a load around your face and gently pat in</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 12px;">4. <a href="https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15348/11641/skincare/treat/eye-care/ginzing/refreshing-eye-cream-to-brighten-and-depuff" target="_blank">Origins Ginzing Eye Cream</a></span><br />
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A list of things I like at the moment:<br />
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<a href="https://www.barrym.com/product/Speedy" target="_blank">This Barry M nail paint in either Speed Demon or Kiss Me Quick </a>- it doesn't have the name on the bottle and it is hard to tell from the colours online. Basically a dusty millennial pink.<br />
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T2 Strawberries & Cream tea (I can't find the individual tea online, only in <a href="https://www.t2tea.com/en/uk/gifts/tea-packs/t2-five-london-calling-T145AK228.html" target="_blank">this set</a> - which is the one I have been trying it from anyway)<br />
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Reading more (see <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/24516695-catriona-o-sullivan" target="_blank">GoodReads</a>)<br />
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<a href="https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/decoration/candles-candle-holders/sommar-2018-scented-candle-in-glass-guava-and-fruity-strawberries-beige-pink-art-70378089/" target="_blank">Two-tone Ikea candles</a> / Ikea in general - I've just got an Ikea card and loving it.<br />
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<a href="https://www.edinburghgin.com/shop/gins/rhubarb-ginger-liqueur?p=shop/gins/rhubarb-ginger-liqueur" target="_blank">Rhubarb & Ginger Gin by Edinburgh Gin</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.headandshoulders.co.uk/en-gb/shop-products/dandruff-shampoo/supreme-moisture-shampoo" target="_blank">Head and Shoulders Argan Oil Shampoo</a><br />
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<a href="https://uk.lush.com/products/lavender/french-kiss" target="_blank">Lush French Kiss Bubble Bar</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70187741" target="_blank">Ru Paul </a>and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80160037" target="_blank">Queer Eye For The Straight Guy </a>on Netflix<br />
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<a href="https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hobbycraft </a>(I'm thinking of getting into making things for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/people/catrionalenses?ref=si_pr" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>)<br />
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<a href="https://riflepaperco.com/" target="_blank">Rifle Paper Company,</a> <a href="https://ohhdeer.com/" target="_blank">Ohh Deer</a> & <a href="http://www.jadefisher.com/" target="_blank">Jade Fisher </a>designs<br />
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I will write a more blog-y / chatty post soon.<br />
For now, I would recommend browsing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jadefishercardco/" target="_blank">Jade Fisher's Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.positive.news/" target="_blank">Positive News</a>, <a href="http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/what-its-like-to-watch-isle-of-dogs-as-a-japanese-speaker.html?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=s3&utm_campaign=sharebutton-t" target="_blank">this article about Wes Anderson's new film</a>, or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/28/how-make-friends-adult-google-autocomplete?CMP=share_btn_tw" target="_blank">this article about making friends</a>.<br />
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I know I've not been keeping to my self-set schedule of Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays - but I will just write this week off as an exceptional / difficult week.<br />
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Next week will be better :)<br />
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<br />Catrionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723879217439719949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194767045329991695.post-59678712403766295892018-03-30T21:55:00.004+01:002018-03-30T22:52:15.219+01:00Books at the moment - Including The F Word Review<br />
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Right now I have a few books on the go (because, you know, that's just how I am).<br />
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The F Word by Lily Pebbles</h2>
I'm almost finished this one.<br />
Lily isn't a writer. But the points she makes about friendship are so extremely important (and especially important to me personally right now) that maybe the writing doesn't matter.<br />
I've watched Lily's YouTube / blog 'content' (I hate that word) for a long time now. Sometimes I am not really sure why. It's very womens'-magazine-y and usually about her favourite lipsticks or whatever. I think it's very easy to just watch these videos out of a general - very basic human - thing of being nosy. Sometimes I think we all just like the voyeurism of it all, or maybe it's the escapism, or maybe it's the aspirational-life-style thing. I know that the topics of the videos are a bit trite and it doesn't really sit well with the way I see myself: as educated, politically interested and aware, interested in a wide range of things, and not a massively girly girly girl.<br />
Now, of course people should be allowed to like pink lipstick YouTube videos if that's what they want to watch, but it's a choice made within the context of years of oppression and an expectation that this is the sort of thing that women SHOULD like. Anyway, I digress. This is another blog post (I will try to write something more coherent on this later in April).<br />
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The point is that the world of the YouTube beauty blogger/vlogger is a strange one, and not necessarily one which I would say is full of deep wisdom.<br />
That said, this book (written by one of these aforementioned beauty bloggers) is full of very important observations on female friendship.<br />
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Nobody teaches you HOW to be a friend. You don't get sat down with a 'how to' manual. It's something that you slowly work out for yourself, or that family / other friends guide you through.<br />
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This book said some things which should be obvious, but aren't, or maybe I hadn't really properly thought about before.<br />
It was like listening to a very wise maternal-ish-person/older sister/older colleague over a cup of tea - and although I was not on board with ALL of the advice, most of the points made total sense to me. To read a whole book which valued female friendship, and looked at the ways that friendships work and the ways that you can nurture them, gave friendship in itself a kind of gravity. It gave me some sort of feeling of<i> 'yes, this is an important thing, yes I do deserve to have friends, yes I should put effort into friendships just as much as I am putting effort into work or study, and it's not a 'treat' or something trivial to have friends: it is an important and essential part of what it means to be human</i>'.<br />
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However, there are added complications to friend-making / maintaining right now - for everyone.<br />
One of the things is the obvious: internet friends vs real life.<br />
Interacting with friends online is a genuinely tricky thing to navigate, and has changed the way that we 'practice' friendship. Sometimes it is very easy to just watch people's Instagram Stories or Snapchats or posts online, and feel that you know what they are doing. But you haven't actually interacted or caught up with them, and it's probably not the full story anyway. Sometimes the public-ness of an Instagram post / seeing your friend do all these things that <i>look</i> very cool and exciting can even make you feel a little awkward or intimidated about making contact at all. Maybe it looks like they already have lots of friends or other places to be, and they wouldn't even have time for you anyway.<br />
This book acknowledges this, and although sometimes I find it a bit clunky (like: 'now here's the internet bit!') and I wonder whether this was a deliberate decision by the publisher/editor, it is still an important thing to talk about. I really liked how honest Lily was, because a large proportion of the social-media-based worries or thoughts she had, I think are quite relatable and universal.<br />
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The book seems to be aimed at women in their mid twenties to perhaps early forties (?), and this is the precise age of women who may have semi-grown-up with the internet, but not entirely. We have known life pre-social-media, and now our friends are perhaps getting married or having kids, and this is all happening against the backdrop of the internet. It's difficult to know the right etiquette.<br />
Even without the whole internet stuff, it's a difficult time anyway. You grow apart from people, they go their separate ways, people have kids... How do you keep your friends or allow the friendships to evolve? It's easy to get lazy with friendships or not prioritise them, especially when your mind is on your career or your relationship or whatever.<br />
Especially for those in their twenties, this is the first generation that are potentially going to be earning less than their parents. The nice neat life trajectory of school-university-grad job-engaged-move in-kids-new house etc has been somewhat disrupted for a huge number of people. The number of people I know personally who are having to move back in with their parents, and away from their university / college friends, and feeling lonely and in a job which they could have done pre-uni - is huge. I think having a book that looks at friendship as an important thing to have in your life whatever you are going through, and even when your friends are all taking different paths - is a very important thing right now.<br />
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Lily comes across as a slightly perfectionistic / neurotic 'Monica'-type friend, so at times I found it hard to relate. In a way though, I think in order to be a 'good friend', you need to add in the occasional 'Monica' tendency. Some of the most loyal friends or the ones I have kept in touch with most, have been a bit like that. They are maybe quite unlikely friends for me, but they make a point of checking in with me, or make an effort to meet up and to listen. Sometimes they are annoyingly persistent, but at least I know that they are there for me, for when I am ready to meet up.<br />
To not treat friendships as something casual and passing and impulsive, but also as deliberate acts. A contact which you are a purposefully maintaining with people who mean something to you. That's something I am learning, and this book helped to solidify for me.<br />
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It's not a sophisticated book, and at times paragraphs feel out of place, or there are parts which feel extremely childish or forced. Sometimes I was reminded of reading those girls magazines you used to get in the 90s/00s like Girl Talk or Go Girl or whatever, where you did quizzes and read the agony aunt columns. There wasn't Google then, or at least I wouldn't have had access to it anyway - so these magazines were the wisdom source. This book had a similar feeling - it was strangely comforting and genuinely helpful, but sometimes jarring and cringey with the little pictures which were annotated with fake 'handwriting' font.<br />
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In some ways, Lily came across as quite sheltered or perhaps just lucky, in that she was able to keep close friends with those who she met when they were very young, but she also seemed to not allow friends to move on or change. This determined sense of loyalty sometimes felt quite childish and I remember the whole section about one of her friends moving abroad and how betrayed she felt about this - it just seemed a little bit like the version of friendship I had aged 5.<br />
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But for me personally, (having had quite a confused friendship path with a great deal of difficulties along the way) a very straightforward and uncomplicated look at 'how to be a friend 101' was maybe just what I needed.<br />
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Some elements of the book are tackled in a very cringey on-the-nose way - but I haven't seen anybody try to discuss these issues at all in terms of female friendship specifically. So maybe it doesn't matter <i>how</i> she has written about these things, but the fact that it has been written about at all.<br />
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<br />Parallel Text Short Stories in Spanish</h2>
So I'm trying to learn Spanish. I don't know how helpful it is in terms of, like, jobs (because there are plenty of humans out there who can speak English and Spanish fluently), but it might be helpful in basic communication. I'm planning go to back to Central America soon, and I am going to Spain in April - so it would be cool to be able to have some proper chats in Spanish. This book is pretty cool because it has Spanish on one page and English on the other, so you can have a go at understanding the Spanish and when you get stuck, have a look at the English. It means that I go through this verrrrrry slowly, but I think it is helping. Maybe. A bit. If anyone has Spanish learning tips or ideas for resources, please do let me know. I am using DuoLingo and listening to the Coffee Break Spanish podcast by RadioLingua occasionally. I remember before I really liked the TeachYourself range - I actually learned quite a bit of Norwegian through it, so I might give it a go on the Spanish version. I probably need to just sit down and try to memorise verbs etc, because I think there's only so much you can do through sort-of soaking it up sub-consciously (listening to Spanish in the background etc).<br />
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<br />Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury</h2>
This was lent to me by my friend Zoe, and it's just so beautifully written. She told me at the time that it's perfect for that Autumn-y feeling weather - and she is absolutely right. I started reading it around October or November, but now it's March. I have been quite rubbish (correction: I am usually quite rubbish) at sticking with books, and not getting distracted. I'm going to try to just finish this so that I can return it to her. So far, every sentence is exquisite - you want to savour the words and let them wash over you. It's highly imaginative (according to me) and a classic (according to my mum).<br />
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<br />44 Charles Street by Danielle Steel</h2>
This was lent to me by my sister as a 'light' / 'magazine-y' read. I started reading this on the train down to Oxford the other week and it was nice in a way. Like reading a Haribo. But some of it was so absurdly bad in the way it was written, like - WOW - really so cliched. I found myself almost hiding the cover while I read it on the train, it just seemed so incredibly low brow. I don't really sympathise with or relate to the main character and find it all a bit ridiculous. Complete rich people problems and it's quite annoying to read at times. HOWEVER. I have continued to read it. I think it's a bit like when you read these magazines like 'Hello' or 'Reveal' or whatever. You know it's all pretty silly, but there is something quite light and escapism-y about the whole thing. So I will try to finish this, I think it's probably nice for me to read something which isn't serious for once.<br />
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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi</h2>
This was recommended by Zadie Smith when I went to see her at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2017. Therefore I HAVE to read it.<br />
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Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge </h2>
So many people talking about this one...<br />
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Television Was A Baby Crawling Toward That Death Chamber by Allen Ginsberg</h2>
This was part of the Penguin Modern small £1 book range (in a nice light teal / aqua / cyan colour). It's a collection of poems and I thought it might be a nice thing to dip into. I feel I haven't really read much Beat poetry, and this might be a non-intimidating introduction.<br />
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Why I am Not Going To Buy A Computer by Wendell Berry</h2>
Another one of those pretty Penguin Modern £1 ones. It just looked like an interesting title - especially given that it was written in the 1980s but seems just as relevant now.<br />
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The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie</h2>
This was lent to me by my friend Morag for my journey home from London. I do love a bit of 'cosy crime' (although I do realise some people get annoyed by this term - but you know what I mean). I love all the Poirots and stuff like that. I recently went to see the new film of Murder on the Orient Express and it was really good, and I am definitely in the mood for reading a bit more Agatha Christie.<br />
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I have just finished Swing Time by Zadie Smith and it was honestly one of the best books I have ever read. Spanning female friendships, mother-daughter relationships, growing up in London, diaspora / ethnicity / exploring roots, and the injustices of life.<br />
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You can also find me on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/24516695-catriona-o-sullivan" target="_blank">GoodReads</a>.<br />
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Any recommendations are ALWAYS welcome!<br />
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P.S. I'm thinking of joining a book group so if you have any tips for finding book groups or any Edinburgh-specific book club recommendations - that would be fantastic! (Feel free to <a href="https://twitter.com/catrionalenses" target="_blank">Tweet</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catosully/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> message me!)<br />
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P.P.S I am going to try to blog every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday (at least I will try to stick to this in April) - so keep an eye out on those days. The best way to stay updated is probably to like my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CatrionaLenses" target="_blank">Facebook page </a>where I will post each new blog.<br />
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