“Week Latte”- all the best from the internet this week, no froth.
L-R: @gotoskincare @abeautifulplate @gyanyankovich @itsvilda
Happy Friday everyone! This week has felt particularly long 😅 I honestly don’t know how some people do it! I’m on holidays and only work casually, yet life still manages to get on top of me. How do some girls have a 9-5, blog and a life!?
Seeing as this week was so eventful, I wanted to share highs and lows. There were a LOT of highs… I feel like ever since I graduated, life has been changing at a million miles an hour and new experiences are constantly being presented- it’s intense but I’m grateful. And lows, whilst there definitely were some, aren’t really that important in the grand scheme of things, now as I look back. So only a couple to share.
Highs:
I got a new job! I’m so excited to start this job because it’s actually something I’m half interested in, not just *another* retail-for-the-sake-of -it. I’ll share more when I can!
On Wednesday, first round university offers were announced and I was accepted into a Communications degree! I’m really happy and relieved, although I’m not sure if it’s what I *really* want. However, I don’t know what else I would want. See my dilemma?
Saw three of my best friends this week and it’s just so nice to have catchups and be together… which is getting harder now that we are all getting busier and don’t see each other at school.
I also quit one of my jobs! It was soul destroying, even working casually. I’m so happy to be rid of it. Customer service is not for the faint hearted and I’ve really had my confidence bruised working on a window serving fast food. Hint hint. Thanks for the memories, even if they weren’t so great. 🎶
Lows:
Technical difficulties. That’s all I’m going to say haha.
Enrolling in my university course is not a straightforward task. It’s been very time consuming. And confusing.
Onto the Internet goodness:
Always looking to luxe up my nighttime routine!
Vix is full of amazing blogging advice… I particularly love this post. Makes me think I need a newsletter/ mailing list… stay tuned!
https://www.vixmeldrew.com/blogging-mistakes/
Love the style of Meghan’s weekly roundup
https://www.witwhimsy.com/2019/01/11/weekly-roundup-186/
Perfect mix of some of my fave things- professional/personal development and reading! As recommended by the incredible Emma Gannon.
https://fivebooks.com/best-books/creating-a-career-you-love-emma-gannon/
Always looking for more books to add to my TBR pile!
https://mediamarmalade.com/2019/01/my-current-reading-list-recommended-books-to-pick-up-now.html
I absolutely love this because it’s 1) affordable and 2) accessible- my two favourite things when it comes to beauty!
https://www.mamamia.com.au/pharmacy-beauty/
I love reading newsletters- all the good stuff in one spot! My faves include @samlaurabrown and @livpurvis, however I think @gyanyankovich’s new one will also become one of my favourites! Sign up here >
https://mailchi.mp/d8e77e97c508/shellberight
Jasmine Dowling is such a #girlboss, and her monthly journal blogposts are not only visually incredible, but also so inspirational!
https://www.jasminedowling.com/blog/2019/1/10/december-journal
Such an interesting read on face mapping as recommended by @ohthatglow_
https://www.muktiorganics.com/blog/face-mapping-how-to-read-your-skin-from-within
Obsessed with this Aussie skincare brand and their motto! As recommended by @miafreedman
Saving this for when it gets cooler in Aus! Shared by @caitlinkruse
@abeautifulplate
https://www.abeautifulplate.com/slow-cooker-bolognese-sauce/
I absolutely loved this honest review by Camille (@onabeautybender). Sometimes it’s hard to know where to spend your money, particularly on luxury items… because everyone seems to love everything and you never hear a “bad” review. Except nothing is ever “bad”, it just doesn’t simply work for that particular person. I was pleasantly surprised to read this post.
https://onabeautybender.com/2019/01/15/5-cult-products-that-did-not-work-for-me/
I love this “Ask Polly” column that gets delivered to my inbox every so often. And this weeks title was particularly apt…
https://www.thecut.com/2019/01/ask-polly-how-do-i-decide-what-to-do-with-my-life.html
I am sooooo eager to get my hands on this new “tiny” gift pack from @gotoskincare – not only is it super cute, it’s also practical! Because I have so many other beauty products, it’s nice to get minis as a sort of “try before you buy/invest/commit”.
https://www.gotoskincare.com/products/body/tiny-stuff
Beauty hacks by Allana… I thought the dryer sheets in shoes hack was particularly life changing! I am fascinated by these sorts of videos.
Such a beautifully heartfelt piece from Tyla! I could relate 😅
https://www.hellotyla.com/single-post/2019/01/17/3-Things-I-would-say-to-the-Girl-I-was-a-Year-Ago
I absolutely adore Chloe and her writing style. Her blog is just so thoughtful in its presentation. I aspire to write like her one day. I would love to create more considered and poetic pieces like this. One of my all time faves from Chloe. Take a read!
https://thelittleplum.co.uk/2019/01/who-is-my-woman-spoiler-its-you.html
L-R: @emmagannonuk @meghandono @vixmeldrew via @unsplash @adorebeautyofficial
Thank you for reading, as always! Another week full of blog posts here on ROLLY Mag. My life is definitely starting to get a bit busier, but having the ability to blog from my phone makes me committed to my passion- it’s too accessible for excuses! At least, that’s what I’m saying now 😅 Let’s wait until uni & my three part time jobs start… then I’ll reassess daily blogging!
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