don't you worry - I have an anthem for 2013

As I grow older I seem to be developing a deeper connection and passion for music. 

When I was younger, my parents were never particularly "stick the kids in-front of the tv" sort of parents and I didn't have a TV in my room. But somewhere in my teens I fell in love with the TV. And while I still love a good series and a discovery channel session on a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon, music seems to be taking a bigger part of my heart.

And whatever I do I cannot get this song out of my head. Its starting to be my anthem for 2013. And as I seek to take a big step back and let life just takeover instead of worrying about it, the words seem to be more and more poignant.

"Dont you worry dont you worry child....see heaven's got a plan for you"

While I dont believe in heavan as such, im starting to believe that there is a bigger picture out there and someone or something has a plan, so maybe I dont need mine......

midweek mix

Midweek my brain always feels a little numb, maybe the effect of the limbo feeling Wednesday ultimately brings with it. The week feels like its just begun, although we are halfway through, but Friday is just a mere glistening light after Thursday. 

Basically my brain needs a day off right about now, especially this first full week back at work since all the festivities wound down and the real world came knocking at the door. 

But positivity is the key and while this week has been hard on my head, there has been much laughter thrown in for good measure. My wonderful co-workers keep me highly amused with daily snippets of wisdom (note the sarcasm) and as such my positive attitude is blossoming. 

So for a rather chilly Wednesday, I bring you a new and possibly reoccurring (we will see how it goes) feature. The midweek mix. Some images that have been filling my mind with joy.

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A Kindle sort of Christmas

I always thought I didn't want a Kindle actually. 

I'm one of those people who absolutely adores books; the smell of a new book, the feel of the pages and the boldness of the images. Sitting on the beach with a book as the pages flicker in the breeze and gather those little grains of sand in their spine really makes me happy.

But my world has changed forever. 

The boyfriend gifted me with a Kindle for christmas. And after seconds of opening it I was converted. I have to say it is one cool little piece of technology. Its light, its portable and I can have multiple books to hand. It is probably one of the best gifts I have ever received. I have already been trawling the Amazon Kindle section for my next reads. I got especially excited when I stumbled across a fashion theory book I'd been eyeing up for a while. Now it's sitting just a few inches away from me in this handy little device. 

I was the biggest Kindle critic, so if I can convert, anyone can.

And the sexy leather cover adds a bit of glamour to the otherwise slightly dull black tablet.

the year of the facebook page

I decided it was time to expand in the social media department. Im already hooked on bloglovin, hello cotton, twitter, always have a window open for the better blogger network and trawl the expats blog forum on a daily basis. 

So it felt just about the right time to set up a little page on facebook for this here blog. Its humble beginnings but everyone has to start somewhere right?

So a shameless request for some love - please head on over and like the page which can be found here. 

Im sure there will be some good karma vibes for all you ladies (and genltemen) in 2013 that take the time to support each other. 

Now time to embrace a rainy Monday evening, take my make up off with the best product ive just been rambling about here, and eat the remaining quality streets which travelled all the way from England.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

I never really understood the fuss going on amongst beauty bloggers about French pharmacy products. Maybe thats because I dont have easy access to such products.

But many beauty blogs regularly talk about the wonders of a brand called Bioderma and as such I was pressured into making my first product purchase. No we dont have French pharmacy's in Cyprus but we do get shipments from Ebay thankfully.

And im so glad I succumbed to the pressure of said beauty blogs -you ladies know your stuff. Since receiving my little package, my world has changed. From first use Bioderma micelle solution has really upped the anti of my beauty buys. 

The reviews for this have been nothing but fantastic and after my first use im sold. My eye make up was gone in seconds and in such a gentle manner it felt like the only thing on the cotton wool was water. But no. It was a fantastic little solution which im sure will make my life a lot easier. 

And thats what beauty products should be about. For me anyway. I love mascaras and blushers but when they wont come off at the end of the day, it can feel like your fighting a never ending battle.