Sydney Trip - 20.10.26

 Today marks the end of the second day of the Sydney trip. I thought I would do a post about the tedious journey along with things I have already observed about the city. 

The travel time from the minute we left the house to the minute we stepped inside the hotel, was 28 hours. The first flight was the worst: London to Singapore. I felt very jealous watching the people travelling Business Class, especially as we were sitting pretty much at the back of the plane. This was my first time travelling on Singapore Airlines, and it is supposedly one of the best in the world, but honestly? It was mediocre. The food was alright, the leg space was okay, the seats were comfortable-ish. I still stand by Emirates being the best. Economy on Emirates feels like Premium Economy. I personally don't see the point of taking Business Class unless you have a reason to - a medical condition, a flying anxiety... something along those lines. But I have no actual reason to go on any class apart from economy.

When we arrived in Singapore deprived of sleep, we walked to our gate and took quick notice at the shops, however it was 5am so nowhere was open. The airport was more like a shopping centre - there was a Lululemon, a Gucci, even a Bodega Veneta. We waited around three hours until we went through a second layer of security and boarded our next flight to Sydney, which really wasn't bad at all. I watched two movies, slept for an hour and soon we arrived.

The jet lag hasn't been terrible, either. I'm not sure whether it is beginning to kick in, as I write this completely wiped out, so I will be taking a nap after finishing this entry. Things I have noticed in the past 48 hours of our arrival is probably the fact that the majority of the residents I have seen in the main city appear to be in their 20s and 30s. School is still on, as well as public examinations, which could explain the lack of children and teens. Even in Brandy Melville, I didn't see any teens. 

Secondly, Sydney is an extremely green place. It cares about the environment, and there is a lot of greenery around. The water is clear, and there are strict rules about littering and protecting the biodiversity. Rather than London, which seems to build over any green space we have, Sydney almost builds with the natural areas. A family member we are visiting here who has lived in Sydney 10 years plus, told us that building the coastal path took three years of planning as they wanted a chance for people to be able to walk round by the harbour, but without destroying the beautiful green space they had.

Tomorrow we go to the zoo, and maybe do some shopping. 

Bye Angels !

p.s. talking about angels... the Victoria Secret Fashion Show! I have posted on the fashion page about it, check it out if you're interested/

'maxxing' - 14.10.26

I am obsessed with the idea of romanticisation, and making 'the best' out of things. I am an avid believer in making your life better for yourself by enjoying things, even if the tasks are boring and difficult. The modern, and more extremist, term of romanticisation is 'maxxing'. The definition of this is 'maximising a specific aspect of one's life to the extreme'. For example, 'looksmaxxing' would be changing one's appearance in an extreme way to improve their physical attractiveness. 

What was once a way of 'making the most' out of life, has now turned into a desperation to make the most out of things. If you haven't filmed enough content, or posted enough (or even too much) about an event, suddenly you haven't enjoyed it. Take a concert for example. I recently saw Niall Horan in London, and I found it extremely funny from my seat, watching as everyone lifted their phones as Niall entered the stage. A lot of the content is for posting. To show people you saw this person live. 

Of course photography, and the way we have cameras to remember memories, is an incredible invention. It enables us to learn more about the past, for the future to learn more about how our society functions, and a way to 'reminisce' over memories. However, do you actually look over the content you take on your photos roll? There are some photos and videos I would want to keep from this Niall Horan concert - when 'Steal My Girl' played, when Louis Capaldi was the surprise guest, when the duo sang 'You & I'. The rest of the content I took for no reason, really. And a lot of the photos were for the purposes of Instagram. 

I hope you understand the meaning of this... article? I would say it is too formal to be a rant. It just shocked me when all I saw on the floor of the concert was phones and people recording. What are your thoughts?

Bye Angels !

Saturday - 10.10.26

 Happy Saturday! I only have one more week until I'm off to Australia for two weeks to visit my family. I can't wait, as I've never been to Australia before. According to my Aunt, this is the perfect time to go. It's not too hot yet, but it is warm as it goes into summer. 

Today, I'm going to go shopping for any bits I need for the trip. We're talking face masks, socks, pyjamas and neck pillows... anything to help the 15 hour flight connecting into a 8 hour flight any less painful, along with the horrible jet lag. I also need to think about what books to pack. Perhaps this is my chance to buy a new one (although buying books is my weak spot, it is the cause of my financial struggles). 

I've also received my first publication in my local magazine! I have to write an article on where to purchase the best hot chocolate in my area. We're avoiding the Starbucks and Gails and all the chains, but we're going to go to all the independent coffee shops and try the hot chocolates and rate them. I can't wait, I'm so excited!

Bye Angels! 

The Traitors - 7.10.26

 I'm sure if there are any other people living in the UK at the moment, you'll know about The Traitors - for those who are unsure, it is a popular television programme in which Claudia Winkleman (a British icon) hosts a part of people, three of which are 'traitors' (guilty). It is up to the 'faithfuls' (innocent) to decide who is a traitor by conducting tasks and then sitting round a table and arguing. It feels like, at least for me, that everyone I know watches The Traitors, and this sensation has been around for a while, so I sat down and watched a series. I don't get the hype. 

I can't sit back and relax to watch shows anymore, because my mind begins to think about how it was made - what a bore it must be for the cast to be followed by cameras, to be told what to say (let's be honest - some lines and actions have to be staged, or no one would watch), to be filming from 6am - 11pm. And one of the main parts of the show is that the cast are staying in a huge, stately home overnight, where a letter is slipped under their door if they are murdered. But, in reality, the producers tell the cast to go to their bedrooms, and then come down for breakfast (which is obviously more at 2pm). 

I went to a Traitor's experience for a friend's birthday event. Traitors in real life with more than ten people? Impossible. People were talking over one another, people were whispering, and those who weren't contributing were merely forgotten about. If I went with perhaps six people, it would be a lot more fun. I was voted out about twenty minutes into the game, and I was taken to the room where there were cameras to watch the game, alongside snacks and drinks. It was a fun experience. It was well-thought out, and honestly - it would be great if you're obsessed with The Traitors and you want to have a special occasion. 

Maybe I should give it another try. I hear the Traitors has now integrated celebrities, perhaps adding to the reason more people are watching it. On further research, I have just found that there is American, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian Traitors to name a few. 

Bye Angels !

autumn

Happy October ! I realise I haven't posted in a while, and I have been super busy so I apologise for that. I've really just taken time to also step back from everything. We're still early in the academic year, and I'm already finding this year tiring. 

I thought for today's post I'd keep it simple and tell you what I keep in my bag! 

My bag is from BDG, and it is in the colour brown. I love the BDG city bags as they have a lot of storage space and look so aesthetic. I'm obsessed with mine. 

     

First, my headphones. I pack both EarPods and AirPods as I have found myself losing one another too much. I hate Apple as a company, but their devices are incredible pieces of tech, and I would be lost without my AirPods. If there are any AirPod alternatives, please do share! I like to bring hand cream, as living in London means touching escalator handles, train seats, doors... it can get pretty dirty. I also bring hand sanitiser.

       

Yes, I do carry a Nokia flip phone in my bag. It's mostly for aestheticness, but I do suppose if I found myself without a phone, I can always use my brick. I have a wallet, rhode lippie and my common place notebook. 

       

Lastly, I carry my fragrance with me all the time - I always want to smell nice. I also bring a water bottle, as again - city life is demanding. I love reading. I always carry my book but also a kindle, so I can read anytime. And to finish, my emergency kit with everything you could possibly need. 

Bye angels !

 

 Happy 1st of October! It is officially Halloween season, and I've already seen decoration around my village where I live. This year, my best friend and I are dressing up as pirates, and I'm honestly so excited. I haven't posted much this week, mainly because I have had a pretty busy week, but I am going to make sure to post a lot more frequently.