31 Oct 2012

october review!

October came and went with some memories that I will always remember. Graduation, my 22nd birthday (although I couldn't get all my friends together, it was nice to spend it with family for a change) and city hopping (well, London hopping) with friends. Also, the changing weather meant that my daily outfit was unpredictable (layers one day, a sleeveless top the next?). As a result of all this, my October review is a bit mixed in the five things I chose.

1) My Phone



I'm notoriously bad at keeping in touch with friends who are far away but I've been trying really hard this month! A faster phone definitely helps (my old one was really laggy and texting became a chore) so I've found myself texting more than usual. Facebook also helps - short messages through the messaging function is something I'm pretty good at too (and has proved to be a lifesaver in the past).

Also, the camera on the phone is pretty decent too so overall, it has been literally stuck to my hand during October. However, this phone was a present from my parents but they specified that I would not be receiving a birthday present this year, next year, a Christmas present this year or next year and that it was also a graduation present! That is fine with me - I rarely ask for presents anyway, and I didn't ask for this phone so I feel quite lucky.

2) Washi Tape and other stationery




I used a lot of this in October. To decorate my weeks (I use washi tape instead of highlighters), to use it as a way to stick things in my Filofax and to decorate. Stickers make everything more lighthearted and coloured pens make my pages prettier :)

3) My Laptop!




My laptop saw a lot of use as I've used it for the online courses I'm enrolled for, catching up on TV dramas and also other self-learning I'm doing too.

4) Sultanas



In a bid to keep healthy, sultanas have stopped me from snacking on sweets and chocolate. They are just as sweet and a lot better for you too.

5) Aloe Vera Drink



I bought a massive 1.5 litre bottle in Chinatown and it has lasted me for a while. I don't drink this on a regular basis, but it was definitely a treat for this month :)

So, my October review is kinda technology-filled, which sucks a little. Hopefully, November will be different (it should be!) :)

9 comments

  1. What is aloevera drink?? does it cleanse your insides or something?? I never knew there was such a drink! x

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    1. It's a drink that has jelly bits in and tastes a little bit sweet. It's perfect for hot weather :) don't think it cleanses though x

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  2. The 'oriental' section of the co-op at uni sells it, I might have to try it.

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    1. Definitely do! It's my favourite drink of all time (possibly because it has a twinge of sweetness and isn't carbonated hehe) x

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  3. Your stationery box is making me drool!

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    1. Hehe, that's just my drawer! I have another two or three boxes stashed away in my room at the moment! x

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  4. Ooh Aloevera! I love that! Too bad I'm on this diet my friend put me on which means I have to cut back on sugar T__T

    All that stationery... <3

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  5. Hello! I love your blog! and also.. I'm wondering where you found that background picture that you have on your iphone? it's just what i've been looking for!! :)

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    1. Hi! Unfortunately, I can't remember! I did a search on Google Images for iPhone 5 backgrounds and that one came up after a few pages? It was from a blog though but I don't remember the exact name x

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