Monthly Favourites - April 2018

First of all, I can’t believe it’s the end of April. This time has really flown by here. I have only five weeks left of my placement (whoop whoop), and I’ll be home before I know it!

This month has been . . . tough. I hit a bit of a breaking point on Friday, cried a lot, spent hours talking to my sister, and I’ve been pulling myself back up.

The end is so close, but day to day is so difficult.

I miss having good people in life. I miss having people who really understand me. I miss laughing with my family.

 I’m homesick. It happens.

The good thing is that everything has flown by so quickly so far, so all I need to do is blink and it will be over.

Anyway, here are the things that really got my through this April:

1.       Cake Decorating Instagrams

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I don’t know why this has happened to me, but I am now following 30 different cake decorating hashtags on Instagram and a solid handful of cake accounts.

I am mesmerised. I love anything to do with watching the cakes actually being decorated.

Possibly unpopular opinion: I hate drip cakes. I know they’re kind of a thing right now, but I think it’s so unnecessary.

This new addiction does make me want cake on a daily basis, but I’m not mad about it.

If you know of any other good accounts, please let me know.

2.       Herbal Essences Oil Elixir

I don’t know if you remember, but I have already reviewed this product when I got it for free from a company.

At the time, I really didn’t like it. I was naïve back then.

I have a rigorous hair routine. I wash my hair every four days, and I always make it wavy on the last day (thanks grease).

Now that I have this routine really established, I’ve been using this oil on those curling days. It has made a big difference.

Putting it in on that last day makes my hair feel just as soft as it would if I were to have washed it the night before.

I have been putting a bit on my palms, rubbing them together, and putting it on the ends of my hair when I tousle it all up.

Honestly, it has been wonderful, and I apologise to Herbal Essences for an innocent mistake.

3.       Young Sheldon

 

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Has anyone else been watching this show? I’ve been watching it with Matt, and we LOVE it!

If you have no idea what I’m talking about, it’s a spin-off from Big Bang Theory about Sheldon Cooper growing up.

The show is so well done. All of the characters are brilliant. Matt and I are constantly changing our minds about who is the best actor.

It’s also more emotional than you would think. There was an ending to one episode that had us both in absolute tears.

I think it gives us a great perception of Sheldon as he is as an adult when we go back to watch BBT.

4.       Sweet Petites Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

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So it turns out it is really difficult to find a picture of this before today.

I am OBSESSED with these snacks. I picked them up at Home Bargains on a whim, and they are my new favourite.

It’s less cheesecake and more white chocolate, but it’s yummy nevertheless. However, if you’re not into sweet things, don’t go for it.

There’s a small biscuit on the bottom, a bit of jam in the middle, and it’s covered in white chocolate. Just try it, okay?

5.       Facebook Groups

I feel like I’m going to sound old saying this – I am amazed at how much society is connected by the Internet these days.

I am a part of a Facebook group for readers of Carly the Prepster (which has been one of my favourite blogs since 2016 as seen in this post), and it is all about women coming together to share tips and ideas and stories and recommendations.

In today’s world, how often do you find groups of people from all over the world that are so connected by one common interest?

It’s a positive community full of amazing women. I have had people reach out to me for advice about studying abroad, and I’ve commented on personal experiences that other women are curious about.

From that group, I’ve also joined a book club group that just finished our first discussion of The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. How cool is that?

Basically, I can’t wait to see what else the world comes up with to stay connected to like-minded individuals.

There’s my April!

I have a long weekend next weekend and one week off at the end of May, so hopefully I’ll have some exciting things going on to report back to you at the end of the month. 

For now, I need to focus on lesson plans, reading for the UKLA book awards, and finished this darn paper!

What exciting things are on your April favourites? Have you tried any of this stuff?

Daniella