Ok, so how do you start a blog? I have been reading other people's blogs for a while now but, like the nine-year-old I am at heart, started to think, "But I want one toooo!".
Also, if truth be told, I am - for the first time in my life - (whisper it!) ...bored.
It all began many moons ago back on the 1st of July 2010. (Well, it certainly feels like many moons) As a French and Spanish student, I was required to spend my third year abroad in Spanish and French speaking countries. So, after an amazing life-changingly wonderful 9 months studying at the University of Bourgogne in Dijon, I had to think about the Spanish part of the year. And, alas, I ended up with a job au-pairing in a town near Alicante. My friends were jealous and I was excited - 9 weeks of Spanish sun and cuisine!
But guess what, all those horror stories you hear of girls au-pairing for nightmare children, no social lives and awful pay... well they're true!
So here I am, not a friend to hang out with, not a drop of cider to be consumed, not a charity shop dress to be snapped up until SEPTEMBER.
And so, my blog is born.
Theme-wise, I think it's going to be a bit of a mish-mash. When I'm back in Scotland I'll definitely want to post about my latest bakes, recent charity shop bargains among the outfit posts (Scottish weather is much more suitable for my dress, cardigan, tights uniform) but while I'm in Spain I can take you through the mere11kg luggage I came with (mainly clothes, of course) and show you any bargains I pick up along with a few I-fancy-myself-as-a-photographer-but-am-actually-rubbish pictures and anything else that takes my fancy.
I guess I'm hoping to meet like-minded people who share a few of my interests (unicorns, eBay, French literature and film, flower prints, owls, Russian dolls, vintage shops, old cameras, crafty things, second-hand books/clothes, red shoes to name but a few)
In my humble opinion, a good blog post always has at least one photo but seeing as I wasn't expecting to start writing a blog tonight (it's too hot to sleep, I started looking at a few of my favourite blogs...decided TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT I start my own) I am somewhat unprepared. However, a quick flick through my tagged photos on Facebook has provided me with a photo or two of recent outfits which (hopefully!) reflect what is to come.
This is me on the left with one of my friends, Nicky. The top was given to me the previous day by another friend who said it suited me more than her. Of course, I'm sure that's not the case, but it IS gorgeous and I had already fallen in love so I HAD to accept. I'm a sucker for a floral print. Also, you can see my trusty Primark satchel which comes everywhere with me and my fail-safe owl necklace which makes anything feel a bit quirkier!
Another night out, another floral number. This dress is from H&M, I actually got it in France, it was 15 euros there so I reckon the UK price was about £12. And my black Zara cardigan which cost me a tenner in the sale and has lasted for AGES. (The nail polish is one of the free Nails Inc. ones in June's In Style and it's definitely my current favourite)
It all began many moons ago back on the 1st of July 2010. (Well, it certainly feels like many moons) As a French and Spanish student, I was required to spend my third year abroad in Spanish and French speaking countries. So, after an amazing life-changingly wonderful 9 months studying at the University of Bourgogne in Dijon, I had to think about the Spanish part of the year. And, alas, I ended up with a job au-pairing in a town near Alicante. My friends were jealous and I was excited - 9 weeks of Spanish sun and cuisine!
But guess what, all those horror stories you hear of girls au-pairing for nightmare children, no social lives and awful pay... well they're true!
So here I am, not a friend to hang out with, not a drop of cider to be consumed, not a charity shop dress to be snapped up until SEPTEMBER.
And so, my blog is born.
Theme-wise, I think it's going to be a bit of a mish-mash. When I'm back in Scotland I'll definitely want to post about my latest bakes, recent charity shop bargains among the outfit posts (Scottish weather is much more suitable for my dress, cardigan, tights uniform) but while I'm in Spain I can take you through the mere11kg luggage I came with (mainly clothes, of course) and show you any bargains I pick up along with a few I-fancy-myself-as-a-photographer-but-am-actually-rubbish pictures and anything else that takes my fancy.
I guess I'm hoping to meet like-minded people who share a few of my interests (unicorns, eBay, French literature and film, flower prints, owls, Russian dolls, vintage shops, old cameras, crafty things, second-hand books/clothes, red shoes to name but a few)
In my humble opinion, a good blog post always has at least one photo but seeing as I wasn't expecting to start writing a blog tonight (it's too hot to sleep, I started looking at a few of my favourite blogs...decided TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT I start my own) I am somewhat unprepared. However, a quick flick through my tagged photos on Facebook has provided me with a photo or two of recent outfits which (hopefully!) reflect what is to come.
Firstly...
This is me on the left with one of my friends, Nicky. The top was given to me the previous day by another friend who said it suited me more than her. Of course, I'm sure that's not the case, but it IS gorgeous and I had already fallen in love so I HAD to accept. I'm a sucker for a floral print. Also, you can see my trusty Primark satchel which comes everywhere with me and my fail-safe owl necklace which makes anything feel a bit quirkier!Another night out, another floral number. This dress is from H&M, I actually got it in France, it was 15 euros there so I reckon the UK price was about £12. And my black Zara cardigan which cost me a tenner in the sale and has lasted for AGES. (The nail polish is one of the free Nails Inc. ones in June's In Style and it's definitely my current favourite)
This is my much more relaxed festival outfit that I wore on the final day of Rockness. The first few days were a bit more glamourous with my usual dress and cardigan with flats/wellies but by Sunday I just wanted to wear denim shorts, an oversized Tshirt and my lovely F&F at Tesco fleecey duffle hoody.
This is my much-loved H&M dress bought on eBay for just £2.50.. I love that it's a size 12 when I'm *at least* a couple of sizes bigger but it fits like a dream.The belt was my mum's when she was a student. I love it so much. It has two birds on the clasp and is made with real, good quality leather and I love that noone else I know will have it. Best of all, it was FREE!
So there you have it! A tiny little insight into who I am and what I like. I apologise for my ridiculous use of parenthesis but I always have so much to add to what I write! I write like I think!
I'll be trying to post as often as possible and even though my shopping until September will be significantly reduced compared to normal (due to geographical location AND severe lack of funds) I'm sure I'll find a thing or two to post about!
You went to the Université of Bourgogne in Dijon!!!! SO DID I!!
ReplyDeleteBut i was there in 2006-7. i absolutely loved it! Well, the uni itself was a bit crap especially with the organisation of the Erasmus students, but the lifestyle and Dijon was amazing!
Where abouts did you live? Did you spend many many drunken nights in Atmo?!
Your blog sounds like it will be interesting :)
Hi thanks for your interest!! Yeah was there from September till June, many drunken nights in atmo and Wooz haha (I had a LOT of gay friends!)
ReplyDeleteI lived in Beaune residence, no internet :( But pretty buzzing for socialising, had the time of my life there was so sad to leave, lots of tears!
What about you? What do you do and do you have a blog I should be checking out?? :)
oh sorry, i didn't know you had replied. I also realised i didn't put my name in the comment above - i'm steph, and i work in a library :) i don't really have a blog, i did try to start one a couple of years ago, just as place to put thoughts down, which i think is linked on the username above (pttespresso). But i am thinking of starting it up again as the more blogs i read the more i would like to have one too, like you said. :)
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