5 Things that I bloody love lately.

1. Sam Smith's new album 'In the Lonely Hour'. First things first his voice is like a cup of hot chocolate, delectable and an absolute treat. It truly is goose bump worthy! I absolutely loved his voice the first time I ever heard it on Discolsure - Latch. I've eagerly awaited his first album and for me personally it did not disappoint. An album filled with, lets face it depressing songs that explore the sad reality of unrequited love. If you're looking for an upbeat, party album then this is definitely not for you. 'Not In That Way', 'Stay With Me' and 'Lay me Down' are some of my faves to name a few. For those who love a good depressing track or two then Sam Smith is the man for you! 

2. The second of my 'things that I bloody love lately' is something again music related. This is a complete no brainer for me right now.. Lily Allen's new stuff. I've always been a fan of Lily and i've found myself downloading her music, but my oh my, I am loving her latest releases! Her new album 'Sheezus' is cheeky, at times funny and sees Lily making fun of the modern internet age. 'Hard out Here' is without a doubt my favourite track on the album, not only is it witty but it's a real fuck yeaaaah for all women experiencing the difficulties and pressures thrust upon them within society. My favourite lyrics are without a doubt are "Forget your balls and grow a pair of tits". We salute you Lily.

3. Number three is a slight mundane one after my somewhat reviews ^ but never the less it is the colour MINT. I am bloody loving anything mint at the moment, whether it's clothes, bags, shoes, or even packaging. I am all over it lately. What more can I even say about it, I just love mint. 

4. Coming in at number four is Audio Books. Now I am aware that these marvellous creations have been around for quite some time and yes I am extremely late to the Audio Book party. However I have recently bought a few on my iPhone for A) when sleeping is impossible and sadly B) it's a hell of a lot easier than reading with my shitty eyesight. I'm in the middle of listening to the third Bridget (my Queen) Jones instalment 'Mad About The Boy'. I've already got the book but thanks to Audio Books i'm not sure i'll ever buy another book again. As sad yet wonderful as it is, these audio books of loveliness are just easier.. and I love them.

And finally last but not least is a little beauty fave and that is the NYX Butter Glosses. I'll just put it out there that these are hands down THE BEST lip glosses I have ever purchased. I initially only bought one as a 'tester', Maple Blondie is a lovely peachy shade that impressed my immensely. I went on to purchase a further six and my love for them has been confirmed. They glide on the lips, feeling like silk and smelling so so good that it's a task to refrain from licking off a whole application. I don't find them to be at all sticky and have lately been reaching for them to complete my every day makeup. NYX Butterglosses, 10 out of 10 every time. 

Thats it for my '5 Things that I Bloody Love Lately' i decided to do a post like this so that I didn't have to commit to writing a 'weekly favourites' or anything too specific. It's just a casual post discussing five of my favourite things at the moment from what could be a wide spectrum of things. I've enjoying writing this so maybe I might not just leave this as a one off. 

Until next time, 

Lucy 

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The 'Wild' Night

This one photo mirrors my whole day to a tee.

Tonight I have nothing remotely exciting to blog about, just a little insight to one of my many 'wild nights'. During this post you may find yourself questioning my age, I am actually nineteen, not in my late fifties approaching retirement. 

Anyhow.. 

Today has just been one big mass of duvet. I've committed my usual crime of only leaving my bed for toilet breaks or feeding time. I've gotten myself into a right rut purely by not leaving my bed. I just felt a big 'fed up' today. When I get myself like this I always resort to shutting myself away from people (and daylight apparently) and rather enjoy being alone with my own thoughts. (iPhone, MacBook, iPod included, damn technology!) 

I started my day waking up at hermit o'clock and things were doomed from then quite frankly. A little while later I found myself alarmed when I realised that my nose ring was absent from my Casper the friendly ghost face. Now let me just start by saying that this is a regular occurrence and one in which PISSES ME OFF immensely. Anyone who wears a nose ring will understand the utter devastation at losing 'the perfect nose ring'. They're bloody rare to come by and when you lose your only good un' it's a right kick in the non existent balls. Needless to say I pulled my bed apart as per like a woman being exorcised. Unfortunately i'm sad to report that on this occasion I was unsuccessful in my mission to find it (at the moment!) After this little 'incident' my mind was made up that I was definitely having a 'fed up' day and that it was better to stay away from the general public, or just humans in general. 

I then proceeded to watch five, yes five films one after the other. I went from a comedy, to a thriller, to a rom-com, to a disney classic to then finding myself watching 'One Chance' starring James Corden as Paul Potts who won Britain's got Talent. What the actual fuck has my life become? I've stooped to new low's and i'm not sure how I feel about it. Not just that sat and watched a film based in Port Talbot about Paul bloody Potts, but the fact that I thoroughly enjoyed it, oh lord help me. 

Payday was upon us today which managed to lighten my mood sufficiently. Orders on New Look, ASOS and Etsy filled my little heart with joy for a good half and hour before returning to my 'rut'. I decided that music may be the answer to lifting my spirits for good. I was wrong. I headed straight for my 'Oldies' playlist on iTunes and before long everything from Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley was gracing my ears. I found myself at one point listening to 'Stand by Me' by Ben E. King on repeat for a grand total of 13 times whilst singing along like some sort of backing singer. (Just lost yet another cool point) 

After scrolling through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.. I discovered a few people discussing a particular bar in Cardiff. Being the average nineteen year old, you'd expect me to ring some friends and arrange to pay a trip to this 'oh so cool new bar' but no I found myself reading the bloody reviews on the place (which I shamelessly do with everything). After some thorough reading I said 'Nah' to myself and decided that I shan't be visiting soon. Fun thought whilst it lasted. 

The night finally became slightly more upbeat when my Mum said five glorious words, "Shall we have Chinese tonight?" Of course I accepted and here I am, currently sat writing this, feeling sick at the thought of eating one more grain of rice. Bridget Jones' Diary is currently being watched in the background as I find something comforting about watching my favourite fictional characters day being even more tragic than my own. 

I shall leave you with these insights to my tremendously boring, bed ridden, chinese coma day.. we can't always be on top form everyday and guess what? That is okay too. 

Until next time,

Lucy 
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