Just a note...

Hey guys Just a short note to tell you (and even myself) that I haven't forgotten about the challenge! It seems deciding to blog from an iPad was a bit if a mistake considering I don't even know how to use this thing! Who knew i wasnt as tech savvy as i thought. I am in the middle of moving but I had already laid out all the necessary posts for the next few days till I'm on my feet again but when I tried to actually post them from this thing it didn't quite work out..... :( boo! Any way forget the iPad I will be back online ASAP and back to my challenge! In the meantime have a great week! Lu3lu Xx

Blogger Challenge: Day 14

Day 14: A Picture of You Last Year--- How Have You Changed?

Considering last year was only just 29 days ago, this challenge is a bit tricky. But here is a photo that was taken of me early last year, I think it must have been in August or something.

Unfortunately it is black and white, but this is one of my favourite photos, it reminds me of a day I kind of stepped out of my comfort zone. I was ambushed into a photoshoot by one of my friends for this clothing store called Krush Culture, and even though I was reluctant to do it, I had a lot of fun at the end of the day.

They have such amazing clothes, but not clothes that you would normally find me wearing. This is why I like the picture, because I stripped myself off normal and tried extraordinary, and it worked. (",)

What has changed about me since?

Hmmmm, this is so hard, because I feel the same, and I look the same but I know I have changed.

One thing I have difficulty with is pinpointing things about myself {whether good or bad} but talking about myself just doesn't come easy. Which is one of the reasons I chose to do this challenge, it is all about me and it is something I really need to learn. 

But for now, one thing I am certain of, is I don't think the same. A lot has happened in my life since last year that has caused me to look at certain situations differently. Not all bad though, some situations have really changed me for the better. :) but I just don't see life the same way anymore. As my sister would say "It's not that serious"

Don't get me wrong, life is the most serious thing I have ever come across. But we have a habit of making it even more so than it actually is. Life is good, and if we see it for the goodness that it is, all this petty stuff won't even matter much anymore. We will see the petty for the petty and just move on.

And that is where I am at.

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Lu3Lu

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Blogger Challenge: Day 13

Day 13: Goals

I am such a goal setter but not so much of a goal achiever. I always find myslef changing my mind about something, or shifting up my target a little bit. It is really not a good trait that I have, but all is well that ends well right?

Because at the end of the day I get whatever it is done.

I really do.

This year I have set myself  few short and long term goals that I am going to work well with.

Short term goals

1. Decorate my new apartment within a week of moving in

2. Take up a yoga class ASAP

3. Take up a dance class ASAP

4. Lose 5 - 7Kgs

5. Enhance my shoe and dress collection. Mostly shoes though.

Long term goals

1. Buy a new car

2. Ace my honours year

3. Learn to speak another language {preferably French... but anything will do}

4. Read 10 novels.... hmmmm, maybe join a book club.

5. Get an internship

6. Start making my own money. Preferably by throwing my own events, but we will see.

I know for sure I am going to add more to this list, but for now here are a few of my goals for this year. Will be keeping you posted. (",)

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Lu3Lu

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Blogger challenge: Day 12

Day 12: Something you don't leave the house without

Two things:

For starters, I never go anywhere without my phone unless it's the exam room or the shower. The bathroom is debatable, but other than that my phone goes everywhere I go. 

So if ever I am out the house and I am without my phone, something is wrong.

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I can also never leave the house without money. It just doesn't make sense.

You never really know what could happen out there, who you will need to bribe and what have you.

I'm kidding!

But really, you can find yourself in a fix if you are ever short for money.

Lu3Lu

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Blogger Challenge: Day 11

Day 11: Favourite TV Shows

I am in heaven with todays challenge! No need to go on with some long drawn out story about how I love TV shows and all that jazz right? No, becasue the exclamation points will do the trick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kay, now that thats over, let's get back to business.

1. Vampire Diaries

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i) They have the sexiest vampires ever.

ii) They have the sexiest vampires ever.

iii) 1 and 2 explain it all.

But really, overall it is just an awesome show. Shows that can keep me on my toes, are winners with me.

2. Glee

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i) I am a huge fan of musicals, really good ones.

ii) I can relate. Not that I am a loser or can sing or anything.

iii) They can sing. Really well.  

iv) I totally want Kurt as my GBF!

v) The cast they put together is awesome.

It is the only show at the moment that can actually make me cry and send shivers down my spine, and not for the wrong reasons.

3. Gossip Girl

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i) cat fights

ii) skeeming

iii) drama

iv) Blair Waldorf.

Honestly it is just an entertaining show to watch. Even if it really goes nowhere slowly.

4. Desperate Housewives

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i) Drama

ii) Drama

iii) Drama

I'm kind of each of their best friend... Except for Lynette. I don't know who let her into the group.   

5. Suits

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Yes, I can be 'gangster' too.

It's a recent series that I fell in love with.

Must watch for those who haven't...

For those who have.... Oh em gee Harvey! Right? I thought so too!

6. Dexter

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Who knew serial killers could be cool?

7. Modern Family

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I have never laughed so hard in my life.

i) Phil (also known as Pheeel) Dunphy

ii) Phil Dunphy

iii) Phil Dunphy

TV Rocks! yes? no?

Lu3Lu

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Blogger Challenge: Day 10

Day 10: Something You Are Afraid Of

Whoooooo this list could go on forever. I'm literally a chicken reincarnated.

But if we are being serious.... Im REALLY afriad of the dark.....

Seriously, Lord knows how many times I have slept with the light on because I am afraid of how dark it is. These are serious 5 year old problems but it is a problem I am apparently stuck with. It's not the boogie man, or Freddy Kruger, or Micheal Meyers that bother me much, it is the fact that these things come alive at night when it is pitch black. How am I supposed to live with that?

I'm also REALLY afriad of hieghts.....

I don't know how my proposal on top of the empire state buliding is going to happen now.

I literally can't walk up a flight of stairs or drive on mountains without thinking I'm going to die.

Oh well, that's okay because you know what they say about being afraid.....

"There is nothing wrong with being afraid... but there is nothing more wrong than allowing that to be your master"

Wait what?

Lu3Lu

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Blogger challenge: Day 9

Day 9: A Favourite Picture of Your Best Friend

I have a handful of friends, I love them all and I am glad they are in my life.
But very few are special friends, each of them the best in their own special way. (",)
 I am so thankful for them because they make me believe in real friendship. I have made friends and lost them all in the blink of an eye, and those that were once important to me arent as much anymore. Things happen, it is life. I am so okay with that now more than ever. I am happy with the people that are in my life, and will be in excellent shape if any decide to leave.
But my special friends, these guys have always been there, through weather change, long silences, distance, and misunderstandigs.
They always stay.

Let me introduce you to them shall I?



Jane! She is my sunshine and my only sunshine. She makes me happy when skies are grey! LOL



Nasreen Hassanali! My bear! Miss her! :( amazing human being!



Velma! Where would I be without her! She makes my life!





Nadia! This tiny person is awesome. Been friends for ages!



PJ! Only known him for a short time, but boy has my life changed since! :)



But really at the end of it all, my best friend is truly the one I share most of my life with, the love of my life and funniest guy I know



The Mr! Couldn't find a solo picture of him. He is camera shy. Apparently.

Lu3Lu
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Blogger Challenge Day 8

Day 8: A Place You Have Travelled To

Today's challenge is quite difficult for me, mainly because I wish I did more travelling than I actually do. I always say to myself when 'I grow up' I want to have a job that allows me to travel. even though I hear it's no fun having to go up and down all the time, I think travelling to the most amazing places is something that I can get used.

Any way the most memorable place I have been to in my inexperience of travelling is by far Dubai. It is such a beautiful place and I always have so much fun when I visit.

Shopping is great, you can get such amazing things at such cheap prices. The people are also pretty good too, it's one of those places u can get lost in {which happened once} and totally manage to find your way.

The buildings are huge, the weather is so so, and the food, oh wow, the food. It's just so much fun, you almost always want to extend your stay.

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Now I want to go back. Take me there somebody?

Lu3Lu

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Sometimes And Always #2

Hi Guys,

I am linking up with Megan again for another round of Sometimes and Always. Last week was my first time, and I had so much fun creating my own list and reading other peoples lists.
Feel free to join in at Mackey Madness.

SOMETIMES I sing in the shower

ALWAYS I think I sound better than I actually do

SOMETIMES I wish I could stay in bed all day

ALWAYS it doesnt make practical sense

SOMETIMES I get scared by starting something new

ALWAYS it excites me

SOMETIMES I bring a doggy bag home from a night out

ALWAYS somebody else ends up eating it

SOMETIMES I feel terribly weird telling strangers my name, so I lie about it.

ALWAYS the truth comes out

SOMETIMES I get scared *beep*less of the dark

ALWAYS I nothing actually ends up happening.

SOMETIMES I want to become a vegetarian

ALWAYS I can't stay away from chicken

SOMETIMES things may not seem like they will work out

ALWAYS they do

Join Megan for more Sometimes and Always fun.

Lu3Lu

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Blogger Challenge: Day 7

Day 7: Favourite Movies

I am such a movie fanatic. The Mr can confirm this with the many times I have dragged him to the cinema. I don't know what it is, but feel so at peace when I can curl up with a hot cup of something, and watch a movie. For that hour 30 minutes I am in someone elses world and I can do a bit of escaping from this real one.

At the risk of giving you an A-Z of my favourtie movies (although that really would have been such a good idea) I have picked five that stand out to me.

1. TWILIGHT SERIES

I have to admit that when it first came out I wasn't in the slightest bit interested. I am not a fan of Dracula and when I heard this was a vampire movie, I already had red flags up. I just didn't get it, until one day when I was so bored and had nothing else to watch, I thought I would give it a try. The rest was history. Lucky for me when I watched it, the second one was already out so I had a great time catching up. I just love these movies. 

My absolute favorite of the series has to be 'Breaking Dawn' I literally left that movie house speechless. I can't wait until November 16th 2012 for the next installment.

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2. THE LION KING

This has got to be by far the best animated film Disney has made. I can still watch it today no problem and enjoy myself. When Mufasa dies is still just so emotional for me, and I just love being able to sing along with all the songs. And is it just me, or is Simba quite the cutie? he is freaking HOT!

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3. DEVIL WEARS PRADA

My friends and I kind of make this the theme movie for our lives. No real reason why. But in the past few months we have all sort of worked in places we didn't really like, and felt like we had bosses from hell. So each time we had something to complain about we would all tell each other 'Think Devil Wears Prada' and miraculously we would be okay again. It is just one of those movies. Love it. And I just love Meryl Streep. She is awesome!



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4. THE PARENT TRAP

This movie has got to be my ultimate favourite. It is something I can watch over and over again and not get bored. Some people don't get it. They are like, MOVE ON! I don't even know how to exaplain how much I love it. Lindsay Lohan at her best.

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5. SOUND OF MUSIC

This must have been the first 'real' movie I watched when I was a kid. It's unbelieveable how young I was when I first watched it. But it was honestly the best movie ever. Julie Andrews is an amazing actress and I have loved her since.

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Lu3Lu

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