Sorry for disappearing! Things happen...

So I have been a bad blogger. I am ever so sorry, things have been slightly hectic. First of all, I am officially back in Australia as of the 3rd of February. It feels so good to be home, I missed everything and everyone like crazy. It is just something about the smell and feel of home and not constantly being on edge about when someone will ask you a question or when you will have to go out. I definitely think I am a home body. When I create a space I feel comfortable in, I like to stay there.

I think I have definitely matured a lot since going to France, some 3 months ago. Everything and everyone I used to worry about seems so small, and so silly! But unfortunately things weren't exactly how I left them when I came back. I dont know if I am allowed to say but lets just say that you should cherish the time you have with your family, because you could go away to France for 2 months being reassured everything will be the same when you come back, and when you eventually do... everything is completely different, and things you had thought about happening but never thought would happen to you, do.

But enough of my wingeing and moaning! I just wanted to make a blog post to let you all (if there even is even anybody in this 'all') that I am okay and not dead! I did make it back from France and let me tell you, it is good to not have to worry about stupid french conversations anymore!

Love you,
Kit. Xx

2012 Favourites

Hey all!

So today I watched quite a few youtube videos with people showing their favourite things from 2012, and I decided I would give it a go... but in blog form. So, here they are, my favourites of 2012:

Beauty
1. Face product: Studio moisture tint SPF 15 (Shade: Medium Dark) by Mac
2. Cheek product: 'Springsheen' sheertone shimmer blush by Mac
3. Eye product: 'All that glitters' eye shadow by Mac
4. Lip product: 'Coral bliss' cremesheen lipstick by Mac
5. Skincare product: Tinted pimple clearing cream by Clearasil
6. Nail polish: Neon by American Apparel
7. Hair product: Defrizz serum by Fudge
8. Body product/ Perfume: Naughty Alice by Vivienne Westwood or Kate by Kate Moss

Fashion
9. Clothing piece: Ralph Lauren navy blue cable knit sweater
10. Accessory: Smile necklace by Kate Spade
11. Pair of shoes: Pale pink Tods lofas

Random
12. Tv Show/ Movie: Gossip Girl
13. Book: Devine Clementine by Hayley S-Kirk
14. Food: Ben & Jerry's Cookies and Cream ice cream
15. Beverage: Diet Coke or San Pallegrino mineral water
16. Favourite Song: Little things by One direction

So thats it, everything I love from 2012! It was an average year, certainly not boring thats for sure. Comment your favourites from 2012, or tweet me: @aliceeneal6

Can't wait to see what this year brings,
Kit. Xx

Ps. If you want to know where to purchase any of the products/items please comment, or just comment and let me know if you've used any the items listed above.

An unexpected visit to the sand dune

Ever thought about the tallest sand dune in Europe and where it is located? No? Me either. Until last thursday when after lunch my host mum told me that her husband, her and I would be climbing to the top of the highest sand dune in Europe, La dune du pilat. "Great", I thought "Just my cup of tea. Especially after feeling ill that morning, this will be fantastic!", note the sarcasm. Myself and hiking, or really any outdoor activity, do not tend to get a long too well, so this was set to be a challenge. I contemplated going and telling my host mother I still felt poorly and would rather not go, but I gave myself a mental slap in the face for being such a worry wart and scardey cat. So, after psyching myself out constantly googling the sand dunes, I decided to shut my computer lid and just go with the flow... and surprisingly, I did just that. I got dressed into my very attractive, note the sarcasm again, leggings, runners and beloved 'Jack Wills' hoodie, and climbed into the car automatically putting my headphones on and soothing myself with some music.

After around a 1 and a half hour drive we finally arrived at La dune du pilat (The Great dune of Pyla). Measuring from around 500m wide, 2.7km in length and 100-115m in height, the dune is absolutely extraordinary to look at, but not so spectacular to climb. In summer the dune is most popular so there are stairs that make it easier to climb the dune. But, seeing as we were climbing it smack bang in the middle of winter, the stairs were not an option to us. After climbing the dune the view was absolutely spectacular, showing the forest on one side and the ocean on the other.

Overall, I am happy I did it. Climbing the tallest sand dune in France is something few people can say they did!

Until Next time,
Kit. Xx