How to Relax

How to Relax

I used this the day after school ended, and it really helped me get the stress out of my system. I do this whenever I've had a bad day, or I have a lot of work in progress and I just need to chill.

Step 1

Get together your favourite shows and laptop. You could watch something high-paced like Criminal Minds, but I suggest something calmer. This is a great chance to watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S or Seinfeld. Even throw in a Disney movie if you want.

Step 2

Run a bath, and get out your favourite bath bombs and bubble baths. I love using LUSH's Pop-in-the-bath bubble bar and the Pink Mini bath bomb.

Little hint about these (Pop-in-the-bath) is that you can use just a little piece and they last a very long time.

Step 3

Set up your laptop beside the bath and emerge yourself in some television and spa luxury. Be sure to light your favourite candles as well.

Boys Over Flowers

Boys Over Flowers 

I will admit that this was not a show I would have started watching on my own. I happened to see a Buzzfeed video where people watched Korean Dramas, and this was one of those.

The show isn't a work of television genius, but I do really love it. The characters weren't that relatable in the beginning, but they grew on you. The plot was riveting, and they truly had very few limits. The villains were understandable, and the situations almost realistic.

You do need to read subtitles to watch it, but I'd say it's worth it.

Plot

A young girl saves a boy from committing suicide, and is granted a scholarship to Shinwa academy. Shinwa is a school for the richest kids in Korea, and Jan Di does not fit in. The most popular boys of the school are called F4, and they are the richest, and handsomest members of upperclass society. Jan Di hits a nerve with F4's leader Gu Jun Pyo, but eventually wins the trust of all of F4. The show chronicles her love life, her school life, and her quest to become a champion swimmer.

Characters

This is Jan Di, played by the wonderful  Hye-Sun Koo. She is lovable, and a fun character to watch in action. She wasn't my favourite, but I still enjoyed all of her adventures.

This is Gu Jun Pyo, portrayed by the talented Min-ho Lee. His character is both sweet and infuriating, and I think this drove me to considering him my favourite.

Would I Recommend It?
I would say that this is the perfect K-Drama to get you into liking the genre. This lead me to watch Heirs and Playful Kiss, both of which were wonderful. Everyone should watch at least some of this show.

Jurassic World

Jurassic World

I got the chance to go and see this movie on the weekend. It was a wonderful sequel (of sorts) to the original Jurassic Park movies. The plot was great, the cast was phenomenal (I see you there, Katie McGrath)and the emotions were real. 

I saw this movie in 3D in an AVX theater, so the dinosaurs felt very real. The music was great, as always, and it really did feel like the old Jurassic Park movies.

I don't want to give too much away, but if you have the chance, you should definitely go and see this movie.

Chris Pratt as Owen

Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire

Nick Robinson as Zach

Katie McGrath as Zara

The Travel Tag

The Travel TAG; 30 Questions!

1. Where are you from in the world?
I'm a Canadian. My ancestors were English and Irish, but none of us know any of our relatives from over there.

2. Have you been overseas? When/Where?
The only place I've ever been oversees is France.

3. Do you prefer summer or winter? Why?
I prefer summer, but I don't like it too hot.

4. Summer or winter fashion?
Summer fashion! I live for flip flops.

5. Where is somewhere you would love to travel to?
Most of Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

6. Name your essential makeup items for the beach
Sunscreen only.

7. Are you currently saving up for a trip?
I need to save for college.

8. Do you like/dislike travelling?
I adore traveling.

9. Name a place in the world you would love to shop.
I want to go shopping in Japan, as it's very different from what I've heard.

10. Who is your favourite beauty guru and where do they live?
Zoella-UK

11. What accent in the world is your favourite to hear?
I love Irish accents.

12. How many countries have you visited?
Three.

13. Why do you travel
I like to try different things and see different cultures.

14. Favourite city or country?
Montpellier France

15. Most memorable experience abroad?
Living for a month in the south of France.

16. Best item purchased abroad?
I bought a foundation in France that I just love.

17. Advice for those who want to travel but think they can't?
Just go for it, you'll find something for you.

18. Travel accessory you always pack?
Earphones and a volt converter.

19. Can you recite your passport # from memory?
Nope

20. Preferred method of travel: planes, trains or automobiles
Planes because for some strange reason I love airplane food.

21. Top 3 Travel items?
Camera/phone, secure purse and sunglasses.

22. Hostel or hotel?
Hotels for sure!

23. Are you a repeat visitor or do you explore new places?
I'd rather explore new places (unless Disney World counts, I'd go back there forever)

24. Do you read up on your destination for culture, history or safety or do you wing it?
I read up on laws and expectations, but I tend to wing it from there.

25. Favourite travel websites?
Tumblr

26. Where would you recommend a friend to visit? City and why?
Montpellier for the great shopping and history.

27. You're leaving tomorrow, money is no option, where are you going?
Touring Europe (England first) and then Asia.

28. Favourite landmark you have visited?
Arc de Triomph.

29. Beach holiday or travel/explore holiday?
Travel and explore, but not hiking, I hate hiking.

30. To travel is to...
be free.

Skosh Box

So I recently ordered a Skosh Box, and when I received it I was quick to dive in.

This was a Rubella Cigar. It was a buttery cookie, and I did like it. It wasn't too sweet, and was a very light snack. It was very crumbled when I got it, but I still enjoyed it.

This was an Anpanman Soft Senbei. It is a very salty rice cracker. I didn't mind it, but you definitely need some water nearby to eat this. 

This was a Supermario Gum + Card Game. I haven't tried the gum yet, as I don't want to waste it. I was a little disappointed with there only being one piece of gum, but the card game is cute and fairly high quality.

Just a layout of the card game and gum.

This was a Cheese Umaibo Stick. I would compare this to a giant Cheeto. It was alright, but I wouldn't say it was a stellar candy.

These were Super Energy Candies. I didn't get to try these, as they contain citric acid, but my little sister said that they were tingly and tasted like a tangerine.

This was a Sylvan Mini Cake Slice.  I was not expecting this to be actual cake, but it was. It was very moist (and full of preservatives). This was apparently chocolate flavoured, but I didn't get any real taste other than sweet.

These were Home Pie: Cookie Layers. These had zero taste while you were eating them, but the after taste was horrible. I wouldn't recommend these.

These were Honey Nut Pretz Sticks. They are very, very good. I'm planning on buying more once I get through the full package I was sent. 

TV Show Tag

What’s your favorite TV show?

Probably Doctor Who

2. From 1-10, how obsessed are you?

About a 7

3. Do any of your friends watch the show? Are they as obsessed as you?

No, no one I know likes the show.

4. How did you discover the show?

I heard about it online, and watched it on Netfliz

5. What was your first initial thought of the show and did it change after watching it?

I though the special effects sucked, but the story was great.

6. Why do you like the show?

It's fast paced, you have to think to keep up with it.

7. Who’s your favorite character in the show?

Rose Tyler or Rory Williams.

8. Who’s your least favorite character?

I really don't like Jack Harkness or Martha. 

9. How would you kill off your favorite character?

I would have them die of old age.

10. Who’s your crush on the show?

Matt Smith's Doctor.

11. If you were to be a character, who would you choose?

Amy Pond. I'd get Rory, Van Gogh and a bunch of other people.

12. What’s your favorite episode?

The Day of the Doctor

13. What’s your favorite season?

Season 7

14. Do you watch it when it airs or do you DVR/TiVo it?

I watch it on Netflix

15. Who do you ship?

Amy and Rory

16. Do you follow the cast on Twitter?

No

17. What’s something that reminds you of the show?

Whenever I see a police box

18. Which one of the characters would you like to meet?

The Doctor of course.

19. If you could meet any one of the actors, who would you like to meet?

Probably Karen Gillan..she seems down to earth and kind.

20. Which actor is similar to their character?

Matt Smith.

21. What other shows would you recommend?

Boys over Flowers, Vampire Diaries, House of Anubis, Pretty Little Liars, Reign, Outlander, Once Upon A Time

100 Questions Never Asked Tag

1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Open...always open

2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?

No

3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

I literally cannot sleep if they are untucked.

4. Have you stolen a street sign before?

No

5. Do you like to use post-it notes?

Yes, all the time

6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

I don't really ever use coupons.

7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?

Bear, probably a quicker death...and easier to get away

8. Do you have freckles?

Yeah

9. Do you always smile for pictures?

Always

10. What is your biggest pet peeve?

When people read over your shoulder

11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

No 

12. Have you peed in the woods?

Yeah, but I hated every second of it

13. Have you ever pooped in the woods?

No way in hell

15. Do you chew your pens and pencils?

No, too many germs

16. How many people have you slept with this week?

none

17. What size is your bed?

Double

18. What is your song of the week?

Gee-Girl's Generation

19. Is it OK for guys to wear pink?

Yeah they can wear what ever they want

20. Do you still watch cartoons?

I watch anime, and anything Avatar the Last Airbender related

21. What is your least favorite movie?

Blackhat

22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

Somewhere no one would think to look

23. What do you drink with dinner?

Water  

24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Nothing

25. What is your favorite food?

Applesauce. No clue why, but I love it.

26. What movies could you watch over and over again and still love?

Titanic, What's Your Number or and Disney film.

27. Last person you kissed/kissed you?

I have no idea

28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

Girl Guide

29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

Probably not

30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

The other day, it was my sister's birthday.

31. Can you change the oil on a car?

Nope

32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

Nope 

33. Ever ran out of gas?

Nope

34. What’s your favorite kind of sandwich?

Lettuce Cheese Ham on Whole Wheat

35. Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Homemade Egg McMuffin

36. What is your usual bedtime?

11:00ish

37. Are you lazy?

I'm a rower, but other that I am a couch potato.

38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

Princesses mostly, went as a High School Musical cheerleader one year.

39. What is your Chinese astrological sign?

Year of the Dragon

40. How many languages can you speak?

2 (french and english) and I'm trying to learn Japanese

41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

No

42. Which are better: legos or lincoln logs?

Legos

43. Are you stubborn?

 Not typically.

44. Who is better: Leno or Letterman?

Letterman

45. Ever watch soap operas?

Yeah...If Korean ones count

46. Are you afraid of heights?

no..of falling

47. Do you sing in the car?

Who doesn't

48. Do you sing in the shower?

No... I perform

49. Do you dance in the car?

Until i get yelled at

50. Ever used a gun?

--------NO--------

51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

In September, school pictures

52. Do you think musicals are cheesy?

NO, I think they rock.

53. Is Christmas stressful?

Best holiday of the year.

54. Ever eat a pierogi?

Yes.

55. Favorite type of fruit pie?

Apple...sauce

56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Singer and actress but also vet

57. Do you believe in ghosts?

Yeah 

58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

All the time

59. Do you take a vitamin daily?

No

60. Do you wear slippers?

No

61. Do you wear a bath robe?

No 

62. What do you wear to bed?

Boxer shorts and a tank top

63. What was your first concert?

Selena Gomez

64. Walmart, Target, or Kmart?

Walmart

65. Nike or Adidas?

Nike

66. Cheetos or Fritos?

Cheetos

67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?

peanuts

68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

no

69. Ever take dance lessons?

Ballet when I was a kid, and Breakdancing more recently

70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

I'd like someone who is intelligent..whatever career that entails.

71. Can you curl your tongue?

Nope

72. Ever won a spelling bee?

no

73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

No..I only cry when I'm sad.

74. Own any record albums?

no

75. Own a record player?

no

76. Do you regularly burn incense?

NO..no one should trust me with fire of any kind

77. Ever been in love?

No not yet

78. Who would you like to see in concert?

I'd love to see Maroon 5

79. What was the last concert you saw?

Taylor Swift

80. Hot tea or cold tea?

Hot tea

81. Tea or coffee?

Tea...Chai tea

82. Sugar cookies or snickerdoodles?

Sugar Cookies

83. Can you swim well?

Yes...I'm a great swimmer

84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

yeah...why is this a question

85. Are you patient?

No

86. DJ or band at a wedding?

DJ...way more fun

87. Ever won a contest?

No 

88. Have you ever had plastic surgery?

Um... no

89. Which are better: black or green olives?

Hate olives

90. Can you knit or crochet?

Yeah, both

91. Best room for a fireplace?

Living room 

92. Do you want to get married?

Yes, definitely 

93. If married, how long have you been married?

Haven't been 

94. Who was your high school crush?

Which one?

95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

No way...I'm pretty mature
96. Do you have kids?

GOD NO

97. Do you want kids?

Yeah

98. What is your favorite color?

Lilac Purple

99. Do you miss anyone right now?

Yeah 

100. Who are you going to tag to do this video next?

OOPS