Goodbye 2015

What a crazy year 2015 was. I took a large jump closer to becoming more like the real Me! It was a very strange feeling to finish the year and know that I had a successful year!! So if you feel like it, I answered 39 Questions about 2015. You don't have to read it all! :)

1. What did you do in 2015 that you’d never done before?

Traveled overseas to New Zealand, Bungy Jumped, Zorbed, Ziplined, Jumped completely out of my comfort zone (53 strangers on Contiki tour) Saw a Kea, a Kiwi, a Tuatara, and other amazing NZ animals, went as far south as I ever had, went as far East as I ever had, went through customs (didn’t get in trouble), went on a ferry that carries cars, saw a dormant volcano, climbed to the top of an extinct volcano… so freaking much! Tattoos!!

2. Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and will you make more for next year

I didn’t send cards to my friends like I said I would – I sort of looked after myself (I joined a gym, but stopped going after 2 weeks because someone who worked there was a bitch to me – still paying for it though :( ) I read more blogs, but didn’t blog as much as I wanted… I did start this blog with my bestie… so hopefully next year will be better. I stressed about money sometimes… but not as much as I did in 2014… and I tried to be a better work colleague, but it’s hard when your workplace goes to shit… but we survived and 2016 is going to be awesome!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Yes, my cousin gave birth to her little Ruby!

4. Did anyone close to you die?

No.

5. What countries did you visit?

New Zealand!

6. What would you like to have in 2016 that you lacked in 2015?

confidence – I think I answer confidence to this question all the time. I’m definitely getting better… I still just haven’t figured out how to make friends and meet people without feeling super awkward!

7. What dates from 2015 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

Jumping off that bridge in New Zealand! I still can’t believe that I did it!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Travelling to New Zealand on my own, and the whole experience of making new friends, being adventurous and taking a huge literal leap out of my comfort zone!

9. What was your biggest failure?

Being single all year. I haven nothing against being single, I love it, but I would like to experience being in a relationship no matter how short!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

No, I was quite lucky health wise. I’ve been a little mentally down in the last couple of months, but I’m working through it!

11. What was the best thing someone bought you?

My mum bought the air tickets to New Zealand for me! If she wasn’t there to help I probably would of never made it!

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?

I would say my own… I’m very proud of how I handled this year

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?

A few people, new and old, that could just disappear from my life.

14. Where did most of your money go?

New Zealand

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

New Zealand

16. What song will always remind you of 2015?

Lean On by Major Lazer – it was our Contiki Day Song, so whenever I hear it, it reminds me of NZ

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? Happie

b) fatter or skinner? Skinnier

c) richer or poorer? Richer

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Travel

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Stressing

20. How do/did you plan to spend Christmas?

Christmas lunch with the family!

21. Did you fall in love in 2015?

with New Zealand :D

22. How many one night stands?

No

23. What was your favourite TV program?

Sense8, new series of Orange is The New Black

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Yes

25. What was the best book you read?

It’s a tie between Room or The Light We Cannot See

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?

Star Wars made character playlists on Spotify!

27. What did you want and get?

Trip to New Zealand, Thermomix… heaps of stuff

28. What did you want and not get?

Lots of things…

29. What was your favourite film of this year?

Star Wars The Force Awakens

30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I had the day off work. I got my nails done, had morning tea at my aunts cafe… just relaxed. I turned 29!

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Spending more time with Emmy

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2015?

Dressing more the way I wanted to, because I could actually buy clothes I liked in my size! YAY!

33. What kept you sane?

Emmy, and my mum

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Oh dear… too many! Currently I’m in love with Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaacs

35. What political issue stirred you the most?

Trump! So glad I don’t live in America

36. Who do you miss?

Spending time with Emmy

37. Who was the best new person you met?

Most of the people I met on Contiki… in particular Veronica, Courtney, Emma, Lucy, and Emily

38. What was the best thing you ate?

Fish & Chips on the foreshore in Auckland! (Fush & Chups!)

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2015?

LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE!

Cats & Constellations

Hello everyone!

What an amazing last couple of months I've had! I went to New Zealand - it was amazing (I promise I will post about it later) and I've been busy with work and life.

I was sick in early December, and had 2 weeks off work, but was able to sit down and have a good hard look at my life - figure out what I want to do, what I want to keep doing, what I don't want to do anymore! I also started a new blog with my bestie Emmy... and started to learn how wordpress worked.

The idea behind Cats & Constellations is we post of alternate days, and the posts are adrdressed to each other, but others are welcome to read of course. It was inspired by The VlogBrothers, Hank and John Green, and a little bit of Amazing Phil and Danisnotonfire. I want to start vlogging, but my confidence still needs a little bit of kickstart!

I would really love it if you guys could check out Cats & Constellations and let me know what you think. I really appreciate everyones opinions, especially people who take time out of their lives to read whatever dribble I have to say!

Cat & Constellations

I've just added it to Bloglovin' so please follow us! Again, I want to thank everyone who follows this blog for an amazing 2015, I know I was rather quiet on the blogging front, and that includes leaving comments on others blogs too. My plan for 2016 is to comment, no matter how short, just so people know how awesome I think they are!

The Happiest 5K

Before

Way back at the beginning of November I crossed something exciting off my bucket list, I participated in a Colour Run in Perth, Western Australia. It was amazing! I would like to share some tips with you!

Included in the price of the ticket (depending on when you purchase the tickets, the prices change – early bird tickets are cheaper) you get a t-shirt, a sweatband (not shown), your race number and safety pins, temporary tattoos, and a medal and drink (you get these at the end) – there was an option to have the pack posted to you, but it was $12.95 per pack, and since I had ordered 3 packs I decided to pick up the packs at the location the day before.

A few things I recommend you take with you;

Water bottle (water is available at the beginning and at the halfway point) I didn’t see very many people with water bottles, but I recommend taking one just in case

Bandana – I didn’t use mine until the end to wipe my glasses, phone and self, but I ended up getting a mouthful of Shine which wasn’t very pleasant

Sunglasses are a MUST! The powder is super fine and gets everywhere, in your eyes, in your ears, in your nose (re: purple boogars!)

Sunscreen – especially for me in Australia (even when it’s overcast) the sun is fierce!

Hat – I bought a Color Run cap when I picked up my pack – it WAS white, and super comfy (and only $15)

Bumbag – I thought this was going to be a good idea… But I just strung it over my shoulder – next time I will just take a small backpack

Ziplock bag for your phone – a must! Even when in your bag the colour will find a way!

Fun clothes – people had wigs, socks, tutus (including me!) and I even saw some chickens! White is best – I even saw someone wearing a wedding veil! 

It was an amazing day! Apparently over 23,000 people participated this time (that’s the most people to ever do the Colour Run in Australia) and it was awesome, but didn’t feel crowded! We left the start chute at around 9.30am and were finished around 10.40am, we walked a nice relaxing pace!

The colour coating was great (except for Orange… They just squirted use with orange water, but it didn’t leave a mark) and the Shine section was amazing! Glitter and sparkles EVERYWHERE! We got coated in Yellow, Blue, Orange, Sparkles, Purple, and snow (bubble foam) and at the end we were given a pack of colour to use as we saw fit (Slo-mo throw videos anyone??) we got coated in all the colours! It was amazing to see people who did the run and didn’t have much colour on them! Go wild people!

After

I highly recommend if you get the chance, DO THE COLOUR RUN!!

Thank you for reading!

Things I Love Thursday

I discovered this colouring book at Dymocks and it's freaking amazing!

I honestly identify to some aspects of Hipter-ism, and not afraid to admit it!

This colouring book fuels my 49% hipster soul!

This amazingly beautiful planner! It's so beautiful! I really want to buy it, but I have a slight perfectionist problem. It's a 17 month diary, which means, do I start using this new one and have a half finished 2015 planner? or do I not use it until 2016 and have a couple of months unused!?

Honorable Mentions: Sulpher-Crested Cockatoos - Radical self love bible class - picking forget me nots from the church garden - buying children books - glitter wash tape - watermelon - teddy bear biscuits - gifts from parents of children i look after - simpsons re-runs - puffins - fenrir the fluff butt!

All the questions!

First off, I'm going to apologise for not being around very much, that includes commenting on blogs, posting on this blog... and just generally being on the interest (except for Pinterest... I'm still very active on Pinterest) I just haven't been "feeling it". Work has been causing me a lot of stress, so I'm pretty much coming home after work completely drained.

I like these easy answer the questions posts. Jen from The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth posted this one, so I'm going to do it too!

Basics

Name: On my birth certificate and at work I'm Melissa. At home and with my friends and family I'm Molly
Age: 28
Height: 169cm
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Religion: "Non-practising Roman Catholic Evolutionist" :P
Ethnicity: Caucasian - English/Scottish/Italian
Status: Single

Favourites

Colour: Teal, Olive, Dark Grey
Hair Style: Long "viking" hair with side undercut!
Food: Mexican - Tacos with cheese, avocado, corn, sour cream!
Soda: I don't drink soda anymore. I used to LOVE Pepsi Max, but can't stand it now. I do enjoy Passiona (passionfruit soda) every now and then
Alcoholic Beverage: I don't drink alcohol
Store: Typo, Dymocks, Dangerfield
Mall: Westfield Carousel in Perth
State: Western Australia
City: Sydney
Animal: Otters, Sloths, Birds (most kinds), Reptiles, Cats!
Movie: Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Harry Potter films
Anime: Get Backers
Book: Harry Potter, Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, anything by Neil Gaiman
Music: Pop, Rock, a little bit of Indie stuff, soundtrack scores
Song: Invincible by Muse
Band / Artist: Muse, Billy Talent, James Blunt (no shame)
Website: this one :P, Pinterest, Polyvore

This or That

Soda or juice? Water :P
Music or Internet? Internet
Rock or rap? Rock
Cats or dogs? Cats
White or black? Black
Cell phone or iPod? iPhone (best of both)
Curly hair or straight hair? curly hair
Laptop or computer? computer
Mountain Dew or Pepsi? Pepsi
Phone or Internet? Internet
Summer or Winter? Winter
Going out or staying in? Staying In

Random

What do you do in your spare time? internet, read, draw, watch movies
What do you wish you had more time for? baking, traveling, no working
What's your usual clothing style? "hipster goth"
What's your usual hair style? side parted, undercut side, long fringe
What are you wearing? ANZAC hoodie, striped tee, green tank, bright pink bra, black slouch pants, black undies, boots!
Are you single or taken? Single
Who would you die for? my family members
What do you think of one night stands? depends on the person
Who's your best friend? Emma
Do you have any pets? yes, Fenrir the fluff bum with grandpa ears (cat)
Do you plan on getting married? not really
Do you plan on having kids? Yes
How old do you wish you were? I like this age
If you were to be anywhere right now, where would it be? NEW ZEALAND
Ever gone camping? no proper camping!
Have you ever gone skiing on a mountain? No
Ever gone to church? Yes, I went to catholic school... so it was pretty much once a week!
Ever gone to a famous water park? No
Ever gone out of state? Yes
Ever gone out of the country? No (ask me again in 6 weeks!)
What year were you born in? 1986
What do you do in the summer time? stay at home in the air con. go to the beach, have BBQ with family
Are you naturally tanned? PALE AS!
Do you live in a house? yes
What do you have on your mind? so much! this post would be twice as long... plus there is some stuff I probably shouldn't say on the internet!
What time is it? 5.45pm, 30th July 2015.

That was fun! I hope you enjoyed it

Blogger iPhone App Test!

Hello everyone

Today I'm testing the Blogger App for iOS. I've used it before, but not recently!

Since I'm heading to New Zealand in September, and I'm not taking my laptop (well I have decided not too at this point in time, this may change) so I thought I'd give the app another go!

The main thing I want to test is adding photos and how the layout looks! So here it goes!

Will it be centred when I publish? Will it look funny?

The issue I'm having right now, is the screen doesn't scroll when you type to the bottom, it just keeps going under the keyboard! You have to manually scroll to see your text!!

I can't seem to adjust the size of the image in the app! That would be nice!

So nows the time to hit publish and see what it looks like! I will not edit this post after I've published it, even if it looks silly!!!

44 days until my trip!!

Love Molly xoxo

Dragon's Loyalty Award

I've been nominated by the super talented and awesome Rosa of Gingerbread Sagas, you really need to check out her blog!

The Rules

1. Visit and thank the blogger who nominated you.
2. Acknowledge that blogger on your blog and a link back.
3. You must share 7 things other bloggers may not know about you.
4. Nominate up to 15 bloggers for Dragon’s Loyalty Award.
5. Copy and paste the award somewhere on your blog.

Seven random facts that you don't (but probably do) know about me

one. Ginger makes me nauseous, even though ginger is suppose to help with nausea.

two. I still sleep with my teddy I've had since I was a baby.

three. I like to waste time watching youtube videos of people playing video games. I'd rather do that than play a video game myself.
four. I collect scarves and beanies, especially if I travel
five. I'm forgetful... like really forgetful, to a point where I even forget about my notebook, with notes not to forget :(
six. I'm a pessimist, and an introvert, but am really good at pretending to be an optimist and an extrovert :)
seven. This took a long time for me to post, because I'm having a really hard time thinking of seven things about myself... should I be worried??

I'm going to copout and nominate "anyone who wants to do this"

I want to thank Rosa again for the nomination and apologise for the amount of time it's taken for me to finish it :)