serenity..

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serenity

sɪˈrɛnɪti/

noun

noun: serenity

1. 1.

   the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

   "an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city"

Recently I've been doing a lot of thinking.. What really is serenity? Although google provides one clear definition of serentity, I believe we all carry our own perceptions of the word.

Is it a feeling? Or is it a state of mind? Or is it just that one place that we love to be to relax? I know for me I feel the most serene in my room, at night, with the lights out, silence everywhere, with just the sound of my favourite acoustic tracks. Candles burning around me, with the only source of light from my fairy lights draped around my bed. And recently (judge me if you will) I made an impulsive purchase on two items, which funnily enough have tied it all together, a canopy which hangs above my bed and a dreamcatcher which I have placed right in the middle of it all. When I'm sat in my haven, with a cup of warm tea, I feel like all negativity just leaves. And it always without a shadow of doubt motivates me to lie down and write. And funnily enough here I am. So in a sense, to me, serenity is more of a place of comfort, but not just physically, I guess emotionally too. I feel like everyone should have a place like this, a place where however difficult or stressed things get they know they can seek comfort and a sense of freedom and fearlessness.

For a while, I was having trouble sleeping, and I was waking up constantly from crazy weird dreams, but ever since I've put up my canopy and dreamcatcher, I wake up feeling almost like nothing will touch me. Its like having a wall of serenity around my bed.

I guess the point I'm trying to make, is that serenity, however desired, and however far away it may seem, is maybe something that's missed if over thought too much, maybe you can find it in the simplest of places?

 

What does serenity mean to you? And where do you feel it? Maybe we all need to take a serene moment or two for ourselves every now and then and just appreciate the simple moments when practically nothing can make us feel so calm and untouchable.

 

Until next time guys,

Stay Magical

Nikki x

 Last minute side note: I'd like to apologise fot not posting anything in forever! I've been pretty busy with deadlines lately! I'll be sure to start posting on a regular basis again though.. because I know you all missed me tons! ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've got chills.. they're multiplying!

Hello Everyone!

It's that time of year again where I find myself getting more chills than I can handle! And I don't just mean from the cold weather!
You know that feeling.. that one where your breath is literally taken away.. and you can feel a little lump at the back of your throat.. and the hairs on your arms stand on end.. and you feel goosebumps all over your body? That kind of chills!
And with all the adorable Christmas adverts flying about at this time of year I feel myself getting emotional at every ad break! Surely it's not just me!? Below are some of my favourite Christmas adverts this year so far for you all to check out! Prepare for goosebump mania!

I'm sure you've all seen or heard about this one by now! But it genuinely is fantastic! And a fun fact for you the guy who animated it used to be a Disney animator.. Yes that is why it looked so Disney!

I absolutely love the fairytale/wonderland theme in this ad! For those of you who love a good Disney movie this will be right up your street! And Helena Bonham Carter is in it!

This one will touch your heart! Just when you think he's up to no good...

I think this one might just be MY FAVOURITE this year.. (so far anyway!) The music absolutely completes it and pulls at those tears hiding behind your eyelids! It follows three different stories.. but my favourite by far is boy meets girl!

I have loved Tesco's new style of advertising the last 6 months or so! Taking a leap away from your traditional 'supermarket advertising', they have continued it with their Christmas ad going for a "vintage home video" feel.. which I think makes it a lot more relatable and sentimental! Digging it for sure!

And finally, a slightly different one, this one is a rendition of the Nutcracker Ballet with a difference. #GirlPower

ANOTHER NOTE:
Something to watch out for which has me awful excited this year is a short movie by Sainsburys! What's different about this is that as part of their advertising campaign they have been releasing short clips from the movie titled "Christmas in A Day" as TV ads, and you can actually watch the 3 minute long trailer, for which I'll leave the video below, on their YouTube page. This is by far the one that makes me feel the most excited for Christmas, featuring 3 or 4 of the best Christmas songs and even has a family who get an unexpected surprise Christmas present from their dad! The movie premiers on the 29th of November exclusively on the YouTube page, so be sure to check it out! I know I will!

But it's not just seeing that adorable new Christmas advert.. hearing an emotional song that describes exactly how you are feeling at that time, that does it too.. realising how you feel about a very special someone for the first time.. watching an amazing fireworks show.. watching the ending to your favourite movie! And just to throw a random one in there I also get it when someone is doing my hair for me!

Also this week.. I wanted to give a small mention to Dan Ho.. Who wrote a very beautiful poem about my blog..

Daniel gets goosebumps when he watches 500 Days Of Summer.. What gives you that magical goosebump feeling!? I'd love for you all to let me know! Don't be shy!

Until next time

Stay Magical!

x

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The Big Something!

Hello everyone!

 

So here is my (highly anticipated..) first ever weekly blog!

The big something is a post I will (attempt) to write every week, to keep you guys updated on all things I've been loving, hating, wearing, discussing etc and every week I'll even leave a little 'something magical' and 'something inspiring' to inspire you, my readers!

 

So without further ado, lets begin!

Something I've been loving..
Something I have been loving this week is cats. Yes, cats! Kittens, kitty cats, pussycats, felines.. call them what you will I just cannot get enough of them! Cats in hats, cats in glasses, cats on tshirts (a favourite of mine!), cats on jewellery and cats on my screensaver! Who doesn't love a good cat? But anyway I'm getting beyond the point here.. (Although I'm not entirely sure what my point is.. other than that cats are just great!). If anyone would like to buy me a cat please do!? I think I'll call him Mr Whiskertons!

Something I've been hating..
So something that I have definitely been hating this week is the fact that it's time to accept that summer is over. The mornings are colder, the evenings are darker and my tan is officially 100% fake. (I suppose it could be argued that I never really had a real one in the first place!) Don't get me wrong I love winter and I'm looking forward to snow, and the whole Christmas atmosphere. But it's autumn, you know that awkward season in-between where you just feel like your in limbo between Christmas and summer? and you don't know whether to hope for a little more sun or embrace it and look forward to the festive period ahead.

Something I've been watching..
So this week I would like to add a massive thanks to (my best friend always, sister from another mister!) Elaine, for introducing me to New Girl. Which I'll admit I had been meaning to sit down and watch a whole episode of for a long time! And she finally made me and I quickly felt myself getting drawn in and falling in love with both the characters and the storyline! (Nick and Jess, so much love!- those of you who watch it will know what I'm talking about!) But unfortunately I chose to start watching it just as the second series came to an end! I was sad! But I'm super looking forward to series three already! And for those of you who haven't checked it out yet, get on it! You will  not regret it!

Something I've been listening to..
Band: Rudimental.. If you haven't already listened to their album yet, then what are you waiting for!? Do it right now! On a serious note, there is not one song of theirs that I do not love, and their music just never gets old! And there's just something new and different about some of their stuff. Their collaberations with Emeli Sande are also outstanding! A definite recommendation from me!

Song: The Peter Pan Soundtrack (2003) - Flying.. Living about a 10 minute walk from my work in Aberdeen, means I walk to work every week. Which means I do enjoy a good power walking song, you know one that gets your pulse racing and your feet working? The kind that makes you close your eyes and picture yourself in a music video? (No? just me? oh.) Well this is definitely one of those ones! It's always a personal favourite of mine for walking to work, and you can never go wrong with a good instrumental song right? For those of you who love a bit of magic, you'll adore this one!

Something I've been wearing..
This week, I've been trying out Rimmel London's brand new "Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation" (in the shade 200 Soft Beige). I had high hopes for this foundation when I bought it as there is nothing I like more when it comes to foundation than a nice matte mousse! It feels so nice on your skin and it always gives great coverage without feeling to heavy and liquidy! (Is that even a word? Liquidy?) But I have been more than impressed with this foundation! It ticks all the boxes and stays on most of the day too! I would definitely recommend it to those of you looking for a new foundation to try out! :)

Something someone has said..
This week I met my Nana for a catch up over lunch (or a fly cup as she likes to call it!), and as we were spending time together she gave me some rather wise words of advice, without even realising it! My Nana does like to get on at me to 'stick in' in school, and life in general really! And as a joke she had said to me, "Just you stick in until you stick out!" to which she just laughed. But I paused for a second and had a thought about what she had said. And her joke had made more sense than I think she had intended it to! What sensible advice I thought! Because all we ever do is stick in to become the best we can be, and once we become that we want to stand out from the crowd so people will notice us for the potential we have! And with that I leave you again with the wonderful advice of Jean Mearns, "Stick in until you stick out!"

Something Elaine and I have done..
Hell hit home (or the flat) this week as our wifi router exploded! So we have been struggling to find things to entertain ourselves without the world wide web at our fingertips. So we were thrown back into our childhood as I broke out my super collection of Play-doh! I think it's safe to say we were probably much more excited than we should have been! But hey, who doesn't love a bit of Play-doh right?

Something magical..
So here's a little something magical for you guys this week..

Did you know that the real Peter Pan and Wendy are happily married?
Andy Ducote (otherwise known as Peter Pan at Disneyworld) and Hali Ducote (who also played Wendy) met and fell in love while working together at Disneyworld, so much so that they are now married and living their very own happily ever after! If that's not cute then I really don't know what is anymore! So there you have it girls (and boys), you really can have your magical happy ending after all, there is hope! Neverland here we come!

Something inspiring..
For something to inspire you this week I thought I'd leave a picture to make you smile..

Did I succeed?..

 

Until next time guys..

Stay Magical!

Nikki x

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