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It's been a while.....

.... one year and two months if I am more precise. 

What has happened? Have I forgotten about my blog? Why such a long break?

Life happened.....basically, my life took over.

I started a new job in September and continued in my psychology degree studies, took some time to myself and rediscovered my forgotten dreams and passions.

Even through I wasn't posting and actively updating my blog, I still followed and read my favourite blogs. And of course I discovered and felt in love with Pinterest where I am actively pinning - please feel free to come and have a look.

With a long break and new beginnings I have decided to start over and changing my blog's name after my favourite month in the year to "The September Diaries". 

So here is to new beginnings and rediscovered passions!!!!

 

Healthy surprise

This morning I have received a delivery from Graze.com, an online service that takes care of your healthy snacking. I came across with Graze.com through one of the advertisements in the female magazine. Firstly, I looked into their website (www.graze.com), their offer was rather too good and I couldn't resist the temptation of giving it a try.

And here is the result.

This neat box came through my post box.

I didn't know what will be inside. When I carefully opened the box, I was pleasantly surprised with what I found. There was a handy booklet introducing the company a little bit more and another leaflet explaining the nutrition of each package. Everything was pack into this cute small packages. 

As you can see, I had olives marinated in basil and garlic, black pepper pistachios, crunchini basilico and a mix called Florentine. My favourite treats.

There was a small leaflet enclosed in box fully explaining nutrition for each package. Very helpful.

Overall, Graze.com has exceeded my expectations. I loved that feeling of receiving the box full of lovely and of course healthy treats. I definitely will enjoy my first graze box and I am looking forward to others.

Easter

 

This morning I woke up with some ideas how to decorate my little flat. I don't really like to go over the top with decorating during the Easter. I thought about getting some fresh flowers - tulips of course - and to take out my little chicks from the previous year. I went to my local supermarket to get some fresh flowers. Whilst browsing through supermarket I was looking for a nice and simple vase. Unfortunately,I couln't find anything nice. They only had huge and heavy vases. I was just about to leave when I saw this lovely jug with hen. Perfect for Easter and some flower decoration.

 

 

Today, there was an annual boat race on Thames - Oxford vs Cambridge. It was my first time I went there. I’ve got there just before the race started and I was simply unable to catch the race. To my big surprise, there was so much crowd. I didn’t know that this is such a huge event for London. Simply, I was unable to find a good spot to take some nice pictures. So, here is just a small preview.

 

Well, I better arrive a bit earlier next year just to secure better spot.

The weather is pretty glum outside and my plan for the rest of the Easter is to stay at home and revise for my upcoming exams.

               

     Happy Easter !!!!!

Another lovely Sunday

Today I have met couple of my friends. We wanted to go to Brick Lane Market. I think I have been there only once and I've got there only by mistake. Or simply said I've just got lost. For those who live in London I don't need to introduce Brick Lane. It is one of the trendiest parts of East London.

The weather was just beautiful. Sunny and warm. One of our friends was late so we have decided to wait for her sitting on stairs soaking up the sunshine while observing walking by people and enjoying take away coffees. 

She took her time and came to join us 3 hours later. Meanwhile, we have decided to go there without her and meet her there. We didnt have a clue how to get there and we just ended up just walking around in circles. But we have discovered new sweet parks and little markets.

At the end we have never made it to Brick Lane. Instead we have visited Spitafield Market. Each of us could not resist the temptention of buying something.

And this is what I bought:

Blue tunic

With sweet animal print

......and this gorgeus dotty scarf

 

Caring for Your Introvert - The Atlantic

Caring for Your Introvert - The Atlantic.

I've come across to this article just recently. As a psychology student and through my interest in personalities, I find this article very interesting read and likewise funny too.

I classify myself as an introvert too. Funnily enough, I work in customer service enviroment dealing with our customers and colleagues all the time. Sometimes it can be very draining and tiring. Please don't get me wrong I actually like people but on the other side I like to spend some time on my own and in solitude.

Reading this article I recognised some signs of being misunderstood. I constantly get asked if I am ok and what´s the matter. I can´t help myself but only smile on my answers that everything is alright and that I am not lonely.

Little treat

I love little treats and their special feeling. I had quite difficult past few weeks. Nothing horrific has happened, only that I had a feeling that everything is falling apart and I am not able to cope with it. Firstly, I was due with my first assessment this term and things in my new job started to be pretty hectic. Juggling it all together was quite challenging.

When everything has calmed down a bit, I really had an urge to treat myself with something special. I had an eye on lovely silver necklace Kuttu for a while. I've seen it on www.notonhighstreet.co.uk. And this was the perfect time to get it. It arrived very quickly, basically in next two days after ordering. It came in very beautiful packaging and it was very exciting to open it.

I suddenly felt much more special and appreciated. The necklace itself is just gorgeous and I love wearing it. I have been wearing it everyday.

Little treats are good for you, for me and for everyone : )

Blossoms await

I bought my orchid in April 2011. One sunny Sunday morning I was visiting Columbia Road Flower Market. The hectic market with lots of goodies and eye candies. While I was browsing the stalls looking for a bargain, suddenly, one of the sellers shouted: "Orchids for £3." I always wanted to own an orchid. So I rushed to see what he has to offer. He had lots of very nice orchids with different color shades. It was quite difficult to decide. After a while I have decided to go for the one with white colored flowers.

It looked amazing on my window. Unfortunately, few weeks later the flowers felt down and all I have been left with were two empty sticks. I continued to care for my orchid with tender loving care. Few months later I've noticed that there is a new leave growing and underneath there was a new small stick. I didn't expect my orchid to grow so soon again.

To my big surprise even two empty sticks recently came to life.

They are growing new flowers. I feel quietly thrilled about that. I cant wait for my orchid to flourish again.

It was definitely a good buy.

The Hidden Gem

Sometimes there are days in my life, when I actually have nothing to do. No plans at all. During  days like this I like to do something different and something new. I like to explore new places. I like to visit places I have never been before. And if the weather is nice that is ideal. 

Geffrye Museum  is one of my favourite discoveries. It is a proper hidden gem in East London with a gorgeous herb garden.